Betsson, one of the world’s leading sports betting and gaming operators, has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with ARIS Basketball Club for the 2025/26 season.

Under the new agreement, Betsson will continue as the Main Sponsor of the club while also becoming its Official Naming Partner. The Betsson brand will feature prominently on the front of the official team jersey, reflecting the elevated level of the partnership.

The collaboration, which established in 2023, has gone from strength to strength, built on a shared commitment to promoting basketball and engaging with the passionate ARIS fanbase. This expanded sponsorship reflects the mutual trust, respect and ambition between Betsson and one of Greece’s most historic clubs.

With the arrival of the team’s new investor and owner, Richard Xiao and the launch of an ambitious transformation plan, ARIS BC is entering a new era of growth and modernisation.

Agapitos Diakogiannis, CEO of ARIS BC, said: “Our partnership with Betsson, which is now further strengthened through its role as Main Sponsor and Naming Partner, stands as a strong vote of confidence in ARIS’ vision and momentum. Together, we are entering a new era with the ambition of restoring the club to where it truly belongs – at the top – building on our values, our history, and the unwavering passion of our supporters”.

Thanos Marinos, Managing Director of Betsson Greece, said: “Betsson proudly stands beside ARIS BC during this period of renewal and momentum. Our ambition is to support the club’s growth, enhance its visibility, and deepen the bond with its loyal supporters. ARIS is a legendary club with a unique identity and passionate fanbase, and we are excited to contribute to its journey forward.

“With more than 60 years of history and a presence in more than 24 markets worldwide, Betsson brings global expertise in sports and entertainment, fostering responsible, innovative, and meaningful partnerships that create value for communities and the game alike.”

The Swedish government has appointed the Swedish Gambling Authority’s current Chief Legal Officer, Johan Röhr, as acting Director General of the Swedish Gambling Authority.

The appointment is valid from 1 November 2025 until further notice, but not until a new Director General takes up his/her position.

Johan Röhr has extensive experience in the business and will ensure continuity in management. Operations will continue as planned and at an unabated pace while waiting for a new Director General to be appointed, says Spelinspektionen’s Chairman of the Board Claes Norgren.

SYNOT Games has accelerated its growth in the Slovak market through the delivery of branded games exclusively for SazkaHry.sk. Building on its extensive experience and success in the Czech Republic, the company is reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality, customised gaming experiences tailored to local audiences.

As part of this expansion, two branded SYNOT Games titles originally created for Sazka CZ, Pirátska Plavba and Výlet do Vegas 27, have been translated into Slovak. These are not only localised games but exclusive, tailor-made titles that have already been successfully running on the Czech platform. Their adaptation for the Slovak market for the SazkaHry.sk offers a uniquely personalised and immersive experience for local players.

Martina Krajčí, CCO at SYNOT Games, said: “Our long-term partnership with Sazka in the Czech Republic continues to bring excellent results, and we are proud to expand our expertise to Slovakia for Allwyn Slovensko. By providing exclusive localized content for SazkaHry.sk, we ensure a more tailored and engaging experience for players, while continuing to uphold the highest standards in certified, secure gaming.”

Jan Horyna, member of the Allwyn Slovensko Board of Directors, said: “We’re pleased to cooperate with SYNOT Games in Slovakia. Offering branded games exclusive for SazkaHry.sk in the Slovak language is a natural step in offering original content that resonates with Slovak players and builds our position as a trusted operator.”