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Sportradar to Monitor Basketball Competitions for European League Organizations through its Universal Fraud Detection System

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Leading European basketball organizations select Sportradar to protect integrity of competitions

Two leading basketball league organizations in Europe have signed up for Sportradar Integrity Services’ Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS). strengthening their integrity protection as the sport continues to grow. Sportradar Integrity Services is a unit of Sportradar, the leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors.

EasyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (easyCredit BBL) and the Slovak Basketball Association (SBA) will both benefit from Sportradar’s landmark pledge to offer the UFDS free of charge as part of the company’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of global sport. Sportradar considers bet monitoring essential to every sport and believes that the service should be available to help protect all levels of competition.

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As part of a two-year deal with easyCredit BBL, Sportradar Integrity Services will monitor the easyCredit BBL and Magenta Sport BBL-Pokal competitions, covering almost 350 matches. The deal also gives BBL access to premium services upon request including Sportradar Integrity Services’ Intelligence & Investigation and Education & Prevention solutions, both crucial tools to combat the threat of match-fixing.

For the SBA, Sportradar will monitor all matches in both the men’s and women’s Slovak Basketball Leagues as well as the men’s Slovak Basketball Cup, with around 300 matches

The UFDS is an advanced and proven bet monitoring system that has been independently assessed and verified by recognized experts in the field of sports betting and integrity. A global team of qualified integrity experts will analyse irregular betting patterns within basketball games, with any suspicious activity being reported to the governing body, providing essential visibility into the worldwide match-fixing landscape.

EasyCredit BBL CEO, Dr. Stefan Holz, commented: “Sports fans across the world all want to engage with sports that they know are played fairly – that’s the beauty of sport and why people love it so much.  We know Sportradar believes in protecting the integrity of our sport as much as we do, and that’s why we want to work with them. We value the commitment the company makes to supporting sports federations and leagues globally.”

Secretary General at the SBA, Andrej Kuffa, said: “We take the integrity of our competitions very seriously and understand the risks to basketball events, and how recent global events have heightened these risks. The SBA recognizes the depth of knowledge and experience that Sportradar Integrity Services brings, and our use of the UFDS will strengthen integrity measures in our premier competitions.”

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Sportradar Integrity Services Managing Director, Andreas Krannich added: “We’re very pleased to partner with these two forward-thinking organizations to assist their efforts in protecting basketball competitions against betting-related manipulation. At Sportradar, we continue to witness evidence of match-fixing across a variety of different sports and strong integrity measures for basketball competitions are as or more crucial than they have ever been. We have a proven track record in sports integrity and the depth of our bet monitoring capabilities will be a notable addition to both the BBL’s and the SBA’s overall integrity programmes.”

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Aeropay Joins the Coalition for Fantasy Sports

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Aeropay, a leading financial technology company specializing in pay by bank, announced its membership in the Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS), marking the first time a vendor has joined the organization. This strategic partnership underscores the Coalition’s expanding influence and reinforces its position as the foremost authority on daily fantasy sports.

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, comprising industry leaders such as PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Betr, Dabble, and the recently added Splash Sports, continues to advocate for innovation, responsible play, and consumer protection within the fantasy sports industry. By welcoming Aeropay, CFS broadens its scope to include key service providers, enhancing its ability to address the multifaceted needs of the industry.

“Fantasy sports continues to evolve, and with the addition of industry leaders like Aeropay, our coalition is stronger than ever. As the Coalition leads the way on expanding DFS, we look forward to being at the forefront of serving our players via incredible partners like Aeropay,” said Coalition Executive Director JT Foley.

“Joining the Coalition for Fantasy Sports is a significant milestone for Aeropay. We are excited to collaborate with industry leaders to promote innovative payment solutions that enhance user experience and ensure compliance. Together, we aim to contribute to the sustainable growth of the fantasy sports industry,” said Josh Chapman, Chief Operating Officer of Aeropay.

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Soft2Bet to Launch Award-winning iGaming Solutions and Products in the US

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Soft2Bet announced its plans to launch in the US headlined by the debut of its award-winning Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) product, made possible through a market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment. The launch will see Soft2Bet unveil a new iGaming brand in New Jersey, following necessary regulatory approvals, and with a targeted launch in the Summer of 2025.

“As a global company with a proven history of success and innovation, our plans to launch in the US is monumental for Soft2Bet and our continued growth. We are set to redefine gamification here in the US and ultimately provide players with an incredible gaming experience with the debut of a new and transformative iGaming brand this summer,” said Uri Poliavich, Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet.

Soft2Bet’s award-winning MEGA will soon be available to operators in the US. The MEGA product, which Soft2Bet unveiled in 2023, has quickly redefined and transformed gamification with increased engagement, customized player experienc, and a proven player retention model. Operators around the world using Soft2Bet’s MEGA gamification technology platform have seen positive impact with high engagement and retention including: a 400% increase in screen time, 65% increase in Net Gaming Revenue (NGR), 50% increase in deposit amounts and a 45% increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).

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Quixant to Participate in Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2025

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Quixant has announced its attendance at and sponsorship of this year’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention (IGA), to be held between March 31st and April 3rd 2025 at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Described as the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in North America, IGA 2025 is a key date in the gaming event calendar. Quixant will support the event with sponsorship at the prestigious annual golf tournament, the Chairman’s Golf Classic, which raises funds for the Native Forward Scholarship Fund to improve tribal education throughout North America.

The team look forward to engaging with attendees, to explore their opportunities ahead and understand how Quixant can support and enable their success. Quixant’s product range offers game-changing hardware and software solutions that expedite speed to market. Its specialist gaming hardware platforms, IQ, IQON, and QMAX can be tailored to different product needs, budgets, and markets.

Eric Walla, VP of Business Development, said: “We are excited to return to IGA and engage with manufacturers and industry leaders to build new relationships, as well as reconnect with our current partners and gather important insights that will influence our product development. We launched our IQ 2 hardware platform at IGA last year, designed to offer powerful, yet cost-effective performance that has since seen unprecedented demand in the North American gaming market. This year we are looking forward to speaking to gaming manufacturers about our recently launched, enhanced QMAX 3 and IQ Connect 1 platforms, which will be discussed for the first time with the Indian gaming market.”

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“Our ethos is to design and build products that empower game manufacturers to focus their efforts on creating unforgettable game content. More and more, we are requested to help customers optimize their games to achieve better load time and improved game performance. We have not only the technology, but also robust supply chain solutions and an embedded Software Suite that comprehensively addresses power and performance, as well as security and regulatory compliance. Our expertise helps our customers achieve cost and time saving efficiencies by streamlining the product development process, ultimately enabling product launches in record time,” Walla added.

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