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Sportradar Elevates NBA League Pass Experience with emBET Integration
Exclusive partnership between Sportradar and the NBA introduces cutting-edge betting features directly into NBA League Pass streaming service, enhancing fan experience
Sportradar (NASDAQ:SRAD) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announces the launch of enhanced betting-related functionality within NBA League Pass, powered by emBET, Sportradar’s over-the-top (OTT) solution. Sports betting content such as point spreads, over-unders and money lines will be seamlessly integrated into the NBA’s live streaming platform, elevating the in-play betting experience.
Where sports betting is legal, users can opt-in to have the convenience of viewing and selecting bets directly on NBA League Pass. When ready to place a bet, they are directed to FanDuel or DraftKings, the NBA’s official betting partners, through a seamlessly embedded link.
“emBET is an exciting innovation for NBA fans, making in-play betting more engaging and immersive,” the Audiovisual Senior Vice-President for Sportradar, Patrick Mostboeck, said. “Through our exclusive partnership with the NBA, we’re committed to develop next-generation, value-added products and services, like emBET, to drive fan and bettor engagement.”
“Integrating emBET is consistent with the NBA’s vision to create hyper-personalized and customized viewing experiences within NBA games,” the Executive Vice-President of Media and Gaming for the NBA, Scott Kaufman-Ross, said. “For NBA fans who want to wager on our games during live action, they can now elect to receive contextualized betting information directly on NBA League Pass.”
emBET will continue to enhance user engagement and retention by delivering more innovative and interactive content such as advanced team and player insights, polls, voting and trivia widgets. Sportradar’s exclusive access to NBA optical-tracking data is integral to the development of these dynamic new features to be integrated in the future.
Sportradar has been an official partner of the NBA since 2016 and is the exclusive worldwide distributor of NBA data.
Gambling in the USA
Expanse Studios (GMGI) Enters the U.S. Sweepstakes Market
North American Expansion Kicks Off Through Strategic Partnership with Moozi
Golden Matrix Group’s game development division, Expanse Studios, has officially entered the U.S. sweepstakes market, marking a significant milestone in its North American growth strategy. This move is powered by a strategic content partnership with Moozi, one of the most dynamic sweepstakes social casino platforms in the region.
With Moozi now featuring over 50 of Expanse Studios’ top-performing games—including immersive slots, crash games, and table games—this partnership positions GMGI to capture a share of the $5.6 billion U.S. sweepstakes market, projected to more than double to $11 billion by 2025 (Eilers).
Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios, commented:
“This partnership signifies our formal entry into the U.S. market, showcasing the innovation and player-first experiences that define Expanse Studios. Collaborating with Moozi enables us to deliver advanced gaming content to a growing audience in North America, a key region for our global growth.”
James Anderson, Moozi’s CCO, added:
“Expanse Studios has set a high bar for engaging and innovative gaming experiences. Their addition to our platform elevates Moozi’s offerings and strengthens our mission to lead the U.S. sweepstakes social casino space.”
This launch underscores Expanse Studios’ commitment to innovation and its long-term growth trajectory in regulated markets. By entering the North American sweepstakes market, Expanse Studios takes a bold step in expanding its footprint while delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences.
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Inspired Entertainment Partners with Aristocrat Interactive to Launch Revolutionary Online V-Lottery Gaming Suite for the Virginia Lottery
Inspired Entertainment Inc., a leading provider of B2B gaming content and systems, has announced the extension of its partnership with global aggregation leader Aristocrat Interactive to provide the Virginia Lottery with a comprehensive suite of Inspired V-Lottery scheduled Virtual Sports games, set to transform the iLottery gaming landscape. The supply shall be made via NeoPollard Interactive LLC, jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited and Aristocrat Interactive.
With this partnership, the Virginia Lottery will become the first lottery in the US to offer Inspired’s online V-Lottery content, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of lottery gaming. The initial game offerings will include exciting options in virtual football, virtual basketball, and virtual horse racing, with plans for future expansion to encompass a broader range of Virtual Sports, ensuring an engaging experience for lottery players.
The V-Lottery games will be available online, allowing Virginia residents to access and enjoy these innovative gaming experiences through the Virginia Lottery website and mobile app. The target launch date for this new offer is set for mid-2025, continuing to position the Virginia Lottery at the forefront of iLottery innovation.
“We are honored to partner with Aristocrat Interactive and NeoPollard Interactive, to bring this unprecedented gaming experience to the Virginia Lottery. This collaboration showcases players’ growing appetite for engaging online lottery experiences and will provide additional funds for good causes,” said Brooks Pierce, President and CEO of Inspired.
“As a new online content provider, Inspired is contributing to the expansion of our iLottery games portfolio. The Virginia Lottery will become the first lottery in the United States to offer online Virtual Sports, supporting our strategy of attracting new players and providing fresh, exciting gameplay experiences,” said Scott Kenyon, Deputy Executive Director of Marketing at the Virginia Lottery.
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Allwyn North America Launches e-Instants in the US
Allwyn North America announced the launch of its portfolio of top-performing games in partnership with the Michigan Lottery.
With a library of over 300 unique games, Allwyn e-Instants have proven popular in Europe, including the first game available for Michigan players – Super Cash Bolt. The successful Cash Bolt series has consistently been a top performing game for the UK National Lottery, the Irish National Lottery, and Loterie Romande in Switzerland.
“We are excited to partner with Allwyn to introduce Super Cash Bolt to Michigan lottery players. This innovative e-Instant game ushers in a new era of digital gaming with its dynamic features and immersive gameplay. We’re always looking for ways to enhance player engagement, provide convenience, and deliver exceptional entertainment, and this game reflects our commitment to offering experiences that resonate with our players,” said Suzanna Shkreli, MSL Commissioner.
The game Super Cash Bolt has been customized for the Michigan State Lottery as part of Allwyn’s content strategy, which is rooted in understanding the local market and players, and providing a diverse array of games that meet different player needs.
“We deliver tailored, immersive gaming experiences for players. We help lotteries build engagement in a digital world, by offering players what they want – an engaging experience, immersive animations, and options for short or long-form gameplay. We can’t wait to unleash the full capability of the Allwyn catalog in the US,” said Wayne Pickup, CEO of Allwyn North America.
Allwyn North America has been working in partnership with IWG to deliver its games via IWG’s InstantRGS, creating a simple and fast solution to bring games into market, and eliminating the need for additional technical development by the iLottery platform.
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