Kaizen Gaming: Kaizen Gaming, the owner of Betano and Stoiximan brands, is one of the fastest growing operators across Europe, with over seven million registered customers across 14 markets. The Betano brand in particular has seen remarkable growth. Betano became FIFA’s first-ever betting sponsor at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Later on, in 2023, Betano joined as an official supporter for South America and Europe for the FIFA Club World Cup tournament that kicked off in Morocco in February. And most recently, it announced an exclusive partnership with UEFA Euro 2024. Betano also recently unveiled its first-ever global brand ambassador - two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo.
bet365: bet365 is one of the world's leading online gambling operators. With over 90 million registered players across the globe, bet365 prides itself in offering first class tailored services in over 150 countries, supporting 22 different languages. It streams hundreds of thousands of live events each year through its self-proprietary built sportsbook, trading thousands of pre-match and In-Play markets throughout the year along with Fantasy Sports and Free to Play games. The company has been proactive in sustaining RG practices. In July 2023, it extended its partnership with technology Rightlander to ensure it provides a secure and fair environment for all customers.
Betsson: Betsson Group, which in 2023 celebrated its 60th anniversary, now operates 20+ brands in over 14 countries and has a presence in 21 jurisdictions around the world. The company’s sportsbook gross turnover increased by 24% to €1.3bn in Q3 2023. Betsson also obtained a licence to offer sports betting in the French market. In the past 12 months, the company continued to demonstrate its commitment to invest in sports by signing a three-year partnership with The Hellenic Football Federation for the Greek Cup. It also announced its debut sponsorship in handball after a deal with the Women's Handball World Championship 2023.
888Africa: 888Africa, the joint venture part-owned by 888 Holdings and a number of industry veterans, officially launched 888bet in four African markets - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia, towards the end of 2022. It offers a unique betting experience for players, combining 888’s innovative and exciting brand with locally relevant product features. The operator registered more than one million players across the four African markets in less than 12 months after launching. In August 2023, 888Africa continued its expansion by acquiring BetLion, a regulated and licensed gaming operator in Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with over 3 million registered customers.
Sportsbet.io: Sportsbet.io, owned by Yolo Group, has built an impressive product offering, securing its standing as a leading crypto-focused sports betting brand. High profile partnerships with the likes of Southampton and Newcastle football clubs have helped it bring crypto betting into the mainstream. For the year ending June 30, 2023, operator Yolo Group reported a GGR in excess of 200 million euros, with an all-time high record active player base, averaging around 80,000 users per month.
betPawa: betPawa is a well-respected and trusted online sports betting provider licensed in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Rwanda, Malawi, DR Congo and Benin. Its service has been focused on each local market in Africa with easy mobile money payment methods and simple to understand mobile betting interface. As a result, betPawa is proud to support over 1.7 million active monthly players. In June 2023, betPawa became the official sponsor of the Rwandan national basketball league.
LiveScore Bet: LiveScore Bet serves sports bettors in the UK, Ireland, Nigeria and the Netherlands, offering a new and improved betting experience within the LiveScore ecosystem. The operator seeks to deliver a best-in-class product and is the fastest-growing sportsbook in the UK. The operator recently announced that it will begin using the sportsbook platform and a range of managed services and products of leading supplier Kambi, which will create a unique user experience for LiveScore’s user base.
Betway: Super Group-owned Betway offers first-class sports betting entertainment to millions of customers. It holds licences throughout Europe, the Americas and Africa, with 60+ brand partnerships with teams and leagues worldwide. In 2023, Betway announced a multi-year deal to become the Official Global Betting Partner of English Premier League club, Arsenal. And in December 2022, SA20 joined Betway’s sponsorship portfolio that includes agreements with Cricket South Africa and Cricket West Indies. Betway became the title sponsor of the inaugural SA20 as it continues to position itself as a market leader with its cricket offering on its sportsbook.
Sky Bet: Sky Bet, part of Flutter Entertainment’s UK&I division, delivers superb sports betting experience to millions of bettors across the UK and is one of the leaders in the market. In 2023, Sky Bet extended its partnership with former footballer Gary Neville with the launch of a new weekly football series, "Stick To Football." It also agreed a record five-year partnership extension with the English Football League (EFL) that will see the operator continue as the League's title partner until the end of the 2028/29 campaign.
GG.BET: GG.BET was developed by esports enthusiasts and professionals with the aim to create an intuitive and convenient platform for betting on all major esports events in the world. The company now provides an outstanding esports betting product, as well as sports betting and virtual sports betting. The brand achieved impressive growth in Europe. Average number of bets per month grew 28%, the number of total bets placed was up 27%, conversion rate was up 26%, new registrations grew 55%, and the number of active users increased by 40%. Additionally, the operator's GGR grew by 19%.
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