Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services See Significant Global Adoption in H1 2024

Notable client wins in South America and Africa highlight growth

Sportradar has significantly grown its Managed Trading Services (MTS) clientele in the first half of 2024, welcoming 44 new sportsbook operators to leverage its versatile and advanced operational capabilities.

MTS offers operators a customisable sportsbook management solution, enabling them to decide the extent of their in-house management or opt for external support. The solution enhances trading efficiency through AI and automation, facilitating real-time price adjustments and robust risk management. Year-to-date, Sportradar has processed more than 3.5 billion betting tickets via MTS for more than 200 clients, positioning the company as a global leader in liquidity among top bookmakers.

MTS provides operators with access to Alpha Odds, its AI-driven personalised odds technology.  16 of this year’s new MTS client intake have set-up their betting offerings using Alpha Odds, which last year boosted client profits by an average of 10% compared to a traditional odds solution.

Geographically, the adoption of MTS has been strong in South America, where Sportradar has emerged as the preferred partner for operators aiming to capture market share in newly regulated territories. In Brazil, 11 sportsbook operators have selected MTS, alongside significant client wins in Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.

In Africa, Sportradar added 13 new operators to its existing base of 35 clients across multiple jurisdictions in the region during the first half of 2024.

Moreover, Sportradar’s MTS has garnered traction across other regions including APAC, Europe, and the U.S., underscoring its global appeal and operational effectiveness in diverse market environments.

Michael Gandolfo, EVP Global Sales at Sportradar said: “As the market evolves and competition increases, operators more than ever need a partner to help them reduce time to market and establish a unique client offering. MTS provides sportsbooks with the technology and expertise they need to realise their business objectives in a hyper-competitive landscape.”

Slotsoo is back with another edition of their Casino Awards. The competition was fierce, and most of the trophies went to different operators compared to last year. Continue reading to find out who the seven winners were this time, and to be the first to hear about Slotsoo’s newest ventures.

The Casinos that Received Legendary Status
This year, the following casinos made it into “The Seven”:

1. The Gambling GOAT– Slotshammer
2. The Bonus Buff– Scarabet
3. The Loyalty Lord– Rollino
4. The Withdrawal Wizard– Rakoo
5. The Gamification Guru– Hit’n’Spin
6. The Payout Professor– Stupid Casino
7. The Noisy Newcomer– Gangsta Casino

The main trophy, The Gambling GOAT, goes to the overall best casino. Last year, during the inaugural ceremony, it was the Campeon Affiliates site Svenbet that won it. At the Slotsoo Casino Awards 2024, the prize went to their other brand Slotshammer.

Campeon also scored a second trophy this year, with their newest casino Scarabet. The rest five trophies were awarded to different operators compared to last year. Markus Björk, head writer at Slotsoo, congratulates all the winners and explains that this is a sign of the fierce competition and the constant innovation in the iGaming industry:

“The fact that most of the trophies went to new operators shows that nobody is safe. Existing companies need to constantly keep innovating or they will risk losing their shares to newcomers. European casino players in 2024 rank value above everything else.”

Expansion of the Casino Awards to Local Markets

This Spring, Slotsoo also held their first casino awards for one of their language versions. The Finnish Kasinogaala 2024 had the trophies and names modified to fit the local market, but the core idea of the different trophies remained the same: Fun categories that resonate to players.

An 8th trophy was introduced for the casino with the best streaming services. With this award they wanted to highlight the interactive and social nature of casino gaming. Playing online slots in 2024 is not about sitting alone in a dark basement staring at a big screen.

What Else Is New at Slotsoo? Pragmatic Play Tournaments

While many businesses are enjoying a relaxing break during the summer months, Slotsoo is in full swing to grow their website. Earlier this week, they launched free slot tournaments. This new project is a cooperation with Pragmatic Play and one of the main goals is to get more people interested in slots.

In the Slotsoo Social Tournaments, participants have the chance to win gift cards, without putting their own money at risk. The currently ongoing July tournament started a few days early and offers a 500€ Amazon gift card as the grand prize. The winner is the one who manages to get the biggest total win in the fish-themed slot Big Bass Floats My Boat with 50 spins.

The tournaments are open to all adults that live in the EU/EEA region, except for a few restricted countries. Markus Björk hopes that the monthly tournaments will gain a lot of popularity, and informs that they also have a special Honor & Glory tournament:

“The Honor & Glory tournament lasts until the end of 2024 and consists of 1000 spins to the game Gates of Olympus 1000. If more than one million people register to the tournament the winner will get a really cool secret prize worth a lot of money. If there are 999 999 participants or less, then they just win honor and glory.“

Global energy brand extends relationship with one of the world’s largest gaming festivals

The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) and Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, announced a strategic partnership that will see Aramco extend its sponsorship of the Esports World Cup, set to take place this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As the official title partner of the Aramco SIM Arena, Aramco will present a high-end simulator zone where racing enthusiasts can compete in community tournaments at the Esports World Cup Festival. The Aramco SIM Arena, offering hyper-realistic simulators that provide an experience akin to driving an F1 car, will be a premier destination for sim-racing fans. This partnership builds on Aramco’s previous successful sponsorships of Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8: The Land of Heroes festival.

Aramco’s involvement with the Esports World Cup is part of a broader ambition to promote economic development and diversification, provide new opportunities for young people in the country, deliver critical STEM skills, and help build a diverse and dynamic Saudi economy.

The partnership between Aramco and the Esports World Cup is set to create a lasting, positive impact on the world of esports. As the festival approaches, both parties look forward to showcasing Saudi talent on the global stage and inspiring today’s youth through the power of gaming and esports.

Starting July 3, 2024, the EWCF will transform Riyadh into the epicenter of esports fandom and gaming culture, with an eight-week festival. The event will feature gaming activations, community tournaments, pop culture celebrations, international experiences and more. Fans can watch their favorite athletes and clubs compete in 21-game championships for a share of more than $60 million in prize money, the largest in esports history.