Existing partnership has seen the launch of numerous innovations to bring more fans closer to elite women’s tennis including deeper live data, AI-enriched insights and award-winning live streaming experiences

Stats Perform’s products and content distribution network has been cited as an intrinsic part of the WTA’s fan experience plans as it expands Tour footprint, profile, fanbase and sponsors and moves towards equal prize money

Sports content pioneer Stats Perform today announced it has extended its exclusive agreement with the recently enhanced WTA Tour to collect and distribute official WTA data and live streams to licensed sportsbooks until the end of the decade.

The extended agreement continues the longstanding partnership between the two organizations and makes official WTA live scores, stats and content available across Stats Perform’s vast worldwide distribution network; including global media, tech giants, broadcasters and betting operators to bring tennis fans closer to the sport.

Since its inception, the partnership has seen the development and introduction of numerous successful and award-winning fan engagement innovations such as:

• Full coverage of outer courts and qualifiers
• New AI-enriched Opta metrics like clutch points and win probabilities
• Interactive AI-enriched live streaming features like instant highlights and tailored insights that display on-screen during games
• Expert Opta research support for commentators and interviewers
• Addition of a more detailed in-venue data feed alongside the umpire data feed

“We’re honored and delighted to extend our deep relationship with the WTA, who is a highly progressive and professional sports organization,” the Chief Commercial Officer for Stats Perform, Alex Rice, said. “We’re proud of what our respective teams have achieved together so far and excited to continue to elevate fan and bettor experiences with the most reliable, comprehensive and innovative official WTA content; even more so as the Tour is set to feature more tournaments and more matches, meaning even more opportunities for our sportsbook and media partners to showcase the incredible action to their customers.”

“We are excited to extend our successful partnership with Stats Perform,” the Chief Executive Officer for WTA Ventures, Marina Storti, said. “The data and insights it provides are an important part of our plans to drive fan engagement through product innovation and enriched experiences. The development of long-term relationships with industry partners is an important source of commercial revenue underpinning our ambition to reinvest in the sport and help the WTA achieve the goal of equal prize money for women at all top events.”

WTA tennis sits alongside official live streams and data from Tennis Australia in Stats Perform’s exclusive betting and media rights portfolio as well as content from the world’s biggest global leagues and competitions across football, basketball, cricket, rugby, ice hockey, badminton and more. The announcement comes shortly after Stats Perform claimed Best Sports Data Product for the second year running at the 2023 SBC Awards.

For more information, please contact the WTA on WTACommunications@ WTATennis .com or Stats Perform on Media.Relations@ StatsPerform .com.

B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has expanded its reach across Europe, following its entry into Switzerland with the prominent operator Grand Casino Luzern.

The agreement is the first for Push Gaming within the regulated Swiss jurisdiction and will see world-renowned titles like Razor Returns, Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm be offered to the operator, alongside new hits such as Boss Bear.

Grand Casino Luzern’s online brand mycasino will gain access to these titles on an eight-week exclusivity deal. During this time, it will be the only operator to offer Push Gaming titles in the market before its portfolio is rolled out to additional operators thereafter.

Push Gaming’s entry into Switzerland exemplifies the provider’s global expansion strategy and acts as a precursor for further growth within Europe and around the world. It follows the company’s recent entries into markets including Greece, Colombia and Italy.

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“Our goal is to offer players the broadest range of high-quality titles that also provide innovation and transformative gameplay experiences, and through the partnership with Push Gaming, we reaffirm these aspirations. We are ecstatic to exclusively showcase their content on our platform, leading the way in doing so in Switzerland.”

Online gaming brand Fun88 has announced its latest partnership, becoming the title sponsor of the Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club, the current reigning champion of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 8, for the ongoing Season 10, which kicked off on December 2.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the world of sports and entertainment, bringing together two dynamic forces committed to delivering exceptional experiences to fans.

Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the kabaddi field, and this partnership reaffirms their dedication to providing fans with electrifying moments. Fun88, with its reputation as a premier gaming platform, aligns perfectly with Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club’s vision of success.

Durganath Wagle, CEO of Dabang Delhi KC, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Fun88News on board as a Title sponsor for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League season. This collaboration represents a shared passion for delivering excitement and entertainment to our fans. Fun88’s innovative gaming platform aligns seamlessly with our vision, and we look forward to a successful and engaging season together.”

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