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Rivalry expands betting content portfolio with successful launch of SIS eBasketball & eSoccer products in global markets to engage next generation of bettors

SIS (Sports Information Services) Group, has launched its H2H Global Gaming League™ (H2HGGL) eBasketball & eSoccer games in multiple international markets through a partnership with Rivalry, the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for Gen Z.

Rivalry will offer its customers over 150,000 H2HGGL short-form games annually, presented with low-latency video, game stats, player form and more than 50 pre-game and in-play markets. The SIS products are set to build on the operator’s market leadership among digitally native Millennials and Gen Z with content tailored for the next generation of players.

Built specifically for sportsbooks, SIS’ H2H Global Gaming League™ is currently adding as much as 10% in value to operators. Professional gamers take part in all eBasketball and eSoccer games which are produced entirely in-house from SIS’ secure studios in the UK.

Currently, H2HGGL is the only product available on the market to have been awarded the Esports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) Gold Standards, which are the highest possible accreditation created to set unmatched levels of integrity and safety in the industry.  Trained referees oversee every contest to ensure full trust in the content.

Jake Nowry, Sales and Business Development Manager at SIS Content Services, said: “We are thrilled to launch our complete esports portfolio with Rivalry and expand the reach of our sport sims solution. Partnering with a leading industry brand is another landmark deal for SIS as we showcase the versatility of our esports offering internationally.”

Michele Fischer, Vice President, SIS Content Services, said: “We are pleased to partner with Rivalry, whose platform appeals to a global, digitally native audience. Our short-form esports content, which has already proven to bridge the gap between live sports and its counterpart esports game, should enhance Rivalry’s current offering.”

Evan Van Luven, Director of Sportsbook Operations at Rivalry, said:  “Our partnership with SIS expands Rivalry’s product offering with new, around-the-clock betting content for our customers. These products are a great bridge and cross-selling point between our audience of sports and esports bettors looking for more interactive content.”

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Global tier-1 betting and gaming pioneer brand Pinnacle has gone live with a new, advanced casino offering powered by EveryMatrix CasinoEngine technology.

Pinnacle’s casino brand is now driven by CasinoEngine, EveryMatrix’s leading productivity platform. Phase two of the partnership will see the integration of BonusEngine and JackpotEngine technology further boost growth with bonusing and gamification tools proven to increase reactivation, acquisition and retention.

CasinoEngine will aim to significantly grow Pinnacle’s casino offering into a world-class, digital entertainment experience with access to an ever-growing portfolio of more than 31,500+ best performing games.

Pinnacle has built a large part of its new casino front-end using EveryMatrix technology. It will integrate JackpotEngine to further fuel its casino through flexible and configurable jackpot customisation, adding new user experience layers to its content, plus a variety of industry-leading player reward and bonus management features.

Launched in 1998 Pinnacle is one of the world’s best-known betting and gaming brands, pioneering advanced sports betting models, becoming the first operator to launch esports betting and consistently focusing on offering the best odds and high betting limits.

For the full year 2023 EveryMatrix produced record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for operator partners with the casino business unit generating €1.9bn, up 83% Year-on-Year (YoY), while Q2 2024 GGR for casino customers produced an eleventh consecutive record quarterly performance of €658m, up 53% YoY.

Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “To partner with a brand as well known and well respected as Pinnacle is a huge endorsement of our capabilities to significantly grow casino revenues for tier-1 operators across global regulated markets.

“The industry-beating numbers we continue to generate and records we continue to break for our customers speak for themselves, so we’re delighted that Pinnacle’s management team have placed their faith in us to drive forward their casino and take it to the next level.”

Nicole Kalcheva, Head of Casino, Pinnacle, said: “Sports and esports have consistently been our strongest play, but with our new partnership with EveryMatrix and the proven excellence their products and services continue to achieve, we know we can reach the same heights in casino, providing our players with the ultimate best-in-class experience across all verticals.”

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The organisers of Regulating the Game 2025 have announced that Mr Brendan Thomas, chief executive officer of AUSTRAC, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 edition of the conference, taking place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10-13 March 2025.

Mr Thomas, who began his 5-year term as AUSTRAC CEO in January 2024, brings extensive experience in leading public services and delivering reforms, particularly within NSW’s criminal and civil justice systems.

As the head of Australia’s financial intelligence unit and AML/CTF regulator, he oversees AUSTRAC’s efforts to safeguard the financial sector from criminal exploitation while providing critical intelligence to support national security, law enforcement and regulatory partners.

AUSTRAC has intensified its focus on the gambling sector, following a series of high-profile enforcement actions against major casino operators and several corporate bookmakers. Reports in the Financial Review have also highlighted AUSTRAC’s increased scrutiny of pubs and clubs in the wake of the 2022 NSW Crime Commission’s Project Islington, which, while finding no widespread laundering of criminal proceeds, revealed significant amounts of illicit funds being gambled in these venues.

Paul Newson, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and organiser of Regulating the Game, said: “Having Brendan Thomas speak at the conference signals AUSTRAC’s ongoing commitment to the gambling sector. His participation emphasises the importance of making sure the industry is alert to money laundering risks and continually strengthened against financial crime.”

Mr Thomas’ presentation is expected to offer invaluable insights for regulators, industry leaders and key stakeholders, especially as AUSTRAC’s role in combatting financial crime is set to expand further with the anticipated passing of the Government’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024. This legislation aims to extend the AML/CTF regime to high-risk professions, such as real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and dealers in precious metals and stones, marking a pivotal shift in Australia’s regulatory landscape.

Regulating the Game 2025 will be held in Sydney, Australia, from March 10 to 13. The event will once again serve as a platform for thought leaders, innovators and regulators to come together and explore the most pressing issues in the gambling sector.