Recently, the gambling industry has seen a series of exciting developments, with several major collaborations and layouts taking place: BetMakers has completed the acquisition of Las Vegas LVDC, Kambi has officially taken over the lottery sports betting business in Ontario, and CopyBet has launched the largest horse racing sponsorship plan in history. Meanwhile, Yaspa has helped establish an AI research center, and B90 Holdings is expected to exceed revenue expectations for the fiscal year 2025, showing a diverse development trend in the industry. Relevant global gambling industry cooperation compliance cases can be found on the PASA official website for reference.
Core Mergers and Collaborations: Opening Channels and Deepening Regional Layouts
Several companies are expanding their business boundaries through acquisitions and collaborations, strengthening market competitiveness:
BetMakers Acquires LVDC
Transaction details: BetMakers Technology Group has completed the acquisition of the gambling solutions provider Las Vegas Dissemination Company (LVDC), with undisclosed terms of the transaction announced in December 2024;
Expected revenue: BetMakers expects LVDC to bring in about $4.5 million in revenue in its first year;
Business value: Founded in 1988, LVDC has been deeply involved in Nevada's gambling ecosystem for nearly 40 years, providing event information, off-track betting processing, and other services to sports betting platforms, horse betting spots, and bars. This acquisition will help BetMakers directly connect with mainstream casinos and sports betting operators in the US.
Kambi Partners with Ontario Lottery
Partnership implementation: Kambi Group has officially taken over the sports betting contract responsibilities from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), launching a new sports betting platform supported by Kambi technology on January 27, covering both digital and offline channels;
Partnership background: Previously selected by French FDJ gambling solutions company, Kambi has replaced it as OLG's long-term sports betting partner, marking the operational phase of the collaboration.
Technology and Industry Support: AI Empowerment for Sustainable Development
Industry enterprises are actively laying out technology research and development and ecosystem construction, promoting standardized development of the industry:
Yaspa supports AI Research Center: Fintech company Yaspa has become a founding member of the International Gaming Research Institute AI Research Center (AiR Hub) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas;
Alliance lineup: Supported by Aristocrat, Evoke, Playtech, and the Responsible Online Gambling Association, focusing on the impact, risks, and opportunities of AI on the gambling industry;
Corporate statement: Yaspa officials stated that this move reflects the company's commitment to creating a more sustainable gambling ecosystem through the synergy of AI and open banking data.
Performance and Sponsorship Highlights: Exceeding Revenue Expectations and Increasing Sports Partnerships
Some companies have shown impressive performance, while expanding their brand influence through sports sponsorships:
B90 Holdings Performs Well
Revenue expectations: B90 Holdings, which owns brands such as Bet90 and Oddsen.nu, expects to exceed revenue expectations for the fiscal year 2025, thanks to strong marketing performance, with EBITDA meeting initial expectations;
Development strategy: Will continue to expand the scale of pay-per-click and owned media business, enhance business automation, selectively invest in marketing in areas with verifiable returns, and deepen partner networks.
CopyBet's Largest Horse Racing Sponsorship
Sponsorship details: CopyBet announces the largest horse racing sponsorship plan in history, supporting 5 racecourses by the end of March, covering 7 events and 41 races at venues such as Carlisle and Exeter;
Duration: The sponsorship begins with the "CopyBet Afternoon Hurdle" at Kempton Park on March 11 and concludes at the Huntingdon Racecourse;
Sponsorship intention: The UK General Manager of CopyBet stated that the industry landscape is constantly changing, and they hope to support the significant horse racing sport for fans and the community through sponsorship.
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