IBIA launches Mission 2030 to boost sports betting integrity

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has unveiled a new five-year initiative entitled Mission 2030, that seeks to further advance its contributions to global sports betting integrity.  https://lnkd.in/dkg4-UBs

Digitain has announced a partnership with 888 Romania, under which the supplier will provide its sportsbook platform to the Romanian operator.  https://lnkd.in/dzBFH2Q8

🤝 Sportradar clears CMA approval to acquire IMG Arena The UK Competition and Markets Authority has approved Sportradar’s acquisition of IMG Arena, allowing the deal to move to the next phase. 🌍 What this means: ⚽ Sportradar strengthens its sports betting rights portfolio with top global events including Wimbledon, MLS, and EuroLeague basketball. 💰 $125 million financial consideration paid to Sportradar plus $100 million prepayments to sports rights holders. 📈 Accelerates Sportradar’s growth plans and market leadership in sports data and betting technology. 🕒 Deal expected to close by Q4 2025, pending remaining conditions Read more IGU: https://lnkd.in/dfdRgEWP #SportsTech #MergersAndAcquisitions #SportsData #SportsBetting #MarketExpansion #RegulatoryApproval #GamingIndustry #BusinessGrowth

As reported by Dustin Glocker at Closing Line (and SouthPark) - Polymarket has partnered with SportsDataIO to launch their US Sports Prediction Market: https://lnkd.in/gEtJFD4H

As sponsorship restrictions on betting operators tighten across global sport, the operator’s perspective is often missing from the conversation. In this exclusive interview, Insider Sport speaks with Aelita Chilingaryan, PR Manager and Communication at TotoGaming, who offers a rare and candid insight into what these changes mean from the inside. 🗣️ “Of course, a responsible approach to regulation is necessary and we fully recognise that. But a total restriction cannot lead to positive results. The outcome is that Armenian sport today is in great need of large-scale sponsorship partnerships.” 🔗 Link to the full interview in the comments #SportsSponsorship #BettingIndustry #EmergingMarkets #SportsMarketing #ResponsibleGaming #TotoGaming

Industry Watch by Game Lounge | Genius Sports Acquires Sports Innovation Lab: A Strategic Move into Fan Identity 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ermNTzeX Now brands can connect on-field action to real fan behaviour, tracking everything from ticket sales to merchandise purchases. www.gamelounge.com/news #industrywatch #gamelounge #geniussports #fanengagement #sportstech #datadrivenmarketing

❓ How can support from betting companies contribute to the long-term development of sports? ⚽ As global sports continue to tighten restrictions on betting sponsorships, one important voice is often left out of the debate — the operators themselves. 🎙️ In an exclusive interview with Insider Sport, Aelita Chilingaryan, PR & Communications Manager at TotoGaming, offers a rare inside perspective on how these regulatory shifts are reshaping the landscape — and why sustainable partnerships still matter. Read the full conversation at the link below #SportsSponsorship #BettingIndustry #ResponsibleGaming #SportsBusiness #TotoGaming #InsiderSport #PartnershipsThatMatter #iGaming #SportsDevelopment

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched Mission 2030, a five-year strategy to reinforce sports betting integrity worldwide. The plan focuses on enhancing IBIA’s Global Monitoring & Alert Platform, expanding international partnerships, and advancing prevention through regulation and player education. A refreshed brand identity, with the new strapline “Safeguarding Sports Betting”, highlights this next chapter. https://lnkd.in/gNeCbkKW

📰 iGB’s Weekend Report: Catch up on the biggest stories you may have missed across the global gaming industry! 👔 The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) appointed former Chelsea FC chief revenue officer Casper Stylsvig as executive director of sports business. He’ll drive commercial growth across racing, football, lottery and new sports ventures while joining the club’s board. 🏇 HKJC also joined forces with France’s PMU to launch a new International Order Couple common pool bet, covering all Hong Kong races and 95 World Pool fixtures, further strengthening their cross-border betting collaboration. 💸 ESPN Bet’s operator, Penn Sports Interactive, was fined $15,000 in Massachusetts after broadcaster Rece Davis referred to a wager as a “risk-free investment”, breaching state advertising rules. 🎮 CT Interactive entered Greece through a partnership with Novibet, debuting titles such as Lucky Clover and The Big Chilli, while Wazdan expanded in Canada via NorthStar Gaming. 📱 Full Weekend Report available now on our website.

Rugby is on the brink of a structural shift. R360, a new city-based competition backed by 885 Capital, aims to reshape the sport around a commercial model that prioritises IP, player equity, and storytelling over tradition. It is a player-led, media-first format built for global distribution rather than domestic federation schedules. The early friction was inevitable. The RFU has reportedly warned that players joining R360 could risk national team eligibility. This mirrors patterns already seen elsewhere: the PGA Tour’s response to LIV Golf, the BCCI’s restrictions on Indian players competing overseas, and UEFA’s reaction to the Super League. Every decade, one or two sports reach this inflection point. The issue is not calendar clashes or player contracts, but control of rights, narratives, and audience relationships. Private capital is again asking a difficult question: can federations still define the boundaries of elite sport, or will new platforms do it for them? 📖 Context on this and more news on this week’s Berkida Brief: https://lnkd.in/gjDXKWkV