Welcome to This Week’s Insights: Catching Up on Recent Highlights
As we embrace another weekend, let’s take a closer look at some noteworthy stories you might have overlooked over the past few days. This week’s headlines feature Beter’s breakthrough in the U.S. gaming market, a strategic leadership shift at STS, and a significant legal outcome from a Las Vegas Strip casino.
Beter Achieves Milestone with First U.S. Approval in New Jersey
In a landmark development for the sports betting landscape, Beter has announced that it has received its inaugural approval from the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement. This crucial vendor registration allows Beter to collaborate with licensed operators within the state, enabling the distribution of its innovative real-time data and live streams.
The company’s debut product under this approval is the popular Setka Cup table tennis tournaments, now available for betting through Bet365. Beter boasts an impressive monthly portfolio of over 11,000 Setka Cup matches, offering diverse betting options across more than 30 markets per event. Additionally, it organizes upwards of 46,000 fast-betting events across various esports and sports every month.
“This marks a pivotal step for Beter,” remarked CEO Gal Ehrlich. “We are optimistic about the potential our rapid-betting solutions hold not only in New Jersey but throughout the United States.”
Ivan Gojic Takes the Helm as Chief Sportsbook Officer at STS
Meanwhile, in Europe, Ivan Gojic has been appointed as the chief sportsbook officer at STS, a group owned by Entain. His new office will be based in Zagreb, Croatia, bringing with him extensive experience from reputable organizations like Superbet and Ladbrokes Coral.
Gojic’s previous role as head of trading product at Superbet spanned seven years, during which he developed significant insights into market dynamics. Before his tenure at Superbet, he honed his skills at Ladbrokes Coral over nearly six years, where he managed various aspects of their sports trading operation.
ULIS and LFP Join Forces for Integrity in Sports
In a significant collaboration, the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) has established a partnership with the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) in France. This initiative aims to safeguard the integrity of professional football in the country, particularly within the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 leagues.
Through this partnership, ULIS will facilitate vital information sharing to tackle potential manipulation threats. Additionally, they plan to conduct pre-season assessments to evaluate the integrity of clubs and their stakeholders. Gilles Maillet, ULIS president, emphasized, “This collaboration strengthens our commitment alongside the LFP to maintain Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 as symbols of fair play and ethical standards."
ToonieBet Forms Alliance with the Ottawa Senators
On a different front, ToonieBet has secured a partnership with the Ottawa Senators, marking its entrance into official team sponsorship. Launched in 2024 as part of Soft2Bet, ToonieBet will serve as the Senators’ recognized online casino partner.
The agreement outlines various promotional components, including branding within the arena, broadcast visibility, and interactive fan engagement initiatives. Martin Ballard, the Senators’ vice president of corporate partnerships, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting their shared mission to enhance fan experiences.
$15 Million Verdict Against Las Vegas Strip Casino
In a remarkable legal development, a California woman has been awarded $15 million in a negligence case against MGM Resorts International. The lawsuit, stemming from an incident at The Cosmopolitan casino on the Las Vegas Strip, alleged unsafe conditions that led to her falling due to water and glass on the floor.
Deborah Fenton’s case, which unfolded during a visit to the resort’s Chandelier Bar in September 2021, culminated in a favorable ruling from Clark County District Court. Among the awarded damages, Fenton received compensation for past and future medical expenses, as well as for physical and psychological suffering, totaling over $15 million. The lawsuit did not disclose specific details regarding the severity of her injuries.
We hope this roundup sheds light on essential developments in the betting and gaming sectors, offering a fresh perspective on the week’s happenings.