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Spain: Movistar Plus+ partners with WSC Sports

WSC Sports has signed a multi-year agreement with Spain’s Movistar Plus+ who will employ its AI-driven technology. The audiovisual entertainment offering of the Telefónica Group, Movistar Plus+ will utilise WSC Sports’ platform to create real-time short-form video for a host of its sports rights including LaLiga and LaLiga 2, UEFA’s Champions League, Europa and Conference […]

April 25, 2024

Banijay Asia, Sporting Beyond partnership

Deepak Dhar’s Banijay Asia (a joint venture between him and Banijay), and Ravi Shastri’s Sporting Beyond (founded by Shastri and Jaiveer Panwar), have announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of cricket entertainment through content and live events. This collaboration is set to explore innovative ways of merging cricket and entertainment. Announcing the […]

April 23, 2024

Court date set for Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit

A preliminary injunction hearing in Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit against a new US sports streaming platform from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery has been scheduled for August 7th at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Fubo filed its lawsuit against the as-yet unnamed service back in February, alleging that the […]

April 22, 2024

Accessible Action: Breaking barriers with mobile sports betting apps

The advent of mobile sports betting apps has revolutionised the gambling industry by providing unprecedented access and convenience for users around the world. These applications not only cater to seasoned bettors but also welcome novices with user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive betting options. This article explores how mobile sports betting apps are breaking barriers and creating […]

April 19, 2024

The Digital Arena: Enhancing fan engagement through online sports betting

In recent years, the intersection of digital technology and sports has transformed how fans interact with their favourite games. Online sports betting has emerged as a pivotal component of this digital arena, providing a dynamic platform for fan engagement, just like wetten.com. This form of betting allows fans to place wagers on various sports events […]

April 18, 2024

Empowering Underdogs: Online betting’s role in democratising sports

In recent years, online betting has transformed from a niche activity to a pervasive global phenomenon, thanks to the proliferation of the internet and mobile technology. This digital revolution has democratised access to betting platforms, allowing anyone with an internet connection to participate. Unlike traditional betting systems, which were often localised and limited to professional […]

April 18, 2024

Alkass elevates sports production with EVS LiveCeption Signature

Alkass, the Qatari network renowned for its coverage of a wide range of international and domestic sporting events, is set to elevate its production capabilities with the adoption of EVS’ LiveCeption Signature solution for premium live production and replays. The multi-million-dollar agreement, announced today by both parties at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show […]

April 16, 2024

MediaKind powers TVNZ’s sports streaming service

MediaKind, the media technology company, together with technology partners Qvest and Qibb, have played a major role in facilitating the launch of Television New Zealand’s (TVNZ) new sports streaming service within their TVNZ+ platform. This launch follows TVNZ’s acquisition of a number of major sporting events rights, resulting in the creation of a fully cloud-based […]

April 11, 2024

What are the most watched sport events in the world?

Sports are a huge part of human culture, entertainment and history. Indeed, for as long as humans have been around, we’ve played sports in some way or another. For example, the Ancient Chinese had a kick-ball game similar to modern day football, and the Aztecs played a version of volleyball. The more things have changed, […]

April 11, 2024

Harmonic in-stream advertising for live sports streaming

Harmonic has announced an advancement in live sports streaming monetisation with the introduction of in-stream advertising with new split-screen ad formats on its VOS360 Ad SaaS. This innovative feature creates a new premium inventory for live sports streaming, enabling advertisers to reach viewers without disrupting the viewing experience while simultaneously empowering publishers to optimise monetisation […]

April 10, 2024