ALT Sports Data appointed Jake Cassaday, a senior vice-president at Better Collective, as its CEO, reportedly seeking to pursue opportunities for the sports-betting data supplier. The report did not provide further details of the appointment.
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge of the sports-betting data supplier.
Quarter ended 30 June 2026
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Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries and the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming criticised a government decision to ban online gambling, saying it could push customers towards unregulated sites. The associations cited licensed-platform use, consumer protections and potential economic effects; the IBJR cited a forecast of R$58bn to R$73bn in revenue at risk between 2027 and 2030. Allwyn said the temporary measure could remain in force until early March 2027, subject to congressional action.
Better Collective co-CEO Jesper Søgaard told EGR that mitigation could offset the UK’s remote gaming duty increase. He argued that the 40% rate benefits black-market operators.
Better Collective recorded 9% revenue growth, citing contributions from prediction markets and the World Cup. The report also linked higher earnings to personality-based media and improved North American revenue-sharing economics.
Mindway AI and GamScore announced a partnership to combine GamScore’s player-controlled financial health tracking with Mindway AI’s risk-detection technology. The companies said they plan to develop educational resources and integrated workflows, but gave no launch date, operator rollout or initial markets. Mindway AI said its technology monitors more than 9 million active players each month through existing operator partnerships.
Better Collective said it launched Playbook in Brazil ahead of the World Cup. The AI tool helps users create customised betslips from sports content for access through regulated sportsbook partners, with an initial focus on football. The company said further expansion will depend on local regulations and user preferences.