GR8 Tech has added virtual basketball, virtual horse racing and virtual cricket roulette to its ULTM8 Sportsbook. The company said the cricket product extends its existing cricket offering and can cover gaps between real-world tournaments.
The additions give operators using ULTM8 Sportsbook three more virtual sports markets to offer.
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Reportedly, Industry professionals in GR8_TECH's TEAM OF CHAMPIONS activation backed Spain as eventual champion before the 2026 FIFA World Cup began. Spain accounted for 11.61% of semi-final betting volume on GR8_TECH's sportsbook, behind England at 17.24%, Argentina at 33.79% and France at 37.36%. Spain won the final 1-0 in extra time with 65% possession.
GR8_TECH said its report found that Betsson, Betano and bet365 account for 74% of online visibility in Argentina. The company said mobile devices generate about 80% of traffic to leading gambling websites and identified opportunities in areas including niche search, mobile apps and esports.
GR8 Tech says it has launched an updated sportsbook platform with a redesigned front end, customisation tools and new pricing features. The company says operators can configure layouts, promotions and player experiences through a widget-based back office; it plans to add a redesigned event page and server-side rendering after the tournament.
GR8_TECH has published an Operator Lens: Brazil report on the consequences of the nationwide betting ban introduced on 25 September 2026. The report cites 16,627 gambling-related websites submitted for blocking and 3,691 social media pages flagged for removal between 25 September and 9 October, and sets out three possible paths for the market.
GR8_TECH has published a report, Operator Lens: Brazil, on the consequences of Brazil's nationwide betting ban, which was introduced on 25 September 2026. The report covers enforcement, player behaviour, payments and licensing and compliance, and sets out three possible paths for the market.
Fast Track has opened a Barcelona office, bringing together product, engineering, marketing and partner-facing teams as it seeks to attract and retain staff. The roundup also reports that the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority granted Scientific Games a lottery supplier licence, GR8 Tech appointed Lusine Khudaverdyan as head of casino business, bet365 became Allianz Parque’s exclusive sports betting partner, and LuckyStreak appointed Neil Brookes as head of product.