Sportradar News 2026

SBC Awards 2026: Kanggiten and Betsson Lead Industry Award Shortlist
The nominees for the 13th SBC Awards in Lisbon have been announced. Featuring 38 categories and 1,200 guests, the event on October 1, 2026, marks a major industry highlight.

AI Academy in Lisbon: Fighting Deepfakes and Fraud in Gaming
From September 29 to October 1, 2026, around 40,000 industry professionals will gather in Lisbon to master AI-driven fraud prevention at the new AI Academy.

UK Lords Debate Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Sports Data Usage
A proposal in the UK's House of Lords aimed to make 'data piracy' a criminal offense with fines of up to 50,000 GBP to protect official sports rights holders.

World Cup 2026 integrity confirmed: FIFA finds no suspicious betting across 104 matches
FIFA's integrity task force reports zero incidents of match-fixing during the 2026 World Cup, following an extensive monitoring operation of all 104 matches.

FIFA World Cup 2026: A Turning Point for Sports Betting in the US
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history with 104 matches over 39 days, expected to generate US$150 billion in global betting handle. This presents a unique opportunity for sports betting in the US.

Digitain Appoints Terry Lee as Head of Asia to Drive Regional Growth
Digitain, a provider of sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has appointed Terry Lee as Head of Asia. Lee brings over 15 years of industry experience, including 11 years as Sales Director at Sportradar in Asia.

Digitain Appoints Terry Lee to Drive Asian Expansion Efforts
Digitain appoints Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region. He brings over 15 years of industry experience, including eleven years at Sportradar.

Sportradar gears up online casinos for 2026 World Cup fever
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is described as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for the iGaming industry. Sportradar responds with four new, World Cup-themed Playradar games.

Betfred Enhances Football Betting with Sporting Risk Technology
UK bookmaker Betfred integrates Sporting Risk's Next-Gen BetBuilder technology to expand player betting options and improve combinability ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins to Open SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon
The SBC Summit 2026 will feature a high-profile keynote session with sports business titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins in Lisbon, promising insights into the convergence of sports and iGaming.
