OpenBet sports-betting technology powers Czech Lottery’s Sazkabet

July 6, 2022 9:28 PM
  • CDC Gaming Reports
July 6, 2022 9:28 PM
  • CDC Gaming Reports

Light & Wonder today announced that its sports-betting business, OpenBet, has delivered its full platform to SAZKA a.s., the largest lottery operator in the Czech Republic, and its sportsbook brand, Sazkabet. OpenBet will power the next generation of Sazkabet’s online and mobile sportsbook offering as part of a new agreement.

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OpenBet’s platform includes a scalable betting engine and a full risk and liability management pricing and trading service covering a wide range of sports. OpenBet is fully compliant for the Czech Republic market.

This latest agreement ensures seven World Lottery Association members are live with OpenBet’s sports betting technology.

Jan Horyna, iGaming Director at SAZKA a.s., said, “Transitioning to OpenBet’s sports betting technology and services is a key move for us. With this technology, we introduce significant improvements to our overall sportsbook offering.”

Nikos Konstakis, Group Chief Product Officer at OpenBet, said, “We have a strong track record for delivering sports betting solutions to WLA members worldwide. Through our comprehensive range of products and services, the lottery is well positioned to hold the competitive edge in the Czech Republic.”

To date, OpenBet has more than 75 global customers, including 46 sports books across 12 states and a 100% uptime record across major sporting events.