Good Morning. The right tools for the right job. In the world of sports betting, that job is becoming increasingly more complex, with the sheer volume of bets being processed making AI an absolute requirement. For Sportradar, the boom – particularly of in-play betting – provides a massive opportunity, with increasingly tailored products to boost operators’ margins and keep play dynamic. Looking to results, Bloomberry saw a dismal 2025, registering a $44.7 million loss as a heavy drop in VIP and premium play in the Philippines dragged down revenue, particularly in Entertainment City. Looking at Macau, SJM continues to trail the pack, especially after losing its satellite casinos, with analysts expecting an uplift only in the second half of this year.
What you need to know
- Sportradar doubling down on AI to improve operators’ margins as Asia’s sports betting growth boosted by in-play wagering.
- Bloomberry registers a $44.74 million loss for 2025, amongst a significant downturn in VIP and premium play.
- SJM’s recovery will continue to lag other operators in Macau, with CBRE expecting a turnaround only in 2H26.
On the radar
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- Goa to raise license fees for new casinos by 200% in latest state budget.
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- PH aims to continue influx of Korean tourists, and ensure their safety.
AGB Intelligence
SPORTS BETTING
AI boosting operators’ margins on live-betting boom
The world of sports betting is an exciting, and incredibly active, space. The sheer volume and variance of bets is staggering and AI use is essential in keeping up with the traffic. For Asia, this boom is ongoing, with a “massive consumer demand for dynamic, in-play wagering”, says Sportradar’s APAC Managing Director. The company is packing out its suite of products to not only offer scale, but diversity and reliability, keeping operators’ trading “as sharp as possible”. And the results are showing.
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