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OlyBet named Official Sports Betting Partner of NHL in Baltics

Olympic Entertainment Group, OlyBet and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a new partnership naming flagship betting brand OlyBet the Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL in the Baltic region. OlyBet will use official NHL branding to amplify the partnership in nearly 100 casinos, hotels and food and beverage locations across Estonia, Latvia […]

June 3, 2021

Blackbird and Newsbridge partner

Blackbird and Newsbridge have partnered to provide media professionals with a flexible, powerful end-to-end cloud video management and production solution. The integrated solution combines two cloud-native services: Newsbridge’s smart asset management platform powered by AI and Blackbird’s video editing and publishing platform. Optimised for speed, flexibility and resilience, the solution empowers users with easy access […]

May 26, 2021

NHL, AWS debut advanced real-time stats

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon company, and the National Hockey League (NHL) will debut two new advanced analytics during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. These new stats powered by AWS will appear as on-screen graphics and data visualisations during NHL games and aim ti give fans a better understanding and deeper appreciation of how […]

May 14, 2021

Versus acquires Xcite

Versus Systems has entered into a definitive agreement with Xcite Interactive to acquire 100 per cent of Xcite’s capital stock. Xcite is a specialist in interactive audience engagement, having worked with over 150 professional teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB as well as the World Cup, Formula1, and other live events worldwide. Xcite […]

May 12, 2021

Turner Sports acquires NHL rights

The NHL and Turner Sports announced a seven-year media rights agreement in the US that will have regular-season, Stanley Cup Playoff and Stanley Cup Final games televised on TNT and TBS starting next season and running through 2027-28. “They put a fun and innovative factor into all of what they do and we’re excited to […]

April 28, 2021

BT chooses Blackbird for cloud native video editing and publishing

Blackbird, the developer and seller of the market-leading cloud video editing platform, Blackbird, has announced that BT has chosen Blackbird for ultra-fast and sustainable cloud native video editing and publishing. Blackbird is the world’s fastest, most powerful professional cloud native video editing and publishing platform, providing rapid access to video content for the easy creation […]

March 29, 2021

NENT acquires NHL rights in Baltics

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic streaming company, has entered into an exclusive agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) to broadcast NHL games on Viaplay in the Baltic region until 2026. NENT Group launched its Viaplay streaming service in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia on March 9th at a price of €9.99 per month. […]

March 17, 2021

Disney, ESPN, NHL rights deal

The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and the National Hockey League (NHL) have reached what they describe as “a historic and innovative” seven-year television, streaming and media rights deal, taking the new partnership from the beginning of the 2021-22 season through the 2027-28 season. The agreement brings the NHL back to Disney and ESPN platforms and, […]

March 11, 2021

EVS launches Blackbird partnership

Blackbird, the developer and seller of the cloud video editing platform, Blackbird, has announced a partnership with EVS with launch deployments for international sporting events. EVS is globally recognized as the leader in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Through its wide range of products and solutions, EVS delivers some of the […]

March 8, 2021

NHL partners with DreamHack

The National Hockey League (NHL), has entered into a partnership with DreamHack Sports Games, MTG’s sports simulation business unit. The multi-year deal will see both parties build on existing projects, alongside creating new gaming initiatives. As part of the deal, DreamHack Sports Games will produce the NHL Gaming World Championship, which is set to launch […]

February 26, 2021