Mobenga to power new mobile sports betting sevice for Italy

The major Italian gambling operator Sisal has inked an agreement for an iOS and Android mobile sports betting service with Playtech’s mobile technology subsidiary Mobenga, with the launch timed to coincide with the Euro 2012 football spectacular in Ukraine this week.

Mobenga CEO Christian Rajter said: “We are very pleased that Sisal, one of the largest and most reputable companies on the Italian market has partnered with Mobenga. An event like the Euro’s is a great kickoff to our continued cooperation.”

With the Sisal Matchpoint mobile offering, players can bet on a range of sporting events, with additional features allowing players to receive real-time information about the game, enabling them to take part in live in-play betting on many events.

An Information Centre has been created in order for players to access statistics, results and standings of all leagues, while Quickbet allows players to place bets on a fixed selection of the most important games of the day.

Marco Tiso, Sisal’s digital games business manager said: “Sisal will invest more and more in innovative mobile solutions, aiming to meet and anticipate new market trends and the evolution in our players’ lifestyles.”