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SPORTRADAR APPOINTS JEFFERY YABUKI AS CHAIRMAN OF GLOBAL BOARD
Sportradar, the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, today announced that Jeffery Yabuki has been appointed as Chairman of the Sportradar Holding AG (“Global”) Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Following Sportradar’s recent global reorganization, where the company shifted towards a more regionalized approach, Yabuki’s addition to the Global Board of Directors reaffirms Sportradar’s position as a leading global multi-vertical, data & technology company. Yabuki joins Carsten Koerl (Global CEO), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)’s Hafiz Lalani, Silicon Valley-based growth equity firm TCV’s John Doran, Chuck Robel, Marc Walder, Hervé Couturier and George Fleet on the Sportradar Group Board.
Yabuki most recently served as the Executive Chairman of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a global leader in financial services and payments technology, enabling banking, commerce, and the safe and secure movement of money among financial institutions, businesses and consumers. Prior to serving as Executive Chairman, Yabuki was the Chief Executive Officer from 2005 through July 2020. During his tenure, Yabuki led the company through a significant transformation, nearly tripled its revenue and delivered a 969% total shareholder return.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Sportradar team,” said Sportradar Group CEO Carsten Koerl. “His extraordinary leadership, strategic approach, and business acumen propelled Fiserv to become a global leader in financial services and payments technology. We look forward to having Jeff as Chairman of our Global Board of Directors as we continue to deliver unmatched experiences to our customers and partners and pursue transformative growth.”
“As the leading global provider of sports data intelligence, Sportradar has achieved remarkable growth and is well-positioned for the future in this evolving market,” said Yabuki. “I am honored to join the Global Board to partner with Carsten and the incredibly talented Sportradar leadership team to create differentiated value at the intersection of sports entertainment and technology leadership.”
Before joining Fiserv, Yabuki spent six years at H&R Block where he was the Chief Operating Officer and held various leadership roles at American Express for more than 10 years. Yabuki currently serves on the Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) and Ixonia Bancshares, Inc.
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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 16 April – 22 April 2025

Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 16 April to 22 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).
The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 115.13 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 22 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,252,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.82 SEK per share.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:
Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary shares) |
Weighted average share price per day (SEK) |
Total daily transaction value (SEK) |
16 April 2025 | 14,000 | 113.84 | 1,593,739 |
17 April 2025 | 14,000 | 116.46 | 1,630,402 |
22 April 2025 | 8,500 | 115.08 | 978,193 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 22 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,252,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.
A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.
Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/
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BMM TESTLABS EXPANDS ITS REACH AND NOW TESTS AND CERTIFIES GAMING PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced its official approval to test gaming products for the United Arab Emirates’ licensed lottery – The UAE Lottery – and commercial gaming program.
This approval comes from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), which holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities, including lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming facilities. BMM’s certification falls under the ‘Independent Testing Laboratories’ category.
BMM Testlabs’ Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “We are excited and deeply honored that the GCGRA has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new lottery, land-based, and digital gaming program, knowing that we’ll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.”
BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.
In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs’ BIG Cyber provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI:DSS evaluations, and managed security services. Through RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics – presented by industry experts and available in multiple languages.
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Paysecure partners with DECTA to enhance global payment capabilities

Paysecure, a trusted payment orchestration platform, is proud to announce its latest partnership with DECTA, an international payment processing company.
This collaboration reflects Paysecure’s ongoing commitment to offering merchants access to a diverse, competitive, and high-performing payment ecosystem.
The collaboration with DECTA is a key step in Paysecure’s ongoing strategy to deliver greater value to merchants worldwide by ensuring they benefit from improved approval rates, competitive pricing models, and efficient payment flows. For Paysecure, it’s another milestone in building a curated network of top-tier PSPs, enabling its clients access to
the most reliable and cost-effective payment partners.
“We are excited to be working with DECTA, a proven provider of payment services to the European markets. DECTA brings a wealth of experience and capability to support Paysecure in its mission to bring a wide choice of payment providers and methods to our customers. Customers can direct transactions to DECTA via Paysecure’s orchestration platform providing a competitive, secure and reliable partner for their payment processing requirements.” — Mike Peplow, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Partnerships at Paysecure
“At DECTA, we’re always looking for ways to enhance payment experiences for businesses worldwide. Partnering with Paysecure allows us to combine our expertise and technology to deliver more seamless, efficient, and scalable payment solutions for B2B merchants. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for growth and innovation, and we’re excited about the impact this collaboration will have on our partners and their customers.” — Scott Dawson, CEO at DECTA
Through this partnership, Paysecure continues its mission to simplify payments and empower merchants with choice, flexibility, and performance, through a single integration point. By working with established providers like DECTA, Paysecure enhances its orchestration capabilities, driving smarter routing, faster settlements, and global scalability for its clients.
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