SBTech to Extend Deal With Sazka

Betting firm has announced that they've extended their agreement with Czech national lottery group Sazka for the next several years, and will continue to provide sportsbetting services in the process.

The agreement continues a relationship that has been in existence since 2016 and will see SBTech supplying the sportsbetting platform that Sazka uses. The extension comes as the sportsbook provided has shown a large amount of growth within the Czech Republic since launch.

Commenting on the extension SBTech CCO Andrew Cochrane said, "We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with one of Europe's leading lottery groups. Sazka has achieved remarkable growth by embracing innovation, while also maintaining the highest standards of player safety and corporate and social responsibility.

"We have high expectations for the growth of the regulated Czech market and are committed to long-term shared success in this exciting territory."

Sazka CEO Robert Chvatal added: "SBTech's complete sports betting solution has enabled us to expand rapidly over the past two years and we are very happy to extend our partnership. We anticipate continued and sustained growth moving forward and are preparing to leverage the full power of the SBTech sportsbook in the months and years to come."