IG CEO Joins Sportradar Board as Gaming Firm Eyes Entering Prediction Markets

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Sportradar Group AG has elected Breon Corcoran, ChiefExecutive Officer of IG Group, to its Board of Directors. Sportradar isexploring expansion into iGaming and prediction markets while maintaining itssports-focused product mix. The company has begun testing its iGaming product in Brazil,using AI-driven client acquisition and retention tools as part of a holisticapproach. Sportradar plans to scale this model into larger markets, includingthe US. In parallel, the firm sees growth potential in prediction markets butis taking a cautious approach, according to SBC News, UK.Sportradar Names Corcoran to BoardCorcoran was thesecond‑highest‑paidexecutive among publicly listed contracts for differences brokers in fiscal2025, earning about £3.35million, including £896,000in fixed pay and more than £2.45million in bonuses.Jeffery Yabuki, Chairman of Sportradar’s Board, saidCorcoran brings “a wealth of leadership experience” and “a deep understandingof the sports technology and data landscape.”Corcoran currently leads IG Group. Before that, he served asChief Executive Officer of Zepz for about four years, led Paddy Power Betfairfor nearly two years, and Betfair for about three and a half years. From August2022 to August 2024, he was Chairman of Auction Technology Group. Theappointment takes effect on December 11, 2025. His career has includedleadership roles across Europe, Australia, and the United States.Corcoran to Guide Sportradar’s Global OperationsSportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl said Corcoran joinsthe board as the company continues to expand its global operations andtechnology focus. Corcoran said Sportradar has “built an impressive business insports technology” and added that he looks forward to contributing to itslong-term development.IG Highlights Concerns as eToro Launches ISAMeanwhile, IG has highlighted concerns that growing use ofCash ISAs could reduce investment in domestic equities. Separately, eTorohas expanded its partnership with Moneyfarm to launch a Cash ISA for UKcustomers. The account offers a return on cash held and is available alongsideeToro’s existing investment accounts. The launch comes amid broader discussionin the UK about the role of Cash ISAs in the savings landscape.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.