The Duopoly of Sportradar and Genius Sports

The global sports betting infrastructure is underpinned by a duopoly between **Sportradar** and **Genius Sports**, who control the distribution of **Official League Data**. This sector has transitioned from unauthorized "scouting" to exclusive, high-cost partnerships with major leagues (NFL, NBA, EPL). **Key Dynamics:** * **Genius Sports** anchors its value on high-profile exclusivity, specifically the **NFL** and **English Premier League**, utilizing **Second Spectrum** optical tracking to power advanced markets. * **Sportradar** dominates through volume, controlling rights for the **NBA**, **NHL**, and global tennis, while offering "Managed Trading Services" to automate risk for operators. * **The "Tech Tax":** The shift from fixed fees to **revenue sharing (GGR %)** has compressed sportsbook margins, as operators must pay a premium for the sub-second latency required for in-play betting. * **Legal Settlement:** A 2022 settlement regarding Premier League data rights solidified the legality of the exclusive model, provided sub-licensing options exist, effectively forcing the entire industry to adopt paid official data feeds.