Fanatics adopts OpenBet Protect Suite with Locator and Neccton

USA.- December 10, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com OpenBet, a global leader in betting technology and services, announced a major collaboration with Fanatics Betting & Gaming, integrating the full OpenBet Protect Suite, including OpenBet Locator™ and Neccton, its AI-driven responsible gaming and AML platform.

Available in 23 U.S. states and covering 95% of the addressable online sports betting market, Fanatics Sportsbook will deploy both solutions to strengthen its compliance, player safety, and operational performance.

OpenBet Locator™ Delivers Precision Geolocation and Fraud Prevention

OpenBet Locator™, the company’s advanced geolocation and fraud-prevention solution, provides the speed, accuracy, and reliability required in the regulated U.S. market.
Designed for large-scale operators, the tool ensures instant and secure player verification, supporting regulatory compliance while maintaining a seamless betting experience.

Together with Neccton, Locator™ enhances Fanatics Sportsbook’s trust framework, reinforcing the operator’s commitment to integrity, player protection, and regulatory excellence.

Neccton Strengthens Responsible Gaming and AML Detection

Neccton uses machine learning to identify at-risk behavior in real time, analyzing transactional activity and betting patterns to support early intervention and RG compliance.
With its adoption, Fanatics Sportsbook adds data-driven protection tools to elevate its risk-based compliance program.

A Unified Suite Setting New Standards in RegTech

OpenBet Locator™ and Neccton form the core of OpenBet’s Protect pillar — a unified RegTech suite for compliance, player protection, and operational scale.
The integration underscores both companies’ commitment to raising industry benchmarks for responsible gaming, AML detection, and geolocation compliance.

Executive Statements

Ari Borod, CBO at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, said:
“OpenBet Locator and Neccton deliver a secure and frictionless experience for our customers. These integrations reinforce our commitment to innovation, protection, and operational excellence.”

Jordan Levin, CEO at OpenBet, added:
“Launching Neccton and Locator™ with Fanatics marks a pivotal milestone for OpenBet. This dual integration sets new standards in responsible gaming, AML detection, and geolocation reliability, demonstrating what’s possible when two tech-driven organizations share a vision for safety and trust.”

Edited by @pererarte   www.zonadeazar.com