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On April 23, 2026, the company highlighted the shift from audience reach to continuous engagement for the 2026 World Cup, noting evolving audience behavior now includes live viewing alongside short-form video, social-first discovery, on-demand highlights, and second-screen experiences. Earlier that day, Peak Jersey Holdco Ltd., Stats Perform's holding company, saw its credit rating upgraded to 'B-' from 'CCC'. This upgrade followed the refinancing of its capital structure, which involved fully repaying existing indebtedness, extending debt maturities to 2030, and improving its liquidity profile. On April 21, Stats Perform introduced its SP Payout Card, a US-only white-label virtual debit card specifically for instant sportsbook, DFS, and iGaming payouts, enabling users immediate access to winnings and reducing redeposit costs. Previously, on April 20, Charlie Kaplan, Stats Perform's CMO, was featured in SiGMA Magazine, discussing how sportsbooks can leverage data, content, and technology, including Opta-powered insights and multi-channel storytelling, to maximize engagement around major sporting events ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This followed the Opta Forum 2026 on April 18, which convened leaders from across sport, media, federations, and technology to discuss sport's transformation into an entity measured, interpreted, and experienced in real time.
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