GBC Time has interviewed – Ryan Weinstock, Chief Commercial Officer at OpticOdds, a real-time data for sports betting + fantasy. We talked about latest OpticOdds insights and a new Copilot platform
Could you provide an overview of the new Copilot platform and what makes it stand out in the sportsbook management space?
Copilot is our automated trading solution powered by real-time odds data that empowers operators to generate custom, fair-value odds at scale. With Copilot, operators can create their own unique odds tailored to their customer base or choose industry-standard benchmarks. It offers full control over odds suspension, giving trading teams the flexibility to automate or manually adjust odds to minimize risk.
One of the key features of Copilot is its ability to generate custom odds in real-time. How does this customization benefit operators compared to traditional odds-setting models?
Copilot gives operators the whole market in one place. Instead of working off limited inputs, operators get data from 150+ sportsbooks across tons of leagues. It’s a global game now, and the more intel your trading team has and ops team has, the better decisions they can make.
You mention that Copilot helps boost Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for operators. Could you elaborate on the specific ways in which it drives revenue growth for sportsbooks?
Clients are provided with 300+ leagues, including deep player prop coverage, real-time futures, and outright updates to easily scale their offering. Plus, with automated market settlement, they can cut out the manual work and ensure accurate bet grading. Clients can unlock markets they couldn’t touch before, making it easy to offer new bets and keep players engaged.
With over 150 leagues and 3,500 markets covered, Copilot offers extensive market coverage. How does this breadth of data help operators maintain competitiveness in different regions or niches?
Trading and operations teams can finally scale with tech. Our clients do more with less, using extensive market data to make smarter, more informed decisions—even in markets where they have less expertise. As global leagues gain popularity in the U.S., this data advantage keeps operators competitive and agile across regions and niches.
Real-time data is a major focus of Copilot. What advantages does having low-latency, real-time data provide to operators, particularly when managing in-play betting markets?
Time is money, especially in in-play betting. Trading on delayed data means losing out as bettors get sharper and expect faster action. In-play is a huge opportunity, and having a true real-time product sets tier-one operators apart. With low-latency data, operators can confidently post lines, scale their offerings, and capture that competitive edge where it matters most.
How does Copilot’s automated trading system assist operators in optimizing risk management? Could you explain how the platform’s flexibility with odds suspension helps reduce risk?
Unlike standard APIs, we get that every client has a unique risk profile—even down to the market level. That’s why we’ve built functionality that lets them suspend lines as needed, allowing them to manage their book in line with their specific risk tolerance.
The automation of market settlement is a feature designed to reduce manual work for operators. How has this aspect of the platform improved operational efficiency for your clients?
Automating market settlement cuts out the manual grind, letting clients allocate resources to growth areas. We knew accuracy had to be spot-on, so we rebuilt our bet grader from the ground up to handle the dynamic needs across markets
Looking ahead, how do you see Copilot evolving to meet the needs of operators as sports betting continues to grow and change globally? What trends do you think will influence the platform’s future direction?
We’re heads down, adding more markets and leagues so our clients can easily scale their offerings through Copilot. Everyone’s chasing higher GGR, and we’re uniquely positioned to help operators grow their offering without compromising on pricing.
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