Andrew McCarron

Balance needed between exclusive and ‘parity’ products

SBC News Balance needed between exclusive and 'parity' products

Ed Pownall, global PR director for Bodog Brand, believes there is mileage in being innovative, and that in-house product development can provide games with a bigger customer base. Speaking in the latest issue of Betting Business interactive, Pownall said differentiation is achievable even using ubiquitous slot games. He explained: “There has to be a balance between ‘parity products’ and ‘exclusive …

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Infographic shows history of online sports betting industry

SBC News Infographic shows history of online sports betting industry

This new infographic from RightCasino.com reveals how, in 20 years, online betting has grown into an industry worth more than $74 billion. It charts the history of online betting from humble origins in Antigua to its current level of sophistication, where crazy PR stunts, royal baby betting and celebrity endorsement are industry standard. The sports betting industry as a whole …

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NetEnt celebrating ‘another fantastic year’

SBC News NetEnt celebrating ‘another fantastic year’

NetEnt CEO Per Eriksson has hailed 2014 as ‘another fantastic year’ for the slots developer with revenues, operating profit, cash flow and proposed transfer to shareholders all reaching new record levels. The Swedish firm reported revenues for the fourth quarter has increased by 33.8% to SEK 241.1m, while revenues for the full year increased by 35.0% to SEK 851.7m. Operating …

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Doncaster to host the BetBright February Festival

SBC News Doncaster to host the BetBright February Festival

Doncaster Racecourse’s February National Hunt programme, which incorporates the £50,000 BetBright Grimthorpe feature Chase on Saturday 28 February, are to be headline sponsored by BetBright the online sports betting site, which has partnered with the racecourse for the next three years. Doncaster’s three latter February fixtures (18, 27 and 28 February) will be known collectively as ‘The BetBright February Festival’ …

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New CEO announced for Mr Green

SBC News New CEO announced for Mr Green

Online casino group Mr Green & Co has appointed Per Norman as its new CEO, and will replace Mikael Pawlo after the listed group’s AGM on 23 April. Norman has extensive experience from such positions as CEO and Deputy CEO of Boxer, SES-Sirius and MTG, and he has been a Board member of Mr Green & Co AB since 2014. …

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O’Kane re-elected as ESSA chairman

SBC News O'Kane re-elected as ESSA chairman

ESSA, the regulated betting industry’s integrity body, has unanimously re-elected Mike O’Kane as its Chairman for a further two years. O’Kane, Business Director at Ladbrokes and who has nearly 40 years experience in the sector,  stated that he was ‘delighted to be able to continue in the role’. O’Kane first took over as ESSA Chairman in 2013 and during his …

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German association calls for legal certainty

SBC News German association calls for legal certainty

The German Betting Association DSWV has called on the legislator to bring some legal certainty to the industry in a bid to improve consumer protection and driving out black market operators. DSWV President Mathias Dahms said: “It is with great concern that we observe a growing black market. Unfortunately it is only a logical consequence of the German licensing chaos. …

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Prime customer for SkillOnNet

SBC News Prime customer for SkillOnNet

Software supplier SkillOnNet has signed a deal with PrimeCasino.com that will see the popular online casino utilise its software platform and full suite of games. The agreement, finalised at ICE Totally Gaming in London last week, will see PrimeCasino.com expand its content by moving from the Microgaming Quickfire platform and tapping into SkillOnNet’s library of both proprietary and aggregated games. …

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Totowinbet signs up with Income Access

SBC News Totowinbet signs up with Income Access

Totowinbet, a Malta-based and regulated online gaming brand, has announced that the company has launched an affiliate programme with digital marketing services expert Income Access. The new Totowinbet affiliate programme will be managed using the award-winning acquisition-tracking software of Income Access. Launched in 2013 and since enjoying strong growth in popularity, Totowinbet, which is regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, …

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