Sportech Racing and Digital has announced that it has entered into a fresh multifaceted agreement with the Puerto Rican Camarero Racetrack. The division of Sportech PLC, has undertaken a new ten year contract with its long term customer, related to totalisator services and web and mobile pari-mutuel betting platforms. Through the Sportech Quantum System, pari-mutuel betting software and local operational …
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New York seeking sports leagues integrity fee compromise
Another state in the USA has introduced a new bill seeking the introduction of sports betting, ahead of the potentially landmark decision by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in the New Jersey v NCAA case. Put forward by Senator John J Bonacic, chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, bill S7900 would amend the current racing, pari-mutuel wagering and …
Read More »Ladbrokes estate receives Playtech single account functionality
Ladbrokes players throughout the UK are now able to use one account and one wallet across all online, mobile and retail products, following an integration of the Playtech single account omni-channel functionality across its entire retail estate. In line with the Playtech One strategy the newly unified sportsbook platform, encompassing Self Service Betting Terminals (SSBTs), is fully integrated with the …
Read More »Steve Wozniak the star at GiG’s anniversary event
A two day GiGsters Connect event, celebrating the fifth anniversary of online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has concluded, with guests left wowed by its headline guest speaker. Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computer Inc and “legendary Silicon Valley tech wizard,” took to the stage to speak to a 1150 strong audience. Arriving into the InterContinental Arena in Malta …
Read More »Silk Series expansion welcomes four new tracks into the fold
An expansion of the Silk Series has been revealed by the Arena Racing Company (ARC), with races from an extra four tracks set be encompassed into the 2018 offering. Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (March 8), Goodwood, Hamilton Park, Musselburgh and York Racecourses have been announced as joining the initiative, which launched in 2017 across nine ARC tracks. The …
Read More »Better Collective reaches STS affiliate agreement
Polish bookmaker STS has signed an affiliate contract with Better Collective, allowing the firm to strengthen its presence on numerous “crucial” websites, in addition to continuing a strategic targeting strategy of its “profiled range of recipients.” The news comes following sports betting affiliate Better Collective extending its presence in the regulated Polish market, after the acquisition of Goal.pl Group and …
Read More »League of Legends taking shape with nine games remaining
The Premier League is entering the business end of the season and the table is beginning to take shape, something that is reflected in SBC’s League of Legends where fantasy managers are set for one final push as they search for the summit. In the latest round of fixtures Swansea City continued the great escape under Carlos Carvalhal, climbing up …
Read More »Romanian entry for SBTech following Get’s Bet link up
SBTech has announced a partnership with Romanian bookmaker Get’s Bet, initially encompassing its online offering, with a roll out across its 500 retail outlets set to follow in the coming weeks. Utilising SBTech’s pre-match and live sports coverage, Get’s Bet are also to take advantage of a casino offering featuring a host of titles from developers and a range of …
Read More »Kindred’s #queenrules campaign to challenge gender bias
A new campaign to be launched on International Women’s Day is set to challenge global gender bias. Uniting Kindred Group, through the Unibet brand, and London based creative agency FCB Inferno and titled #queenrules, it aims to start conversations regarding gender bias and equality. Representing a new way to play cards, and utilising a special deck where Queen outranks King, …
Read More »Rob Manfred takes aim at West Virginia over MLB integrity fee
Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has taken a swipe at the US state of West Virginia and its proposed sports betting bill, which crucially omits the much discussed 1% integrity fee. After reports that bill SB 415 won the approval of both chambers of the state, it now requires a concurrence by the senate before Governor Jim Justice …
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