Craig Davies

Craig Davies is a writing enthusiast who joined SBC in September 2017, following years spent in the news and sport sectors of Journalism, in addition to a significant period of time travelling. During his time at the University of Central Lancashire, Craig grasped every opportunity he could to gain experience writing on a plethora of sports. Culminating in a year spent working for The Lancashire Telegraph at Blackburn Rovers during the, then Premier League side’s, 2009/10 season. Upon graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism, he began working for the Tameside Reporter, a regional title, where his primary duty was news, however, it quickly turned into something of a joint role with sports incorporated into the mix. After the newspaper entered administration Craig began doing freelance work for a number of websites in several different fields, before donning a backpack for a two year stay in Australia and South Eastern Asia. Short story writing as he ambled from place to place. Eventually all roads led to home, and his position as a Journalist for SBC.

VSoftCO in multi-year Twelve40 partnership

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Virtuals development firm VSoftCO has announced a multi-year software agreement with lottery and instant win platform provider Twelve40. The deal will see VSoftCO integrate its complete portfolio of games and virtual football content onto the Twelve40 platform. Included as part of the integration will be the developer’s league and single game formats, in addition to its new Spot the Ball …

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IOC establishes task forces to tackle sports corruption

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Multi stakeholder task forces, charged with tackling corruption in sports, have been established by the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS). The platform, established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in addition to a number of international sports organisations, government and inter-governmental organisations, has agreed to set up three groups to tackle pressing issues. Each will be charged with …

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Yggdrasil continues Italian expansion with Eurobet deal

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Yggdrasil Gaming has announced another significant deal, expanding its reach within Italy following a partnership with Eurobet.it. Under the terms of the deal, the operator is to gain access to all of the Yggdrasil titles that are certified under Italian regulations. In addition to being complimented with the suppliers titles, Eurobet will also receive Boost, Yggdrasil’s in game promotional tools …

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Twin Casino in Pragmatic Play integration

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Online operator Twin has agreed a deal to integrate Pragmatic Play titles onto its casino offering, expanding the slot developers commercial reach in the process. Initially going live with seven titles, including recent releases Vegas Nights, 7 Piggies and Wild Spells and player favourites Wolf Gold and Dragon Kingdom, Twin Casino is to see more video slots from the 80 …

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Limerick FC unveils partnership with online betting firm

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Irish football club Limerick has announced a new partnership with Turkish online betting firm BetSat.com. The League of Ireland Premier Division outfit see’s the online sportsbook and casino service become the clubs main sponsor, and will duly have its logo emblazoned across all first team jerseys. Pat O’Sullivan, the Limerick chairman, has thanked the company for its backing, and stressed …

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Business Briefs – featuring loopholes, knockouts and whip cracks

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This latest edition features a returning gaming congress, partnerships, expansions and huge fines being issued in the USA. Atlantic City to train youths Fifteen minority youths in Atlantic City are to receive speciality construction based training, courtesy of a new 12 week initiative. Upon completion a jobs connection with Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will be made, with the company’s …

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MintBet launches affiliate programme

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MintBet has launched its new affiliate programme in partnership with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. The Irish sportsbook first announced the agreement last month, with the launch coming following a successful integration with the Income Access Network. Launched earlier this year, the MintBet brand secured licenses in both the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. It’s …

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