In 2018, BoscaBet is aiming to help independent betting shops rival the large retail chains in terms of enhancing customer engagement and experience. The Irish-based software company has affirmed its commitment to transforming the presentation of horse and greyhound racing in LBOs, with the launch of its new digital display solution, the BoscaBet “Live Race Centre.” Live pricing and results, …
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Euromat President emphasises the importance of ‘evidence based policy’
The European Gaming and Amusement Federation, Euromat held its Executive Committee meeting at the ENADA Show in Rome this month. The meeting followed on from the group’s new corporate membership acquisitions and took place as part of the plans of President David Frost to bring the association closer to its members. The most notable part of the meeting saw Euromat …
Read More »Benjie Cherniak – Don Best: “Trump has clearly picked his side” in the sports betting debate
Managing Director of Don Best Sports, Benjie Cherniak stated that the actions of President Donald Trump show he has ‘clearly picked his side in the sports betting debate’. In response to New Jersey officials being permitted with the opportunity to present oral arguments to the US Supreme court on 4 December. Last week, Trump ordered Solicitor General Noel Francisco to …
Read More »SBC’s On the Ball: The football business insight
From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has got you covered. The first biweekly review tackles the continuing saga of overseas TV rights money, as well as looking at some of the winners and losers from World Cup Russia 2018 qualification. Sky Sports backlash over Amazon Man City deal …
Read More »Riku Jokela – LeoVegas – A World Cup winning strategy
For betting operators, the countdown to next Summer’s showpiece event, the World Cup in Russia is well and truly underway. The 2014 tournament in Brazil saw a 750% increase in mobile bets compared to the World Cup in South Africa four years previous. Therefore, for LeoVegas, an operator that takes pride in its efficient and engaging mobile service, the World Cup …
Read More »Clarion Gaming announces new consolidated event iGB Live
Clarion Gaming has announced that the iGaming Super Show, EiG, and the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference will come together for a new consolidated event, iGB Live. The creation of iGB Live is part of the commitment made by Clarion to streamline the events calendar and provide stakeholders with the opportunity to engage across the entire iGaming space at a single event. …
Read More »Golden Entertainment closes in on $850 million acquisition
After the Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the deal last Thursday, Golden Entertainment is closing on a $850 million deal to purchase four new land based casinos. It’s anticipated that the acquisition of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, as well as the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, will double the revenue of …
Read More »Ladbrokes Coral withdraws paper price guarantee
Ladbrokes Coral has announced it will no longer offer guaranteed prices that appear in the paper for a brief time on the day of the race. Previously, for a limited period both Ladbrokes and Coral offered the prices that had been printed in the paper at 8:30am. However, as operators continue to become further detached from paper prices, Ladbrokes …
Read More »SofaScore: The increased desire for data and statistics
As the way that sports betting is consumed by punters continues to change, Zlatko Hrkac, co-founder at SofaScore, believes that the modern fan now requires an app that is more than just scores. Hrkac claimed that with betting operators now offering markets on specific player and team statistics, the trend of football fans wanting in depth detailed data about the …
Read More »Mr Green announces partnership with Scottish champions
After both speaking at this year’s Betting on Football Conference, online gaming operator Mr Green has partnered with Scottish Champions Celtic FC in a two-year deal that will see Mr Green as the club’s Official Casino Partner. As part of the partnership, Mr Green will develop an exclusive Celtic branded slot game which will feature current superstars and club legends, …
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