After first taking the Tipster Challenge in Catterick back in early March, Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes is back for a second attempt at Nottingham today. Jessica, part of the PR team at Ladbrokes, has made live or recorded broadcasts across every major UK television and radio platform, including BBC News, ITV, Channel 4, Sky News, Sky Sports News, CNN, CNBC, …

Protecting clean athletes and the integrity of the Olympics will be a top priority for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016. This message was reinforced during a National Integrity in Sport workshop held jointly with Interpol in Rio de Janeiro from 30 to 31 May. Addressing representatives from Brazilian police forces and the government, the IOC explained how it …

Playtech has unveiled a strategic plan to significantly increase its market share of the IP-based casual games market. This initiative follows the acquisition of Funtactix, an award-winning publisher of film and television-based games. Funtactix has built a reputation in Hollywood and with gamers for delivering casual game experiences based on the most popular entertainment franchises including The Hunger Games, Mission: …

Intralot has signed a contract extension with Pacific Online Systems Corporation (POSC), a public listed company that runs the games of the Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The contract will run until 31st August 2008, and represents the 5th amendment between the two parties since the first cooperation in 2006. Under the terms of the extension contract, Intralot will continue …

Scientific Games has announced that it will bring its lottery instant games to consumers in Belgium. Following a competitive process, in which the company replaced Loterie Nationale, Scientific Games signed a one-year contract with the option to extend the agreement for an additional three years. The $80.4 billion global instant game category is expanding across Europe with an average of …

Digitain is an independent technology provider for the iGaming industry that offers a wide range of products and services. With a multi-channel platform that delivers Sportsbook, Casino Engine, Payment Gateway, Content and Enterprise Solutions, they have been making a mark in the industry. Digitain will be waiting for you at stand B53. Business Development Director Zaven Sahakyan, announced the company’s …

Following last weekend’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, figures from Worldpay have revealed that British bookmakers experienced a 40% increase in online transactions. The build-up saw betting peak two hours before the match kicked off, at which point Worldpay was processing 30% more bets than the average weekend. This year’s final also saw a 20% increase for in-play betting compared …

Microgaming has announced the June release of Pretty Kitty, a cross-platform 5×3 reel slot game with 243 ways-to-win. The game will go live to Microgaming and Quickfire operators on desktop, mobile and tablet on 8th June 2016. Pretty Kitty features expanding symbols in both the base game and free spins. In the base game, any full symbol stack on reel …

It was a fantastic day in the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton for our Guest team. He may have only picked out two winners, but Luke Tarr will be more than happy with the 16.50-point return from Born Innocent (10/1) and Imperial Legend (13/2). Luke Tarr, who has been Head of Public Relations at Star Sports since 2008, will just be …

Luke Tarr, Head of Public Relations at Star Sports, becomes the latest industry expert to take the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton today. He has been with the company since March 2008. Star Sports are an independent bookmaker, offering unique bespoke services to their clients both on and off course, as well as facilitating some of the largest industry bets. He …