Kindred Group’s Nomination Committee has proposed five new members of the company’s Board, with the ultimate decision to take place at the company’s 2023 AGM. Cédric Boireau, Jonas Jansson, Andy McCue, Martin Randel and Kenneth Shea have all been chosen to join the firm’s senior leadership and guide its 2023 strategy.  Additionally, four sitting members of the Board have also …

AffPapa has confirmed Levon Nikoghosyan as its new CEO, with the igaming affiliate platform seeking to strengthen its standing in the wider industry. In his new leadership remit, Nikoghosyan will hold responsibility for setting and achieving AffPapa’s strategic developments, and play a role in developing an ‘innovative’ company culture. This also includes an objective of accelerating the firm’s growth rate …

Vlad Kaltenieks has announced his new role as the CEO of BoyleSports, taking leadership of the Irish bookmaker at a potentially pivotal moment for its commercial future.  An industry veteran, Kaltenieks has held positions at William Hill and Betsson Group, working as Global Director of Data, Analytics and Digital (UK Online & Retail, Int and US) at the former and …

The European gambling sector has stabilised in 2022, according to the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital. Publishing the “European Online Gambling – Key Figures 2022” report, the duo revealed that cross-continental GGR rose by 23% to €108.5bn (2021: €101.2bn), whilst rising by 8% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, servicing a customer base of 28.9 million. This …

As it prepares to take on UK National Lottery management duties, Allwyn has agreed to acquire the Camelot Lottery Systems Group (Camelot LS) from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTTP). The deal builds on Allwyn’s decision to outright buy Camelot UK, which has been the operator of the National Lottery since 1993 and was the firm’s main competition in the …

Any doubts about sportsbooks’ performance during the World Cup were put to rest during the tournament thanks to a ‘high level of engagement’, according to OpenBet. The sportsbook technology and content supplier processed 200 million bets across its channels, totalling $2bn across the four-week tournament, representing a 13% uptick on the 2018 World Cup. The improvements were driven by a …

The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has reappointed Peter-Paul de Goeij as its Managing Director for a further two years. De Goeij’s new tenure will commence on 1 January, providing leadership to the Dutch online gambling industry association as the national market continues to mature after 14 months under the KOA Act framework. The NOGA Board stated that its decision …

Genius Sports has taken another step in its roadmap for US expansion, securing a Sports Gaming Supplier License in the state of Ohio this week. Issued to the London-based company by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), the licence enables Genius to offer its sportstech and data services to operators active in the state once the regulated betting market goes …

The cross-party DCMS Select Committee will conduct an inquiry into existing British gambling regulation, ahead of the Gambling Act review White Paper judgement. Areas of focus for the group will include the government’s progress on addressing gambling-related issues raised by parliament, how regulation can keep up with innovations in online gambling and the relationship between betting, sports and broadcasting. The …

Following a series of horse racing deals signed this year, SIS (Sports Information Services) has partnered with South African rights holder 4Racing. From 1 January 2023 the Milton Keynes-based 24/7 live betting services provider will distribute South African racing content to UK and Irish audiences via the deal. 4Racing has enabled SIS to collect and deliver racing content from Durbanville, …