Igaming and sports betting platform provider BetConstruct has agreed to offer ZEUS Services’ content portfolio of more than 50 high quality video slots and promotional games to its partners via the BetConstruct Spring platform. Zeus Services Ltd. provides a wide range of games concentrated in the virtual online entertainment sector in the worldwide market. Zeus Services offers a game portfolio …
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Microgaming begins construction of state of the art office in Douglas – Isle of Man.
Igaming technology and content supplier Microgaming has confirmed that construction has officially begun on its new state of the art office in Douglas, Isle of Man. The new 5-storey office building will sit adjacent to Microgaming’s existing office, MGS House, which also houses Derivco Isle of Man. Both buildings, joined by a tower walkway, will be used by the technology …
Read More »Short sellers target weak Ladbrokes
The Daily Telegraph has reported that several hedge funds have ramped up their bets against Ladbrokes Plc, ahead of the 7 May UK General Election. The newspaper reports that the proportion of shares out on loan, a metric for short-selling has risen by 8.9%, the highest Ladbrokes has seen since October 2013. At present Ladbrokes are the seventh most shorted …
Read More »Betway gains ESSA membership
Betway has joined ESSA, the global integrity body for the regulated betting industry. ESSA is a non-profit organisation that monitors irregular betting patterns and possible instances of event manipulation. Betway is now a full participant in the reporting system, which is geared towards identifying any such betting behaviour. Richard Akitt, CEO of Betway, said: “We’re delighted to have joined ESSA, the …
Read More »New marketing initiatives see bet-at-home post strong 2015 opening
Frankfurt listed sports betting operator bet-at-home reported a strong opening performance to 2015 as the company recorded increased EBITDA earnings of 19% to €96 million (Q1 2014: €8 million). bet-at-home were pleased to announced that the company had continued its positive 2014 momentum on key verticals as the operator recorded a gross gaming and betting revenue increase of 13.1% to …
Read More »HKJC racing undertakes operational & managerial restructure
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) racing division is set to undertake an organisational restructure and new appointments in its management, as the Asian gambling operator looks to support its future growth plans. HKJC announced that from 1 August its racing division will be split into two business units, Racing Business & Operations and the Racing Authority Division. The separation …
Read More »SBOBET joins Microgaming MPN poker network
Asian facing online bookmaker SBOBET has announced the launch of its new poker vertical on Microgaming’s poker network (MPN). SBOBET will join the shared MPN poker network with other sports betting operators Betway, PAF, Betsson and Stan James. SBOBET poker product will be available on desktop and mobile, Microgaming further announced that SBOBET were the seventh operator to launch with …
Read More »Camelot forms optimisation partnership with Maxymiser
Camelot UK, operator of the UK National Lottery, has partnered with marketing optimisation specialists Maxymiser to improve customer experience, user journey and the marketing data insights on Camelot UK’s digital inventory. Operated by Camelot, the National Lottery website is one of the top 10 e-commerce sites in the UK, with over 7 million registered players. “As the National Lottery website …
Read More »Stride Gaming looks to raise £10 million on London AIM
Online bingo and games operator Stride Gaming has announced its intentions to raise a minimum of £10 million on the London AIM. The operator has requested for admission of its shares to be traded on the London AIM, by announcing Cantor Fitzgerald Europe to act as its nominated adviser. Stride Gaming will look to commence trading by the 19 May. Stride …
Read More »Increased daily revenues see GVC post strong 2015 opening
Ahead of its Annual General Meeting, GVC Holdings Plc has issued a trading update for its opening four month performance of 2015 (120 days period ending 30 April). The operating firm of Sportingbet, Casino Club and Betboo brands has recorded average daily net gaming revenues (NGR) of €658,000, up 17.5% on €560,000 on the comparable period of 2014 Giving insight …
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