Mobile user experience is the glue binding us to our digital selves – at SXSW Interactive, SBC News mobile correspondent Oisin Lunny and his guests investigated its current and future potential. (original content posted on Guardian Media Network) As a longtime iPhone user I can still remember my delight when my first Apple handset just worked out of the box. There …

With the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation’s (IBRC) sale of utilities operator Siteserv to the Denis O’Brien-controlled company Millington currently sending the Irish government into turmoil. Irish independent sports betting operator BoyleSports has  reported a surge of support for there to be a general election before the end of 2015. Initially priced at 10/1, the Irish election call is now 6/1 that there …

This week Bet Advisor and SBC catches up with senior football tipster Anton Ebdon. Anton is a very well respected and consistent tipster that has been with Bet Advisor for a long time. His reputation is so strong that many of the tipsters in the Junior Section look up to him and ask for his advice (which of course he …

As Las Vegas gears up to host the boxing fight of the decade between Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Vs Manny ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao on 2 May at the MGM Grand. The city’s licensed sportsbooks have stated that early bet wagering estimates of $50-$60 million may have been somewhat conservative. With less than nine days to go Las Vegas bookmakers have witnessed vast …

Unibet will be one of the first bookmakers to release a dedicated Apple Watch app in time for today’s international release. The bookmaker confirmed that its new Unibet Apple Watch app had been approved by Apple for release on its latest device. The operators Apple Watch app has been designed to offer customers information on football matches and horse racing …

Igaming games and content developer NetEnt,  has announced that it has re-licensed the Universal Studios Monsters franchise for its latest release. Universal Monsters Dracula Online Slot is NetEnt’s new video slot delivered simultaneously for both desktop and mobile devices*.The 5-reels, 4-rows and 40-lines slots are will look to engage client customers using The Universal Monsters theme, The new Universal Monsters Dracula …

German telecommunications operator Deutsche Telekom has entered the German online gambling market with the launch of online betting operators Tipp3.de. In February the telecoms giant confirmed a 64% stake purchase of German operator Tipp.de Sportwetten GmbH, the launch of Tipp3.de sees Deutsche Telekom enter the market under an operational joint venture with Deutsche Sportwetten who will lead its online gambling …

In its ongoing battle for market share of the burgeoning US daily fantasy sports market, market leader FanDuel has confirmed that it has agreed exclusive partnerships with 15 NFL franchises. On Wednesday the operator confirmed exclusive fantasy sports partnerships the following NFL team Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars …

The iGaming industry is always in a state of flux, as technology disrupts systems and processes. The industry, therefore, needs to change its approach to crypto-currencies with the advent of the decentralized internet. Industry iGaming expert Tim Heath explains. Tim Heath has over 10 years of management experience in online gaming and is the CEO of Coingaming.io the software provider …

Independent igaming technology and platform supplier EveryMatrix, has confirmed the appointment of Doina Stefanescu as new Chief Operations Officer, as the company looks to expand into new international markets and meet further demands for  igaming and sports betting industry clients. Stefanescu takes over the position vacated by Jan Ridenfeldt, who has departed EveryMatrix operations to join NYX Gaming Group as …