Eastern European gambling and sports betting operator Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) has reported full year 2014 net revenues of €141 million (£109 million) up 3.8% on the €136 million (£105 million) posted for 2013. The gambling operator cited that its positive performance had been driven by expansion into new markets as OEG saw a 21% €43.9 million net revenue lift …

European bookmaker Tipico has renewed its sponsorship of Malta’s Valletta Baroque Festival taking place from January 10 to 24. The Baroque led arts, music and cultural festival, will see numerous shows being staged throughout the Maltese Capital, and is considered one of the cultural highlights of Malta attracting thousands of visitors. Tipico a Malta based sports betting operator, has sponsored …

SBTech-powered online sportsbook 10Bet is set to showcase its successful online and mobile sports betting and casino products at this year’s London Affiliate Conference, January 31 – February 3. As event bar sponsors, 10Bet will be perfectly positioned for maximum exposure of their exclusive affiliate deal in which they are offering 3 months of 60% commission for new sign-ups. 10Bet …

William Hill has announced that it will no longer sponsor the Lincoln Handicap, as the operator looks to cut on marketing spend due to the introduction of new gambling taxes on its business. The decision to terminate its sponsorship of the race, ends of UK racings longest sponsorship agreements (William Hill had sponsored the event since 1990). The operator stated …

Democratic Alliance Parliament Member Geordin Hill Lewis has set to revive South Africa’s remote gambling bill under the National Gambling Amendment of 2008. Hill Lewis will put the bill forward with its new amendments to South Africa’s Parliament when hearings re-open in February. The politician is optimistic of progressing regulated online gambling services for South Africa. The bill will look …

Industry publisher, media, research and events company iGaming Business has confirmed the full schedule for the CAP Network sponsored Acquisition Zone feature at the London Affiliate Conference 2015. The Acquisition Zone targets senior marketing executives working within both operator and affiliate brands. The zone will include a dedicated lecture theatre open to all attendees, with hand picked experts discussing topics …

London business newspaper City A.M has launched a new mobile casino powered by mobile igaming developer Nektan. City A.M readers will be able to access casino games via Cityamcasino.com or through the City A.M website across smartphone and tablets devices.Games on offer include casino favourites such as blackjack, roulette and slots, which have been developed using the latest HTML5 technology. Nektan …

Scott Longley, Editorial Director of Regulus Partners, looks at Amaya Gaming’s acquisition of Rational Group, as igaming’s new giant looks to enter the US and awaken a thus far lacklustre market. Does a leveraged Amaya Gaming justify its hype?  Hyperbole and online gambling are inextricably linked. From the very first inception of the form, online gaming has surfed a wave of …

International sports media operator Livesport.eu has secured majority of the shares in Enetpulse, provider of live sports data and insights. Richard Hájek, Managing Director of LiveSport Holding, said: “LiveSport continues to adapt to the demands of the sports community in order to maintain our position as the leading sport live score company that can service every aspect of the requests of our …

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the addition of six board members and three general members as a part of a new membership structure approved by the AGA Board of Directors in late 2014.  The AGA is seeking to unify the gaming industry and is doing so through a policy of inclusivity and transparency. The new organizational structure and …