Paddy Power management raised its corporate forecast for full year earnings, as the operator reported a 38% revenue rise led by strong growth in its digital operating division. Publishing its Interim Statement for the period of 1 July to 16 November, the Irish betting and gaming operator did not disclose performance figures. The operator stated that in the second half of …

SBC caught up with Jörn Anhalt, Managing Director of Media Rights for the Sportradar Group, to discuss the impact of live-channel features on both digital and retail sports betting operations and consumer habits. Sportradar Group are European market leaders at providing syndicated sports content and betting related data and insight technology and provisions. Anhalt who leads strategic sales activities and …

Sports betting technology provider OpenBet has announced a new three-year partnership extension with William Hill, which will see OpenBet continue to supply the operator with digital and mobile sports betting ttechnologies and provisions. Building on the longstanding relationship between OpenBet and William Hill, this new agreement focuses on collaboration and driving closer working practices to deliver William Hill greater technological …

The Government of Malta and the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) have agreed to expand the country’s igaming infrastructures in order to create “the best iGaming business structure in the EU”. Malta’s Secretary of Competitiveness and Economic Growth Dr Jose Herrera presented a four year initiative to government officials. Dr Herrera sets out the business and economic strategies for …

Amaya Gaming CEO David Baazov, outlined the importance of sports betting for his company’s future growth strategy. Speaking to investors after reporting Amaya Gaming’s Q3 results, Baazov confirmed that the operator would continue to “invest heavily” in developing a proprietary sports betting product. Baazov outlined that Amaya would look to launch a sportsbook for its Full Tilt brand in the …

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit bribery at Birmingham Crown Court. Facey who played in the Premier League for Bolton Wanderers FC (2002 – 2004) is alleged to have committed the offence of bribery by offering financial advantage to a group of registered professional football players. The 34 year …

Western Australia state owned betting operator TAB is set to focus its business towards online sports betting amid a decline in its racing operations. Last week Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) issued its annual sports betting report outlining that revenue growth jumped 36% in the past 12 months to July 31 – AUS $160 million, the increase was driven …

  Gambling equipment supplier TCS John Huxley has announced that Group Operating Officer Catherine Burns is set to leave the company on 21 November. Burns will be replaced by Tristan Sjöberg who will assume her responsibilities till a suitable replacement is found. Catherine Burns leaves the casino equipment supplier, having joined in March 2012, after serving as Vice President of …

Continuing its ongoing transfer to Playtech igaming technologies and provisions, Ladbrokes announced the re-launch of its bingo operations with £3 million in prizes and jackpots for its players. Ladbrokes has been assisted by Playtech’s development team in the redesign of its bingo rooms website design and layout with a view to improving messaging, customer retention and player journey. The transfer …

SBC begins this week by speaking to Tapcentive Inc Founder and CEO David Wentker on In-location marketing and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Wentker details to SBCNews why gambling retailers and online operators must pay attention to dynamics which will likely come into play through in-location marketing technologies. San Francisco based Tapcentive is a technology provider looking to transform how …