888 announced the release of its live streaming sports betting service, BetWatchWin, which will be available to UK and Ireland customers through sports betting brand 888 Sports. The sports streaming service will be provided via sports right agency Sportsman Media Group. 888 sports will be allowed to stream live tennis, European Basketball, Ice Hockey and football. The operator has made …

Czech gambling and sports betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group, have appointed Per Widerstrom, ex Managing Director of Gibraltar based Gala Interactive, as new Chief Executive Officer. Widerstrom replaces Radim Haluza, who will stay with the operator in an advisory role in order to ensure a smooth corporate transition for Fortuna and its management. Fortuna Entertainment announced that it had hired …

GameAccount Network plc  developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming systems and online gaming content, has been awarded a patent by the US Patent Office for its iBridge Framework™. The iBridge Framework™ enables the complete integration of an Internet Gaming System with a land-based casino’s rewards points program. This patent strengthens GameAccount’s position in the US market by granting unique intellectual …

Although public opinion polls suggest that the Scottish Independence Referendum outcome is too close to call, betting operator Betfair has announced that it will payout its Scottish Independence Market on customers who voted for a Scottish No. Throughout the independence campaign, Betfair’s political markets have not reflected public polling on the matter.  Last week the operator published at set of …

  Serie A club ACF Fiorentina have announced sports betting and gaming company Betclic as one of their lead sponsors. In addition to the customary shirt and stadium branding, the deal will include a number of social and digital media initiatives designed to engage the Florence club’s fan base. Financial terms were not disclosed. Betclic joins a Fiorentina commercial portfolio …

OpenBet,  online gaming  and sports betting software provider,  announce that Praesepe operators of  Adult Gaming Centres, have deployed OpenBet’s next generation gaming content display solution in their flagship venue The Crystal Rooms in central London. Successfully installed ahead of the World Cup season this year, OpenBet Promote is a PC-based software product that allows Praesepe to offer their customers high …

Bookmaker bet365 held onto its Bookmaker of the Month award for August while Paddy Power regained its Money Back Offer of the Month title from Stan James in rankings devised by leading online betting service and affiliate Freebets.com. The return of the domestic football season and three major horse racing meetings in the calendar, Glorious Goodwood, York’s Ebor Festival and the …

Football pools, betting and horse racing operator Sportech has been ordered to pay back a £93 million (€115 million) tax rebate after the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) won its appeal against a VAT overpayment claim made by the operator. The rebate ruling, relates to Sportech overpayments claimed on “Spot the Ball” competition operated by Sportech subsidiary brand Littlewoods Pools …

Online payment provider SafeCharge  specialists advanced payment technologies, today announces that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, SafeCharge Limited, has been authorised as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). The authorisation will allow SafeCharge Limited to issue electronic money in accordance with the European Union E-money directive and as authorised by the Central Bank of Cyprus. This will enable SafeCharge to continue expanding its …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has extended the licensing deadline for software providers by two months, in order for igaming technologies and services/provisions providers to comply with upcoming changes to UK gambling laws. The UKGC has extended its licensing deadline from the 31st of January to the 31st of March 2015, the deadline extension will allow for technology and provisions …