Online payment and processing provider UKash has announced an important business win with Betfair. From 2nd May Betfair customers who pass strict verification processes will be able to make cash deposits into their account through Ukash vouchers.  Unique 19 digit codes are purchased with cash in retail outlets and can then be used to pay directly on thousands of websites …

Embattled Spanish listed gambling operator Codere SA, has been granted an extension to negotiate its €1.1 billion debt (£935 million). Codere pleaded to Spanish government courts that the operator needed more time in order to restructure its debt bonds in order to avoid creditor insolvency. Codere SA have been granted a ten day extension to prove its debt strategy  by …

Team SBC catches up with  Alexandru Teodorescu Senior Sales Manager for EveryMatrix, to discuss the changing role of software providers in igaming. Ahead of the upcoming Betting on Football Conference (8 May Stamford Bridge) Alexandru discusses current impacts, player habits and future trends that will effect software and gaming provisions for the sector. Alexandru Teodorescu has nine years of experience within the …

UK bookmakers have reacted to yesterday’s government announcement which let local authorities limit the number of betting shops on Britain’s high streets. Betting shops will now be treated differently to other UK retailers, as betting shop planning applications will be subject to far more scrutiny by local authorities. Industry reaction to the announcement has garnered a mixed response by UK …

SBTech, are set to showcase their cutting-edge live betting and mobile offering and their recently launched Asian facing solution at G2E Asia, the premier Asian trade event, held in Macau. SBTech will showcase their entirely new Asian platform, available for online and mobile. The interface has been specifically designed to address the Asian punters preferences and includes an advanced agent …

Igaming software provider Playtech posted a strong start to 2014 (period up to 31st of March 2014), reporting increased revenues of 17%. Casino proved to be the software providers main performance driver, posting a 25.5% year on year uplift of €55.4 million / £ 45.6 million (2013 – €44.1 million). Playtech management stated that its strong casino performance had been …

South African government officials published the countries first online gambling bill  draft. Initial reactions to the proposed bill have been positive, as tax levy’s on igaming verticals may be kept to as low as 6% of gross gaming revenues.  The draft bill  is currently being studied by government stakeholders, and is likely to be amended. The draft bill sets to …

Mobile optimization and retention specialists Element Wave has announced that it has signed a deal with sport pools provider Colossus Bets.Element Wave will provide real time mobile analytics and push notifications to its mobile app users, whilst future plans are also to use push notification for Colossus Bets revolutionary – cash in offers. Speaking on behalf of Element Wave, Chief …

Bettorlogic, the providers of unique, real-time bet stimulation technology, today announces that is has signed deals with three of Europe’s major operators: BetClic Everest Group, Betsson and Bwin. BetClic Everest Group and Bwin are taking a full range of Bettorlogic services for football, tennis and NFL, while Betsson are initially concentrating on the full range of services for football. As …

Euro Partners’ sportsbook, Titan Bet, is offering one lucky sports fan the chance to fly to Brazil to cover the biggest football tournament on the planet. But there’s also something in it for affiliates – whoever refers the chosen candidate to Titan Bet will be rewarded a cool $5,000. Getting people interested in the position is simple and it’s not …