Sports data provider Sportradar has released an in-depth paper on the issue of match-fixing, suggesting solutions and championing the idea of federations working with monitoring systems and law enforcement to combat the threat. The company’s security services division has been compiling the paper for the past eight months, with the intention of it becoming the most “informative and explanatory” discussion …
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Denmark ISP blocks five igaming sites
The Danish Government and national Gaming Authority stiffened its stance on unregulated / unlicensed igaming operators targeting the Danish igaming market. The Danish Gaming Authority moved to ISP block five websites operating in the market without registered Danish licenses, the move to ISP block these websites was granted favor by Denmark’s law authorities. The igaming operators who have been punished …
Read More »Pentasia announce new offices for London HQ & Dublin!
International Gaming Recruitment firm – Pentasia has Announce the opening of new offices in both London and Dublin. While the company has had offices in both locations for some time now, the relocation of both teams to expanded premises is another sign of the business’s continuing growth. Pentasia’s lead consultant in Ireland, Anthony Hennessy, is pleased with the move and …
Read More »Mybet wins German court ruling on lottery sales provisions
The Higher Regional Court of Dusseldorf has ordered lottery operator Westdeutsche Lotterie (WestLotto) to pay Mybet Holdings damages of €11.5 million plus interest, as Mybet Holdings won its court hearing regarding its prevention to sell lottery goods in German supermarket chains and petrol stations. WestLotto a government licensed independent lottery supplier, had order an injunction to stop the operator from …
Read More »888 Holdings post strong Q1 2014 figures
888 Holdings announced a strong start to 2014, with the operator posting an 11% year on year increase for Q1 generated revenues to US$114m (£68m) up from $103 million Q1 2013 figures (£61 million) Total B2C revenue for the quarter rose to $97.8 million from $92 million a year ago. Number of active paying customers at B2C Casino and Poker increased …
Read More »Unibet & Relax Gaming launch two new apps
Swedish-listed igaming operator Unibet Plcand games development studio Relax Gaming continue to expand their strategic partnership with the announcement of the launch of two new igaming apps – The Unibet Poker app and slots app SpinCity. Both apps were approved by the relevant app stores and were pushed live by the operator to the general public yesterday afternoon. The launch …
Read More »Strong sports betting performance sees GVC Holdings profit double
Multinational gaming group – GVC Holdings, operators of igaming brands – Betboo, Casino Club and Sportingbet posted a strong 2013 performance. The company issued its audited results for its 2013 financial performance. 2013 highlights, saw the company post an increase in total revenues of 69% to €180.6 million (2012: €107.1 million). Revenue performance was further supported by a 148% year …
Read More »Odobo partner with games developer Probability Jones
Odobo, the game developer program for the regulated real-money gambling industry, announces its latest developer partnership with game architects, Probability Jones. Beat the Croupier and Imperial 7’s will be the first of several games planned for release on Odobo by Probability Jones, a company that has established a reputation for developing original game concepts. Their titles retain the core appeal of traditional format …
Read More »Ronnie Moore sacked by Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere manager Ronnie Moore has admitted guilty to Football Association charges regarding breaches of rules of betting on football. Moore’s current employers Tranmere Rovers announced the sacking of the manager regarding the breaches. Tranmere Rovers had suspended the Moore (61), following an investigation launched by the FA’s football integrity unit. Mick Horton Operations Director for the football club commented” “Tranmere …
Read More »Philip Yea appointed as bwin.party chairman
Bwin.party announced the appointment of Philip Yea, former CEO of private equity and debt management financiers – 3i Group plc. Yea is set to replace Simon Duffy, who the operator had announced had stepped down from the position in a December trading update. Yes appointment as Chairman of the operator has been met with positive reaction. The Ft.com labelled the …
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