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Immersive B2B focus sees Premier Punt rebrand to Incentive Games

Incentive

Industry fantasy sports operator Premier Punt Group has fully rebranded its business entity to Incentive Games. Issuing a market update, the company detailed that its rebrand reflects the company’s move towards becoming an industry sportsbook games and application developer. In recent months, Premier Punt has restructured its operations, seeking to deliver a broader portfolio of products to betting incumbents, with its …

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Raketech targets Finnish sports top spot with UrheiluVeikkaus.com

SBC News Raketech targets Finnish sports top spot with UrheiluVeikkaus.com

Industry affiliate marketing network Raketech announces the launch of its latest Nordic property UrheiluVeikkaus.com targeting fast growth within Finland’s lucrative online betting scene. Confirming the launch of UrheiluVeikkaus.com (Finnish translation – SportsBetting.com), Raketech details that it seeks to create Finland’s best and most informative sports betting community. The new portal will serve as Raketech’s flagship brand for Finland, engaging sports …

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BtoBet broadens business scope through White Label Certification Program launch

SBC News BtoBet broadens business scope through White Label Certification Program launch

Industry platform provider BtoBet has announced the launch of its ‘White Label Certification Program’, which allows its clients to provide BtoBet igaming/betting solutions to third parties. BtoBet launches its ‘Certification Program’ seeking to broaden its scope for new business opportunities, whilst allowing its partners to adopt a new business channel promoting BtoBet’s B2B functions. Key stakeholder Sabrina Soldà, Chief Marketing Officer of …

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New GambleAware trustees complete gambling-independent board

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Industry charity GambleAware has expanded its board of trustees with two new appointments to advise the organisation on addictive behaviour and UK health-related matters. GambleAware welcomes London South Bank University Professor of Mental Health Marcantonio Spada and NHS Trust Surrey & Sussex Chief Finance Officer/Deputy Chief Executive, Paul Simpson as new trustees. Professor Spada is the Head of the Division of Psychology and …

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GiG secures UKGC B2B licence for sports betting modules

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has granted Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) the right to service industry sports betting platform and systems’ provisions at a B2B level. Updating the market, GiG governance confirms that it has secured a complete UKGC B2B licence, which will allow the Oslo enterprise to service its existing white label partners and external …

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Betclic secures tough Polish sports betting licence

SBC News Betclic secures tough Polish sports betting licence

French online gambling group Betclic Everest has been granted the right to service the Polish online sports betting market by the nation’s Ministry of Finance. On 26 September, the Polish government updated its list of approved sports betting concessions, which are allowed to operate within its regulated market. Betclic Everest has secured a Polish sports betting licence, under the domain …

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Caesars bets on new comedy concept with Jimmy Kimmel

SBC News Caesars bets on new comedy concept with Jimmy Kimmel

Seeking to broaden the variety of entertainment within its casino properties, US gambling and leisure operator Caesars Entertainment has partnered with comedian and TV host Jimmy Kimmel. Updating the market, Caesars will develop a ‘Jimmy Kimmel – Comedy Club’ as a new concept within its LINQ Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip promenade. “At 8,000 square feet, the …

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Betway looks for future racing prospects sponsoring Wollacott Devon stable

SBC News Betway looks for future racing prospects sponsoring Wollacott Devon stable

Betway marketing continues to expand its presence in UK horseracing, confirming that it will sponsor the Devon stable of Kayley Wollacott. Wollacott took control of the stable earlier this year, after husband and champion trainer Richard Wollacott passed away. Despite the tragic loss of Richard Wollacott, the Devon Stable continues to develop top studs, as Lalor won the ‘Grade 1 …

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Pentasia sets out global fintech vision acquiring Headcount recruitment

SBC News Pentasia sets out global fintech vision acquiring Headcount recruitment

Pentasia, global gambling’s biggest recruitment and executive search firm has confirmed that it has acquired fintech specialist recruitment agency Headcount. Issuing a market update, Pentasia stated that its acquisition of Headcount was led by the increasing synergies its is witnessing between the gambling and fintech sectors. Pentasia and Headcount will merge operating capacities, but Headcount will retain its brand identity …

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Scientific Games appoints Alexander Ambrose as financial lead for SG Digital

SBC News Scientific Games appoints Alexander Ambrose as financial lead for SG Digital

Nasdaq-listed industry technology group Scientific Games Corporation (SGC), continues to restructure the executive management of its SG Digital division, confirming the appointment of Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ambrose joins SG Digital’s leadership team from competitor Playtech Plc, where he served as UK Finance Director (2013-2018). Taking on SG Digital CFO responsibilities, Ambrose will lead the financial planning, auditing …

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