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LeoVegas back in Ireland following ‘Remote Operator’ approval

SBC News LeoVegas back in Ireland following 'Remote Operator' approval

Stockholm Nasdaq-listed Leo Vegas Group (LeoVegas) has this morning updated its investors and stakeholders detailing that it has been approved a ‘Remote Operator License’ for sports betting by the Irish Revenue Commissioners the regulatory body for gambling in the Republic of Ireland. Having gained its licensing approval, LeoVegas marketing will now push for a relaunch of its betting services within the …

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Evoke Gaming migrates all brands onto NYX systems

SBC News Evoke Gaming migrates all brands onto NYX systems

Updating the market, Toronto TSX-listed gambling platform and software provider NYX Gaming (NYX) had confirmed that it has expanded its supplier provisions agreement with Malta-based European operator Evoke Gaming. The new agreement sees TSX become the lead platform supplier to Evoke Gaming brands, as the operator seeks to unify its services and operations. Moving forward Evoke igaming brands Vinnarum, MammaMia, …

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Betsson hires Richard Scott as Head of Global Trading

SBC News Betsson hires Richard Scott as Head of Global Trading

Stockholm-listed European sports betting operator Betsson AB has confirmed the appointment of Richard Scott as its new Head of Global Trading.  Scott joins the multi-brand operator from UK betting firm Gala Coral, where he held the position of Head of Football Trading for Coral’s sports betting division (2013-2017). Updating the market, Betsson HR detailed that Scott would be officially joining …

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Sky Betting & Gaming optimises payment capabilities with Worldpay

SBC News Sky Betting & Gaming optimises payment capabilities with Worldpay

Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has selected FTSE-listed payment provider Worldpay to be its lead payment system, as the firm seeks to optimise its player experience and engagement throughout its digital verticals. Following a review of industry payment providers and their capabilities, SB&G development has chosen Worldpay to lead payment processing as the bookmaker seeks to create an optimal ‘seamless’ …

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Betfred.com renews casino supplier partnership with Playtech

SBC News Betfred.com renews casino supplier partnership with Playtech

Updating the market, FTSE-listed gambling technology provider Playtech Plc (Playtech) has informed investors that UK independent bookmaker Betfred has extended its online casino platform lead supplier agreement for Betfred.com until 2020. In May 2016, Betfred governance surprised industry observers by announcing that it would move its digital platform’s for sports betting and igaming services to GVC Holdings’ newly acquired bwin.party …

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Betsson delivers growth despite turbulent 2016

SBC News Betsson delivers growth despite turbulent 2016

Stockholm-listed European sports betting operator Betsson AB is pleased to have grown its core business metrics, despite facing multiple operational challenges and unfavourable conditions throughout 2016. Closing its 2016 performance, Betsson governance was pleased at the company’s ‘positive development’ which had seen the operator overcome severe currency fluctuations and lower betting margins impacts in H1 2016. Furthermore, repeating all-round industry …

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Aussie Turf War…Tabcorp governance unhappy at Crownbet & Clubs NSW venue deal

SBC News Aussie Turf War...Tabcorp governance unhappy at Crownbet & Clubs NSW venue deal

The Australian betting market has entered a ‘turf war’ following a ‘digital wagering services’ agreement between James Packer’s Crownbet and Clubs NSW. Following an industry tender, Crownbet won the contract to provide interactive wagering services for circa 1,200 syndicated Clubs NSW venues, in a deal that Australian business commentators have valued at AUS $300 million. Clubs NSW governance claims that …

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Top of the Slots! Ganapati launches game themed on Japanese YouTube hit ‘Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen’

SBC News Top of the Slots! Ganapati launches game themed on Japanese YouTube hit 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen'

New industry slots and games developer, Ganapati, has reached an agreement to launch a game around the hit Japanese single Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen. The single was released by singer-songwriter PIKOTARO, and was produced by superstar comedian Daimaou Kosaka. The single was released on YouTube back in August 2016 and has reached 110 million views. With 96,000 related videos uploaded, the total number …

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Rob Manfred…’MLB is rethinking stance on US betting laws’

SBC News Rob Manfred...'MLB is rethinking stance on US betting laws'

Speaking at the ‘All Markets Summit’ in New York, Major League Baseball (MLB) Chief Commissioner Rob Manfred has stated that MLB governance is currently ‘re-examining its stance on gambling’. For a number years, MLB governance has been the most ardent supporter of the ‘Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act’ (PASPA) provisions, banning any form of wagering on US sports. While the governances …

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