Following the conclusion of the ‘International Races’ festival (11 December) at the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), event title sponsor and HKJC commercial partner Longines has confirmed that it will extend its commercial tie-in with the Asian racing operator. Updating corporate stakeholders this weekend, HKJC governance detailed that Swiss watchmaker Longines had extended its title sponsorship of its ‘International Races’ …

Seeking to expand its digital and tech development capabilities, the management of Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has confirmed that the operator has ‘significantly expanded’ its presence within the Wellington Place Leeds tech hub. The move sees independent SB&G double its operational workspace within Wellington Place, taking up a total presence of 80,000 square feet. Having undertaken a significant growth …

Cherry Gaming’s industry performance marketing subsidiary Game Lounge has confirmed the launch of its first Japanese affiliate website; JapaneseCasino.com (www.japanesecasino.com) Launched last week, the website aims to produce the best content and information for Japanese online gambling consumers. Game Lounge management stated that it had spent numerous months researching the market in order to adapt its product to localised needs …

William Hill Australia will have no courtside presence at the upcoming Australian Open (Melbourne 16-19 January), due to this year’s widespread allegations of match-fixing in tennis. Steve Healy President of Tennis Australia (TA) confirmed the organisation’s decision yesterday, stating that no William Hill branding would be visible on court matches during the tournament. Healy stated that the TA decision regarding …

The Greyhound Media Group (GMG) has today announced the appointment of Brent Dolan as its new Director of Operations. A retail gaming and communications industry veteran, Dolan joins GMG having previously served as Director of Racecourse Operations of Totepool for UK independent bookmaker Betfred (2012-2015). GMG governance informed that Dolan would now lead the company’s design and maintenance for racecourse …

Having launched US sports focused betting brand RedZoneSports.com last month, SBC caught up with Argyll Entertainment CEO Stuart Tilly to discuss the challenge of developing a real US sports betting proposition for UK betting consumers. In an industry lacking product and market diversification, RedZoneSports may be this year’s most interesting new bookmaker proposition… ______________________ SBC: Hi Stuart, you have launched …

The Financial Times has reported that FTSE-listed William Hill is struggling to find a new Chief Executive to officially lead the company following the departure of James Henderson in July. At present, William Hill leadership is being filled by interim-CEO Philip Bowcock, who joined the company last November as CFO from UK cinema chain ‘Cineworld’. The six-month search for Henderson’s …

Stockholm Nasdaq-listed LeoVegas Group (LeoVegas) has this week launched its mobile-centric igaming services for the regulated market of Denmark. The European igaming operator had previously secured a Danish online gambling license having met the remote gambling standard of the Danish Gambling Authority. Announcing its first stage launch within the Danish online gambling, LeoVegas governance stated that it was excited to …

Ellis Park (Henderson – Kentucky) has selected Sportech Racing and Digital (subsidiary of Sportech Plc) as its new provider of pari-mutuel betting systems and provisions. The contract will see Sportech integrate its new QuantumTM system within Ellis Park stadia this January 2017. Ellis Parkone of the US’ oldest race tracks will be further supported by QuantumTM data provisions and the firm’s …

French state-owned gambling and lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) has secured an in-stadia betting partnership with Rhone Ligue 1 football club Olympique Lyonnais. The partnership will see FDJ install ‘ParionsSport’ betting points throughout Lyonnais’ stadium Parc OL (capacity 58,000), allowing for fans to place bets during matches. Olympique Lyonnais will further support FDJ as betting partner by promoting its …