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Olybet relaunches affiliate programme with Income Access

SBC News Olybet relaunches affiliate programme with Income Access

Industry affiliate marketing and player acquisition software provider, Income Access continues its recent run of commercial partnership successes announcing that it has agreed to service the affiliate programme of Estonia-based gambling operator Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG). Updating the media, Income Access management detailed that OEG will relaunch its OlyBet brand affiliate programme utilising its igaming specialised marketing software. Regulated by the …

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Titanbet UK furthers racing coverage with Chelmsford City racecourse sponsorship

SBC News Titanbet UK furthers racing coverage with Chelmsford City racecourse sponsorship

Titanbet UK (Titanbet.co.uk) continues to increase its brand coverage within UK racing by announcing its latest sponsorship link-up with Chelmsford City racecourse. The bookmaker will commit to sponsoring twenty race days at one of UK racing’s newest tracks, which opened in January 2015. The bookmaker’s sponsorship will begin on Thursday the 26th May. Titanbet UK adds Chelmsford City to its …

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HMRC denied Supreme Court appeal against Sportech £95 million tax claim

SBC News HMRC denied Supreme Court appeal against Sportech £95 million tax claim

Issuing a market update, Sportech Plc has announced that the UK Court of Appeal has denied HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) permission to appeal the decision which ruled in Sportech’s favour regarding a £97 million tax repayment claim to the Supreme Court. The decision by the Court of Appeal will likely end Sportech’s 7-year battle with HMRC regarding the tax …

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Camelot revenues hit all time high thanks to digital uptake

SBC News Camelot revenues hit all time high thanks to digital uptake

UK national lottery operator Camelot, has detailed that its continued focus on optimising its digital channels has paid dividends as corporate revenues hit an all-time high of £7.6 billion. The group revenue increase comes despite a slight ticket sales decrease in its draw-based games which recorded revenues of £4.6 billion for the 2014/15 financial period. Camelot governance stated that it …

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Playtech commits to Quickspin €50 million acquisition

SBC News Playtech commits to Quickspin €50 million acquisition

Industry leading gambling technology provider Playtech completes its first major acquisition of 2016, by confirming that it has agreed to acquire Swedish igaming and social games content developer Quickspin AB for a maximum consideration of €50 million. Founded by the executive team of Daniel Lindberg (CEO), Mats Westerlund (CCO) and Joachim Timmermans (CPO) in 2011, Quickspin has become one of …

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GVC the ‘Dark Horse’ of betting as company value hits £2 billion

SBC News GVC the 'Dark Horse' of betting as company value hits £2 billion

The Financial Times has labelled FTSE-listed online betting operator GVC Holdings (GVC) the gambling industry’s ‘Dark Horse’ as its corporate value hits the £2 billion mark. Since its £1.1 billion takeover of bwin.party Entertainment (deal completed February), GVC’s growth rate has surpassed competitors 888 Holdings and Ladbrokes Plc.    Its takeover of bwin.party assets has transformed the company, which according …

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Yggdrasil launches new slot Monkey King

SBC News Yggdrasil launches new slot Monkey King

Yggdrasil Gaming’s new game Monkey King promises to bring plenty of good fortune to players with the chance of free spins, unlimited winning streaks from sticky wilds and even a visit from the mythical monkey himself. The low-to-medium variance slot is set on an isolated mountain temple where players spin to try to find ancient treasures while following the adventures …

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500.com reduces costs as it enters fifth straight quarter with no core revenues

SBC News 500.com reduces costs as it enters fifth straight quarter with no core revenues

Investor concerns continue to mount regarding New York-listed Chinese sports lottery operator 500.com’s ability to survive its services suspension imposed by the Chinese Ministry of Finance. Posting its Q1 2016 financial performance, the company would record its fourth consecutive quarter with no core product revenues, declaring operating losses of – $15 million for the period. 500.com governance would present no …

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Vermantia secures first ever virtual games supplier license for Romania

SBC News Vermantia secures first ever virtual games supplier license for Romania

ONJN the National Gambling Agency of Romania has granted Vermantia the first licensed certification for the servicing of virtual sports provisions and products for the Romanian gambling sector. Following a review of its games inventory and client services, Vermantia is the first Virtual Sports provider to be approved by ONJN. Vermantia governance stated that it would move quickly to open …

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Gala Bingo & Playtech win top honours at WhichBingo Awards

SBC News Gala Bingo & Playtech win top honours at WhichBingo Awards

The third WhichBingo Awards hosted at London’s Madame Tussauds Museum, saw Gala Bingo and its software provider Playtech take home top industry honours. Voted by users of WhichBingo.com, Gala Bingo won its first ever ‘Best Online Bingo Site’ of the year award, taking the crown from two-time winner Jackpotjoy.  The awards night would see further honours bestowed to the Gala …

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