The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it has extended its data collection and distribution partnership with Opta for a further four years. Perform Group subsidiary Opta will continue to be official data and analysis partner to the ICC and its syndicated events including all levels of the ICC World Cup and Twenty20 tournaments. Opta extends its data partnership …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has signed a formal agreement with Microsoft Malta, which will see the technology developer create a customised ‘Customer Relationship Management’ (CRM) system, designed to ease licensing procedures. Creating a secure web portal, Microsoft will simplify the licensing process for all new Malta prospective operators. All MGA applicants will be able to follow in ‘real-time’ their …

Oslo-listed Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) continues its acquisition strategy confirming today that it has acquired Swedish-based affiliate marketing network Magenti Media. GIG is set to take control of Magenti’s industry portfolio which has ‘high-coverage’ positions targeting Swedish casino traffic. GIG governance further detailed that it would incorporate Magenti’s ‘highly experienced’ search engine optimisation team as part of its acquisition. Acquiring …

Intertain Group Spanish language subsidiary Botemania has been unveiled as new games sponsor of Barcelona-based La Liga Football Club RCD Espanyol. Espanyol governance presented Botemania, Spain’s biggest online bingo room as club partner at a special media day attended by Botemania Managing Director Laurence Walton. The sponsorship deal will see Botemania become an official Espanyol partner until the end of …

London AIM listed industry marketing specialist XLMedia Plc has recorded a pre-tax profit of $24.3 million for its full year 2015 performance (period ending 31 December) up 84% on FY 2014’s $13.2 million. XLMedia would record a revenue increase to $89 million up 76% on 2014’s $50.7 million, as the company reported core metric growth on all its channels. Furthermore, …

Updating the market FTSE 250 listed gambling technology provider Playtech Plc has announced that it will no longer issue updates on its corporate performance for first and third yearly quarters. The decision taken by Playtech governance will see the firm issue market updates on a half year performance basis. Playtech Plc’s decision to limit its corporate reporting follows the same …

NYX Gaming Group reports that it has signed a letter of intent to become main content and digital gaming platform supplier for the merged entity of Dutch state lottery operators Nederlandse Staatsloterij and De Lotto. The Toronto listed online gambling services supplier is set to launch its provisions for Nederlandse Staatsloterij and De Lotto, once the Netherlands government secures its …

Toronto TSX listed online gambling operator Amaya Inc has confirmed that CEO & Chairman David Baazov is “taking an indefinite paid leave of absence from the company, effective yesterday”. Issuing a corporate statement Amaya governance detailed that Baazov had opted to take voluntary leave from leadership with a view to prepare for his management takeover of Amaya assets. Furthermore, Baazov …

European igaming operator Mr Green & Co has announced that it is due to go live with Playtech’s Open Platform (POP), as the firm looks to expand its business and player intelligence capabilities. Joining the Playtech POP platform Mr Green will gain enhanced player reporting and bonusing capabilities allowing for deeper operational insight. Furthermore, the integration of Mr Green with …

Former Norway and Liverpool FC defender John Arne Riise has had to drop his association with Scandinavian bookmaker Betsson in order to sign for Norwegian Tippeligaen side Aalesunds FK. Riise (35) one of Norway’s most successful footballers, had agreed to join the Ålesund football club on a free transfer at the start of March. On signing for Aalesunds FK, Riise …