US racing broadcaster TVG, has announced that acquired HRTV will rebrand its media assets to TVG2. TVG governance announced that the full rebrand has become effective as of 28 October, with TVG launching TVG2.com Betfair subsidiary TVG stated that the brand move would allow the broadcaster to better leverage its media inventory, production and broadcast infrastructure. The rebrand would further help …

Matchbook (Matchbook.com) has today announced the launch of its ‘personalised’ Apple Watch betting app. Focusing on personalising its user experience, Matchbook Apple Watch users will be able to prioritise access to preferred markets and configure app adjustments on the go. Matchbook marketing who today made the app available on the Apple App Store, describes the app as a “full function …

EveryMatrix has confirmed that it has been granted a Class E Kansspel Commissie Software Provider Licence to operate provisions and client services for the regulated Belgium igaming and online sports betting market. The licence approval sees EveryMatrix further its services presence within the European igaming/sports betting industry. In 2015 the technology provider has gained UK software and B2B provisions licensing …

William Hill has this morning announced that it will extend its title sponsorship of the Scottish Cup for a further four years. The sponsorship extension sees the bookmaker surpass the eight-year mark as sponsor of the football tournament, which sees all levels of professional Scottish football participate. Agreeing terms with the Scottish FA, William Hill governance further announced that it …

Tabcorp governance stated that it was pleased with corporate performance, as the Australian operator maintained bet wagering levels in-line with 2014’s corresponding period which featured the FIFA 2014 World Cup. Issuing a Q3 2015 trading update, Tabcorp detailed that wagering turnover had been maintained at AUS $3.1 billion (£1.5 billion). Tabcorp’s maintained wagering activity would record a group revenue increase …

Reacting to media reports of a customer data breach/leak, payments provider Optimal Payments Plc has stated that it will privately investigating the allegations. Media sources report that small amounts of Optimal customer data have been made available in the public domain. With further allegations that the data forms part of a substantial data breach in Optimal’s operations. The data leaks …

Issuing a Q3 2015 trading update, Playtech Plc announced metric growth in all key verticals (apart from online poker), as the FTSE listed gambling technology provider recorded a 47% rise in group revenues to €170.9 million (Q3 2014: €116.5 million). The gambling technology provider continues its strong 2015 momentum, recording 21% revenue uplift to €75 million for its online casino …

  The papers reckon an England footballer is going to come out as gay. Fancy a bet on who it’ll be? #gayfootballer https://t.co/HiYCE1MCfA — Win Cash Live (@wincashlive) October 27, 2015 Interactive betting operator “Win Cash Live” (subsidiary of Lean Forward Ltd) has sparked controversy by offering a market on which “England International footballer will come out as gay” The …

The German Betting Association (Deutscher Sportwettenverband – DSWV), has announced operators William Hill and bet-at-home as new members of its organisation. Founded in 2014, the industry body aims to promote fair market and sector conditions for operators servicing the German sports betting consumers. DSWV grows its member base as numerous political, media and sporting stakeholders urge for the Hesse Ministry to completely …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Jefferies as its new Director of Communications. Jefferies joins the organisation from HM Revenue & Customs, where he had served as Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and as Head of External Affairs since 2012. BHA governance, announced that Jefferies would take lead of its communications from January 2016. Jefferies duties will see …