Speaking at a public forum in New York City, former NBA Commissioner David Stern has backed the stance of current NBA boss Adam Silver with regards to legalising US sports betting. Stern who led as NBA Commissioner for over 20 years (1983 – 2014), stated that it was time for the US government to rethink its stance on sports betting, …
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Perform Group forms betting advertising partnership with Fresh8 Gaming
Sports content and data provider Perform Media Group has announced that it has formed a strategic inventory partnership with sports betting advertising specialist Fresh8 Gaming (Fresh8). The partnership will see Fresh8 real time content and messaging technology integrated throughout Perform’s global media portals, which includes Goal, ePlayer, Soccerway, Sportal and Sporting News. Fresh 8 content advertising technology provides clients with …
Read More »Alex Fletcher: eSports Insider – Three truths about the eSports community
The emergence of a global eSports marketplace has produced eye-popping projections that are beginning to capture awareness and attention from more and more of the mainstream public. However, quantitative market numbers do not communicate an actionable context for capturing the eSports opportunity; instead, this is found through comprehension of the underlying community. _________________________________ Competitive gaming: A community platform Depictions of the worldwide viewing …
Read More »UK Bookmakers – Coldplay favourites to headline Glastonbury 2016
As Glastonbury Festival 2016 ticket bookings open this Sunday 4 October, UK bookmakers have placed Coldplay as 4/1 favourites as the most likely act to headline the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm (main festival dates – 24-26 June 2016). The Glastonbury organising committee, does not reveal the festival’s full line ups until weeks before its opening. However Glastonbury founder Michael …
Read More »Mecca Bingo retains Havas UK as PR lead
Mecca Bingo (Rank Group), has retained the services of Havas UK as its lead PR agency. The online and land based bingo operator will continue to use Havas client services to increase its brand coverage and facilitate its media and corporate communications. Mecca Bingo marketing revealed that it had chosen to renew with Havas, following the agency’s work on its …
Read More »partypoker champions recreational poker with new developments
partypoker is set to undertake a series of developments to its poker product in order to improve its recreational environment for players. The developments are part of partypoker’s ongoing ‘Poker for the People’ campaign. Aimed at tackling the online poker industry’s ongoing issue of creating a balanced playing field for new/recreational players, partypoker have announced the following product changes and …
Read More »Parimatch announces title sponsorship of Game ON Ukraine Conference
European sports betting operator Parimatch has been announced as title sponsor of the Game ON Ukraine gambling conference on 13-14 of October. The Kiev based two day conference aims to set out the context for new legislation to open up the Ukraine gambling market. Game ON has received the support of the Ukraine government, as national stakeholders gather to find …
Read More »Buzztrade signs trading partnership with FC Porto
Online financial trading platform BuzzTrade (buzztrade.com) has signed a two-year deal with FC Porto to become the club’s official online trading partner, it announced today (Thursday). The agreement secures BuzzTrade a significant branding presence at the stadium on LED hoardings, media boards, and in hospitality areas. It will also benefit from premium space and visibility on the prestigious club’s website …
Read More »William Hill announces finalists for WHLabs accelerator programme
William Hill accelerator WHLabs has announced the finalists chosen to take part in the betting industry’s first technology accelerator programme. WHLabs and their partner and co-investor L Marks will support the innovative start-ups for three months, with the aim of helping the teams deliver compelling new in-store, online or omni-channel customer experiences. Each of the five companies accepted into the …
Read More »Amaya – New Jersey DGE grants approval of PokerStars & Full Tilt brands
Amaya Inc has this morning announced that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has approved its operations to offer licensed online gambling services through PokerStars and Full Tilt brands. The long awaited approval marks Amaya Inc’s entry into the US market, a key dynamic for the Toronto listed operators future corporate growth strategy. Amaya brands will be distributed …
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