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Waterhouse stands by William Hill’s ‘Click to Call’ legality

SBC News Waterhouse stands by William Hill's 'Click to Call' legality

Speaking to Australia’s Herald Sun, Tom Waterhouse William Hill Australia’s Chief Executive has publicly defended the operators ‘Click to Call’ feature that is currently being investigated by Federal Police. Whilst Australian market competitor Ladbrokes announced that it withdrew the feature in July. William Hill has stood by its product, claiming that it functions fall under the parameters of the nation’s …

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Betgenius gets Strong as Global Sales Director

SBC News Betgenius gets Strong as Global Sales Director

Sports betting and igaming software provisions provider Betgenius has confirmed the appointment of Mike Strong as Global Sales Director. A sports business veteran, Strong joins Betgenius from corporate  communications specialist Annodata Ltd (2014-2015). Strong has experience leading international sales teams having worked as Director of Client Sales for global sports data and insights provider Opta Sports (2010-2014). Strong will lead …

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UKGC issues online scratchcard warning

SBC News UKGC issues online scratchcard warning

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a warning to players of online scratchcard games about a new money-making scheme that could result in them promoting an illegal lottery. The warning comes after the Gambling Commission was alerted to plans for a system which involved customers paying a monthly fee in return for digital scratchcards. Customers are also told they …

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Ian Bull steps down as Ladbrokes CFO

SBC News Ian Bull steps down as Ladbrokes CFO

Ladbrokes Plc has confirmed that CFO Ian Bull will step down from his executive role in February of 2016, following the planned completion of the Ladbrokes Gala Coral Group merger. Ladbrokes Gala Coral merged financial operations will be headed up by Gala Coral CFO Paul Bowtell. Ladbrokes further informed that should the merger be completed before schedule, Bull will exit …

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Titanbet UK extends Lingfield Park sponsorship for autumn meets

SBC News Titanbet UK extends Lingfield Park sponsorship for autumn meets

Titanbet UK continues its strategic expansion within the UK horse racing sector by announcing  an autumn sponsorship deal with Lingfield Park racecourse. The deal extension represents a follow up to a successful summer partnership and will cover all weather and national hunt racing. Titanbet.co.uk branding will once again be prominent along the finishing straight and at the finishing post. Having sponsored at the Surrey …

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Betfair appoints Wood & Dallaglio as Rugby World Cup Ambassadors

SBC News Betfair appoints Wood & Dallaglio as Rugby World Cup Ambassadors

Ahead of the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup (kick-off Friday 18 September), Betfair has announced the appointment of rugby union legends Lawrence Dallaglio (former England captain) and Keith Wood (former Ireland captain) as its new ambassadors. Fierce rivals on the rugby pitch, Dallaglio and Wood will knock heads once more, as they debate the tournaments hottest topics and …

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Tom Flood swings back into profit with Boylesports

SBC News Tom Flood swings back into profit with Boylesports

The integration of Boylesports pricing and retail provisions has helped Dublin based bookmaker Tom Flood (Boylesports retail subsidiary) post a profit of €445,000 (£325,000) in 2014. Tom Flood reverses its losses of €26,000 for 2013. Tom Flood which operates seven bookmakers in the Dublin area, was acquired by Boylesports in November 2013. The acquisition saw Boylesports invest €3 million to …

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Nebraska Lottery extends IGT services agreement

SBC News Nebraska Lottery extends IGT services agreement

IGT lottery subsidiary GTECH corporation has announced that it has been granted a four year extension of its services agreement with the Nebraska Lottery. The lottery services and provisions agreement will be extended until June 30 2021. Under the terms of the extension, the Company will provide additional lottery equipment to the Nebraska Lottery, including Altura®GT1200 lottery terminals, AccuTherm® Ultra printers, …

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Fortuna Group expands brand in Romania with Penta Group operators

SBC News Fortuna Group expands brand in Romania with Penta Group operators

Eastern European focused gambling and sports betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to license its brand to Romanian betting operators Bet Active Concept and Bet Zone. The Romanian licensed operators who are owned by investment firm Penta Group, will be allowed to use the Fortuna brand and its trademark to promote gambling and …

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