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Dream Bingo secures Inside Soap Awards headline sponsorship

SBC News Dream Bingo secures Inside Soap Awards headline sponsorship

Betway operated Dream Bingo will be the headline sponsor of the 20th annual Inside Soap Awards after announcing a partnership with organisers Hearst Magazines UK. Dream Bingo’s customers will have the chance to attend one of the celebrity events of the year by entering a ‘Guess the Soap Star’ online competition, which will be promoted via a number of Hearst …

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888 stands by its bwin.party takeover bid

SBC News 888 stands by its bwin.party takeover bid

Following yesterday’s announcement that the governance of bwin.party Entertainment were reviewing the conditions of GVC’s 122.5p per share takeover bid (value -£1.1 billion). 888 Holdings has stated that it remains confident in its offer of £908 million trumping GVC’s increased bids. 888 governance had noted that it was aware of the review undertaken by bwin.party, however the board continues to believe …

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DraftKings confirms three exclusive NFL in-stadium partnerships

SBC News DraftKings confirms three exclusive NFL in-stadium partnerships

US fantasy sports operator DraftKings continues its live in-stadium coverage expansion by announcing brand partnerships with AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys; Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots; and Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The announcement of the in-stadium partnerships comes as DraftKings eyes further brand expansion ahead of the start of the NFL …

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bwin.party wants GVC Holdings’ best offer

SBC News bwin.party wants GVC Holdings' best offer

Following a review of key aspects of the proposed GVC Holdings’ £1 billion takeover bid, bwin.party Entertainment governance is reported to have asked the operator to table its best possible offer. UK business sources have stated that bwin.party governance were satisfied with key conditions attached to GVC proposal. The review of GVC’s takeover bid has been examined with the potential …

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Sportego signs second football partnership with Chesterfield FC

SBC News Sportego signs second football partnership with Chesterfield FC

Within two weeks of launching in the UK football real money fantasy sports operator, Sportego,, has signed a second English Football Club: Chesterfield FC. Offering Spireites supporters a tailor-made Chesterfield FC match day gaming application, available on iPhone and Android devices throughout the 2015/16 season. The app will enable wider club-community engagement in real-time via an array of features, such as a …

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Playtech records 33% H1 revenue growth as regulated market activity pay dividends

SBC News Playtech records 33% H1 revenue growth as regulated market activity pay dividends

Following a period of concentrated acquisition activity in the financial services sector, igaming technology and provisions provider Playtech Plc has announced its unaudited Interim H1 2015 results (period ending 30 June), recording growth on all key performance metrics . Playtech H1 2015 performance overview The FTSE 250 listed company, saw a revenue rise of 33% to €286 million (H1 2014 …

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EIG 2015 – Fintan Costello; Revenue Engineers – Spotlight on Industry Innovation

SBC News EIG 2015 – Fintan Costello; Revenue Engineers – Spotlight on Industry Innovation

SBC catches up with EIG Start-up Launchpad judge Fintan Costello to discuss the development and progress of industry innovation a key subject matter and debate at EIG Berlin (October 20-22). Former Head of eGaming at Google, Costello who has recently set-up igaming marketing acquisition and marketing technology firm Revenue Engineers. Costello tells EIG delegates and SBC readers that innovation should be at the forefront …

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Racing Victoria & Seven Network launch Racing.com

SBC News Racing Victoria & Seven Network launch Racing.com

Australia’s Seven broadcast network and Racing Victoria have launched a new free to air channel devoted to Victoria racing events, Racing.com Racing.com will be made available using the full range of Seven Network services and devices, as the channel makes its debut this Saturday. Details on Racing.com were announced today by Tim Worner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of …

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Joel Leonoff – Optimal governance seeks further acquisition targets

SBC News Joel Leonoff - Optimal governance seeks further acquisition targets

Having announced a revenue up lift of 40% to $223 million (£144 million), combined with adjusted corporate profits of $37.3 million (£24 million) for its H1 2015 performance. Optimal Payments CEO Joel Leonoff has stated that company governance is on the lookout for its next target, as Optimal aims for entry into the London FTSE 250. Having completed its €1.1billion …

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