Eastern European sports betting and gambling operator Fortuna Entertainment has announced that it has re-hired Michal Hanák as its Chief Sports Betting Officer, as the operator looks to strengthen its presence and services within core markets. Hanák re-joins Fortuna Entertainment having served as Head of Trading and as a member of the operator’s board from 2005-2012. From 2012-2015 Hanák would …

Security and ID provisions software provider GBG has confirmed that it has secured global ID verification partnership with igaming technology supplier Playtech. GBG will service Playtech’s licensee network with customer ID verification and security technology through its IMS platform. The provisions will be offered throughout Playtech’s diverse product range, including its recently incorporated financial trading services division. The ID software …

iGaming industry specialist payment provider, Optimal Payments  has announced the details of AffiliateFEST, a project created by Lee-Ann Johnstone Head of Affiliates and targeted at the next generation of affiliates looking to make their mark in the iGaming sector. The acquisition and partnership focused event,  takes place at London’s Hippodrome Casino on October 12 features keynote speakers and some invaluable …

Gambling technology provider Genii has announced an agreement to integrate its extensive range of casino games to Altenar’s fully managed gaming solution. The agreement will bolster Altenar’s mobile and desktop casino offering with Genii’s portfolio of over 130 games, headlined by its new, unique Spin 16 product range.Utilising the full area of touchscreen devices, Spin 16 uses patented technology that …

Global payment provider WorldPay has informed the media that Britain’s bookmakers are back in business following the start of the Premier League 2015/2016 football season. Following a quiet two months , the opening weekend of the new season provided a timely reminder of how much love the nation and punters have for the ‘best football league in the world’. Exclusive data …

London AIM listed gambling group GVC Holdings is reportedly facing a multi-million dollar legal claim by Canadian entertainment consultancy 37 Entertainment which has accused it of reneging on a deal as a result of its involvement in the £1bn takeover bid for bwin.party Entertainment. 37 Entertainment (37E) claims that GVC had agreed terms to launch a 50-50 partnership targeting the …

Presenting SBC’s first eSports Insider series, industry analyst and commentator Alex Fletcher (Founder of Entive Group) outlines potential marketing strategies, contest and agenda for this unique, diverse and fast growing market place. Still very much in its infancy, what key factors, market conditions and oversights will ambitious eSports operators  and start-ups have to contend with and execute… ______________________ At first …

Following last Friday’s news reports that sports betting and racing technology firm Sportech had entered merger talks with Canadian firm Contagious Gaming. This morning the Toronto TSX Venture listed Contagious Gaming confirmed that it had entered talks with Sportech regarding a potential merger for the formation of “combined, technology-focused, sports wagering company”. Contagious Gaming stated that it had made its acquisition intentions under …

Having revamped its website in time for the start of the 2015/2016 Premier League season, football mega jackpots pool operator Colossusbets is looking to give its customers and partners greater value. Announcing its latest pool enhancements, Colossusbet will offer a set of consolation prize funds to all their + £1 million games. The prize enhancements will see the following changes …

Italian licensed sports betting operator Sisal Matchpoint has announced that it agreed terms to become the official betting partner of AS Roma for the upcoming Serie A season 2015/2016. The conformation of the betting partnership. comes just days before the start of the Serie A season, which kicks-off this Saturday 22 August with the Giallorossi (AS Roma nickname) taking on …