The World Snooker Tour has suspended Yan Bingtao with immediate effect as part of an ongoing investigation into match-fixing. The 22-year-old world number 16 champion is the sixth Chinese player to be suspended in the past two weeks, following action taken by World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) Chairman Jason Ferguson. The governing body said in a statement: “This …
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M88 Mansion has selected Sevilla FC midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, to become a brand ambassador for the remainder of the LaLiga Santander 2022-23 season. The Asian operator has outlined several activations for Rakitić including an exclusive interview with the Croatian star. He also guested in a podcast called Monday Motivations in Indonesia. M88 Mansion’s Head of Commercial, Alan Wafer, said: “We …
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M88 Mansion has revealed that it will be supporting Manny Pacquiao (PacMan) in his six-round middleweight bout at Seoul Arena, South Korea, against martial artist DK Yoo. Prior to the fight – taking place this 10 December – the boxing legend has spent a training session with the Asian online casino brand. “Before sparring, I perform mitt work with my …
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BetConstruct will support Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies with the launch of its new, Philippines-facing sportsbook. The launch of Jade Entertainment’s new sportsbook offering comes “just in time for the new season of the NBA and the FIFA World Cup” and will offer both retail and remote gaming. Joe Pisano, Chief Executive at Jade Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to …
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Global Racing Network, a subsidiary of BetMakers Technology Group, has been awarded the rights to distribute thoroughbred racing content from Malaysia’s Selangor Turf Club. The racing content will be used for fixed odds, booked bets and exchange wagering across the UK and Ireland. Kerry Gatten, Vice President of Global Racing Network, commented: “At Global Racing Network we believe that Selangor …
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LSports has entered a “new era” by revealing its new branding which, it believes, will better reflect the company’s values and long-term goals. The new visual identity marks a shift away from the company’s previous blue and orange logo to one that is black and white. This, LSports said, is testament to the company’s growth in recent years, including its …
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FeedConstruct will continue to bring its partners “even closer to the most innovative changes” in the digital space after announcing that it will begin to accept Fasttoken (FTN) as a payment method from 1 February 2023. FTN is the “official cryptocurrency” of the Fastex ecosystem, a Web3-driven exchange developed by SoftConstruct. The move towards accepting FTN has been heralded as …
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BetConstruct has continued to develop its Fastex ecosystem with the launch of a new blockchain platform, Fastex Chain. The platform, according to the igaming software provider, will “bring a new way of business development and revenue growth in blockchain” and enable its partners to “earn and maximise profits”. In a statement, BetConstruct said: “We have created a platform that is …
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Asian online gambling firm Asaa88 has scored a partnership with former Brazilian professional footballer, Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira. In being named the first brand ambassador of the Asaa88, the operator gains advertising rights to Rivaldo for the entirety of its advertising and marketing campaigns in the continent. “I’m excited to start this collaboration with Asaa88 because they express my great …
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The FIFA 2022 World Cup is now just a few days away, and Entain projects that the tournament will be a resounding success for sportsbooks. A ‘record number of actives, bets, stakes and first-time-deposits’ is expected by the Ladbrokes and Coral operator, as its brands prepare for the event with new products and promotions. This includes Ladbrokes’ Half Time Quiz …
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