The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has put forward a second round of proposals to reform the Horserace Betting Levy, including the closure of the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB). The governmental department has proposed the use of a Legislative Reform Order (LRO) to “reduce administrative and financial burdens on business relating to the administration of the Horserace …
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Scout Gaming and Nordic Leisure in DFS agreement
Scout Gaming Group and Nordic Leisure have entered into an agreement to deliver a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform. As part of the deal Nordic Leisure are to gain full access to the Scout Gaming DFS platform, enabling them to offer a complete DFS solution across its subsidiaries and to all of its customers. It is expected that Scout Gaming’s …
Read More »GVC set for £4bn Ladbrokes Coral takeover
FTSE online gambling group GVC Holdings has today detailed its proposed bid for bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral Plc, putting forward a takeover deal that could be worth up to £4 billion, creating a new multi-channel, multi-market gambling group. Bringing clarity to its initial bid (first announced 7 December), GVC’s proposition values Ladbrokes Coral at 160.9p per share, equating to approximately £3.2 billion. However, deal …
Read More »Editec chooses BtoBet to drive online growth in Africa
Editec has chosen industry platform provider BtoBet as the technological partner to drive its collection of online brands towards sustained growth across Africa. The London-headquartered Editec, which operates under the brands of Premier Bet, SBA, Guinee Games, and R&S Betting, already holds a strong presence in several regions across the continent, along with an established retail estate and network of …
Read More »Rafa’s boys backed for the drop
Despite rumblings of a substantial financial takeover of the club, Newcastle United are proving popular with punters when it comes to relegation betting. Oddschecker has revealed that The Magpies have attracted 31% of all total bets on which team will be relegated come the end of the season, with trouble in paradise looming over St James’ Park. A string of …
Read More »Further Italian expansion for Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil Gaming has further extended its reach within the Italian market following a deal with gaming operator Snaitech. The content agreement will give Snaitech access to selected Yggdrasil titles that are certified under Italian regulations. In addition, Snaitech is also to have access to Boost, its collection of in game promotional tools with a focus on player engagement and retention, …
Read More »Mr Green’s Jesper Kärrbrink: Analysing responsible gaming
Responsible gaming is very much a hot topic, and at the heart of many an organisation worldwide. One such example is Mr Green, whose ‘green gaming’ applications resulted in a triumph at the recent SBC Awards. An achievement the firms CEO Jesper Kärrbrink addressed by saying: “Looking at our efforts in this area we are of course thrilled and very …
Read More »Integrity at the heart of Perform and TXODDS link-up
A new partnership has been launched with the dual aim of protecting the integrity of sports competitions and betting markets. Perform and TXODDS are set to collaborate on a number of new projects, whilst also providing innovative new systems designed to offer “unparalleled” access to additional intelligence and analysis. Ross MacEacharn, CEO of Perform Content, said: “We are delighted to …
Read More »Scientific Games secures unanimous Yes Vote for NYX deal closure
Nasdaq-listed industry technology supplier Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has today confirmed that it has secured the outright approval of NYX Gaming shareholders to acquire the business for $630 million. Since November, SGC governance has moved buy-up shares in Toronto TSX-listed NYX as the technology group seeks to accelerate the growth of its digital services and operations. Updating the market, SGC …
Read More »ICE London continuing free to attend seminars
A number of seminars designed to heighten learning opportunities are to be continue at next year’s ICE conference. The free to attend sessions are to continue to be made available to the international gaming community for the full duration of the ExCeL London held event. Available on the show floor in the south gallery of the centre, the workshops have …
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