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“One thing with Fred is that he gives everyone a chance, whether you’re a millionaire or whether you’re skint. He gives you a chance to win, and that’s what the man’s about – value.” – Gary Wiltshire, pundit and bookmaker Part Two of the Betfred story (see part one here) looks at how the company flourished. Before long Fred Done’s …

NetEnt Games has continued its expansion into globally regulated markets after launching its portfolio of games in Czechia, formally known as the Czech Republic. The digital casino solutions provider has agreed a deal with Tipsport, the leading sports betting company in the country. Enrico Bradamante, Managing Director of NetEnt Malta Ltd, commented: ”We continue to deliver on our strategy to …

Despite lowering its full-year 2017 corporate forecast last week, Stockholm-listed online gambling group Cherry AB has reported ‘widespread growth’ across its assets for its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September). Improved player activity throughout its verticals, sees Cherry report a 165% increase in group revenues to SEK 567 million (€58 million – Q3 2016: SEK 214 million). Cherry’s …

Manchester City’s scintillating start to the season has left punters with renewed optimism that the Blues could be in for a memorable campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side have already booked their place in the second round of the Champions League and have cruised to an eight point lead at the top of the Premier League, whilst retaining an undefeated record. Betfair’s …

Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, Sportingbet Founder Mark Blandford and Howard Chisholm, Managing Director of Chisholm Bookmakers, will be joined by three new Hall of Fame inductees at this year’s SBC Awards on Tuesday 5 December. The fourth edition of this event, designed to recognise excellence across the sports betting industry, is being held at the stunning Artillery Garden …

Filing its 2016/17 corporate accounts, Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has detailed a ‘landmark year’ for its operations as group revenues surpassed the + £500 million revenue mark (FY 2015/16: 380 million). The Leeds-based operator claims to be the fastest growing online gambling firm, having increased its customer base to 2.6 million (2015/16: 1.9 million). Closing its 2016/17 year-end accounts, …

Manchester-based industry focused UX design and development agency Degree 53 has moved offices, taking two floors within the historic Steam Packet House on Cross Street in the heart of Manchester city centre. Updating stakeholders, Degree 53 management details that a new office was needed to fulfil the company’s rapid expansion in projects and staff headcount. Last February, the specialist agency …

Betsafe has announced the signing of Sam Twiston-Davies to its growing roster of sporting talent. The sponsorship will see Twiston-Davies ride in Betsafe branded silks as well as feature in an upcoming ATL campaign alongside other Betsafe ambassadors. The 25-year old is recognised as a future champion, regularly seen in the top five of the Jump Jockeys Championship Standings. He …

International sports betting software provider Sirplay, ​has​ completed ​a​ ​deal​ ​with manufacturer of printing technologies, Custom America.   ​ The​ ​two​ ​companies​ ​have​ ​teamed-up​ ​to​ ​offer​ ​the​ a user-friendly ​solution​ ​in​ technology​ ​and​ ​mobility​ ​to​ ​retail​ ​betting​ ​shops.​ ​The​ ​Maltese​ ​sportsbook​ ​provider​ ​has integrated​ ​a​ ​new​ ​bluetooth​ ​portable​ ​printer​ ​in​ ​occasion​ ​of​ ​the​ ​upcoming​ ​edition​ ​of​ ​SAGSE Buenos​ ​Aires. The​ ​show​ …

Yggdrasil Gaming has agreed a deal to supply Pinnacle with its content and promotional tools. The deal with the online gaming operator will see popular Yggdrasil titles, such as Jungle Books and Pumpkin Smash, made available to its customers for the first time. To help support and promote the slots Pinnacle will be granted access to Boost, its collection of …