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Latvian DFS operator Champick expanding its team

SBC News Latvian DFS operator Champick expanding its team

Daily fantasy sports operator Champick has let SBC know that is looking for talented developers, graphic and UX designers as it expands its teams in their Liepaja and Riga offices.  Those applying will need to be ” passionate sports fans eager to work in a global setting”. The new Latvian daily fantasy football platform Champick has entered Georgian, Hungarian and South African markets …

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Riccardo Mittiga: DraftKings and FanDuel merger opens doors

SBC News Riccardo Mittiga: DraftKings and FanDuel merger opens doors

Last week’s merger between DFS giants DraftKings and FanDuel was the first major piece of consolidation in the fantasy sports arena. But what are the implications in Europe? Riccardo Mittiga, CEO of ASAP ITALIA and founder of DFS operation Sportito believes that there are huge opportunities now for a nimble operator. SBC: DraftKings and FanDuel have finally merged – was …

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Playtech completes CFH Group acquisition

SBC News Playtech completes CFH Group acquisition

Updating the market, leading industry platform and technology provider Playtech Plc has confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Consolidated Financial Holdings A/S (CFH Group). Playtech governance had first announced its approach for CFH Group this November, with the company prepared to pay $120 million (£95 million) for the financial trading systems developer. Confirming its deal through a regulatory …

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Timeform retains mid-table status with three wins at Ffos Las

SBC News Timeform retains mid-table status with three wins at Ffos Las

Timeform consolidated its place in mid-table of the Tipster Challenge with three race wins at Ffos Las on Lisheen Prince, Babeny Bridge and Super Sam. Meanwhile it was a disappointing day for both Michael Whittle of Team FA and Stephen Harris, although bettingexpert’s horseracing guru was particularly unlucky to end the day with three consecutive second places which denied him a possible …

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TotoGaming overhauls digital platform with Digitain provisions

SBC News TotoGaming overhauls digital platform with Digitain provisions

TotoGaming, Armenia’s biggest multi-channel bookmaker, has overhauled its digital platform installing the provisions of industry technology and software supplier Digitain. The Armenian bookmaker detailed that its upgrade which will see a variety of new features, was needed in order to provide an optimal digital service for its customers. The Digitain platform installation will see the TotoGaming betting portal undertake a …

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Betfred warned by ASA over email promotion

SBC News Betfred warned by ASA over email promotion

The ASA has had its latest wrangling with the betting industry, with Betfred the focus of its attention this time around. Following two complaints from members of the public the advertising standards authority investigated an email promotion the bookmaker sent out to new customers over email during the European Championships this summer. Two specific issues were investigated, though only one …

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EnergyCasino launches new campaign for Polish market

SBC News EnergyCasino launches new campaign for Polish market

EnergyCasino has announced the launch of a brand awareness and player acquisition campaign for the Polish market, featuring IFBB pro Robert Burneika. Simona Pinterova, PR Manager at EnergyCasino, explained: “Robert Burneika embodies so much of what the Energy brand is all about; he’s powerful, he’s capable, he delivers, but he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Most importantly, he’s genuine and …

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Mr Green lists up on main Nasdaq Nordic market

SBC News Mr Green lists up on main Nasdaq Nordic market

The governance of Mr Green & Co (Mr Green) has confirmed that the company has officially moved its main market listing from Sweden’s mid-size AktieTorget, to floating on the Nasdaq Nordic Market (Stockholm). The European igaming operator becomes the 76th enterprise to list at Nasdaq’s Nordic markets in 2016. This November, Mr Green’s governance announced that it would change main …

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PokerStars launches poker and casino games in Portugal

SBC News PokerStars launches poker and casino games in Portugal

PokerStars has launched poker and casino games in Portugal, after being granted a local license within Portugal’s recently developed, independent regulatory and licensing regime. PokerStars will offer Portuguese players games such as blackjack and roulette (single and multi-player) on both desktop and all mobile devices. The Amaya-owned company will maintain the highest levels of player fund protection by segregating Portuguese …

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Grattis! Unibet takes top honours at EGR 2016 Operator Awards

SBC News Grattis! Unibet takes top honours at EGR 2016 Operator Awards

Industry news source EGR has crowned Swedish-based Unibet Group as ‘Operator of the Year’ at its EGR 2016 Operator Awards. Hosted at the HRC Artillery Garden, Unibet proved to be the night’s big winners, taking home the top industry honour of ‘Operator of the Year’ and the further awards of ‘Socially Responsible Operator’ and ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ for its multi-award winning …

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