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UltraPlay is now providing prematch odds on both Crossfire and the hugely popular shooter HALO. The advanced betting solutions companym which is based in Sofia, has announced that it is releasing the two new extra games which can be found on UltraPlay’s partner sites ggBet, VitalBet, BetEast and eBettle. Being the first in releasing betting oppotunities on HALO and Crossfire worldwide, the …

The Sunday Times expects the £2.3 billion Ladbrokes-Coral merger to be confirmed this week, with the operators agreeing to sell between 350 and 400 betting shops. Ladbrokes governance cancelled this week’s business presentation by CEO Jim Mullen, in which its leader would further outline the firm’s business strategy under his stewardship. Updating stakeholders, the company has decided to defer Mullen’s …

Multi-channel gambling technology provider BetConstruct has confirmed that it has signed an agreement to provide sports betting provisions for Spanish licensed online gaming operator iJuego (iJuego.es). iJuego a subsidiary of Spanish gambling group Comar Inversiones, SA will launch its tailored sports betting product utilising BetConstruct provisions, which will give the operator access to over 30,000 live sports events per month. …

Publishing its H1 2016 results (six-month period ending 30 June), London AIM-listed interactive gaming operator NetPlay TV (NetPlay) has reported sustained growth across its core metrics. Reporting a 15% increase in net gaming revenues to £14.7 million (H1 2015: £12.7 million), NetPlay governance was pleased to sustain the firms positive 2016 momentum. The interactive gaming operator would close its H1, …

Updating the market this morning, the board of Sportech Plc has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell The Football Pools to Burlywood Capital (Burlywood) for a total cash consideration of £97.25 million on a debt free/cash free basis. Sportech’s board will forward Burlywood proposal to investors, stating that the offer represented ‘an attractive opportunity to realise the …

AccuScore has been confirmed as the Ice Hockey Tournament Sponsor at Betting on Sports 2016! AccuScore is a sports simulation company that accurately simulates sporting events prior to their scheduled time. The simulation model uses data for the upcoming match, which includes team composition, weather, location and coaching. The current licensing and subscription services cover all major US sports and …

On the fence about attending the Betting on Sports this month? We’ve put together nine reasons why there’s only one place to be on the 15th and 16th. The largest sports betting event of the year with six components On the 15th and 16th September the largest sports betting focused conference of the year will be in session. With operators from …

Former Maxymiser VP Nick Keating has been appointed Director of EMEA for US behavioural marketing and customer analytics software provider BounceX. The ambitious New York based firm, that has been named one of the US fastest growing software providers enters the UK marketing and technology sectors, opening offices in London. Detailing its firm intent on becoming the leading behavioural marketing …

There’s an iWatch up for grabs as Golden Race has challenged Betting on Sports attendees to try to outpunch MMA star Lyubo Simeonov, otherwise known as ‘The Hammer’.  Visitors to the Betting on Sports conference in London this week will have the chance to go head to head with one of the stars of Golden Race’s award nominated Real Fighting game.  …

This week’s Betting on Sports Conference will offer the most comprehensive look at the betting industry ever seen, according to organisers SBC Events. From Brexit to Esports, marketing to integrity, money laundering to DFS, and US Sports to payments, the two-day conference will feature 90 speakers across 28 separate discussions. On Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September, high level delegates from …