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For the 10th week of Tipster Challenge action, it’s fitting that we’re at the world famous Cheltenham Festival! SBC News will be trying to follow up a 5-win week at Catterick, and hold off the team of Guests in 2nd, represented this week by Ciaran O’Brien, Communications Director at William Hill. William Hill have been gearing up to take up …

Following its industry warning issued at the start of January 2016, Lithuania’s Gaming Control Authority (GCA) has begun to implement its strict internet controls, restricting national consumer access to unlicensed operators. The GCA’s actions have been granted by the Lithuanian Parliament, who in January asked the body to draw up a blacklist of operators deemed to be targeting Lithuanian consumers …

Nico Jansen is founder and CEO of Bet IT Best, the innovative sports portal that allows its members to bet with several bookmakers from one central hub with one single wallet. He reveals some of the drivers behind the business. SBC: Hi Nico, can you detail Bet IT Best’s product journey, from its conception stage, to its research, its initial …

Virtual games specialist Kiron Interactive is to offer its portfolio of virtual sports products on the platform of fellow supplier Betinvest. The new agreement will see Kiron’s portfolio of games rolled out to sports betting clients of the international supplier on a single wallet, omni-channel basis. Using its combined Betman online and retail game servers, Kiron will provide their suite …

Titanbet UK has become the first bookmaker to pay-out on Leicester City winning the 2015/16 Premier League (EPL) title. With eight match days remaining and the Foxes just five points clear of nearest title rival Tottenham Hotspurs, Titanbet UK has declared that the EPL trophy will go to the East Midlands club. Titanbet UK marketing declared that it would pay-out …

FTSE listed global payments provider Worldpay has secured a major services agreement with newly merged online betting/gaming enterprise Paddy Power Betfair. The agreement will see Worldpay service payment processing services for Paddy Power Betfair assets. Furthermore, Worldpay management stated that the operator would use its services to gain additional payment insights, user learnings and operational efficiencies. Worldpay a leading payment …

Mondogoal has announced the addition of Real Madrid C.F. as its latest partner. They are now partners with 3 of the top 4 UEFA clubs, in FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Mondogoal will leverage club images and assets to create and promote a team-branded experience for fans of the most valuable sports team in the world. Alongside FC Barcelona, …

Norway state-run national gambling operator Norsk Tipping has confirmed that Chief Executive Torbjørn Almild is set to step down from his leadership position at the end of 2016. Norsk Tipping governance informed Norwegian business news sources that they had begun their search for Almild’s replacement. Almild steps down as CEO of Norsk Tipping a position he had held since 2009. …

SportsPro Live returns this month for a two-day stint at Wembley Stadium, and they’ve gone all out to make the flagship conference a huge success. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should attend on 22nd and 23rd March. The wonder of Wanda Philippe Blatter doesn’t do many industry conferences, but the president and chief executive of …

Ahead of the ‘Betting on Football Conference’ (#BOFCON – 21 April @ Stamford Bridge), Colossus Bets CEO & Founder Bernard Marantelli assesses football betting innovation, as operators and suppliers try to deliver further engaging products to more demanding consumers.  Marantelli a live betting expert and renowned professional punter details why football is a premium product for operators and suppliers to focus innovation …