Lee Richardson Chief Executive of Gaming Economics opens a series of content, interviews and industry commentary building up to the EIG Berlin Expo (21-23 October). In this two part betting white paper, Richardson presents detail Gaming Economics betting analyses and observations regarding the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. A sports betting industry veteran Lee Richardson has held various senior management …
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GTECH set to buy IGT for $4.7 billion
After weeks of speculation GTECH SpA have confirmed that it will buy Las Vegas based slots machine and gambling provisions manufacturer International Game Technology (IGT) for $4.7 billion (£2.74 billion). Business news sources speculate that GTECH have structured the purchase of IGT using cash and stock equity. The further inclusion of $1.7 billion in net debt, will see the total …
Read More »Betfred announces online marketing reshuffle
Manchester based sports betting operator have announced the departures of Digital Managing Director Christopher Sheffield and Head of Online Marketing Adele Lawton. The operator is currently in the midst of a management reshuffle for its online marketing division, as it looks to revamp its digital inventory. Betfred will seek replacements for Sheffield and Lawton through specialist executive search services. Christopher …
Read More »FSB Tech partners with Sporting Solutions
FSB Technology (UK) Ltd has signed terms with Sporting Solutions to integrate its best-in-class data services to create the industry’s most comprehensive and compelling managed sports betting service. Any new or existing FSB Tech customer will now benefit from Sporting Solutions’ in-play data services pre-configured and fully integrated into its cutting edge sportsbook platform. FSB Tech has developed the first …
Read More »Coral takes on new Watch&Bet retail solution
Bookmaker Coral is adopting PERFORM‘s unique Watch&Bet Retail solution, in partnership with gaming content expert Vermantia. Watch&Bet Retail will provide Coral with a leading combination of high quality live video with best-in-breed data and match visualisations, as well as the integration of Coral’s own live odds. Through this joint collaboration with Vermantia, PERFORM will provide live video coverage of leading …
Read More »EC recommendations get gambling industry support
The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has welcomed the recent EC recommendations designed to help Member States provide a high level of consumer protection for online gamblers. The recommendations, the follow-up of the 2012 Action plan designed to pave the way for a comprehensive framework on online gambling in the Internal Market, are already largely part of the industry’s normal practice …
Read More »Swedish football the key for Europe’s top tipster
Swedish punter ‘Zami‘ has just won €10,000 and the title of bettingexpert Tipster of the Year after outperforming more than 1,500 other tipsters who give their tips for free on bettingexpert.com. How does it feel to win the very first bettingexpert Tipster Of The Year award? It feels great to be the winner of the bettingexpert Tipster of the Year …
Read More »World Cup softens NetPlay TV’s gaming performance
TV gaming firm NetPlay TV has revealed that growth in new depositing players and total depositing players was strong during its second quarter at 38% and 33% consecutively with net revenues increasing by 5% against the same quarter of 2013. Net revenue derived from SuperCasino was slower in the latter part of the quarter as result of the Football World …
Read More »Bwin sportsbook picks up the slack
Bwin.party has reported a mixed quarter, with sportsbook performance filling in for a drop in poker and casino business. The company revealed that, since the end of June, volumes and gross win margins from the FIFA World Cup have been strong and overall the tournament performance has been in-line with management’s expectations Bwin’s sports betting operation in Italy became the …
Read More »Second quarter of record growth from GVC
GVC Holdings has revealed that trading during the World Cup was up 61% on the same period last year, with an average net gaming revenue per day of €736,000. The firm, which owns the Sportingbet brand, said that trading over this thirteen day period was assisted by the favourable results in the latter stages of the World Cup which resulted …
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