FSB Technology (UK) Ltd has agreed terms with Bit8 to integrate its fully-managed sports betting solution into one of the industry’s fastest growing gaming platform providers. Bit8 clients who take the service from FSB Tech will benefit from in-play and pre-game betting opportunities across more than 20 sports. With the comprehensive sports betting service tightly integrated into the Bit8 platform, …
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The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association’s (GBGA) attempt to force the UK Gambling Commission and Government to review its upcoming Gambling Bill, will not receive support froma number UK bookmakers operating in the region. Operators William Hill, Ladbrokes and bet365 publically stated that they will not challenge the UK Governments actions regarding igaming, although concerns remain over legislations and potential …
Read More »A look into what it takes to enter an aggressive and highly competitive market amidst the arrival of new kid on the UK gambling scene; 666Bet.com. Using Gaming synergies and Microgaming software the firm currently offers an online sportsbook, casino, live dealer games, a lottery feature and live in-play betting. Initially it will target just the British and European markets …
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The Department of Economic Development has welcomed the announcement that PokerStars has committed its future to the Isle of Man following its planned takeover by Amaya Gaming Group Inc. General Counsel to the Rational Group of Companies Paul Telford has written an open letter to the Chief Minister reiterating the company’s commitment to the Isle of Man. Leonard Singer MHK, …
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Gambling Commission Director of Regulation Nick Tofiluk has pledged to work closely with the National Crime Agency (NCA) after the conviction of three men on the charges of conspiracy to commit bribery surrounding match fixing. The jury at Birmingham Crown Court found that Chann Sankaran, a Singapore national, and Krishna Ganeshan, a UK national originally from Sri Lanka, were the …
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Marathonbet has made a bid to stay in the Premier League after signing a deal to become the new betting partner of West Ham United. This long term partnership runs from the beginning of the 2014/15 campaign, and will also see them become the title partner of the Club’s annual prestige home pre-season match, The Marathonbet Cup. Last season saw …
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As the three men suspected of trying to manipulate the scorelines of football matches await sentencing today after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit bribery, the National Crime Agency has released some interesting detail on the case and explains why it moved to break up the proceedings when it did. Earlier this week a jury at Birmingham Crown Court …
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666 Brand Ambassador Harry Redknapp will be attending the iGaming Super Show in Amsterdam on Wednesday 25 June with 666Bet where affiliates will be able to have their photo taken with him on the 666Bet stand. The QPR manager will be flying in on a private 666Jet with Vas Blackwood, who starred in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and …
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Gala Coral has made a positive move to divest its bingo division by recruiting Lazards to set up a sale, according to the latest reports in the Financial Times. Any sale would allow the company to concentrate on its betting business, mainly the UK’s third biggest retail estate. The gambling operator is hoping that its 135 bingo halls will generate …
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The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) has followed through with its threats and written to the UK Government and Gambling Commission placing them on notice of a claim for judicial review, giving them 14 days in which to respond. The GBGA, which represents Gibraltar-based online gambling operators, has instructed the law firm Olswang to write to the Secretary of …
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