Europe

Encouraging start for 32Red sportsbook

SBC News Encouraging start for 32Red sportsbook

Online casino operator 32Red has seen a 20% increase of Net Gaming Revenue increased to £15.2m for the six months ended 30 June 2014. The figures are again a record for the firm, thanks to a stellar performance at the firm’s flagship 32Red Casino. Ed Ware, CEO of 32Red, said: “We are pleased to report yet another record performance for …

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IG Group reports yearly growth

SBC News IG Group reports yearly growth

Financial spread betting operator IG Group posted full year or year growth, reporting net trading revenues of £370.4 million (€468.5 million/$632 million), up 2.4% on the £361.9 million achieved in the previous year. The spread betting operator posted net revenues of  in £194.7 million up 1.3% on 2013 figures (£192.2 million) The FTSE 250 company, which has a market capitalisation …

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Dutch regulator appoints Pot to board of directors

SBC News Dutch regulator appoints Pot to board of directors

Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator has announced the appointment of economist Joop Pot to its board of directors. Pot is expected to take up his new position in November of this year. Joop Pot will replace former board member Paul Tang, who had been granted an honourable discharge by Kansspelautoriteit. Pot has worked within numerous Dutch governmental departments including the …

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Turkey & Hungary ban multiple igaming operators

SBC News Turkey & Hungary ban multiple igaming operators

Turkish and Hungarian gambling regulatory bodies have served multiple igaming operators with regional banning orders, which will see operator websites restricted in access by regional IP’s. High profile operators such as bwin.party, bet365 and Ladbrokes, were served restrictions orders by Hungary’s Gambling Supervision Department. The operators have been added to Hungary’s igaming blacklist. In Turkey, a joint campaign by the …

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Rob Painter – SkyBet – On Sponsorship

SBC News Rob Painter - SkyBet - On Sponsorship

With the English football season starting on the 9th of August, SBC caught up with SkyBet Marketing Director Rob Painter, to discuss football betting sponsorship. In June 2013 SkyBet became the title sponsors of the English Football league, a deal which has seen the SkyBet brand covered through multiple channels. Rob Painter has worked with some of the UK biggest brands as …

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Happy returns for UFC Dublin

SBC News Happy returns for UFC Dublin

UFC Fight Night Dublin proved to be a major coup for bookmakers and TV audiences, with Conor McGregor’s bout becoming the highest rated sports event on 3e. Paddy Power said the series, which returned to the capital’s O2 Arena after a five year absence, was their biggest ever turnover on a UFC event by a country mile, aided by McGregor’s involvement. PR Manager Feilim MacAnIomaire commented: “UFC has been …

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Liverpool FC and Scandinavian operator ComeOn! link up

SBC News Liverpool FC and Scandinavian operator ComeOn! link up

An initial two season regional sports sponsorship deal has been struck between Liverpool FC and the Scandinavian online casino operator ComeOn!. 188Bet is the club’s official gaming provider and will remain as such as this new agreement is an altogether different set up. Part of the agreement stipulates that ComeOn! is able to advertise and promote its link with Liverpool …

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UK Gambling Commission extends application service for igaming operators

SBC News UK Gambling Commission extends application service for igaming operators

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced an extension to its online gaming services application, in order to allow  betting and igaming operators to apply for non-remote licences. After reviewing current processes the UKGC, have implemented an extension to the time frame allowed for the submission of applications for UK licences, furthermore the UKGC wish to grant the online gambling …

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