A Bet A Technology, supplier of EPOS, call centre, and online transactional software, has penned a deal with Coral.The specialist provider, which services betting operators throughout the UK and Ireland as well as 22 global territories, will provide the bookmaker with a portable EPOS system for its hospitality events The technology made its on-course debut at a horseracing meeting at …
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FREEBETS.com, a UK focused affiliate and sports betting service, has released its first app, available to download from the Apple iTunes store, as the site ups its drive and presence in the mobile sector. The FREE BETS app was created in conjunction with Manchester-based company Degree53, specialists in the online gaming sector, and comes just a few months after the FREEBETS.com …
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UK sports betting operator William Hill has agreed a deal with US track racing media and broadcasting company – Turf TV broadcast live racing horse and track racing. Turf TV, the brand name of Amalgamated Racing Limited (AMRAC), is a joint venture between Racecourse Media Services Limited and Timeweave. The channel will provide coverage of US racing from courses such …
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Genting Alderney has launched an online and mobile sportsbook (www.Gentingbet.com) in partnership with real-time platform provider FSB Technology (UK) Ltd. GentingBet was soft launched in October with both a desktop and a responsive-design mobile version using FSB Tech’s managed sports betting solution. The branded sportsbook is fully integrated into Genting Alderney’s new online platform and will allow it to further …
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UK based sports media and betting insight and informations services operator Perform Group, will look to grow its business in the US, through digital distribution of media rights and video streaming of sports content. The US sports market has become a major target to Perform Group, after a difficult 2013, in which the operator had warned investors and analysts that …
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UK Gaming and sports betting operator –William Hill expects 2013 group operating profit to be around the £335m mark, as the operator report a strong Q4 results to finish the 2013 financial year. The operator further reported that EBIT before exceptional items would reach + £320m. Additionally William Hill reported a boost in net revenue by 14%. Key Q4 drivers …
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Continuing our series of interviews for the upcoming ICE 2014 conference, team SBC discuses with MetroPlay’s Managing Director Jamie Walters, mobile gaming strategies, marketing for mobile gaming and mobile content management. MetroPlay re-launched in 2013 its Metro Casino brand into the UK igaming market, with a dedicated focus on mobile take-up. MD Jamie Walters will be sitting on the panel …
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The weekend of the 11th of January 2014 ( Premier League match day 21) proved to be a nightmare for UK sports betting operators, as reports suggest that bookmakers made a combined loss of more than £30 million (€36.2 million/$49.3 million). All top eight English Premier League sides managed to beat their respective opponents. The weekend soccer action saw no upsets …
Read More »Gibraltar based igaming operator 32Red published that it had posted record annual revenues for 2013. The company stated that it had now witnessed 4 years of consecutive annual growth for its gaming operations in casino and sports betting. The operator revealed that its total revenues had increased by 21% on 2012 figures to £38.8m in 2013. Management at 32Red had …
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Online payment provider UKash has announced the launch of a partnership with English Championship football club – Birmingham City. The partnership will allow fans without credit or debit cards to purchase match tickets using the UKash voucher system. The partnership will extend the football clubs revenue channels by allowing fans access to purchase Birmingham City goods – such as match …
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