Updating the market, MGM Resorts International (MGM) has announced the appointment of Marcus Glover as new President & Chief Operating Officer of its Borgata Hotel Casino property in Atlantic City New Jersey. A US casino industry veteran, Glover joins MGM’s executive team from Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Ohio where he served as Senior VP and General Manager (2010-2017). Glover has been …
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Blackstone acquires majority shareholding in Clarion Events
iGaming Business (Clarion Gaming subsidiary) has today revealed that parent operating company Clarion Events has been acquired by London private equity firm Blackstone. The industry news source did not reveal any details regarding the sum of acquisition but stated that new owner Blackstone had taken over the majority shareholding from Providence Equity Partners who had acquired the company in 2015 …
Read More »British punters swoon over Love Island markets
Tonight’s series finale of Love Island is the culmination of a series that has engaged punters in record breaking numbers. During its two-month run, Love Island has enthralled the nation and it appears that British gamblers weren’t immune to fanaticism about this summer’s reality TV showpiece. Paddy Power’s Lee Price said: “It’s a record-breaking year for Love Island betting. We’ve …
Read More »SIS agrees broadcast deal with Doncaster and Harlow
SIS has announced a deal with Doncaster and Harlow greyhound tracks for the exclusive rights to distribute live pictures and data to betting offices and online operators worldwide. The deal follows up on last week’s SIS announcement to show greyhound racing from Central Park and Henlow Greyhound tracks. The deal will be seen as a step in the right direction …
Read More »Esports Insider’s Forum launches to a packed Fnatic Bunkr
The first of the ESI Forum Series (#ESIForum) events, in association with Digital Fuel, packed the Bunkr last night as the esports fraternity came out in force to Fnatic’s HQ. As a part of SBC Global, Esports Insider is running these monthly events at Fnatic’s Shoreditch venue in a bid to welcome the finest professionals from in and around the industry for …
Read More »EnergyBet shows its continued support for Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC has confirmed its continued association with EnergyBet by revealing their new home and away kits for the 2017-18 Vanarama National League campaign. Both the home and away shirts are made using the Nike Trophy II template, with Nike Dri-FIT polyester and Nike Dry fabric to help keep the players dry and comfortable. The red home shirt is …
Read More »Mansion – launches ‘Are You Ready’ campaign for brand new Casino.com
Following the rebrand and relaunch of its legacy assets Casino.com this March, online gambling group Mansion has announced that it has launched its supporting Casino.com UK TV advertising campaign. The TV campaign ‘We are Ready to Play, Are You?’ will launch on Monday 24 July on selected Sky UK channels. Commenting on the UK campaign, Mansion marketing detailed that it …
Read More »IMGL brings prestigious Masterclass to Betting on Sports 2017
The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), the most important international gaming law firm association, is bringing one of its international Masterclass sessions to the Betting on Sports 2017 conference held on 12-15 September. Members of the IMGL will be speaking on a panel discussing regulation and liability management panel on Wednesday 13 September afternoon and hosting a Masterclass the next …
Read More »Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership end commercial stand off
Following a commercial standoff, Ladbrokes Coral PLC (Ladbrokes Coral) and The Racing Partnership (TRP) have announced that a media rights deal has been agreed. The deal will take effect immediately, ensuring Ladbrokes Coral’s 3,820 betting shops in the UK and Ireland will show racing from 15 Arena Racing Company (ARC) owned racecourses and seven independent racecourses. The deal will also …
Read More »21Bet agrees deal to become official betting partner of Gloucester Rugby
Online bookmaker 21Bet has announced that a deal has been agreed for it to become the official betting partner of Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2017/18 season. Having already agreed to become the shirt sponsor for Waterford FC and become the betting partner for second-tier English football team Wolverhampton Wanderers, it’s clear that 21Bet is looking to expand its venture into …
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