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New innovations see Playtech BGT report ‘record breaking’ Cheltenham Festival

SBC News New innovations see Playtech BGT report 'record breaking' Cheltenham Festival

New Playtech Plc sports division Playtech BGT Sports (PBS), the firm’s supplier of omni-channel betting technology, has reported record-breaking shop SSBT performance during the Cheltenham Festival 2017.  Turnover was up substantially on the previous weekly records during the Festival, as customers took advantage of new features including Best Odds Guaranteed and Lucky Bet Concessions. It was the first Cheltenham Festival since PBS launched its …

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GIG, Better Collective, Easyodds and OLBG debate affiliate M&A at Betting on Football 2017

SBC News GIG, Better Collective, Easyodds and OLBG debate affiliate M&A at Betting on Football 2017

The CEO of Gaming Innovation Group (GIG), a M&A driver in the affiliate marketing arena, will be starring in the first day Affiliate Leaders panel at Betting on Football 2017. Group CEO Robin Eirik Reed will be discussing the M&A focused strategy for GIG, the relationship between bookmakers and affiliates, the scope for new market entrants and whether affiliates are …

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LeoVegas fails to find the value winners at Haydock Races

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It was a day for short price winners in the Tipster Challenge, sponsored by Betting Gods. The six races at Haydock produced winners at 1/14, Evens and 7/4. Unfortunately for our experts, which this week included LeoVegas Sportsbook Manager Edward Rycroft, none of them had predicted victories for the day’s slightly longer odds successes – 3/1 Chti Balko, 7/2 Sammy …

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Racecourse Media Group appoints sports commerce veteran Andy Anson as Non-Executive Director

SBC News Racecourse Media Group appoints sports commerce veteran Andy Anson as Non-Executive Director

UK Racing media rights holding firm Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has moved to strengthen its governance and leadership advisory by appointing Andy Anson as a new Independent Non-Executive Director. Anson a sports industry commercial and media veteran, has held leadership positions at ATP Tennis and Manchester United. He further consulted the FA on its 2018 FIFA World Cup bid. RMG …

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Itai Frieberger – 888’s technology dynamics will meet future consumer multi-faceted demands

SBC News Itai Frieberger - 888's technology dynamics will meet future consumer multi-faceted demands

Presenting investors 888 Holdings full-year 2016 financial results, Chief Executive Itai Frieberger has stated that following a ‘fantastic year’, 888 now enters a crucial period in its existence as the company vows to compete in a ‘multi-faceted arena’. Updating corporate shareholders, Frieberger detailed that 888’s 82% profit increase was a testament to the firm’s governance strategy, focusing on a ‘continued …

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Marathonbet announces the UK launch of its Casino Mobile site

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Marathonbet has announced the UK launch of its Casino Mobile site, which gives players access to a range of online card, table and slot games. Customers can now play slot favourites including Jungle Jim, Dragonz and Huangdi The Yellow Emperor, plus casino classics including Live Roulette and Blackjack. Additionally, the company will also roll-out a host of new mobile-friendly games …

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NYX’s OpenBet platform details ‘record breaking’ Cheltenham Festival

SBC News NYX's OpenBet platform details 'record breaking' Cheltenham Festival

Detailing operational insight into last week’s Cheltenham Festival, Toronto TSX-listed industry platform and software supplier NYX Gaming Group (NYX) states that it handled 227.16 million account transactions during the week’s racing via its OpenBet sports betting platform. Updating the media NYX management notes that the 2017 Festival was OpenBet’s most successful ever, as it handled more than 35.64 million sports bets, …

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EnergyBet shares frustration over Polish market withdrawal

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EnergyBet has confirmed that it will be withdrawing from the Polish market as of 1 April, 2017. In line with many other online international gambling services, the operator will cease to direct any advertising or promotions towards the market. EnergyBet had been watching developments regarding regulations in Poland closely for some time, and had hoped that the Polish government would …

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