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The ‘Game to Watch’ competitions at ICE 2016 showcased the most innovative games recently developed and prepared for launch to the gaming market. SBC News were delighted to catch up with Peter Gough, after his company were crowned deserving winners of the established games category. Peter, who is the Founder of Fenway Games, reflected on a week of industry validation …

It has been announced that Veronique Lallier, the former VP of Digital Publishing at Warner Bros, has joined gaming developer Hi-Rez. Lallier, who has previous experience at Ubisoft and NCSoft, will serve as VP of European Publishing and will work out of the company’s new office in Brighton. Hi-Rez also operates out of offices in the States and in China. …

Scoop6 bonus hunter Christopher Downes will guarantee himself a five-figure profit in his quest for a slice of Saturday’s near £1 million pound pot by laying off his selection on the Betfair Exchange.  Downes is a keen punter whose previous biggest win was £3,400 on a placepot. He is said to be leaning towards picking the favourite, Blazer, as his …

PokerStars has announced that it will be replacing regular heads-up cash games with its Zoom variant as it continues efforts to become more amateur-friendly. As reported by Bluff Europe, the move from the world’s largest online poker site was revealed earlier this week via emails sent to regular heads-up cash game players and has been designed to reduce ‘predatory behaviour’ and ‘enhance the …

Affiliate Lounge have announced its new rebranding plan with a new name and completely revamped website – betssongroupaffiliates.com. The new website has been designed to provide user-friendly experience with enhanced navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and with an improved access to all material, tools and assets to promote their brands. Betsson Group Head of Affiliates, Allister …

Scientific Games Corporation has confirmed the promotion of Phil Horne as CEO of subsidiary SG Gaming. Horne who currently serves as SG Gaming Group Managing Director will take over the leadership of the multi-content gambling technology provider when current Chairman Steve Frater retires on 31 March. Horne has served as SG Gaming MD since March 2013 prior to joining the …

European mobile gaming operator LeoVegas Ltd has confirmed that it has signed an exclusive LED marketing agreement with Wembley Arena promotional management firm SSE Arena. The partnership which will last for the remainder of the calendar year, will see the LeoVegas’ brands promoted throughout LED Screens in and outside of Wembley Arena (capacity- 13,000), during entertainment events. SSE Arena will support …

When I first started advising the UK betting industry in the 1980s, it lived in a very different regulatory world than it lives in today. It was a land-based industry. Remote betting took place only by phone. The Gaming Board for Great Britain (the predecessor to the Gambling Commission) had no jurisdiction as far as the betting industry was concerned. The …

Michael Shinners of Sky Bet turned in an expert Tipster Challenge performance at Carlisle, collecting 9.5 points thanks largely to a 6/1 win from Tara The Tiger. A big thank you to Michael for accepting the challenge, providing detailed tips and giving another boost to a resurgent team of Guests. It was an up and down day elsewhere, as incredibly all four tipsters …

It has been reported that Zephaniah Thomas of Mickleover Sports, Worcester City’s Tyler Weir and Scott Spencer of Hyde United have been suspended by the FA in relation to match fixing allegations. The players were charged with failing to immediately report to the Football Association an “approach by a third party related to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of …