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Betfred has become the latest bookmaker to release a dedicated Apple Watch betting app, in partnership with Manchester digital development studio Degree 53. The newly launched betting app will allow Betfred Apple Watch customers access to multiple in-play markets, the app has further integrated cash-out functionalities. Stuart Magowan, Betfred’s Mobile Portfolio Manager, commented on the release: “Betfred for Apple Watch …

Betdigital, the UK’s sole independent gaming design and platform integration specialist, has confirmed the planned release of thirty new games in 2016. These games will be released over the twelve months, and this will beat its tally of twenty-two games in 2015 by almost a third. Betdigital CEO, Heath Samples, said: “We’ve secured fantastic growth this year, launching successful integrations with …

The UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) has announced the launch of a website aimed at tackling betting-related corruption in sport has been launched. The ‘Sports Betting Integrity Forum website ‘  (SBI Forum) will form the hub of the Forum’s strategy to address the risks associated with match fixing to help preserve and protect sports betting integrity in the UK. It features …

DraftKings Inc has delayed its planned product launch for the UK fantasy sports market, pushing back its release to “early next year”. The US based fantasy sports operator, confirmed the delay this morning via the release of a short statement. Having gained a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence in August, DraftKings had earmarked the release of dedicated UK DFS product …

As the William Hill PDC World Darts Championship (WDC) kicks off today at London’s Alexandra Palace (17 December – 3 January), UK bookmakers are gearing up for an extra busy Christmas period with a record £50 million expected to be wagered on the tournament. PDC event organisers announced that a record 66,000 WDC tickets had been sold for this year’s …

Having gained a 90% Ladbrokes shareholder approval, the UK Competition & Markets Authority (UK CMA) has opened its invitation for comment on the proposed £2.3 billion merger of Ladbrokes-Coral. The UK CMA has requested for assistance regarding its review of the planned merger, seeking to research whether a joint enterprise may result in a substantial impacting of commercial competition within …

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Betfair co-founder Ed Wray has been named as one of the leading backers in London Fintech start-up Curve, which has secured $2 million (£1.4 million) in seed stage funding. Curve an early stage Fintech start-up aims to replace the mechanisms of the retail banking sectors bankcard, giving customers greater visibility and ease management of their day to day accounts. Led …

888 Holdings has confirmed the closure of online poker room Lucky Ace (www.luckyacepoker.com). The brand will be terminated by 28 December, with its existing player base migrated to 888’s main poker product 888poker.com. The defunct poker brand had been in service for eight years, primarily used by 888 to target the German market. In November 888 had halted new customer …

Scientific Games has announced the promotion of Michael Quartieri to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Quartieri will further serve as corporate secretary succeeding Scott Schweinfurth. Quartieri a nine year Las Vegas Sands Corp leadership veteran joined Scientific Games in November as Corporate Controller. Having served an introductory period assesing Scientific Games Corporation’s operations, Quartieri will now be tasked with leading the …