London-based independent online gambling advisory and compliance testing specialist eCOGRA has expanded its services by adding the third party vulnerability and penetration testing required by most leading regulatory jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. The required test regime involves a number of assessments conducted at both the operator’s and software provider’s network security layer and host security …
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Matchbook Traders Conference donates ticket proceeds to ‘Right To Play’ charity
The first annual Matchbook Traders Conference which took place last week saw sports enthusiasts from across the globe come together to learn and share their experiences in sports trading, and support Right To Play who were presented with a cheque of funds raised from ticket sales which has been accepted by Neil Child-Dyer, Partnerships Manager at the charity. With operations in …
Read More »Ladbrokes gains investor confidence despite earnings downturn
Despite forecasting a 57% drop in Group EBIT earnings for its Q3 2015 performance, Ladbrokes Plc shares recorded an 8.7% gain on yesterday’s FTSE trading (closing price 109.05p per share). Presenting the operators performance guidance, CEO Jim Mullen outlined that Ladbrokes was in the process of implementing an “organic plan to aggressively invest and grow our recreational and multi-channel customer base …
Read More »DJI Holdings moves for secondary listing on US NASDAQ
Governance of Chinese focused lottery provider DJI Holdings is seeking a secondary listing on the US NASDAQ exchange. The specialist in Chinese sports lotteries views the NASDAQ listing as key to enhancing its market liquidity and developing a stronger investor base for future growth plans. DJI Holdings’ governance outlined that the aimed to complete the listing by first quarter 2016. Chief …
Read More »Tax headwinds & increased marketing spend halve Ladbrokes Q3 earnings
Updating the market this morning, Ladbrokes Plc has issued its Q3 2015 (period 30 September) interim management statement forecasting a 57% drop in period Group EBIT earnings of £14.3 million. Ladbrokes governance stated that its earnings performance had been impacted by higher taxation (POC and gaming machine duties) and increased marketing spend targeting UK football and recreational players. The operators …
Read More »UK bookmakers slash odds on White Christmas
With UK temperatures set to plunge this weekend to 3C (37F) in the south and as low as -4C (25F) in the north, UK bookmakers have slashed the odds on a “White Christmas”. Following a warm October, the Met Office issued a notice that the UK was about to turn much colder as 2015 enters its final months. Reacting to …
Read More »Optimal Payments AffiliateFEST seeks next affiliate generation!
The first AffiliateFest event took place on October 12 at London’s Hippodrome Casino and the day succeeded in its aim to provide vital expert advice to those in attendance. Over 45 key Casino and Sportsbook affiliates took part in the first event – which was organised by Optimal Payments PLC The event was attended by affiliates from all over the …
Read More »Paddy Power – Betfair merger enters phase 1 CCPC review
The planned £6.2 billion (€7.5 billion) Paddy Power/Betfair merger has entered its phase one probe by the Irish Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Since the merger was first announced on the 25 of August, Paddy Power and Betfair governances’ have been working together to submit the planned proposal to the CCPC. The CCPC will now review the operators’ plans …
Read More »Ladbrokes – Star Wars ‘Force Awakens’ 6/4 to break box office records
Following Monday’s release of the official Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ trailer, which sent social media into ‘hyperspace’, bookmaker Ladbrokes has placed odds of 6/4 on Lucas Films latest saga instalment to become the highest grossing film of all time. In order to make history, Star Wars Episode VII will have to break James Cameron’s Avatar which …
Read More »Nektan extends games portfolio with NetEnt
Mobile games platform and content provider Nektan Plc has announced that it has signed a content portfolio agreement with European games developer NetEnt. The partnership will see Nektan offer significant content from NetEnt game portfolio to its mobile platform partners, including over 40 mobile gaming titles. NetEnt titles will be rolled out across Nektan’s real money gaming (“RMG”) partner network from November. …
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