Sky Media (Sky) former owners of Sky Betting and Gaming (Sky Bet) has revealed that it earnt £620 (€885 million) from the sale of the online sports betting and igaming operator to private equity investor CVC Capital (first announced December 2014). The deal which was finalised on 19 March 2015, saw Sky sell an 80% controlling stake in Sky Bet …
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iGaming software and platform provider EveryMatrix has confirmed that it has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 standard on Information Security Management. The ISO/IEC is the best-known standard that provides requirements for an information security management system. The certification is a recognition of the company’s efforts for data protection and represents a commitment to its partners and clients that can be reassured …
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Paddy Power has launched its first 2015/2016 Premier League football campaign promoting its “Bet £20 Get £10” season kick-off promotion. The 30 second campaign titled Paddy Power – “So Generous it Hurts”, was filmed outside Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, and depicts football fans being sprayed with gifts and offers from a Paddy Power 26 barrel chain gun. The opening Premier …
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The BBC has aired just one episode of its popular Great British Bake Off (GBBO), however Ladbrokes today has announced that it has suspended its TV betting market to “assess the situation”, following a flurry of bets placed on one contestant. Ladbrokes trading team noticed suspicious play on one contestant, whose odds started at 12/1 and were reduced to 6/1, …
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William Hill has extended its coveted Sports Book of the Year competition to Australia by providing an AUS $20,000 (£10,000) prize for the winning author. Held since 1989, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year is regarded as the UK’s top award for sports literature. Notable winners include Nick Hornby (Fever Pitch), Paul Kimmage (Rough Ride: An Insight into …
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Reporting on its Q2 2015 performance, Stockholm Nasdaq listed sports betting technology provider Kambi Group has recorded corporate revenue growth of €10.7 million, representing a 13% increase on Q2 2014 €9.5 million. Kambi management would report that its operations had maintained a 7% margin during the period, which contributed to €800,000 in operating profit. The technology provider would record a …
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Extending its marketing coverage within the UK betting sector, European sports betting operator Marathonbet has announced its biggest betting partnership to date with Manchester United FC. Marathonbet will become the Global Betting Partner of the ‘Red Devils’ for the Premier League season 2015/2016. The partnership will see Marathonbet promoted throughout Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium (capacity – 75,000) on Match …
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Following a review of its $1.2 billion (£815 million) takeover of online payment provider Skrill Group, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved Optimal Payments PLC (LSE) acquisition bid. Informing the market Optimal Payments governance stated that it would proceed with its full integration of Skrill Group operations, with a view to complete its takeover by 10 August. Issuing a …
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European sports betting operator Unibet Plc, continues to be hit by negative currency exchange rate fluctuations on its core performance metrics for 2015. Updating the market on its interim performance, Unibet has disclosed record group revenues for Q2 2015 which amounted to £80.5 million (Q2 2014 – £75.6 million). Unibet would record H1 2015 group revenues of £156.6 million up …
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With the eSports event of the year The International now under way, SBC got in touch with the Head of Sportsbook at Pinnacle, Marco Blume, to discuss the tournament, the $100,000 (£64,000) betting limits, and how the company are making waves in the world of eSports betting. SBC: Given the phenomenal growth in eSports in the past two years, are you …
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