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Optimal Payments a key transactions/payment processor for the online gambling industry is eyeing entry into the FTSE 250 index. The payments operator is set to move from the London AIM market to the FTSE index, once it has finalised its £800 million reverse takeover of main competitor Skrill. Optimal governance is confident that the payments operator has met all regulatory …

International digital developer Chroma Sports, whose clients include Sky Sports, Racecourse Media Group and News UK, has launched a creative tech hub designed to unearth a new generation of digital sports products. ‘Chroma Labs’ is a centre for innovation where both employees and client partners can submit their creative ideas to Chroma’s product teams, which are then brought to life …

William Hill has partnered with Cambridge based risk management, data and compliance solutions provider Featurespace The partnership will see William Hill and Featurespace deploy a range of sophisticated machine learning analytics and technical expertise to interpret data and achieve greater consumer insight. Featurespace’s machine learning approach automates these processes to cut operational costs while gaining customer insight. Betting operators utilise a …

188BET has confirmed the appointment of former Gala Coral and BetVictor Marketing Director Karl Riley as its new Head of Marketing for UK, Europe and Latin American regions. Riley will be charged with leading 188BET marketing initiatives in new territories as the operator looks to expand its presence and coverage beyond its core Asian betting markets. Riley will be based out …

UK lottery operator Camelot has announced that Sales Director Duncan Maylon will join its North America division as Senior Vice President. Maylon will be tasked with helping build Camelot Global’s North American business division, as the lottery operator looks to expand its business services in international territories. Maylon who has served as Sales Director since 2009, will further set up …

Mr Green & Co the holding company of Mr Green casino has confirmed that it has been allocated a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence to operate igaming services. The company will continue to promote its Mr Green online casino brand in the UK, a market which the operator’s governance has identified as crucial for its future growth. Following its operator …

A new and unique interactive service is launching on Scottish terrestrial broadcaster STV this month, bringing together television, mobile and online betting. Interactive gaming service Win Cash Live will broadcast across Scotland daily, coming on air after midnight for two hours. STV’s city TV channels STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh will also broadcast the programme every night after 11pm for three hours. …

SBC discusses the current state of the online bingo market with Phil Fraser, the owner of player portal Whichbingo.co.uk. Once a burgeoning market for operators, online bingo has now hit maturity and saturation, Fraser addresses current consumer habits and trends, and gives further insight on operator marketing initiatives. Phil Fraser has been involved in the online bingo industry since its …

Manchester based bookmaker Betfred has reported £593 million in profits for the 18 month period from March 2013 to September 2014, up from £362 million for the previous 18 months. Detailing UK media insights into its operations, Betfred reported that it recorded £13 billion in turnover for the period. The bookmaker further noted that its online gaming division had recorded …

Following its month long review under the Irish High Court, it appears that Ladbrokes Plc rescue plan for its Ladbrokes Ireland division has trumped Boylesports €25 million bid. On Tuesday Ken Fennell (Deloitte), the examiner appointed by the High Court to review the bid process, informed Ladbrokes Ireland creditors and other stakeholders that the examinership review favoured the plans put …