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Tabcorp partner and esports entertainment operator Unikrn has announced that it has opened its Unikrn Arena to UK-based consumers to watch and wager on eSports matches and tournaments from around the world Further launch news saw Unikrn management announce that popular game ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ was an available title for customers to place bets on, utilising the Unikrn platform The …

Following SBC’s introduction to the world of eSports here we take a closer look with an analysis of the anticipated boom in the UK market, its growing popularity and value worldwide (part 2 to follow). The findings of the Superdata and Newzoo eSports market brief in May 2015 features extensively. Furthermore on the agenda there is a breakdown of the money …

Despite recording a strong start to its H1 2015 corporate performance, Gala Coral governance has warned of further potential regulatory uncertainty for the gambling industry. At the start of 2015 Gala Coral governance had stated that the operator would investigate a potential IPO, following the conclusion of the 2015 UK General Election. However the operator has noted potential regulatory blocks …

Reporting on its Half Year (H1 2015) operating results, Gala Coral has continued its strong omni-channel performance with group EBITDA earnings up 10% to £135.4 million (£123.2 million). The operator recorded top line metric growth throughout its business channels despite new regulatory impacts in the UK market and poor football results impacting EBITDA margins during Q1 2015. The operator’s strong …

UK business news sources have reported that Toronto listed Amaya Gaming is prepared to team up with GVC Holdings in order to create a special purpose vehicle and fend off a takeover of bwin.party entertainment by 888 Holdings. The rumoured link-up of Amaya Gaming and GVC Holdings is the latest turn in the bidding war for bwin.party assets which heated …

Betfair has confirmed that it will undertake a review its European media buying account handled by Havas Media Group agency; Arena. The review of the sports betting operator’s media planning has been called by newly promoted Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Johnny Devitt. Betfair had created the CMO role for Devitt following the departure of Brand Director Mark Ody, merging the …

Ladbrokes Irish retail business restructure has come under fire, following complaints of ‘derisory’ compensation for landlords of closed retail premises. A group of Irish landlords is set to join forces and challenge Ladbrokes retail closure terms, claiming that the operator should pay a higher fee for terminating its lease agreements. Following last month’s review of its loss making Irish retail …

European igaming operator Mansion  Holdings Ltd, has been granted a Remote Gambling Software licence, by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The licence issued from UKGC will enable Mansion to continue to serve and further strengthen its online casino customer base in the UK, currently spanning five casino brands; Casino.com; Club777.com, LesACasino.com; MansionCasino.com and SlotsHeaven.com. This also ensures that Mansion Group’s …

This Saturday 23 May, the Vienna Wiener Stadthalle arena will host the 60th edition of Eurovision, the world’s largest international song contest. 27 of Europe’s pop talents will compete to win the song contest awarded to Austrian drag queen sensation Conchita Wurst in 2014. Eurovision heavyweights Sweden have been placed as early favourites with entry Mans Zelmerlow ‘Heros’ leading bookmaker’s …

Ladbrokes has announced the full roll-out of its ‘cash-out’ function following its successful trial period in April. The bookmaker had tested the product on its accumulator ‘My-Accas’ products during the month of April, allowing for customer to cash-out early priced winning on their accumulator bets. The operator revealed that more than 25,000 of its customers had used the cash-out function …