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Following this week’s launch of its nationwide ‘Million Pound Goal’ campaign, Betvictor has announced the appointment of Lars Fulle as its new Head of Marketing. Fulle joins BetVictor from online lottery operator Lottoland where held the senior management position of VP of Online Marketing Announcing Fulle as marketing lead, BetVictor would additionally confirm the appointment of Marla Wisniewska as its …

Amaya Inc. owned PokerStars has announced a new sponsorship deal with major esports organisation Team Liquid. The terms of the deal will see several Team Liquid pros, including LiquidTLO, introduce poker into their gaming repertoire and showcase online poker to brand new audiences on their Twitch channels. The aim is to demonstrate the similar skills, challenges and competitive elements that poker shares …

Addressing executive remuneration at Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) first ever AGM, Chairman Gary McGann stated that the company had implemented a ‘fair, transparent and balanced’ policy. McGann noted concerns on the matter, following 32% of shareholders voting against PPB’s executive pay report at the meeting. PPB’s Chairman stated that the divide stemmed from a change in the new group’s long …

Åland licensed gambling operator Paf has confirmed the appointment of former Betting Promotion and Tain Networks Chief Executive Christer Fahlstedt as its new CEO. A Scandinavian igaming veteran Fahstedt replaces Ander Ingves, who stepped down as CEO of Paf last February following a dispute with governance regarding the operator’s corporate strategy.   Announcing Fahlstedt as its new CEO, Paf governance …

Speaking to Bloomberg News Ladbrokes CEO Jim Mullen has detailed that his firm stands to lose £1 million per England win during Euro 2016 opening half (France June 10 – 10 July). Gearing up for a crucial period in bookmakers’ calendars, Mullen stated that England winning the Euro 2016 tournament would pose ‘the biggest single risk’ to Ladbrokes financial year …

US business news sources have reported that embattled Caesars Entertainment Corp (CEC) are considering the potential sale of its ‘Caesars Interactive Entertainment’ (CIE) division. Investment bank Raine Group LLC have been appointed to lead the bid processes, with CEC governance targeting a reported $4 billion for its asset. Led by former Party Gaming PLC CEO Mitch Garber, CIE has become …

Coral has suspended betting on Tom Hiddlestone, star of BBC drama The Night Manager and Loki in Thor, to be named as the next James Bond.  There has been much speculation about who’ll replace Daniel Craig with a number of big names being thrown around. A great increase in betting activity on Hiddlestone this weekend though prompted Coral to first …

Following a press conference on Friday we now know some actual facts about the World Esports Association (WESA), what it’s about and who’s involved.  The executive board consists of ESL Co-Founder Ralf Reichert, Fnatic’s Wouter Sleijffers, Ninjas in Pyjamas CEO Hicham Chahine and Senior VP at ESL Sebastian Weishaar. There’s also Pietro Fringuelli, from law firm CMS Hasche Sigle, who will act as Interim …

Online casino operator 32Red has secured a shirt sponsorship deal with Leeds United Football Club for the next three seasons. The agreement provides 32Red with shirt sponsorship, access to Leeds United’s global fan base and extensive brand visibility throughout the club’s iconic Elland Road stadium as well as across its digital and media platforms. 32Red will be the second gambling …