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Sports prediction platform FansUnite launches new interface

SBC News Sports prediction platform FansUnite launches new interface

Based in Boulder, Colorado sports prediction platform FansUnite.com has announced the global release of its new user interface. The new platform was created based on feedback received from FansUnite beta users.  The latest platform has added some progressive features and bold ideas with a view to giving sports bettors the tools and data needed to become more profitable. Darius Eghdami, FansUnite CEO, said …

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Hart steps down as William Hill innovation director

SBC News Hart steps down as William Hill innovation director

Jamie Hart Director of Innovation & Customer Experience for William Hill has confirmed his official departure from the bookmaker. Hart who had re-joined the company in 2008 heading up in-house development, had played a central part in the creation of William Hill industry innovation incubator WHLabs. As innovation director, Hart had overseen the development and integration of William Hill core …

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Worldpay hits £19 million profits on maiden FTSE results

SBC News Worldpay hits £19 million profits on maiden FTSE results

UK payments provider Worldpay Group PLC has reported pre-tax profits of £19 million for its maiden results announcement on the FTSE 100 index. Its full-year 2015 results see Worldpay, reverse its 2014 losses of £47 million. Worldpay, one of the leading payment providers for the igaming/betting sectors, floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 2015. The company announced that …

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Sporting Index appoints Simon Trim as CEO

SBC News Sporting Index appoints Simon Trim as CEO

Following the departure of former CEO Warren Murphy, Simon Trim has today been named as the new Chief Executive of Sporting Index Group. Trim has been with the firm for 18 years and was appointed Managing Director of Sporting Solutions, the B2B trading services division of the Group, in late 2011. Murphy served as CEO of the Group for the past …

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ZEAL Network writes down Geonomics investment

SBC News ZEAL Network writes down Geonomics investment

Frankfurt XETRA listed European lottery broker ZEAL Network SE (formerly MyLotto24) has announced that it will write down its venture investment in UK lottery games operator Geonomics Ltd. Updating the market, ZEAL governance detailed that it had reviewed Geonomics growth viability and concluded that it could no longer support its investment in the business. ZEAL’s write down will see the …

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FanTeam announces investment round and white label opportunities

SBC News FanTeam announces investment round and white label opportunities

FanTeam.com, an operator in the daily fantasy sports markets in Europe, has today announced that it is welcoming further investment in order to strengthen its brand. FanTeam.com is owned by the Maltese company Scout LTD, which itself is owned by Norwegian and Swedish private companies and individuals. FanTeam is fully licensed in the United Kingdom and Malta. Target markets are mainly the UK, Russia, …

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Anthony Werkman – Betway – Fnatical about esports

SBC News Anthony Werkman - Betway - Fnatical about esports

Betway is betting big on esports. As one of the foremost promoters of esports amongst the UK’s major bookmakers, it recently sponsored a Betway Fight Night between Team Fnatic and Team Astralis. We spoke to Director of Marketing and Operations at Betway Anthony Werkman about this, how its carving out a reputation in esports communities and the particular need for a separate …

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FTSE eagerly awaits Paddy Power Betfair results

SBC News FTSE eagerly awaits Paddy Power Betfair results

Tuesday morning will see the first joint publication of Paddy Power Betfair results, as FTSE analysts and commentators eagerly await the performance update of online betting’ biggest market capital operator. Having opened trading with a £105 share price on the London and Dublin stock exchanges on 2 February, Paddy Power Betfair entered the prestigious FTSE 100 index last week having …

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Baazov may seek rival investment for Amaya takeover

SBC News Baazov may seek rival investment for Amaya takeover

Bloomberg Business News has reported that Amaya Inc CEO David Baazov may look to partner with outside investors in order to fulfil his proposed management takeover of the firm. At present Amaya Inc has appointed a special committee advised by Barclays Capital to review Baazov’s CAD $21 per common share cash offer. Issuing a corporate statement this week, Amaya’s board …

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