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DFS enters new territories with Mondogoal

SBC News DFS enters new territories with Mondogoal

Daily fantasy sports operator Mondogoal has announced the introduction of three new leagues to its offering in the form of the Chinese Super League, the Russian Premier League and the Turkish Super League.   In doing so the operator has become the first DFS site to launch these leagues, and shows that it’s sticking to its goal of becoming the first truly …

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BetVictor – Rethink, Rebrand, Refresh

SBC News BetVictor - Rethink, Rebrand, Refresh

BetVictor has announced the revamp of its brand with its new look site set to complemented by a number of new product improvements.  The bookmaker has stated that all these changes it has in the pipeline are focussed on providing customers, both old and new, with a more intuitive and simple betting experience. Having recently signed up to become Authorised Betting …

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Gala Coral sees Q1 earnings increase by 59%

SBC News Gala Coral sees Q1 earnings increase by 59%

Updating the market on its Q1 2016 performance (16 week ending January 2016), Gala Coral Group (Coral) have reported net revenues of £333.3 million representing a £47.1 million or 16% uplift on Q1 2014 performance. After adjusting for regulatory impacts,  Gala Coral governance reported Q1 2016 EBITDA of £23.1 million or 59% ahead of last year. Improved football results contributed significantly …

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Sportech eyes US expansion as company returns to profit in 2015

SBC News Sportech eyes US expansion as company returns to profit in 2015

FTSE listed football pools and betting technology operator Sportech Plc has reported that preliminary full-year 2015 results (period ending: 31 December) have been in-line with corporate expectations as the firm recorded £23 million in EBITDA earnings (FY 2014: £24 million). Following FY 2014 losses of £20 million dues to non-cash impairments attached to its Football Pools product, Sportech governance was …

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SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

SBC News SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

In a conference held yesterday sports betting operator SportPesa was announced as the official shirt sponsor of Kenyan club AFC Leopards in a five year deal.  The ceremony was attended by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa, Leopards Co-Chairman Dan Mule and a host of former players amongst others including Kenyan footballing legend Joe Kadenge. The Nairobi side …

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Amaya issues committee update on Baazov takeover proposal

SBC News Amaya issues committee update on Baazov takeover proposal

Toronto-listed Amaya Inc has issued a corporate statement updating the market on its appointed special committee reviewing the management buyout offer put forward by current CEO and Chairman David Baazov. Amaya informs that to date its board has not received a formal proposal by Baazov and his executive regarding the takeover of the company. The independent committee advised by Barclays …

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bet-at-home sees revenue & earnings boost as efficiency led strategy pays off in 2015

SBC News bet-at-home sees revenue & earnings boost as efficiency led strategy pays off in 2015

Announcing its full-year 2015 results (12-month period ending 31 December), Frankfurt-listed European betting operator bet-at-home AG has declared earnings of €33 million (£25.7 million) up 20% on FY 2014’s results of €27.5 million (£21.4 million). bet-at-home governance was delighted to have surpassed the strong results posted in 2014, a year which was boosted by the FIFA World Cup. The operator …

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