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Touchbet ltd owner Magnus Hedman has been confirmed as the majority buyer of Pinnacle Sports, as his new enterprise looks to extend its presence within the European sports betting market. Pinnacle Sports CEO Paris Smith revealed to industry news source EGR Magazine that Hedman had become the company’s majority shareholder. The CEO stated that the company felt no pressure to …

The European Sports Security Association (ESSA) has openly welcomed the sports integrity proposals put forward by the International Olympic Committee at the first ever International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC has drawn up its latest series of wide-ranging recommendations in partnership with key stakeholders, including ESSA and the regulated betting sector. Adopted at IFSI, these …

Ladbrokes has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Bagguley as Managing Director of Digital. Bagguley takes over the director role which was vacated by New Ladbrokes Chief Executive Jim Mullen as the operator looks to continue its positive digital recovery. The appointment which was first announced by industry news source EGR Magazine, sees Bagguley promoted from his current position as Ladbrokes …

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has met with the International Forum for Sports (IFSI) in Lausanne to discuss athlete protections with regards to sports integrity, as the governing bodies aim to create a Sport Integrity 2020 Agenda. Prior to the meeting the two bodies announced the launch of the Integrity & Compliance Hotline for stakeholders in professional sports, which will aim …

European sports betting operator Betsson AB is eyeing expansion into the Eastern European sports betting markets with the potential acquisition of Georgia based operator Europe-Bet. Igaming news source EGR Magazine had speculated last week that Betsson governance were preparing a €100 million acquisition for Europe-Bet. Its is believed that both parties have been in advanced discussions for a number of …

Sports betting and igaming technology provider OpenBet has launched a new marketing campaign ahead of the 2015 Grand National – ‘One Year. One Platform. One Billion Bets’. celebrates the total number of bets the omni-channel supplier handled last year and has been designed to coincide with the world’s most famous steeplechase, which fuels OpenBet’s busiest day of the year. The one …

Bettingexpert, the super affiliate tipping network with customers across 10 languages, has revamped its competition structure after reaching the milestone of 100,000 tips a month. While the Tipster of the Month competition still offers a £3,000 prize pool, bettingexpert has now started competitions for specific sports. The best football tipsters can now compete every month for a share of €3,000, …

UK bookmakers are in fear of a Grand National wipe-out if legendary jockey Tony (AP) McCoy wins his last Aintree Steeplechase ride this Saturday. William Hill and Ladbrokes have estimated that £150 million will be wagered on McCoy who rides race favourite Shutthefrontdoor who is currently priced at 7/1. The popular jockey has been receiving early wagers from racing fans …

NetPlay TV operator of interactive casino brands Jackpot247 and SuperCasino has confirmed that it has extended its broadcast partnership with Channel 5 UK. The new extension to its Channel 5 broadcast slots will continue till 2018. NetPlay TV senior management were pleased to continue its partnership with Channel 5, stating that TV operator was a core part of its unique …

With the UK General Election voting day less than a month away, bookmaker Boylesports has published in-depth data into their General Election betting markets. At present it appears that the Conservative Party have the upper as they head the betting at 2/5 to win the most seats. Labour Party are next at 7/4 with UKIP and Liberal Democrat’s all but out …