The governance of LSE-listed Gamesys Group, formerly JPJ Group, has cited confidence in achieving its corporate objective of indexing as a FTSE250 firm within the coming months. Publishing its full-year 2019 results, a new look Gamesys has reported a 35% increase in corporate revenues to £415 million (FY2018: £308m), citing ‘high organic growth’ achieved across the UK and Asia. Corporate …
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Spiffbet points to next stage of growth with Panorama LatAm
Spiffbet, a developer of live-action sports betting games, has announced a major partnership with Panorama Gaming launching its unique games portfolio within South American markets. Stockholm-based Spiffbet, a specialist studio developing hybrid betting content for casino and bookmaker incumbents, will publish its entire games suite on Panorama Gaming’s platform suite. Updating the market, Spiffbet management detailed the partnership with Costa …
Read More »BetBlocker.org gains UKGC charity recognition
Free online gambling control tool BetBlocker.org has confirmed that it has been accredited by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) as a responsible gambling charity. The credential sees BetBlocker.org listed as one of six charities on the UKGC’s website tackling gambling prevention complexities. Developed by industry dispute mediator ThePogg.com, BetBlocker is a free app which provides vulnerable users with a comprehensive …
Read More »Codere chooses Solitics’ data management & automation platform
Spanish multinational gambling group Codere has sealed a deal with Solitics to improve its management of data and create a more personalised experience for its players. Codere confirmed that Solitics has integrated its real-time data management and automation platform into Codere’s sport betting and casino operations in Europe and Latin America (LatAm). Moshe Edree, COO for Codere’s digital division, said: …
Read More »SPER reveals finalists of inaugural Swedish leadership award
Spelbranschens Riksorganisation (SPER), Swedish online gambling’s independent trade body has disclosed the four individuals who will compete for the accolade of ‘Leader of the Year’. On Thursday 26 March, SPER will host its inaugural Swedish Gambling Awards ceremony, recognising the companies and individuals that have delivered trust, sustainability and innovation to Sweden’s new online gambling marketplace. Hosting just three categories, SPER …
Read More »Highlight Games builds on SOCCERBET momentum with Jennings Bet deal
London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited has strengthened its portfolio of partnerships after securing a new partnership with Jennings Bet. Under the terms of the partnership, Highlight Games has agreed to roll out its flagship SOCCERBET product across the independent bookmaker’s UK retail estate. “I’m delighted to announce that this exclusive product will be available to UK players …
Read More »Consultation opens assessing licensee data practices
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will assess its licensee data and information requirements, after confirming the launch of its new industry stakeholder consultation. The new consultation aims to evaluate operator data requirements and reporting procedures adhering to conditions established by the Commission’s Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP). In addition, the consultation will require stakeholders to submit the details …
Read More »efbet completes product puzzle through deVRealm purchase
Sportsbook and casino operator efbet believes it has found the “missing puzzle piece” to extend its market leader status in Bulgaria. The operator has become a majority shareholder in deVRealm, a tech startup based in Sofia, in a deal which will help efbet to take back control of its product roadmap. A ‘pilot’ project for deVRealm, efbet’s new platform will …
Read More »Singular selects Claudio Overend as legal and compliance lead
iGaming platform provider Singular has continued to strengthen its leadership team after confirming the appointment of Claudio Overend as the new Head of Legal and Compliance. Overend joins Singular after four years at EveryMatrix, where he held a position as a Senior Legal Counsel. He began his career as an associate lawyer at Aequitas Legal before joining the iGaming industry, …
Read More »Highlight Games inks new partnership with Microgame S.p.A
London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games has agreed to supply its virtual sports products to Microgame S.p.A after securing a new partnership with the Italian platform provider. The agreement will see Highlight Games offer its Soccerbet product featuring Italian and English games in league and single match formats, as well as the NBA Last 60 across Microgame’s retail, online …
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