Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed that it has completed the sale of its B2C assets to Betsson Group in a €33 million deal. The sale include the operator brands Rizk, Guts, Kaboo and Thrills and related operational entities which will continue to be operated on GiG’s platform for a minimum of 30 months. For the first 24 months, it …
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Amid global COVID-19 disruptions, US analysts are monitoring DraftKings developments closely as the DFS and sportsbook operator pursues its 2020 agenda of listing on the US Nasdaq exchange this April. This morning, the firm published the following statement which read: “We are pleased that our registration statement was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this morning, which …
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B2B fantasy sports platform provider Scout Gaming has moved to expand its portfolio. confirming the launch of its esports betting offering across its network of partners. Launching its new vertical, Stockholm-listed Scout Gaming underlines that it is committed to expanding its availability of esports content during the coming weeks, as industry incumbents navigate COVID-19 disruptions. The esports offering will be …
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Scotland’s Ladbrokes Championship, Ladbrokes League 1 and Ladbrokes League 2 has reached a ‘written resolution’ effective immediately after the SPFL’s COVID-19 crisis plan was passed. The plan, passed by 81 per cent of all SPFL clubs including the Ladbrokes Premiership, has resulted in Dundee United FC being crowned Championship champions. However, Scotland’s top decision has not been affected in the …
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has confirmed that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU). The MoU will specifically focus on improving the sharing of information on the areas related to the supervision of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), provided for by the Prevention of Money Laundering …
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Kiron Interactive has agreed to integrate its BetMan platform with SBTech, making its entire portfolio of virtual games available to the technology and systems provider. Under the terms of the agreement, Kiron has agreed to add a range of virtual sports events, number games and esteemed football content, including its brand-new football product, GOAL, to the existing offering. Steven Spartinos, …
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CEOs of major operators based in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru are among a high-profile speaker line-up for the LatAm Market Day of the SBC Digital Summit. Taking place on April 28, the second day of the groundbreaking online conference and exhibition for the betting and gaming industry, the BtoBet-sponsored track will deliver in-depth insights on doing business in …
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Newgioco Group Chairman and CEO Michele (Mike) Ciavarella has led an eight-year project to launch the Italian legacy outfit in the US, seeking to be the best-prepared technology incumbent tackling the world’s biggest and most diverse sports market. Speaking to SBC, Ciavarella details that technology stakeholders will face a rude awakening if they simply ‘copy-paste’ European strategies to US market …
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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that the suspension of racing will be extended, with a date for resumption yet to be decided. Racing was initially suspended on March 18 following the government’s decision to introduce the current lockdown measures which seek to protect essential emergency services and the health and safety of the public. But while a new …
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Spanish operator RETAbet has reached an agreement to integrate any game from the Golden Race virtual sports portfolio, initially for the Spanish and Peruvian markets but in a deal open to future expansion. The Golden Race content offer includes more than 20 virtual football leagues and tournaments, a great variety of races and number games, as well as other innovative …
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