Stockholm-listed LeoVegas Group AB has completed a key technical objective, after migrating its entire gaming and customer management platform provisions on to the Google Cloud. The European online gambling group states that it will gain significant flexibility whilst improving product scaling capacities, as its core systems transfer from being maintained in Malta to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Fulfilling a …
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Published as a ‘developing news story’, US industry news source LegalSportsReport.com (LSR) informs that DraftKings is on the ‘cusp of acquiring’ online gambling platform provider SBTech in a deal that will have global ramifications for multiple industry stakeholders. In its update, LSR reports that multiple sources have confirmed negotiations between the two parties, but as yet no information has been …
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This week’s 6 of the Best comes from Neil Tyson, Director at Rightway Compliance. In the latest addition, we hear about an a truly indulgent trip to Canada and Alaska, and which Christmas classic tops the list of Neil’s favourite films. Best Holiday This has to be my honeymoon last year (if not too cringy!) to Canada and Alaska! Our trans Canada tour …
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The New South Wales (NSW) Office of Responsible Gambling has taken a number of steps into developing new responsible gambling initiatives, after investing AU$1.3m (£715,712) into player protection measures. The initiatives will include a new website, developed by the University of Sydney Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, which will give punters the chance to self-exclude from gambling venues across the state. …
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Sports Information Services (SIS) has agreed to broadcast US racing content to its portfolio of operator partners after inking a new multi-year agreement with Pennsylvania-based PARX Racing. The new agreement will see SIS named as the exclusive distributor of live pictures and data from the racecourse, with the intention of distributing content from at least 1,530 races a year. Simon …
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Stockholm-listed online gambling group Global Gaming AB seeks a new auditor, as incumbent KPMG sanctions an ‘early termination’ of its existing contract. Yesterday, Global Gaming CEO Tobias Fagerlund issued a corporate statement, informing investors that KPMG account auditor Jonas Nihlberg had called for a termination of services. An embattled Global Gaming finds itself at the centre of a Swedish market …
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Some of the leading suppliers to the sports betting industry offered their insights into the future for sportsbook personalisation based on automated customer segmentation, advanced behavioural analysis and predictive AI-driven models. The next round table participant was Betradar, represented by its Managing Director for Managed Trading Services, Paolo Personeni. SBC: What role does pricing and risk have to play in …
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Marathonbet has injected “energy and expertise” into its affiliate program after striking a new deal with AffiliateINSIDER. As the new affiliate management agency for Marathonbet, AffiliateINSIDER has set about combining strategy and program management with the bespoke marketing services to widen the online sports betting and gaming operator’s global reach. Marathonbet, who this week announced a new multi-year deal with …
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Industry multi-channel platform and systems provider Digitain has enhanced its commercial development capacities after confirming the appointment of Simon Westbury as Head of International Business Development. A seasoned executive in gambling technology sales and commercial strategy, Westbury most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for virtual games provider VSoftCo Ltd, an enterprise sold to Pragmatic Play last January. In …
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London-listed racing and wagering systems provider Sportech Plc has moved to restructure its executive leadership team, seeking to enhance its B2B structure and capacity. Absorbing the management of recently acquired LOT.TO, Sportech welcomes three new executives to its leadership team. Former LOT.TO CEO and Co-founder Andrew Lindley will take charge of Sportech operations as new Group COO. Lindley has prior …
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