Online bookmaker Betway continues to expand its brand within the sport of snooker, confirming that it has secured the title sponsorship og this week’s Gibraltar Open (13-17 March) The title sponsorship secured with World Snooker, represents Betway’s second major partnership in snooker, adding to their existing deal as title sponsor of the Betway UK Championship. The top players, such as Kyren Wilson, …
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Online gambling group 888 Holdings has completed its previously announced £18m takeover of number of JPJ Group brands, which include Costa Bingo, City Bingo and Sing Bingo. In February, 888 agreed to acquire a number of digital bingo brands from the Jet Management Group and Jet Media, which form the basis of the Mandalay operating unit. As a result of …
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Natural Intelligence has acquired Sidelines, a developer of technological tools for smart comparison of odds, tips and American legal sports bookies. As part of the deal, Sidelines employees will join Natural Intelligence’s 300+ employees in Tel Aviv to oversee the company’s US sports activities. Natural Intelligence operates comparison websites that drive customer acquisition, while Sidelines provides sports analysis, projections, real time odds comparison, injury …
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Online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has detailed its plans to list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, emphasising that it will begin its first day of trading on Tuesday 26 March, 2019. GiG’s listing requirements have been reviewed by Nasdaq Stockholm, and the firm will be subject to customary conditions and formal approval from the stock exchange, with no …
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Sam Barrett, Director of Gaming at Trustly, will chair SBC’s inaugural PaymentExpert Forum – A special event designed to provide payment professionals working for both operators and payment suppliers with a platform to discuss opportunities and threats as part of the future of the betting and gaming industry. Facing increased regulatory scrutiny and a demand for higher standards, Barrett tells …
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A Sky Bet advert broadcast on 30 August 2018 has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency after being deemed socially irresponsible. The advert, fronted by Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling, promoted the operator’s “request a bet” service to customers which would allow punters to place a combination of bets throughout a football match. In the advert, Stelling says: “Forget …
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SBC’s marketing and player acquisition vertical – AffiliateINSIDER has confirmed that figurehead TEDx speaker and published author Katie King as the Keynote Speaker for next week’s Digital Marketing Forum. With over 30 years of experience, King’s recognised area of expertise lies within artificial intelligence (AI) and digital business transformation, with a particular focus on helping companies adapt to Business 4.0. She has advised many of the world’s leading brands …
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The bookmakers hit back after a quickfire Willie Mullins double opened proceedings at Cheltenham, with a victory for the unfancied Espoir D’Allen in the Champion Hurdle ensuring a “winning day for the industry” – both on and off the course. Stephen Harris, Horse Racing Editor at bettingexpert.com, said that it was honours “pretty even” heading into the Champion Hurdle – …
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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in collaboration with Cheltenham Racecourse and Racetech, has launched its new official Jump race timing technology, set to be rolled out across this year’s Festival. The new technology aims to met the demands from bookmakers for accurate and consistent timing data from Jump fixtures. Developed by Racetech, the system will use break-beam technology. Emma Marley, …
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Australian jockey Daniel Schmitt has become the second rider to be charged by Racing Victoria for betting offences, after it was found that he had placed over 71 bets across a two-and-a-half period. In February, apprentice jockey Chris Casareta was also charged with placing 6 bets on thoroughbred racing, something that is forbidden for Australian racers. Racing Victoria stewards have …
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