Nektan, thean international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider, has named Jaydeep Chakravartty as its new Vice President, Commercials. Chakravartty has a wealth of industry experience and joins from Ingenuity Gaming, where he held the position of Commercial Director for six years with the games studio. His industry career began as Manager for Ladbrokes Retail followed by …
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UKGC warns sector of tougher LCCP consumer & advertising code
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded industry stakeholders of upcoming consumer protection policies, which will be implemented from 31 October 2018. Last August following an open consultation, the UKGC revealed that it would implement a new consumer protection framework, compulsory to UK gambling ‘Licence conditions and Codes of Practice’ – LCCP. UKGC governance focuses its new directive on two …
Read More »Sportradar: The uncertain ‘guess’ driving the IRP’s data proposals for tennis
David Lampitt, Managing Director of Group Operations at Sportradar, described the Independent Review Panel (IRP) proposals for lower level tennis as “archaic”, adding that it is “counter-intuitive to think that adopting a prohibition style is going to enhance the integrity of the sport”. Speaking at last month’s Betting on Sports conference at Olympia London, Lampitt was asked about the possible …
Read More »10Bet: Blackburn, the Baggies and effective brand-building
Shayne Lambie, UK Country Manager at 10Bet, explains the strategy behind the fast-growing operator’s partnerships with EFL clubs Blackburn Rovers and West Brom. The goal of any ambitious operator is clearly to attract the right sort of long-term customer. Using the momentum we built up prior to and during the World Cup, 10Bet has been able to retain many of …
Read More »Industry marketing expert Natalie Lees joins AffiliateINSIDER
AffiliateINSIDER, the multi-faceted business resource for gaming affiliates and operators, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Natalie Lees as Marketing Manager. Lees has joined the company after more than ten years as Head of Marketing and Sales Manager at Intergame, where she worked on the Intergamingi, Intergaming and Intergame publications and websites. Lees has subsequently joined forces with …
Read More »Hull City FC builds Kenyan community profile with SportPesa
Kenyan bookmaker SportPesa, the lead sponsor of Championship football club Hull City FC, has deemed The Tigers pre-season of tour of Kenya ‘a roaring success’. Ahead of the start of the English football season, Hull City FC’s first team and management toured Kenya as part of the club’s social commitment with sponsor SportPesa. The tour saw The Tigers’ first-team visit …
Read More »Sportradar revamps legacy OTT sports content solution
Sports data, content and media rights distributor Sportradar has announced the launch of its revamped ‘next-level’ OTT solution at the Sportel Monaco sports media convention. The technology firm has developed a new engine which seamlessly connects its wide range of sports data with video capability within clients’ multiple distribution channels. Sportradar was one of the first technology firms to offer …
Read More »BtoBet announces STM Africa as first White Label partner
Industry developing markets platform and systems provider BtoBet has announced STM Gaming as the first partner of its ‘White Label Certification Program’. This October, BtoBet announced the launch of its White Label program, allowing its client base to broaden the new business opportunities in developing markets, utilising BtoBet technologies. As a new BtoBet syndicated partner, STM Gaming will launch its first …
Read More »Baltimore Ravens unveils new partnership with Caesars Property
A landmark deal has been agreed between the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and National Football League team, the Baltimore Ravens. The deal marks only the second-ever partnership between a casino and an NFL franchise, it unites two anchors of Baltimore’s developing Southern Gateway Entertainment District, which earlier this year welcomed global sports entertainment leader Topgolf. The only previous deal between an NFL …
Read More »William Hill sells UK racing trackside betting network
FTSE bookmaker William Hill has confirmed the sale of its on-course betting points/stalls network worth £2 million, ending its trackside presence within UK racing. First established in 1934, William Hill has chosen to dispose its entire 82 racecourse pitch network to independent racing bookmaker Sid Hooper. The diminishing returns of its on-course network sees William Hill prioritise its horseracing services …
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