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MGM Resorts has confirmed the appointment of George Kliavkoff as its new President of Entertainment & Sports, replacing former leadership incumbent Richard Strum. Kliavkoff takes leadership of MGM’s sports and entertainment verticals at a crucial juncture for the New York-listed gambling and leisure firm, as it expands multiple live venue properties and develops new entertainment concepts. A seasoned media and technology executive …

On the back of securing a deal to become title sponsor snooker’s English Open for the very first time, BetVictor has announced a further deal alongside the Euroleague Basketball in Germany. Becoming the competitions official betting partner until 2020, BetVictor is hoping it can draw upon its three quarter century strong base of expertise, to further boost the appeal and …

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at new plans from to level the playing field in Dutch football, as well a new betting partner for one of Italy’s top clubs. Eredivisie big guns to spread wealth In a bid to strengthen …

Stockholm-listed European online gambling group Cherry AB has announced the launch of its first polish market property, launching sportsbook PZBuk – PZBuk.pl. In its July 2018 interim update, Cherry governance announced that it would enter the regulated Polish online gambling market having been granted an operator license by Poland’s Ministry of Finance. Adhering to Polish gambling laws, Cherry AB has …

Nasdaq-listed casino and entertainment operator Wynn Resorts has announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with European ‘mobile-first’ betting platform and gamification developer BetBull, who are set to develop Wynn’s sportsbook proposition. Updating the market, Wynn has acquired a 22.5% stake in the Malta and London based operator, seeking to capitalise on developing US sports betting market opportunities. The strategic …

Decorated US sports broadcaster Scott Van Pelt (SportsCenter – ESPN) utilised his keynote speech at this week’s G2E Conference in Las Vegas, to warn the US gambling sector to avoid repeating advertising mistakes of the past. In front of a full conference hall at the Sands Expo Convention Center, Van Pelt’s speech opened up day-2 of G2E, with the US …

In a bid to boost workplace wellbeing, Microgaming has partnered with The Lisa Lowe Centre to deliver mental health awareness training. It comes as part of the supplier’s pledge via its Time to Change commitment, a campaign that aims to end mental health discrimination. The Isle of Man developer has also affirmed its commitment to mental health aiming to introduce fully trained mental health first aiders. …

Industry next-generation platform provider BtoBet continues its African market expansion, confirming Nigerian media and communications operator Dear Group as its latest sportsbook partner. Utilising its media and marketing channels, Dear Group will launch new sportsbook brand ‘234bet’, seeking to become a leading destination for Nigerian sports betting consumers. 234bet will be led by Nigerian media executive Raymond Dokpesi, who backs …

Toronto TSX-listed The Stars Group Inc has this afternoon confirmed that it has been granted approval by the UK Competitions & Markets Authority (CMA) to finalise its $4.7 billion acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet). Securing its CMA clearance, the Stars Group governance will begin executing its integration plans, which sees the TSX enterprise announce a new leadership …

Stockholm-listed online gambling group Betsson AB has today announced that Tristan Sjöberg has resigned from its Board of Directors. Issuing a short corporate update, Betsson cites that Sjöberg has resigned due to his ongoing dispute with the Swedish Tax Authority related to personal tax liabilities. The announcement sees Sjöberg end his six-month tenure as a Betsson AB corporate director and …