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In the second of an exclusive three-part series for SBC News, Royal Panda CMO Melvin Ritsema discusses his company’s takeover by LeoVegas, staying true to its own sportsbook roots despite the acquisition, why the UK market remains the principal target, and how pricing ploys around the World Cup will be taken forward into future high-profile tournaments. SBC: Was the Royal …

Omega Systems has enhanced its offering, confirming a content partnership with Espresso Games. The deal means that the Espresso Games portfolio of slot and table games will be integrated onto the Omega Core iGaming platform. Paddy Mann, Omega Systems’ Business Development Manager commented: “The addition of Espresso’s content provides Omega licensees the ability to add fresh and engaging games to …

US racetrack operator Churchill Downs has confirmed the passing of long-term serving VP of Racing Communications John Asher who died on Monday of an apparent heart attack whilst on vacation in Florida with his family. Asher had served as Churchill Downs racing communications lead since 1999, becoming one of the most recognisable figureheads of the Kentucky-based racing operator. Issuing a …

LeoVegas AB has confirmed that its flagship LeoVegas brand will be a ‘Proud Supporter of the 2018 Malta Pride Week’ (Malta Pride). Malta Pride takes place from 9-16 of September, with its headline ‘Pride Parade & Street Concert’ being held on 15 September in Valletta. The theme of Malta Pride Week 2018 will be ‘Pride in the heart of the …

Athens-listed gambling and lottery systems provider Intralot SPA has confirmed that its Turkish subsidiary INTELTEK will continue to act as lead ‘operations and technical support partner’ of Iddaa betting shop/points. Issuing a short market update, Intralot confirms that Turkish state-owned gambling enterprise SporToto has agreed to extend its Iddaa technology agreement with INTELTEK for a further year, commencing 29 August …

Golden Race is looking to enhance its virtual football offering with the introduction of Euro Champions, a tournament product inspired by Europe’s top club football competition, the UEFA Champions League. Launching mid-September, it will comprise continuous matches played by 32 virtual clubs, reflecting real-team and real-player performance parameters. The competition is divided into different phases: group stage, knockout stage (with …

Online sports betting and casino operator Superbet has confirmed a deal that will see it migrate operations to technology provider Comtrade Gaming‘s online platform. As part of the deal, Comtrade’s iCore gaming platform will serve as the technology behind Superbet’s digital expansion. Sacha Dragic, CEO and founder of Superbet commented: “Having the right platform technology is a key component for our growth …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the Netherlands national gambling regulator has confirmed the appointment of René Jansen as new Chairman. A seasoned Dutch policy veteran, Jansen will take charge of the KSA from 1 October, as the Kamer and advisory departments review new directives attached to the Netherlands pending revamp of its national gambling regulatory framework. Jansen who has previously acted as general …

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. Asia: growth and regulatory enforcement – yin and yang The Asian gambling environment is typically poorly understood by most Western stakeholders, yet its importance is growing, both directly and indirectly. This week …