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Virtual sports specialist Golden Race has confirmed that René Wachter, formerly Head of Sales, has been promoted to COO. Golden Race CEO Martin Wachter said: “We are pleased to announce the promotion of René Watcher to COO of the company. “He brings his extensive expertise and experience in sales to lead the company in this new position. We are confident …

UK terrestrial TV broadcaster ITV is pleased by its first year of coverage of UK racing, detailing to The Times that it ‘feels vindicated’ by its decision to invest in the sport. In January 2016, ITV secured the rights to broadcast Racecourse Media Group (RMG) syndicated content, replacing Channel 4 Racing as the lead domestic TV broadcaster for racing. Setting …

Industry sportsbook platform and technology supplier Kambi Group Plc, has confirmed that it has secured a multi-year contract extension with Belgian partner Napoleon Games. Kambi informs that Napoleon Games a client since 2012 has agreed to a long-term commitment utilising Kambi as its lead systems supplier for its online and retail betting provisions. Updating the market, Kristian Nylén Kambi Group Chief …

A further expansion has been announced by Yggdrasil Gaming, with the online and mobile casino games supplier strengthening its position on the Danish market. The latest operator to be added is bet25.dk, following deals with Jackpotjoy Group and Danske Spil towards the end of 2017. Bet25.dk is currently operated under the Ecosys A/S banner, with the firm having recently signed …

Specialists for mobile customer activation, Wiraya, today announced its latest agreement with Fantasino to increase player activation. Fantasino is a Costa Rican based online casino operator, which in partnership with EveryMatrix looks to provide players with a more personal experience when playing online casino games. Using Wiraya’s technology, Fantasino will be aiming to significantly increase conversion rates and build customer loyalty, …

Pixel.bet has announced a bid to “revolutionise” the esports betting sector, with the launch of its new specialist platform. Currently live in beta mode, pixel.bet state that they are set to offer tens of millions of fans the most comprehensive dedicated esports betting brand. The mobile first platform will offer bettors markets covering full tournaments, matches and individual games and …

Leading speakers from across the industry have signed up to Betting on Football 2018 (20-23 March), while 70% of the exhibition space at Stamford Bridge has already been sold. The list of confirmed speakers includes Snaitech CEO Fabio Schiavolin, Danske Spil CEO Niels Erik Folmann, Mr Green CEO Jesper Kärrbrink, Pinnacle CEO Paris Smith, Veikkaus Senior Vice President Jari Vahanen, …

As the consumption of sports betting in the UK continues to develop, racing has retained its status as a stalwart amongst the nation’s most cherished betting events. Nonetheless, in 2018 the importance of the continued evolution of racing can’t be understated, SBC spoke to the Commercial Manager at broadcaster At The Races, Joe Andrews about why the future remains positive for racing …

Ladbrokes have priced up a whole host of potential replacements for the seemingly exit-bound Philippe Coutinho, and Man United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is among the favourites. The bookies have suspended betting on Coutinho’s next destination, and 4/1 says Mkhitaryan replaces him at Anfield. Real Madrid ace Dani Ceballos remains the 6/4 favourite to make a move ahead of Leon Goretzka (9/4) …