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SBTech signs up two new European partners

SBC News SBTech signs up two new European partners

Two European bookmakers in the form of bet90 and Get’s Bet have revealed that they have established agreements to use SBTech’s omni-channel solution. Get’s Bet is a Romanian operator which boasts over 500 retail outlets and was launched back in 2004. Its store customers will now be served by SBTech solutions which includes a single wallet across both self-service betting terminals and …

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Mr Green gears up for Danish market entry with €9 million Dansk Underholding acquisition

SBC News Mr Green gears up for Danish market entry with €9 million Dansk Underholding acquisition

Updating the market, Nordic Nasdaq-listed European igaming operator Mr Green & Co (Mr Green) has confirmed that it has acquired ‘all shares’ in Danish licensed online gambling firm Dansk Underholding. The acquisition sees Mr Green acquire all Dansk Underholdning assets for a cash consideration of circa €9 million (7x EBITDA), with a further +€600,000 attached to the deal for performance …

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BtoBet restructures and appoints a new CEO

SBC News BtoBet restructures and appoints a new CEO

There have been some big changes over at BtoBet with the Board deciding to adopt a new process and structure.  Kostandina Zafirovska has been appointed as the new CEO while Alessandro Fried will fill the newlt created position of Chairman of the company.  The outgoing Fried will take care of the strategic aspects and the expansion of BtoBet’s business in …

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SBTech signs up Azerbaijan operator eTopaz to its platform

SBC News SBTech signs up Azerbaijan operator eTopaz to its platform

eTopaz, the exclusive sportsbook of the monopoly state lottery of Azerbaijan, part of Azerinteltek‘s Topaz brand, has announced that it will power its future growth with SBTech’s award-winning fully managed platform to benefit from SBTech’s sportsbook experience in a deal with of one of the industry’s leading providers of iGaming platform and sports betting solutions and services. EL member Azerinteltek offers …

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Tom Mitchell – RISQ – Liability gains…

SBC News Tom Mitchell - RISQ - Liability gains...

Tom Mitchell Chief Commercial Director of RISQ, an industry specialist in risk management services, speaks to SBC on the development of his firm’s B2B insurance backed game for betting operators. In a saturated marketplace with increasing player demands, RISQ services seek to bring a much-needed point of differentiation for betting stakeholders… _____________________ SBC: Hi Tom, thanks for this interview, as …

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Leander Games appoints David Newstead as European Sales lead

SBC News Leander Games appoints David Newstead as European Sales lead

Industry hi-definition games provider Leander Games (Leander) has confirmed the appointment of David Newstead as its first Sales Director as the firm seeks to expand its commercial and partnership footprint. A ten-year industry veteran, Newstead has worked in various executive roles within the igaming sector, focusing on games development, marketing and player acquisition. Newstead joins Leander as the company seeks …

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Optima CEO urges first-time ICE visitors to enjoy the conference

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As the sports betting and gaming industry prepares for its flagship week in London, Optima CEO Jacob Lopez Curciel has urged first time ICE visitors to enjoy the 2017 conference. This mantra to enjoy the week is underlined by OPTIMA being one of the premium sponsors for this year’s London Baby networking party, that is being held on 7 February at Café …

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Paddy Power & Lucky Generals continue ‘You Beauty!’ UK campaign

SBC News Paddy Power & Lucky Generals continue ‘You Beauty!’ UK campaign

Paddy Power continues its ‘You Beauty!’ campaign, celebrating sports ‘unsung heroes’. This weekend the Irish bookmaker launched its latest ‘You Beauty! The Bus Driver’ campaign advert featuring a long-suffering coach driver and his woes at having to ferry unruly football fans. Launched last November, ‘You Beauty!’ continues Paddy Power’s TV marketing guidance under long-term creative agency Lucky Generals. The UK …

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ESSA welcomes European Parliament report on the sports sector

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ESSA has welcomed the European Parliament report which focuses on improving governance standards as a means of addressing key sports issues such as match-fixing. Drafted by Finnish MEP Hannu Takkula (ALDE), the parliament’s own-initiative report also promoted the development of a transparent culture within the sports sector. On match-fixing, the report highlights several mitigating actions, including enhanced international cooperation amongst …

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