Spanish listed gambling operator Grupo Codere continues its international expansion, informing the market that it has moved to acquire all shares in Mexican joint venture Grupo Caliente MX. Updating investors, Codere governance details that it will purchase all Caliente assets outright, by acquiring the remaining 32.7% of company shares for a reported $26 million ($22 million in cash). The Spanish …
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Amaya Inc online betting subsidiary BetStars has announced the launch of its latest social media campaign ‘Big Calls’ which will star former England football international Wayne Bridge, and Seven-time World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry as brand ambassadors. Launching this week, the social media campaign sees each sports star make a ‘big call’ via video phone, as Bridge and Henry share …
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VSoftCo has signed a multi-year agreement to integrate its complete portfolio of virtual football content and casino-based table games on Infinity Gaming Solutions. The agreement with Infinity, the provider of a bespoke multi-vendor gaming platform, includes use of VSoftCo’s roulette version of Spot the Ball and the first integration of VStriker, an exciting joint venture between VSoftCo and the Striker …
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BetonBrazil is sponsoring Betting on Football 2017, the fourth edition of the largest international football and betting trade conference at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge. Ahead of the 3-5 May event, we spoke to Stuart Tilly, the CEO of Argyll Entertainment, the company behind both BetonBrazil and Red Zone Sports. Tilly spoke to Team SBC about why they’re getting involved once more …
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Social media network, Twitter has lost the right to live stream NFL ‘Thursday Night Games’, as the league chooses Amazon as its new content streaming partner. Updating league stakeholders, NFL governance informed that Amazon, the world’ largest digital retailer had won the right to stream 10 NFL Thursday night games for season 2017/18. US business news sources report that the …
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With just four weeks to go in the Tipster Challenge 2016/17, sponsored by Betting Gods, Gerry Murray is the latest expert to challenge AppBet’s Sarah Shannon for top spot. The Director of Brand & Acquisition for 32Red, the operator subject to an outright cash offer from Kindred Group, has provided expert tips for today’s seven race card at Wincanton. In …
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Breaking industry trends, GVC Holdings (GVC) European online betting subsidiary Bwin is reported to be pursuing a new Polish operator license despite a severe 12% ‘betting turnover tax’ being implemented this month. Having refused to restructure its new Gambling Act, amid protest from European industry stakeholders, the Polish government has imposed its new online gambling regulatory provisions. In preparation for …
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Industry data-led customer retention marketing (CRM) specialist Beehive continues its strong 2017 commercial momentum securing white-label services provider Knockout Gaming as a new business partner. The partnership will see Knockout Gaming supply Beehive’s omni-channel marketing platform and software to its B2C client sites, with a view of offering an optimal service for its white-label turnkey platform services. The white-label casinos will …
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Having triggered Article 50, The UK enters a new political landscape as it negotiates its withdrawal from the European Union. Setting a two-year target for EU exit, Brexit has been labelled the most important UK political mandate of modern times. Fraught with risks and intriguing political contexts, SBC’s ‘Bookies Corner’ asks industry stakeholders how political betting markets will be …
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Fixed odds ‘numbers betting’ supplier 49’s Ltd has confirmed the departure of David Purvis as company CEO. Purvis served 49’s Ltd for over 3 years and has left to pursue new challenges as he seeks to expand his consultancy business. Mike jones Chairman of 49’s confirmed the departure of Purvis, stating that the company would not replace the position but …
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