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Updating the market, FTSE-listed gambling technology provider Playtech PLC (Playtech) has informed its investors that it has secured a three-year services agreement with Greek gambling operator OPAP. Securing its contract under its new division Playtech BGT, the technology firm will become lead supplier of self-service betting terminals (“SSBTs”) and over-the-counter (OTC) provisions for OPAP, the Greek market’s largest gambling operator. …

Sports betting technology and software Betgenius is helping sportsbook operators give greater control to their customers via a range of new trading products, set to be showcased at ICE 2017 next week. As punters demand more and more from their chosen sports betting operator, Betgenius is staying ahead of the game with a series of new product launches to complement …

A Bet A will integrate and distribute sports pools to its stable of operator partners, after signing a deal to become Colossus Bets’ seventh platform partner. The collaboration, which will increase the liquidity going into Colossus Bets’ global pools, ensures that the Colossus product portfolio will be available to A Bet A’s client base for retail, web and mobile. Bernard …

Alexandru Teodorescu, the Chief Product Officer at Oddslife, spoke to SBC News about re-positioning the company within the market, his preparation for ICE and LAC, and a move into eSports. SBC: You’ve been going through some intensive R&D at Oddslife – what have you been working on? AT: Indeed, we’ve been through some very busy months here at Oddslife, researching …

Announcing its first major product release for 2017, Curacao and Malta licensed bookmaker Pinnacle has launched its ‘Betting Resources’ services, with a view of educating its customer base on the market intricacies and complexities of sports betting. The bookmaker aims to create ‘the most comprehensive collection of expert betting advice available anywhere online’ available to betting consumers. The service will …

The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) has endorsed GambleAware’s five-year strategy, which includes a commitment to raising £10 million a year to tackle gambling-related harm. The RGSB has published its formal advice to the Gambling Commission on the level of funding required for research, education and treatment. The RGSB Board, chaired by Sir Christopher Kelly, determined that a minimum of …

Russell Yershon, the former Head of Sportsbook for Titanbet, is the industry guest for this week’s seven-race Tipster Challenge at Hereford Races. Yershon will be going up against the 11th placed experts from Timeform, and Stephen Harris of bettingexpert, who last week retained a 2.56-point average after 16 weeks of action. Alan Alger continues to lead the way after his 11.41-point …

The 89th Academy Awards (26 February) awaits Hollywood with every bookmaker placing Damien Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ as the firm favourite to win Best Picture. Nominated for a record 14 Oscar categories can anyone stop the La La Land juggernaut. Furthermore, will a Hollywood bashing President Donald J Trump dominate the awards’ night speeches and celebrations… SBC’ gets the bookies …

Justin Helden the CEO & Commercial Director of  Fingaming, will be launching the firm’s small form factor betting product, Bildabet, at ICE 2017. A London Baby Sponsor  (7 February – Café de Paris Leicester Square), Helden details to SBC readers what topics, debate and discussion 2017’s industry agenda. ____________________ SBC: What new products and services will you be bringing to market in 2017? Justin Helden: …