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The Governance of US racing operator Churchill Downs has committed $38 million to expanding its marquee Louisville racetrack, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Starting construction in January 2017, Churchill Downs plans to build a seven-story ‘Starting Gate Suite’, which will sit besides its existing ‘Jockey Club Suite’. Announcing  the construction of its new suite, Churchill Downs governance detailed that …

The Listing Committee of the Stockholm Nasdaq has granted European igaming operator Mr Green & Co AB (Mr Green) the right to a public offering on its stock exchange. Updating the market and company stakeholders, Mr Green governance declared that the operator would target a 30 November float on the Stockholm Nasdaq moving its prime listing from the Swedish mid-size …

Paddy Power has launched its latest multi-channel brand advertising campaign ‘You Beauty’ celebrating sports’ unsung heroes. The UK-wide campaign developed by Paddy Power lead creative agency Lucky Generals sees the bookmaker drop its long term strapline ‘Paddy Power – You’re Welcome!’ and adopt new slogan ‘Paddy Power You Beauty’’. Paddy Power marketing has created two TV-spots; ‘The Steward’ and ‘The …

Professional online betting exchange Smakets, has ranked fourth on the ‘Deloitte Fast 50’ UK technology and innovation index. The ‘Deloitte Fast 50’ recognises the fastest growing new enterprises within the UK technology sector. Launched in 2008, Smarkets is the only UK betting industry incumbent to have ranked in Deloitte’s prestigious 2016 index. Gaining the fourth spot on the ‘Fast 50’, …

On Saturday, Jose Mourinho will resume his fierce rivalry with Arsene Wenger, as his Manchester United side look to close a six-point gap between themselves in sixth and the fourth placed Gunners. Given the inconsistency shown by United in recent weeks, and the fact that Arsenal remain unbeaten since losing at home to Liverpool on the opening day of the …

Denmark state-owned gambling operator Danske Spil has confirmed that it has agreed a principal sponsorship with the Danish Football Association (DBU) to become the official partner of its male national and under-21 football teams. Confirming the four-year partnership which will begin in January 2017, Danske Spil replaces Malta-based European sports betting operator Tipico as official partner for DBU teams. The …

International auditor and consultancy KPMG has published an eGaming specific industry report detailing current sector trends, risks and challenges as part of its ‘KPMG eGaming Summit’ (8 September Isle of Man). The 70-page report sponsored by Continent 8 Technologies, features a detailed summary of all the sessions from the day which covered everything from the market’s view of the sector …

GambleAware has published its new five-year strategy, expressing an aim to treble the number of people who receive treatment each year for gambling-related harm. Formerly known as the Responsible Gambling Trust, GambleAware has reinforced its commitment to helping those suffering from gambling-related harm, of which there are believed to be around 250,000 in the UK, by funding research, education and …

Premier Punt, the Aberdeen based DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) challenger, has turned to the crowdfunding site Seedrs in a bid to raise £200,000 in funding for product development. The firm, which has been shortlisted for next month’s SBC Awards in the category of Best Fantasy Sports Product, made the jump from a web-based game to a soft launch of its …

Following yesterday’s announcement by Betradar that it had launched a full in-play betting offering for esports markets in partnership with Dojo Madness. SBC caught up with James Watson, Head of eSports at Sportradar AG, to discuss the project intricacies and difficulties of  bringing live betting elements to eSports markets. _________________ SBC: Hi James, thanks for the interview and congratulations on …