The UK Racing Levy Scheme has again hit national headlines, as UK Sports Minister Tracey Crouch detailed to industry stakeholders that her department intends to place a 10% gross profit charge on all racing wagers whether placed via a retail bookmaker or online. Crouch and the Department of Culture, Media and Sports will seek to implement the industry charge which …
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The industry’s relationship with new technology and its impact on consumer trends and behaviour will be a key point of discussion at this week’s EIG 2016 Conference (Arena Berlin 18-20 October). Amitabh Ghatak former William Hill Head of Product Development details to SBC how operators and industry stakeholders should assess and value new technologies entering the industry’s value chain. __________________________ …
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British author and playwright Deborah Levy’s ‘Hot Milk’ currently leads bookmaker’s ‘2016 Man Booker Prize’ market, priced at 11/4 to win the accolade of best fiction novel written in the English language. With just over a week, until the 2016 Man Booker winner is revealed (Tuesday 26 October – London Guildhall). Bookmakers have placed Levy’s ‘Hot Milk’ a tale of …
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The merger of Ladbrokes Plc and Gala Coral is almost good to go after the bookmakers revealed that 359 betting shops of its combined retail portfolio will be sold to Betfred (322 shops) and Stan James (37 ). The sale of the betting shops is conditional upon the approval of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (UK CMA) and will be …
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Industry online gambling software and platform provider Bit8 has confirmed that it has secured a class two B2B licence in Romania authorised by the Romanian gambling regulator ONJN. The Class 2 licence comes after the re-regulation of the rapidly expanding Romania market back in September and will allow Bit8 to offer its multi-channel platform to both land-based and online operators. …
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Chelsea may have produced a more assured performance last time out at Hull, as the in-form Diego Costa and a re-jigged defensive formation helped them to a much needed 2-0 victory. However, it remains to be seen how many Spiffx punters will be convinced by the 2014/15 league champions. Two seasons ago, a surprisingly low 60.77% correctly backed Jose Mourinho’s …
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Tempobet has launched an extended Live Casino with Evolution Gaming, using live footage streamed simultaneously from both Malta and Latvia. Tempobet’s branded studio will host 12 blackjack tables, and become one of the first places to feature Evolution’s new Immersive Lite Roulette. The innovative product, which features five HD cameras, showcases the new branded environment, and allows players to follow every …
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Issuing an ‘Interim Management Statement’, FTSE-listed UK gambling operator Rank Group Plc (Rank) has reported that it expects to post ‘flat revenues’ revenues for its trading update for the 15-week period to 9 October. Ahead of its Annual General Meeting, Rank the operator of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo halls reiterates its full-year target expectations. Publishing a brief trading update, …
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Betfred has been confirmed as the new official Super League title partner in a three-year deal which starts in 2017, Betfred’s 50th year of trading. Until 2019, Rugby League’s elite UK club competition will be known as the Betfred Super League. Alongside the naming rights, the company will be showcased at grounds across the country in front of more than …
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Stockholm-based slots and games developer Quickspin has confirmed the appointment of Tomas Bergendal to the role of Sales Director as the firm looks to grow its presence in regulated and emerging markets following its May acquisition by FTSE-listed Playtech for €50 million. Joining Quickspin Bergendal will be responsible for overseeing the sales department and expanding the firm’s reach into new …
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