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Tipbet launches free live streaming for ESL eSPORTS

SBC News Tipbet launches free live streaming for ESL eSPORTS

Seeking to optimise its eSports betting markets, European sports betting operator Tipbet (Tipbet.com) has announced that it has integrated a live stream channel of the ESL syndicated competitions. The bookmaker’s live streaming service will be supported by betting industry data and content provider Betradar which will feature eSports event live scores and statistics, allowing Tipbet customers to engage in real-time …

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Scientific Games gets progressive with $20 million DEQ Systems acquisition

SBC News Scientific Games gets progressive with $20 million DEQ Systems acquisition

Updating the market this morning, Nasdaq-listed Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has confirmed that it has entered a ‘definitive agreement’ to acquire all shares in industry progressive systems and live table games content supplier DEQ Systems Corp (DEQ). SGC governance detailed that it has agreed to a cash payment of CAD $038c per share, valuing its new asset at circa CAD …

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Tipster Challenge – A bad day for BetonBrazil in Bath

SBC News Tipster Challenge – A bad day for BetonBrazil in Bath

It was a tough day for Stuart Tilly in the Tipster Challenge at Bath, as he returned just 0.53 points from big favourite Lapilli (8/15). The CEO from Argyll Entertainment, the operator behind the new Alan Brazil branded sportsbook BetonBrazil, will perhaps regret taking some pointers from Alan himself. Elsewhere, both Timeform and Stephen Harris, Horse Racing Guru at bettingexpert, …

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The road to legitimisation in esports betting

SBC News The road to legitimisation in esports betting

Improving integrity standards across esports is of absolute importance for its continued growth and move into the mainstream.  With the majority of tournaments, at least the qualifying stages, played out online and with the numerous distinct esports titles offering their own unique challenges, the battle to ensure a level of integrity befitting an industry with the money and viewership that …

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BOS Speaker: Nathan Rothschild – iSport Genius – Those ‘other sports’

SBC News BOS Speaker: Nathan Rothschild - iSport Genius - Those 'other sports'

iSport Genius Co-Founder and Partner Nathan Rothschild is speaking at the inaugural Betting on Sports conference (September 15-16) in London on the topic of how to provide US sports to the European player.  The panel, which is being sponsored by Don Best Sports, will also feature Peter Bertilsson and Benjie Cherniak.  You can read more about the Betting on Sports Conference …

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Paysafe strengthens marketing services with $30 million Income Access acquisition

SBC News Paysafe strengthens marketing services with $30 million Income Access acquisition

FTSE-listed online payment provider Paysafe Group (Paysafe) has confirmed the acquisition of leading industry affiliate and acquisition marketing software provider Income Access for a cash consideration of CAD $40 million (circa $30 million). Updating the market this morning, Paysafe governance declared that it had agreed to buy the Montreal-based marketing solutions provider, which currently services more than 25,000 industry affiliates. …

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888’s Itai Frieberger dismisses Rank merger speculation

SBC News 888's Itai Frieberger dismisses Rank merger speculation

Having reported a ‘record breaking’ revenue performance for its H1 2016 results, the governance of 888 Holdings (888) has dismissed industry rumours of a potential merger with Rank Group (Rank). Following the failure of a Rank-888 joint consortium takeover bid for William Hill valued at £3.4 billion, the betting industry has been rife with rumours of a potential + £1.6 …

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William Hill – Brexit will happen In 2019…Probably!

SBC News William Hill - Brexit will happen In 2019...Probably!

Returning from her summer holidays in the Swiss Alps, UK Prime Minister Theresa May has again reiterated to her cabinet that ‘Brexit means Brexit’. Facing growing scepticism regarding the Conservative Party’s ability to negotiate a successful withdrawal from the European Union, May and her cabinet are expected to present the public with an initial Brexit update. The Conservative Party has …

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TAG Media boosts programmatic capabilities with exclusive AIPIXL partnership

SBC News TAG Media boosts programmatic capabilities with exclusive AIPIXL partnership

Seeking to optimise its programmatic media buying capabilities, industry marketing consultancy TAG Media has formed an exclusive partnership with Guernsey-based real-time bidding systems provider AIPIXL. The AIPIXL partnership will see TAG Media extend its services within programmatic buying, a prevalent function in industry marketing and player acquisition services. Updating the market, TAG Media will introduce  AIPIXL services to new and existing …

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