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Norsk Tipping seeks new CEO as Torbjørn Almild steps down

SBC News Norsk Tipping seeks new CEO as Torbjørn Almild steps down

Norway state-run national gambling operator Norsk Tipping has confirmed that Chief Executive Torbjørn Almild is set to step down from his leadership position at the end of 2016. Norsk Tipping governance informed Norwegian business news sources that they had begun their search for Almild’s replacement. Almild steps down as CEO of Norsk Tipping a position he had held since 2009. …

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Bernard Marantelli: Colossus Bets – Football Betting & Innovation

SBC News Bernard Marantelli: Colossus Bets - Football Betting & Innovation

Ahead of the ‘Betting on Football Conference’ (#BOFCON – 21 April @ Stamford Bridge), Colossus Bets CEO & Founder Bernard Marantelli assesses football betting innovation, as operators and suppliers try to deliver further engaging products to more demanding consumers.  Marantelli a live betting expert and renowned professional punter details why football is a premium product for operators and suppliers to focus innovation …

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Current Levy level unsustainable for LBOs

SBC News Current Levy level unsustainable for LBOs

Horseracing and the government has been warned that the current level of Horseracing Levy being paid by betting shops is unsustainable and will need to be lowered if the sport is going to thrive in betting shops. Speaking at the Association of British Bookmakers AGM in London yesterday, Paul Darling QC underlined the fact that betting shop operators are paying …

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Canadian $ decline and diversification costs impact Amaya 2015 earnings

SBC News Canadian $ decline and diversification costs impact Amaya 2015 earnings

Updating the market on its 2015 Q4 and full-year results, Toronto-listed operator Amaya Inc would declare 2015 group net losses of CAD $25.9 million (£14 million). The operator which is currently subject to a management takeover bid by Chief Executive David Baazov, reported that its corporate earnings performance had been impacted by the decline of the Canadian $ against core …

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Pinnacle unleashes Lite app for iPhone

SBC News Pinnacle unleashes Lite app for iPhone

Pinnacle Sports has launched its first native mobile app, known as Pinnacle Lite, for the iPhone. It’s initially available to bettors in selected markets, with an Android version coming soon.  The app is Pinnacle Sports’ first foray into the native app space and signals the beginning of a mobile upgrade year for the veteran bookmaker. The app offers six of Pinnacle’s most popular markets …

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21bet launches in time for Cheltenham

SBC News 21bet launches in time for Cheltenham

21bet launched at the beginning of March with a sportsbook powered by FSB Technology, and it has been announced that a state of the art online casino will soon follow suit.  The online bookmaker has launched in time for Cheltenham Festival this week and is offering new customers a free £10 bet for anyone that stakes £10 or more. Rob Lawson, Spokesman for …

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Graeme Swann backs Australia for T20 World Cup glory

SBC News Graeme Swann backs Australia for T20 World Cup glory

England T20 World Cup winner Graeme Swann has delivered a surprise tip as the T20 World Cup gets underway – he’s tipping Australia. Despite never having won the T20 World Cup Swann, reluctantly believes Australia can finally go all the way. Speaking exclusively as online bookmaker Unibet’s cricket ambassador, Swann explains: “I’m sorry but I’m going for Australia. No one …

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