Michael Holm has been selected as the new Affiliate Director of Esports Technologies where he will help manage the company’s overall affiliate strategy. In his new role, Holm will take charge of streamlining Esports Technologies’ affiliate platform and leveraging a network of affiliate partners to deliver a strong performance “across multiple markets and across a wide range of products such …
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Betsson AB has lauded its capacity to match operational scale demands, after the online gambling group posted record-breaking Q2 2021 earnings of SEK 472 million (€46m). Publishing its interim 2021 trading results (period ending 30 June), Betsson recorded Q2 group revenues to SEK 1.75 billion (€175m) – up 14% on corresponding 2020 results of SEK 1.53 billion. Q2 trading’s results …
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The SBC Awards will return to the stunning Evolution London venue for their eighth edition on 14 December 2021. Designed to recognise and celebrate excellence in the global betting and gaming industry, the SBC Awards 2021 feature a total of 43 categories that offer the opportunity for the best operators, affiliates and suppliers to be honoured for their achievements. Previous …
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Gustavo José de Guimarães, the new secretary of SECAP, the agency leading Brazilian public policy development for the agriculture, energy and lottery sectors, has revealed that the government expects the sports betting sector to be regulated before the end of the year and up and running by 2022. According to comments made by local outlet Valor, shared by BNL Data, …
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The Italian gambling market has been rocked by further M&A activity, as the board of Microgame SPA this afternoon confirmed that a deal had been agreed to sell a controlling 91.7% stake to private investment group Piomo SA. The transaction has been approved by US private equity funds Monitor Clipper and TPG Growth which have agreed to sell their combined …
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The government of Gibraltar has confirmed that corporate taxes will be raised from 10-to-12.5%, helping support the British overseas territory’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, First Minister Fabian Picardo outlined directives of Gibraltar’s new budget that requires an interim corporate tax hike to help balance the country’s projected deficits totalling + £250 million. “There is nothing to giveaway,” …
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Affilka, the affiliate tracking platform developed by SOFTSWISS, will be utilised for all casino brands operating under the TruePartners.io affiliate program. The TruePartners program includes more established brands such as TrueFlip.io, TrueFlip.com and Emojino.com, as well as the new brand Lucky Nova. The Affilka platform, said SOFTSWISS, will provide affiliates across these brands with an “easy-to-use, highly customisable affiliate marketing …
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The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has published its 2021 Mid-term Monitoring & Intelligence Report, citing ‘a busy first six months’ of the year, from education to policy-making, engaging with its members and monitoring to maintain sport integrity. The GLMS shared several activities in which its lottery, associate and regulating members have participated, enhancing the quality of sports betting and especially facilitating the …
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Svenska Spel has recorded positive Q2 trading, as Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator prepares to reopen all Casino Cosmopol and Vegas arcade venues from lockdown. Buoyed by strong sports betting activity (+106%), Q2 trading saw Svenska Spel register group net revenues of SEK 1,94 billion (€188m), up 18% on corresponding 2020 results of SEK 1.64 billion – a period heavily disrupted …
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Sky Sports Racing’s coverage of the upcoming inaugural Racing League will be fronted by a ‘stellar’ line-up of on-screen talent. An anchor team of Alex Hammond, Josh Apiafi and Leonna Mayor will be joined by special guest presenters to provide ‘unique insight’ including David Lloyd, Michael Holding and Rosie Tapner. The brand new Racing League – which will be broadcast …
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