Novibet has strengthened its senior leadership team after confirming that Yannis Xirotyris will become the operator’s new Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Xirotyris will take a ‘data-based, analytical approach’ to the company’s holistic growth strategy as Novibet continues to enter ‘new demanding markets’. George Athanasopoulos, Chief Executive Officer at Novibet, commented: “We are very happy to welcome Yannis …
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MGM Resorts International CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle, has joined the senior executive speaker line-up for the Leaders in iGaming track at June’s SBC Digital North America conference and trade show. Set for June 10, day two of the online event, the Leaders in iGaming track will feature an in-depth examination of the future of this exciting new segment of …
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Kristoffer Ottosson will help Internet Vikings to extend its iGaming hosting capabilities, following his selection as the company’s new Head of Hosting Services. Ottosson joins Internet Vikings from Evolution (formerly NetEnt) where he served as the Director of IT & Infrastructure Engineering. Celebrating his new role, Ottosson said: ”Internet Vikings provides one of the best hosting solutions in the iGaming …
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Sports and esports betting provider BETER has announced a new format for its coverage of Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournaments, including live streaming, live data and odds. The new format aims to provide an ‘unparalleled gaming experience’ for competing players as well as ‘captivating and spectacular events’ for esports viewers. Prior to the launch of the updated format, ESportsBattle …
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Esports Technologies Inc has appointed Mark Thorne as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) as the Nasdaq-listed technology group completes its executive team makeover to spearhead a ‘planned European market entry’. A twenty-year industry executive, Thorne has served in marketing and commercial leadership roles for Betfair, GVC, Betfirst, Twin.com and the Bonnier Gaming Group. Serving as Esports Technologies first CMO, …
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The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA) has disclosed its formal complaint submitted to the European Commission (EC) in relation to the German Bundesrat (federal council) proposing to set a 5.3% tax on online poker and slots stakes. The Brussels-based trade association had previously warned the Bundesrat to terminate its proposed tax charge, which has been deemed to be non-compliant …
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Kambi Group will power the sportsbook ventures of newly launched South American market operator NG Gaming. The sportsbook technology systems supplier has disclosed that it has secured a commercial arrangement to serve as lead platform supplier for all NG Gaming sportsbook provisions, servicing the LatAm markets. The multi-year partnership will see Kambi support the imminent launch of Olimpo.bet – NG …
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LiveScore is set to stream the UEFA Champions League on a free-to-air basis from next season, after striking a ‘landmark’ deal to show 137 matches on its app for iOS and Android devices. Under the terms of the three-year arrangement, the real-time updates provider will serve as the exclusive Irish free-to-air broadcaster of 104 UCL fixtures per season in Ireland. …
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Svenska Spel has signed an agreement to become the new main sponsor of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL), the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and HockeyAllsvenskan (HA). The five-year agreement is effective from July 1 this year until June 30, 2026. It represents a historic effort to make Swedish hockey more equal with extra resources being put into the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Alongside the …
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Betfred has secured a foothold in the South African betting market, purchasing Betting World (bettingworld.co.za) from Phumelela, conducted via the newly established Betfred South Africa brand. Carried out at a purchasing price of R120 million (£6.1 million), subject to final adjustment relating to the net capital of working items, the transaction was considered officially concluded as of 31 May. The …
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