HooYu, the customer onboarding, KYC and fraud prevention specialist, will host an SBC Webinar on Wednesday 5 May (3pm BST) detailing ways in which betting and gaming operators can reduce player abandonment during the registration process. The Stop Losing 30% of Customers at Sign-Up and Improve Your KYC Journey session will build on the recent Customer Onboarding Drop-off in Online …
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Pronet Gaming has made its debut into the horse racing betting market, having secured a partnership with BetMakers Technology Group. The London-based platform provider’s sportsbook clients will gain access to over 250,000 races per year from over 20 different countries, including the UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and the US, as well as greyhound and harness racing fixtures. Incorporating live …
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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed that the DCMS will launch a ‘fan-led inquiry’ into whether English football is being run in the interest of its supporters and local communities. Dowden confirmed that the government’s long-awaited review of football would be brought forward in response to this weekend’s news that six Premier League clubs had agreed to join the breakaway …
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Hedge funds have begun buying shares in William Hill, as the final judgement on the takeover of the British bookmaker by Caesars continues to be delayed. Caesars Entertainment’s $2.9 billion takeover bid was first disclosed on 30 September 2020 and recommended by William Hill’s board to shareholders. This initial offer represented a bid of £2.72 per share, countering a rival …
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Deirdre Bigley, the Chief Marketing Officer of Bloomberg, has been appointed to the Sportradar Holding AG Board of Directors. Her appointment to the board, says Sportradar, will help deliver ‘long-term growth and value’ for the company’s stakeholders as the CMO brings with her a wealth of experience in building global marketing strategies. “Deirdre brings strong knowledge of building brands and …
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has disclosed that it has so far received 28 individual operator applications to join Dutch gambling’s new regulated online gambling marketplace, due to officially commence from 1 October 2021. The KSA made its announcement providing an update on its licensing window, which was launched on 1 April, bringing the Kamer’s formally approved ‘Remote Gambling Act’ (KOA Act) mandate …
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EveryMatrix has appointed Staffan Cnattingius as its new Director of Business Development for Latin American (LatAm) markets, overseeing the firm’s strategy for commercial expansion in the region. Cnattingius has two decades of experience in the betting and gaming industry, having served in managerial roles at Play’n GO, Copacabana Gaming and QTech. Additionally, he holds a considerable understanding of the LatAm …
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Betsson AB has agreed to invest €8.8 million in JDP Tech Ltd, a specialist payment processing firm for South American market transactions. The deal, undertaken through Betsson’s venture investment subsidiary Perch AB, will see the Stockholm-listed online gambling group acquire a 50% stake in JDP Tech. “This allows Betsson to secure customer payment flows for the continued expansion in Latin …
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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has certified Czech betting software provider Oddin (Oddin.gg) as an ‘anti-corruption supporter’, safeguarding pro-esports interests against the threats of match-fixing and manipulation. Founded in 2018, Prague-based Oddin is a specialist in customised B2B pro-esports betting solutions for regulated/licensed bookmakers. Oddin’s specialised software provisions cater for bookmaker esports data feeds, tournament/match APIs, customised risk management and …
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Entain has launched its ShareSave shared ownership plan, enabling over 22,500 to participate and acquire shares in the company as it expands globally. The group operates over 2,885 Ladbrokes and Coral high street bookmakers across the UK and Ireland, and over 14,000 people employed at these venues can apply to join the shared ownership scheme. Employees can join by making …
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