EveryMatrix has achieved a major 2021 objective following the opening of its new Miami ‘business development hub’ as the online gambling and sportsbook technology provider pursues strong US commercial opportunities. The technology group’s new office is located in the Brickell area of downtown Miami. The hub will coordinate the company’s activity in the US and Latin America markets as the …
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Two of Ireland’s leading sports organisations, the Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) and Gaelic Players Association (GPA), have argued for new regulations targeting gambling advertisements. This is not the first time that the GPA has expressed its opinions on gambling’s presence within sports across the country. Last year, the GPA showed its support for a gambling overhaul, having been in discussions …
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This week’s SBC Digital Italy conference and exhibition is set to deliver a timely and in-depth analysis of the latest developments in one of Europe’s largest betting and gaming markets. The online event on Wednesday 17 February will bring together 750 executives from the Italian gambling industry to exchange ideas about the future of the sector at this time of …
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TS Anil, the new chief executive of digital bank Monzo, has published an open letter to the UK government calling for the increased enforcement of responsible gambling safeguards on UK licensed operators and financial services providers. The statement comes as social responsibility and customer affordability take on heightened importance, with UK gambling faces imminent changes as the government undertakes its …
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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has formed a strategic partnership with the industry driven All-in Diversity Project (AIDP) to address changing challenges within the sector. AIDP focuses on the promotion of diversity, equality and conclusion in the sports betting and gaming environment, whilst the IBIA cooperates with sporting bodies, law enforcement and industry figures to combat match fixing and …
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Entain Plc has emerged as the first suitor to disclose its interest in acquiring Tabcorp Holdings’ TAB racing and sports betting unit, tabling an AUS $3 billion (£1.9 bn) all-cash offer to take control of the underperforming business. The FTSE100 firm’s cash offer represents, it said, the ‘market valuation’ placed by ASX analysts on Tabcorp’s wagering unit. The Australian Financial …
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Groupe FDJ’s sports betting unit Parions Sport has launched its new advertising campaign – ‘Le pari est plus fort quand on le vit ensemble’ (‘The bet is stronger when we live it together’). The campaign, developed by Paris creative agency RosaParks, sees Parions Sport replace its existing ‘Nous sommes les Parieurs’ campaign, run by the bookmaker run since 2019. During 2020, …
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Thomas Aigner has been selected as the new Head of Sales for BetGames.TV, in an appointment which will strengthen the company’s 2021 expansion plans. In his new role, Aigner will oversee the development and execution of the BetGames.TV studio’s sales strategy for existing and new markets. “I’m extremely eager to get started in this new challenge and help accelerate the …
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Croatia’s SuperSport has expanded its virtual sports offering by signing a new partnership with Highlight Games. Through the agreement, the video virtual sports specialist will supply its portfolio of content across SuperSport’s online and mobile channels, including Soccerbet featuring the Italian Serie A league. “I’m delighted to announce that Highlight Games is expanding its offering with SuperSport,” said Nick Gardiner, …
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Nikos Konstakis (pictured), VP Sportsbook at SG Digital, explains why the sports betting industry is well positioned for growth in the months ahead and how content will drive the user experience to new heights. As we enter a huge year for the betting industry with major sporting events providing real growth opportunities for operators, there is finally cause for optimism …
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