Entain has appointed Ricky Sandler to its board of directors in a bid to improve investor relations and maximise shareholder value. Sandler – founder of a global investment management organisation Eminence Capital – has been vocally critical of the FTSE 100 gambling group’s strategy in 2023. He will also join Entain’s People & Governance and Capital Allocation committee, both with …
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Grupo Codere SA has appointed PKF Attest to serve as the principal auditor of the gambling group in the Spanish and South American markets. The Spanish unit of PKF Attest will replace EY, which in 2023 severed ties with Codere, ending its seven-year tenure as an independent auditor, having overseen audits on consecutive debt refinances needed to maintain Codere’s embattled …
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Standing out from the crowd is difficult to do in the gambling industry, but a focus on community, social media and star appeal is working for Roobet, Co-Founder Matt Duea told Issue 27 of SBC Leaders magazine. ——————————————————- When a story involves viral TikTok videos, cryptocurrencies, a world-famous rapper, knockout punches and a gun-toting video game, you might expect it …
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Sportsbook solutions provider Betby is set to grow its LatAm presence via a deal announced with Fun88. Betby is set to power the operator in the region, and explained that Fun88 had carried out a thorough search for a sportsbook partner that would provide it with “the level of freedom required for the operator to innovate and develop unique sports …
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Altenar has signed a partnership with Bulgaria operator Magic Bet to supply its products for online use. The deal sees the sportsbook and igaming software supplier bolster its position within the Balkans region, following its launch in the market earlier this year, by integrating its technology onto Magic Bet’s platform. Panagiotis Lantzas, Account Manager at Altenar, commented: “Bulgaria is a …
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More reform is now needed within the UK casino industry, according to David Williams, Director of Public Affairs at Rank Group. Highlighting that several improvements “cannot come a moment too soon” in a blog post on the Betting & Gaming Council’s (BGC) website, Williams added that while the changes are needed quickly, casinos in the UK are not blessed with …
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President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva has signed Bill PL3626/23 into law, which will establish the regulatory framework for Brazil to launch its federal sports betting marketplace. Authorised by Lula on Saturday, December 30, the president’s endorsement completes the legislative process, steering clear of the 2022 impasse when former President Jair Bolsonaro withheld federal sign-off of sports betting. The Workers’ …
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Digitain has announced the launch of its new, native applications for iOS and Android devices via Centrivo – the company’s fully-featured igaming platform. The release has promised an ‘unparalleled and immersive’ gaming experience, as the igaming company looks to solidify commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Edmond Ghulyan, Group Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief of Centrivo Product Solutions, stated: “We …
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The Stake F1 Team prepares for its debut at the beginning of the 2024 season under its new exclusive title partnership. The deal with the betting brand covers both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, and is also a continuation of the successful partnership established in 2023 and aims to outline ‘new beginnings’ for the F1 Team. Edward Craven, Co-Founder of …
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With the British gambling sector experiencing major regulatory reform, along with player protection being at the forefront of debate. Robbie Evans, SEO Content Director of Seven Star Digital, takes a look at the state of play. Writing for SBC News, Evans discusses the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the strides it has taken in the last year to help increase safer gambling …
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