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Sports ‘all-in-one’ disruptor Sportdec seeks €3 million funding round

SBC News Sports 'all-in-one' disruptor Sportdec seeks €3 million funding round

Irish start-up Sportdec is seeking to close a €3 million round in venture funding this Q1 2017 as the company seeks to bridge sports content, social gaming and betting through its mobile app expansion. Led by former Sky Betting & Gaming Head of Social Games Bruce Bale (CEO), Sportdec has pitched itself as the ‘ultimate fan-centric app’ delivering all forms …

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AppBet launches cash-back bonus after hitting 1,000 sign-ups

AppBet

AppBet has introduced a £10 cash-back bonus for new betting accounts set up through the app, after securing 1,000 sign-ups during its first month online. The free online service, which is exceeding Q1 targets despite only limited promotion, allows users to integrate their betting accounts in one place. The app’s developers are now looking to add more bookmakers to the …

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‘Tinder for betting’ Bookee wins industry ‘Brightest Minds Showcase’ at iGaming Entrepreneur Conference

SBC News 'Tinder for betting' Bookee wins industry ‘Brightest Minds Showcase’ at iGaming Entrepreneur Conference

Industry start-up Bookee has been awarded the ‘Brightest Minds Showcase’ at the 2016 iGaming Entrepreneur Conference (8 December Grange Hotel London). Pitching to a panel of industry experts, Bookee which describes itself as the ‘Tinder for betting app’ won the contest ahead of 12 rivals competing for the top prize of a ‘mentoring and professional’ services package worth more than …

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Betsson upgrades mobile casino offering over 800 games titles

SBC News Betsson upgrades mobile casino offering over 800 games titles

Upgrading its mobile casino platform, Betsson Group AB has declared that its flagship brand Betsson.com now boasts over 800 games titles making it the ‘largest mobile casino in the world’. Releasing its latest mobile casino client, Betsson upgrades its product with a new interface reflecting Betsson.com’s recent rebrand under the tagline ‘Anytime’s Playtime’. Betsson development teams have placed user-experience and …

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At The Races improves its mobile betting app with Simplestream

Dan Finch, Simplestream

Horse racing channel At The Races has worked with Simplestream to release a tablet extension and offline viewing capability for its mobile betting app. Built with Simplestream’s Media Manager, the app is designed to facilitate an extended reach for the company, and meet consumer expectation for services to be accessed from any device. Its API-driven multiple-betting system enables users to …

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Coral gains customisable player prop bets with Digital Sports Tech

SBC News Coral gains customisable player prop bets with Digital Sports Tech

UK bookmaker Coral has announced that it has launched Digital Sports Tech betting solutions on its platform, broadening its market choice for customers. Launched today under a ‘period of exclusivity’ with Coral, Digital Sports Tech solutions is the only industry product that enables customers to create and customise their own bets on player performance across a range of statistics and …

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UK FCA approves Betcade as Authorised Payment Institution

SBC News UK FCA approves Betcade as Authorised Payment Institution

Real money Android app store Betcade has confirmed that it has been approved an ‘Authorised Payment Institution’ for the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Updating the market, Betcade governance stated that its FCA approval market a significant milestone for its product which had been officially launched in the UK this May. Moving forward, the Betcade app store will …

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AppBet shakes up the use of odds comparison for mobile betting

AppBet

AppBet has launched a free online service which allows UK punters to combine odds comparison with the placement of football and horse racing bets across all their betting accounts. The new app, which has been launched on the iOS and Android platforms for Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, Boylesports and Betway, gives users the chance to integrate all of their betting accounts …

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Leg it! BetBright launches ‘Acca +1’ mobile feature

SBC News Leg it! BetBright launches 'Acca +1' mobile feature

BetBright has announced the launch of its new mobile-only ‘Acca +1’ feature, giving its customers a risk-free leg on their football accumulator. Launching the unique feature, BetBright marketing stated that operator wanted to give its mobile customers the ‘best value acca in the industry’, and moreover differentiate its betting app and customer experience in a crowded marketplace. The Acca +1 …

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EveryFan boosts game coverage with Android launch

SBC News EveryFan boosts game coverage with Android launch

Industry start-up EveryFan has announced that it has launched its social betting game on native Android app, boosting its product coverage. Detailing its Android launch EveryFan, stated that the native app will mirror the successful and fast-growing iOS and web-based EveryFan platforms already available, giving players the chance to take part in social betting tournaments against their mates and other …

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