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Mobile becomes Unibet’s single largest channel

SBC News Mobile becomes Unibet's single largest channel

Scandinavian operator Unibet has posted record gross winnings revenue for the third quarter of 2015, and the growth would have been even higher had it not been for an unfavourable exchange rate. Gross winnings revenue amounted to £86.1 million for the third quarter, up from £80.4 million for Q3 2014. However this was ‘significantly affected’ by the translation effect of …

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Matchbook releases ‘personalised’ Apple Watch betting app

SBC News Matchbook releases ‘personalised’ Apple Watch betting app

Matchbook (Matchbook.com) has today announced the launch of its ‘personalised’ Apple Watch betting app. Focusing on personalising its user experience, Matchbook Apple Watch users will be able to prioritise access to preferred markets and configure app adjustments on the go. Matchbook marketing who today made the app available on the Apple App Store, describes the app as a “full function …

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Nektan positive of future growth despite widening of 2015 pretax losses

SBC News Nektan positive of future growth despite widening of 2015 pretax losses

London AIM listed mobile content and platform provider Nektan plc has published its 2015 full year results (12 month period ending 30 June). The results published marked Nektan plc’s first set of public earnings since its November 2014 AIM listing, which saw the firm secure £4 million in its IPO offering. Nektan governance stated the company had made significant progress, …

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WHLabs – William Hill to launch trio of iOS apps in 2015

SBC News WHLabs - William Hill to launch trio of iOS apps in 2015

William Hill, industry innovation incubator WHLabs has detailed the upcoming launch of three in-house developed first iOS apps that will offer brand new ways for its customers to bet. The free-to-download apps -– Cheer Me Up, Yes/No and Rapid, are currently being BETA tested. WHLabs management revealed that the apps are  being launched to customers outside of the core sportsbook, …

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BetVictor launches in-house Android app

SBC News BetVictor launches in-house Android app

Gibraltar-based bookmaker BetVictor has announced the launch of its native Android app as the firm continues with its plan to dedicate resources to technological innovation within the gaming industry. The application was developed in-house by BetVictor’s specialist technology team, a bespoke design allowing the business to be more flexible and make adjustments and continuous developments to meet customer needs far …

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iPro Inc targets ‘Real Time’ engagement with ringit! app

SBC News iPro Inc targets 'Real Time' engagement with ringit! app

Mobile sports gaming technology specialist iPro Inc is aiming to change the “watching of the game” experience forever with the launch of its ‘ringit! mobile app’, which will offer instant ‘play by play’ sports predictions combined with dynamic odds. The US start-up founded by former IGT executive Robert Melendres aims to be the market leader in real-time dynamic sports engagement. …

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UKGC issues online scratchcard warning

SBC News UKGC issues online scratchcard warning

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a warning to players of online scratchcard games about a new money-making scheme that could result in them promoting an illegal lottery. The warning comes after the Gambling Commission was alerted to plans for a system which involved customers paying a monthly fee in return for digital scratchcards. Customers are also told they …

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Kiron Interactive launches Betman Online RGS

SBC News Kiron Interactive launches Betman Online RGS

Kiron Interactive, a specialist virtual games supplier established in 2001, has unveiled a new remote games server with the aim of providing operators with a ‘home for virtual sports’. Betman Online in the first dedicated channel, and is a continuation of Kiron’s highly popular retail-based version. Belgian casino operator Belgium123 will be its first home, as the firm will include …

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TotoGaming sets new in-play focus for Armenia

SBC News TotoGaming sets new in-play focus for Armenia

Armenian bookmaker TotoGaming has embarked on a strategy of introducing considerable improvements to its omni-channel operations, specifically in its provision of live betting events. Over the past two decades TotoGaming has developed one of the largest networks of retail operation in the region, with the company making great progress through its aim to provide customers with the best the market …

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