Mobile

Optimal Payments has confirmed its €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) takeover of Skrill Group services, the acquisition sees Optimal become the biggest payment provider for the online gambling sector. The payment provider has fulfilled all takeover obligations set by the UK FCA, and met payments conditions set by majority stakeholder CVC Capital Partners, who had acquired a majority stake in Skrill …

Betfair continues to ramp up its coverage within English football, by announcing that it has signed its third betting partnership for the Premier League season 2015/2015 with London football club Arsenal FC. Both parties agreed terms in time for the kick-off of Arsenal FC’s opening match of the season against London rival West Ham United. Betfair who have signed betting …

Having created this season’s fantasy football game for The Mirror, as well as the recently announced partnership with Goal.com, it’s a busy time over at Fantasy iTeam (FiT) HQ. Commercial Director, Phil Shaw, took some time out of their hectic schedule to discuss all things fantasy football with SBC. ________________________ SBC: The Mirror’s iTeam Premier League Fantasy Football game is …

Following a review of its $1.2 billion (£815 million) takeover of online payment provider Skrill Group, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved Optimal Payments PLC (LSE) acquisition bid. Informing the market Optimal Payments governance stated that it would proceed with its full integration of Skrill Group operations, with a view to complete its takeover by 10 August. Issuing a …

TEAM FA has released the latest version of the AccaTracker iOS app, the largest independent football results and bet-tracking app. The app is in its third iteration, with headline features including the ability for a user to build accumulators across 100 football leagues, bet placement with the major sportsbooks, live results tracking and real-time notifications. Jamie Knowlson, CEO and co-founder …

Nektan PLC, the international B2B mobile gaming platform and content provider, announces that it has successfully gained approval for a remote betting intermediary licence for the Irish market. This is in accordance with new regulations which will come into effect on 1 August 2015. David Gosen, Nektan’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased that Nektan is among the very …

 At The Races has launched a brand new, comprehensive and free to download app for all iPhone and Android users.  The At The Races app gives users access to horse racing news, race cards, video form, tipsters, Timeform analysis and betting services. The At The Races app brings content and services from the UK’s largest racing TV channel and website …

Mobile first igaming operator LeoVegas has confirmed that it has been granted a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) operator licence. LeoVegas management detailed that the UKGC licence had become effective on the 23 July, the operator is set to continue to ramp up its UK marketing coverage in the coming months. In February the Malta based operator announced the launch of …

Following last week’s announcement of its $275 million Series E venture round funding, daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel has confirmed the acquisition of Scottish app development studio KotiKan. FanDuel who stated that it would use its raised funds to further develop in-house development and delivery competencies, acquired the Edinburgh based mobile development studio who have worked on FanDuel mobile …

Mobile payments provider Bango Plc CEO Ray Anderson has been selected as a delegate to represent UK commerce and business in Prime Minister David Cameron;’s “Asia Trade Mission”. The commercial trip to visit heads of state of Asia, will focus on promoting the UK’s fast growing financial technology sector. Unlike similar visits in the past, Mr Cameron’s party will have …