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Compelling reasons behind Scientific Games’ NYX & Openbet deal

SBC News Compelling reasons behind Scientific Games' NYX & Openbet deal

Scott Longley reports on the potential fallout from the surprise Scientific Games acquisition of NYX Gaming, and its Openbet subsidiary. _________________ It may seem surprising that in a climate of sometime feverish M&A speculation, the potential of a buyout deal for NYX Gaming launched by one of the behemoths of the global gambling provision could have been kept under wraps. …

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Scientific Games targets ‘accelerated digital growth’ with $635m acquisition of NYX Gaming

SBC News Scientific Games targets 'accelerated digital growth' with $635m acquisition of NYX Gaming

Nasdaq gambling technology supplier Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has moved to significantly bolster its digital gambling operations by detailing that it has entered ‘a definitive agreement’ to acquire Toronto TSX-listed NYX Gaming Group, owner of leading sports betting supplier Openbet. Updating the market this afternoon, SGC governance has detailed that it will propose a CAD $2.40 per share offer to …

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Positive KPIs see The Stars Group raise 2017 guidance

SBC News Positive KPIs see The Stars Group raise 2017 guidance

Updating the market, Toronto TSX-listed The Stars Group (formerly Amaya Inc) has announced that it has raised its full-year 2017 corporate guidance. Based on its current year-to-date performance, The Stars Group governance has detailed to investors that it will now target group corporate revenues of $1.28-1.31 billion, upping its prior forecast of $1.20-1.26 billion. The revised guidance will now see …

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Snookered: O’Sullivan breaks bookmaker trading algorithms

SBC News Snookered: O’Sullivan breaks bookmaker trading algorithms

Five-time world champion Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan found out this week that his unique style of play has forced bookmakers to create a separate predictive algorithm for when he is on the table. The revelation was made at the inaugural SBC Snooker Forum in Marylebone, where O’Sullivan had earlier predicted that 70 to 80% of the sport’s top players will …

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Argyll marks new NFL season with RedZoneSports.bet launch

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Argyll Entertainment has marked the launch of the new NFL season by relaunching its US sports themed offering, www.redzonesports.bet, a bespoke British bookmaker for US sports. The launch comes just a few weeks after the online sports betting group switched its BetOnBrazil.com brand to SportNation.bet, to form a ‘stronger connection’ with its new media partner SportNation.com. Operating off the SBTech platform, …

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IGT & Scientific Games enter North America games cross-licensing agreement

SBC News IGT & Scientific Games enter North America games cross-licensing agreement

Industry technology providers’ IGT Group and Scientific Games have informed the market that they have signed a ‘landmark patent cross-licensing agreement’. Updating stakeholders, IGT and Scientific Games detail that moving forward each company will have access to each other’s slot portfolio for the North American market. Fierce rivals within the land-based gambling systems and lottery terminals sectors, it appears that …

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Betting on Sports puts operators and affiliates on the road to Russia 2018

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The ‘Sport in Focus’ track at Betting on Sports (12-15 September) will culminate in a session dedicated to next year’s FIFA World Cup, as more than 120 operators and 80 high-level affiliates at #boscon2017 get on ‘The Road to Russia’. AC Milan Commercial Director Jaap Kalma will be joined by an industry quartet tasked with educating over 1,200 delegates at …

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Turner Broadcasting expands digital presence with new Champions League streaming service

SBC News Turner Broadcasting expands digital presence with new Champions League streaming service

US media owner Turner Broadcasting has announced that it will launch a new ‘standalone sports streaming service’ for US consumers in 2018. The Media group which operates CNN, TNT, TCM plus US sports channels NBA TV, Turner Sports and Nascar TV has recently agreed a $60 million content deal with UEFA for the rights to broadcast Champions League matches, beginning …

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Z Capital appoints former Ladbrokes CEO Richard Glynn as SIG advisory

SBC News Z Capital appoints former Ladbrokes CEO Richard Glynn as SIG advisory

Sports Information Group (SIG) the operating company of leading US racing news source Daily Racing Form has confirmed the appointment of former Ladbrokes Plc Chief Executive Richard Glynn to its Board of Directors. Industry veteran Glynn the former leader of Ladbrokes (2010-2015) joins SIG governance, following the firm’s recent sale to international private equity firm Z Capital. Since leaving Ladbrokes, …

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SBC Bookies’ Corner – All on the Line for Mayweather vs McGregor

SBC News SBC Bookies’ Corner - All on the Line for Mayweather vs McGregor

This Saturday’s mega fight between Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor has surpassed all bookmaker expectations. Grabbing the general public’s attention, Mayweather vs McGregor looks to break all combat sports records (PPV, wagering, global audience etc…). SBC’s Bookies’ Corner details how bookmakers have approached this unique fight, regarding market pricing, public expectations, hype and rumour. Furthermore, should McGregor achieve …

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