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Dolarbet launches Affiliate Programme with Income Access

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Dolarbet, a Curacao-based online sportsbook and casino brand focusing on the Latin American and international markets, has launched a new affiliate programme in partnership with Income Access. The affiliate programme has integrated Income Access’ affiliate management software. Launched in 2012 by the operator ArenaLine N.V., Dolarbet is licensed by the Government of Curacao and offers players service in Spanish as …

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Novomatic announces purchase agreement for Ainsworth shares

SBC News Novomatic announces purchase agreement for Ainsworth shares

Leading global gaming technology group Novomatic, and Len Ainsworth, founder and majority shareholder of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT), have announced that they have signed a purchase agreement for the shares of Len Ainsworth in AGT. The 92-year-old gaming veteran will retain his role as chairman, and Novomatic expects to keep the stake at about 53 per cent and retain Ainsworth’s ASX listing. …

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FantasyHub temporarily suspends operations

SBC News FantasyHub temporarily suspends operations

Daily fantasy sports operator, FantasyHub, has temporarily suspended operations as of February 19th. At the time of writing users are still unable to access their accounts.  Accessing the website the following message appears: “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are currently in discussions with a strategic 3rd party regarding the future of FantasyHub & its players.” …

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Intertain decides to shake up management team

SBC News Intertain decides to shake up management team

As a result of an intensive review undertaken by an Independent Committee, Intertain has decided to shake up its management team. Chief Executive John FitzGerald will step down as CEO, while current CFO Keith Laslop will take on an operational management position at Intertain Bahamas. John FitzGerald has advised the Board of his belief that the core business assets for …

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Former Sportech director hopes to buy The Football Pools

SBC News Former Sportech director hopes to buy The Football Pools

A former director of Walton-based Sportech is hoping to buy the firm’s football pools arm in a deal that could be worth around £100m. As reported in the Liverpool Echo, Sportech’s former chief operating officer Ian Hogg is one of several potential bidders for the group’s subsidiary, known as The Football Pools. He was at Sportech for four years until he …

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League of Legends expert Travis Gafford to join Yahoo esports team

SBC News League of Legends expert Travis Gafford to join Yahoo esports team

Travis ‘ScotLTravis’ Gafford, a hugely popular interviewer and journalist about major esports title League of Legends, has reportedly agreed a deal to join Yahoo’s esports editorial team.  The Daily Dot broke the story on Saturday with a nod to sources close to Gafford. It’s said that he accepted the offer several weeks ago after submitting his resignation to former employer CBS Interactive. …

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Matchroom Boxing announces William Hill will sponsor IBF World Title Fight

SBC News Matchroom Boxing announces William Hill will sponsor IBF World Title Fight

Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce that the IBF World Heavyweight showdown between Charles ‘Prince’ Martin and Anthony Joshua MBE will be sponsored by William Hill. The eagerly anticipated bout between the two unbeaten fighters will take place on the 9th April at the O2 Arena in London. The fight, which is expected to be one of the biggest boxing bouts on …

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Call of Duty announces amateur esports league as a launchpad

SBC News Call of Duty announces amateur esports league as a launchpad

It has been revealed that Call of Duty is giving its legions of amateur esports gaming fans an opportunity to reach the game’s professional esports world championship thanks to the creation of a new league.  The new Challenge division will be a tier below the game’s Pro Division. Those who shine in the league will gain the chance to take on pro gamers in promotion-relegation …

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