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The online sports betting industry has seen a rising concern with regards to product innovation offered by sports betting providers. With these concerns in mind, Team SBC spoke to Metric Gaming CEO Martin De Knijiff about the recently launched Metric Gaming SuperLive sports betting platform. SuperLive allows customers to wager on in-game events as they unfold in real time. Offering …

US racing track operator, Churchill Downs announced the appointment of William Carstanjen as new Chief Executive Officer replacing Robert Evans. Prior to the appointment Carstanjen had served as President of the Kentucky race track operator. The restructure of Churchill Downs senior management will see William Mudd take the position of President, whilst also serving as Chief Financial Officer. Churchill Downs …

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of five new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 143 members. The new AGEM members are: Asimex Global, based in Mexico City, offers a wide variety of logistics and international trade …

Las Vegas based sports betting operator Affinity Gaming have announced the appointment of  Michael Silberling as Chief Executive Officer. Michael Silberling,  succeeds David Ross, effective immediately, has also been named a member of the Board of Directors ). Mr. Silberling joins Affinity from a senior leadership position at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, formerly known as Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., with more than …

iGaming billionaire and  founder of Bodog enterprises Calvin Ayre, has backed Antiguan Government project 500 new homes in 500 days with US $2 million (£1.25 million) donation, in order to help kick start the charity project. The Antiguan Government has created the bold target of building no less than 500 new homes in 500 days. It is projects like these …

EBay owned payment processing operator  PayPal is considering allowing customer transactions in US  state licensed igaming territories. The news that PayPal the world largest payment processor could allow payment transactions for US igaming customers was brought to light by Poker news website – Onlinepokerreport.com. “Sources tell OPR that PayPal will start processing regulated US online #gambling payments in coming months,” …

Football Pools operator Sportech now derives over half its income from its horseracing interests in the US. In its interim results, Sportech revealed that it generates 64% of its revenues from US-based business interests. Revenue rose for the first six months of the year rose 1.7% to £52.6m on a constant currency basis, although EBITDA was slightly down to £12.0m. …

Gaming testing laboratory BMM Testlabs has appointed Louise Dionne as Business Development Manager, Lotteries. Dionne arrives at BMM with 8 years of gaming experience and an in-depth knowledge of the lottery industry. Drew Pawlak, SVP Business Development Americas commented: “We are very pleased to have someone of Louise’s calibre join our team. Her expertise in the Lottery sector is invaluable …

Amaya Gaming Group has announced its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30th, revealing a rise of £4.4m in revenue. The entertainment solutions provider recently acquired the Oldford Group Limited, parent company of the Rational Group, one of the world’s largest online gaming companies and owner and operator of the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands, giving it a major hand in live …

Having vetoed the passing of the New Jersey Sports betting bill last week, Governor Chris Christie has asked for a special meeting of New Jersey legislative leaders to address concerns regarding Atlantic City. The meeting scheduled for September 8, will look to study the causes for Atlantic Citys declining commercial performance, which has affected state funding. Christie’s office  further highlighted …