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Super Group keeps positive North American vibes despite 2022 drags

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Super Group Inc cites that it has matched its revised 2022 corporate expectations, having completed its first full-year as an NYSE-listed enterprise.  This afternoon, the parent company of Betway and Spin brands published its Q4 and FY2022 results, in which the company reported a fourth-quarter revenue decline of 3% to €329m (Q42021: €341m). The decline in period revenues was primarily …

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Playtech invests $85m in Hard Rock Digital to expand US horizons   

SBC News Playtech invests $85m in Hard Rock Digital to expand US horizons   

Playtech Plc has notified investors that it has agreed to purchase ‘a low, single-digit percentage stake in Hard Rock Digital (HRD)’ –  the online gambling subsidiary of US entertainment and leisure group Hard Rock International (HRI).  The investment will amount to $85m (€80m), and will be used to fund HRD’s global expansion plans to the benefit of Playtech’s commercial pipeline …

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Genius further cuts down losses as 2022 revenue hits all targets

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Genius Sports has reported a strong close to year-end trading, with revenue up across all three of its core trading segments, as 2022 financial results exceed previous expectations. The NYSE-listed sportstech and data group saw its full year 2022 revenues rise 30% from $262.7m to $341m, whilst Q4 income increased 25.4% to $105.3m (2021: $84m). This enabled the firm to further …

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Bryan Bennett, Betfred USA Sports: Americanising a UK legacy brand

Bryan Bennett, Betfred USA Sports: Americanising a UK legacy brand

A staple of the British high-street, Betfred is one of the country’s most recognisable betting brands with a reputation built upon its retail offering and sponsorship activities, and the company is now embarking on its ambitious global growth plans. Following the long-awaited launch of its Las Vegas sportsbook this month, Betfred USA Sports Chief Operating Officer Bryan Bennett spoke with …

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Genius Sports’ Second Spectrum signs NBA analytics deal

Genius Sports’ Second Spectrum signs NBA analytics deal

Further expanding Genius Sports’ reach and visibility in North American wagering and sports, the firm’s Second Spectrum subsidiary has penned a deal with the NBA. The agreement between the London-based, NYSE-registered sportstech firm and the basketball league will focus on data and analytics, continuing to integrate NBA tracking data, basketball insights and analytics engine. On a broader scale, Second Spectrum …

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Flutter projects 2023 momentum after reaching ‘earnings transformation point’

Flutter projects 2023 momentum after reaching ‘earnings transformation point’

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed the financial results outlined in its preliminary report earlier this month, following this up with the setting of new targets for the year ahead. The international operator published its 2022 annual report this morning, confirming group-wide revenue growth of 27% to £7.7bn (2021: £6bn), EBITDA up 4% to £1.04bn (£1bn) with a margin of 14% (16.6% …

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Future Anthem hires ‘proven talent’ Jessica Wu as Head of Marketing

SBC News Future Anthem hires ‘proven talent’ Jessica Wu as Head of Marketing

Future Anthem has confirmed the appointment of Jessica Wu as Head of Marketing of the AI-power igaming personalisation studio.  Wu joins Future Anthem from Betway where she previously served as Head of Marketing for Canada, helping the sportsbook launch in the newly regulated market of Ontario. In her remit, Wu “will be responsible for spearheading Future Anthem’s marketing efforts, as …

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PA Betting Services clinches third major deal of 2023 as Flutter renews racing contract

PA Betting Services clinches third major deal of 2023 as Flutter renews racing contract

PA Betting Services (PABS) has extended its partnership with Flutter Entertainment, providing its horse and greyhound racing content services to the firm’s full sportsbook portfolio. The renewal of PABS’ contract with the FTSE100 sports betting and gaming group will see the long-running partnership continue until 2028, supporting the Paddy Power, Sky Bet, Betfair, Sportsbet and Sporting Life brands. Over 50,000 fixtures …

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