Retail

DAZN is nearing its objective to acquire BT Sport, with the aim to become a major sports broadcaster within the UK, showcasing Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches.  Citing sources ‘familiar with the matter’, Reuters reports that DAZN is finalising a deal in the region of $800 million (£580m) to acquire BT Sport, the network that has challenged Sky …

Groupe FDJ, the operating company of Française des Jeux, France’s national lottery operator, has confirmed the appointment of Isabelle Bastien as new Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).  Bastien has joined FDJ’s executive committee and will be charged with leadership of Paris Euronext gambling group’s sales force activities and B2B trade marketing teams. A mass-market retail expert, Bastien joins FDJ from …

Gambling reform advocates, including MPs, have called for an overhaul of the National Lottery – specifically in relation to the funding of good causes according to The Guardian. The outlet has reported that politicians such as Sir Iain Duncan Smith have called for a fixed percentage of the National Lottery operator’s revenue to be directed towards civic causes.   With the …

CNMV, the National Securities Market Commission of Spain has approved amendments made to the 2011 Gaming Law sanctioned by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The independent agency responsible for Spain’s financial regulation and market securities endorsed new amendments imposed on the 2011 Gaming Law that require safer gambling provisions to be treated as key criteria for market competition. The business …

With a new year and new opportunities ahead, BtoBet’s Chief Operating Officer, Dima Reiderman, spoke to SBC Americas about the company’s progress in 2021 and outlook for the next 12 months. 2021 proved to be a positive year for BtoBet, as Aspire Global completed the full migration of its partner brands onto the sportsbook platform. Additionally, the company enjoyed successful …

BresBet has announced the launch of its new app, marking the sports betting operator’s debut in the mobile gaming space, having so far offered online, retail, telephone based services.  Detailing the move as the next stage in its expansion strategy, the Sheffield-based firm – established last year – has made the app available to iOS users, whilst it is currently …

Sportech has announced the sale of its lottery supply contract with Loteria Electronica International Dominicana S.A. (Leidsa) to Inspired Entertainment for a total consideration of $14.5 million. The transaction will see Inspired take on responsibility for the provision of all lottery support services to Leidsa from LSE-registered betting and gaming tech firm Sportech, in what the latter firm lauds as …

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced that ITV Racing will serve as the dual broadcaster of the Racing League, alongside Sky Sports Racing. Launched in 2021, the Racing League is the £2 million team racing competition of ARC that is held over six Thursday evening fixtures across the UK’s leading racetracks. The 2022 Racing League will commence on 4 August …

Rank Group Plc has confirmed the inbound appointment of Richard Harris as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a board director of the LSE-listed gambling group. The executive appointment will take effect from 1 May 2022, with Harris set to replace incumbent Bill Floydd who resigned this summer, choosing to join luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland. Harris is the current CFO …

Jessica Mills, Head of Product Proposition at SIS, highlights how a close-knit audience of numbers betting fans is fuelling engagement across social media channels and revitalising the heritage 49’s live numbers game for betting clients…  Social interaction amongst bettors is a key driver of engagement, and the numbers betting environment has this in abundance. The online slots sector takes credit …