Playtech Plc sports betting division Playtech BGT (PBS) has detailed that it has begun its rollout of software and systems provisions of Self-Service Betting Terminals (SSBTs) for OPAP, Greece’s largest betting/gambling operator. Having secured its OPAP partnership in February of this year, PBS acts as the exclusive supplier of SSBTs provisions for the operator which currently services + 4,500 betting …
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ACCC’s Federal Court win derails Tabcorp-Tatts merger
The Federal Court of Australia has dealt a major blow for the planned merger of Tabcorp Holdings and Tatts Group, ruling against the Australian Competition Tribunal’s (ACT) right to approve the AUS $11 billion combination. Former merger review body the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) had filed for a Federal Court review in July 2017, having been dropped by Tabcorp …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Fortuna boosts cross-channel payment capabilities with EML ‘reloadable cards’ partnership
Eastern European betting group Fortuna Entertainment has expanded its player payment provisions by integrating EML Payments Europe (EML Group) ‘branded reloadable cards’ for its multi-channel operations. Fortuna the largest betting operator within Eastern Europe’s regulated markets, will initially roll-out EML cards access across its Czech Republic operations, with the potential to expand to other core markets in which the group …
Read More »VSoftCo & Kiron Interactive team up for Sisal Matchpoint Virtual football leagues
Industry Virtual Sports games developers VSoftCo and Kiron Interactive have joined forces to ‘expand virtuals reach in Italy’, launching a dedicated football league satellite channel with Italian retail betting market leader Sisal Matchpoint. The strategic partnership will see the launch of an exclusive virtuals channel launched across Sisal Matchpoint’s retail estate of nearly 4,000 betting shops/points. Bringing new engagement to …
Read More »Defender to contender: Betfair backs Rio’s bid for boxing glory
After a hugely successful football career, former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand today announced he has partnered with online bookmaker Betfair to venture into the world of boxing. As a footballer, Rio’s 15 year career saw him win 81 England caps, six Premier League titles, and a European cup, now with the backing of Betfair, he’s aiming for …
Read More »Jim Mullen – Industry is now in ‘burn the witch territory’
In an interview in the Racing Post, Ladbrokes Coral CEO Jim Mullen has again addressed concerns regarding this October’s industry review by the UK government of FOBTs wagering levels and advertising standards. As leader of the UK’s biggest retail bookmaker, Mullen admits to the Racing Post, that he has “probably invested far too much thinking time” on the outcome of …
Read More »Sportech seeks new leadership duo as Penrose & Kalifa resign
Sportech Plc has this morning informed that Chief Executive Ian Penrose and Chief Finance Officer Mickey Kalifa have both notified the board of their ‘intentions to resign’ from company leadership. The London-listed betting and racing systems provider informs that Penrose will maintain leadership of the company until 31 December assisting Sportech governance in its leadership transition. Kalifa’s CFO resignation is …
Read More »Mexico & Argentina expansions bear fruit for Codere this H1 2017
Presenting its H1 2017 interim results, restructured Spanish gambling operator Grupo Codere has detailed a solid corporate performance driven by the growth of its South American assets. The Spanish operator would report a 7% gain in H1 2017 group revenues to €814 million (H1 2016: €760 million) reporting strong revenue gains within the markets of Argentina (€300 million) and Mexico …
Read More »Innovation and technology hub announced by Ladbrokes Coral
Ladbrokes Coral have announced plans to unite its sports and technology teams to bring customers an continually improved betting experience. Named LC2 and located at Here East, which formerly housed the London 2012 Olympic media team, on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 140 staff of both brands are charged with delivering a range of products such as CRM, ePOS and …
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