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Chekd Media returns popular ‘I Had Trials Once’ podcast with bet365

SBC News Chekd Media returns popular 'I Had Trials Once' podcast with bet365

Chekd Media has partnered with bet365 to bring back the ‘I Had Trials Once’ podcast series.  With more than one million downloads, the partnership aims to leverage the podcast’s reach to promote bet365’s free-to-play initiative, the 6 Scores Challenge. Will Tyrrell, UK Media Director at Checkd Media, commented: “I Had Trials Once has been a great success ever since it …

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Sporting Group doubles down on B2B business following Sporting Index sale

Andy Wright, Sporting Group

Andy Wright, CEO of Sporting Group, has issued a statement in the wake of the sale last week of the firm’s B2C brand, Sporting Index, to Spreadex. Underlining the rationale behind the transaction, he commented: “Sporting Index has been an integral part of Sporting Group for over three decades, serving as a pioneer in spread and fixed-odds betting and earning …

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Delasport takes jackpot features ‘to new heights’ with BeyondPlay

SBC News Delasport takes jackpot features ‘to new heights’ with BeyondPlay

Delasport has announced a partnership with multiplayer and jackpot engagement software developer BeyondPlay. In looking to boost the player experience of its licensees, the software company is about to introduce a Cross-Casino-Provider Jackpot system – powered by BeyondPlay – allowing casino players to play the games they like with the ‘thrill’ of an overarching jackpot. Delasport CEO, Oren Cohen Shwartz, …

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DSWV welcomes Luise Evers as the new Press Lead

SBC News DSWV welcomes Luise Evers as the new Press Lead

Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has confirmed the appointment of Luise Evers as the new Spokesperson and Press Officer for the German Sports Betting Trade Association. The appointment will see Evers assume full responsibilities for DSWV’s press relations as well as both internal and external communication channels. Evers holds extensive experience in corporate communications, having formerly served as a Communications Manager for …

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EFL Chairman: “No direct correlation between sponsorship and gambling harm”

SBC News EFL Chairman: "No direct correlation between sponsorship and gambling harm"

EFL Chairman Rick Parry has cited new EFL research that claims there is no evidence of sponsorship leading to an increase in gambling or gambling harm. Speaking to the PA News Agency, Parry backed the rights of EFL clubs to benefit from lucrative deals with betting operators, following the league’s extension of its long-standing partnership with Sky Bet.  The Chairman …

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US performance improves for Super Group but Q3 profit takes a hit

Betway, Super Group

Growth continued for Betway and Spin parent company Super Group across all geographic frontiers except for the Asia-Pacific region during third quarter trading. Overall group-wide revenue from across the company’s global business was recorded at €356.9m at the quarter’s end, up 16% from €307.8m in Q3 2022 although the group noted that growth potential had been offset. Operational EBITDA also …

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BetGames provides trio of games in expanded Betway Africa partnership

SBC News BetGames provides trio of games in expanded Betway Africa partnership

BetGames has agreed a deal with Betway to provide a trio of games branded for its African operation, strengthening the partnership between the two. Players in the continent will soon be able to gain access to Roulette, Penalties, as well as a Crash Game. James Everett, BetGames’ VP of Sales Africa, commented: “We’ve enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Betway in …

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Flutter keeps faith in global progress against regulatory hurdles

Flutter keeps faith in global progress against regulatory hurdles

Flutter Entertainment leadership remains confident in the group’s Australian prospects despite a slowdown in trading from the country during Q3, as outlined by CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Paul Edgeliffe-Johnson. The leadership duo addressed investors and analysts this morning after the group’s Q3 earnings call, which revealed an overall group-wide revenue increase of 8% to £2bn (Q3 2023: £1.9bn) whilst …

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Colombian market ‘pivotal entry point’ for Stake’s LatAm expansion

SBC News Colombian market ‘pivotal entry point’ for Stake’s LatAm expansion

Stake.com has announced its entry into the Colombian market through the acquisition of Betfair Colombia and its licence, which has been approved until 2025.  This marks a significant milestone in the online casino’s expansion strategy in Latin America and its commitment to delivering ‘top-tier entertainment’ to Colombian players. Brais Pena, Chief Strategy Officer at Easygo – the operating company of …

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LiveScore takes full ownership of key tech partner Wonderlabz

SBC News LiveScore takes full ownership of key tech partner Wonderlabz

LiveScore Group has acquired Cape Town software development partner Wonderlabz to bolster scale efficiencies of its betting and media units following a period of unprecedented growth. This morning, LiveScore announced that it had taken full control of Wonderlabz, increasing its previous 25% investment in the software studio to complete 100% ownership. Of strategic importance, the acquisition enables LiveScore to enhance …

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