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Betsson launches ‘stand-out’ BetBuilder across its core brands for Russia 2018

SBC News Betsson launches 'stand-out' BetBuilder across its core brands for Russia 2018

Stockholm-listed online gambling group Betsson AB has moved to strengthen its World Cup Russia 2018 betting proposition, integrating the Betgenius and Sportcast developed ‘BetBuilder’ product. Seeking to deliver its football betting customers more control and further depth of market inventory during Russia 2018, Betsson has launched BetBuilder across its lead sportsbook properties; Betsafe, Betsson and NordicBet. Nick Maurice, Director of …

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Dafabet continues legacy platform partnership with Comtrade Gaming

SBC News Dafabet continues legacy platform partnership with Comtrade Gaming

Philippines and Isle of Man-based bookmaker Dafabet will continue to utilise industry technology and systems supplier Comtrade Gaming as its lead platform provider. Dafabet management has confirmed that it has extended its platform arrangement with Comtrade until 2022, extending the technology partnership which began in 2014. Updating stakeholders, Dafabet Chief Executive Dimitris Karatzas, stated that the partnership would move to focus …

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Cloudbet elevates crypto limits for Russian World Cup

SBC News Cloudbet elevates crypto limits for Russian World Cup

Bitcoin sportsbook, Cloudbet has detailed how it’s appealing to bitcoin betting whales at the Russian World Cup, with the introduction of high betting limits betting limits for the duration of the tournament. Affirming its approach of providing high crypto betting limits, Cloudbet is accepting wagers of up to 20BTC/140BCH on the World Cup Group and knockout stages, with limits rising to 100BTC/700BCH …

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DraftKings seeks + $150m funding round to drive new betting vision

SBC News DraftKings seeks + $150m funding round to drive new betting vision

US news source Axios has reported that DFS operator DraftKings targets a further $150-200 million funding round, seeking to accelerate its US sports betting proposition. The news of DraftKings’ planned funding round, comes as the Boston-based enterprise, today confirms that it has officially filed its application for a New Jersey state sports betting license. Furthermore, this June saw DraftKings announce …

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GVC recruits RISQ as group jackpot betting lead

SBC News GVC recruits RISQ as group jackpot betting lead

FTSE250 gambling group GVC Holdings has confirmed that industry risk-management and insurance specialist RISQ will act as lead betting jackpot supplier for its online betting properties. Updating the market, GVC will move to enhance its betting promotions with RISQ B2B Jackpot solutions. The partnership has begun with RISQ acting as lead insurer of GVC’s European sportsbook Bwin’s World Cup 2018 …

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Peak Performance… Unibet launches optimised Sportsbook for Russia 2018

SBC News Peak Performance... Unibet launches optimised Sportsbook for Russia 2018

Seeking to deliver ‘optimal control’ for its customers during World Cup 2018, Unibet (Kindred Group Plc) has launched a new version of its sportsbook client. The European bookmaker, details that its sportsbook overhaul has been developed to deliver the best engagement and customer experience with Russia 2018 betting markets. Optimising the Unibet sportsbook client, Kindred development teams have focused on …

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FIFA unveils fresh approach to international rankings

SBC News FIFA unveils fresh approach to international rankings

FIFA has outlined plans to increase the legitimacy of its World rankings system, with the introduction of a revamped points formula that will dictate where international teams are placed. The new system, which was approved by a FIFA Council meeting last Sunday, was described by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a “hopefully more fair” approach to ranking international teams, specifically …

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‘Our Man in Moscow’ – Ladbrokes recruits Lee Dixon as Russia 2018 Ambassador

SBC News ‘Our Man in Moscow’ – Ladbrokes recruits Lee Dixon as Russia 2018 Ambassador

Ladbrokes marketing has confirmed the appointment of former Arsenal and England defender Lee Dixon as ‘World Cup Russia 2018 Ambassador’. Dixon who will a Russia 2018 lead pundit for ITV Sports and NBC Soccer will be providing Ladbrokes with exclusive content and opinion on World Cup 2018 matches, proceedings and team updates. Undertaking his first duties as Ladbrokes World Cup …

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