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Guten Tag… Sky Bet Deutschland goes live

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Sky Betting and Gaming (SB&G) has continued its expansion into European markets, with the announcement that its German sports betting platform is now live. This marks the second venture onto the continent for the UK’s most popular online gambling company, following the debut of its Italian product in 2016. That move, marking its first venture outside of the UK market, …

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SBC’s on the ball: Paradise Papers rocks world football

SBC News SBC's on the ball: Paradise Papers rocks world football

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition shines a spotlight on the recently-leaked Paradise Papers, and the question marks over club ownership that these papers have thrown up. We’ll also reflect on allegations of match fixing against Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, CONCACAF’s …

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South Africa calls for BetConstruct as company secures National Gambling Board supplier licence

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Industry games supplier BetConstruct continues to expand its African market footprint, by confirming that it has secured a South Africa National Gambling Board, ‘Manufacturer Licence’. The licence approval sees BetConstruct granted the right to service sports betting solutions for regulated South African market stakeholders. “We have achieved another strategic victory by being granted a Manufacturer Licence in South Africa. This …

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bet365 and Sky Bet – where did it all go right?

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The happenstance of bet365 and Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) releasing results on consecutive days earlier this week rammed home an important message about the dominance of the market leaders in the UK online scene. The numbers were mightily impressive. Total net revenues from the gambling business at bet365 comfortably sailed past the £2bn barrier, up a huge 39 percent …

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The Stars Group hails ‘Stars Rewards’ loyalty program success in Q3 2017 trading

SBC News The Stars Group hails 'Stars Rewards' loyalty program success in Q3 2017 trading

Presenting its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September), Toronto TSX-listed online gambling firm The Stars Group Inc, states that it is confident of achieving its full-year 2017 targets and expectations following robust trading and KPI gains. Updating the market, Stars Group would report Q3 2017 group revenues of $329 million, up 21% on corresponding Q3 2016’s $270 million. …

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Punters backing the Blues for historic campaign

SBC News Punters backing the Blues for historic campaign

Manchester City’s scintillating start to the season has left punters with renewed optimism that the Blues could be in for a memorable campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side have already booked their place in the second round of the Champions League and have cruised to an eight point lead at the top of the Premier League, whilst retaining an undefeated record. Betfair’s …

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International expansion on the horizon for Yorkshire powerhouse Sky Betting & Gaming

SBC News International expansion on the horizon for Yorkshire powerhouse Sky Betting & Gaming

Filing its 2016/17 corporate accounts, Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has detailed a ‘landmark year’ for its operations as group revenues surpassed the + £500 million revenue mark (FY 2015/16: 380 million). The Leeds-based operator claims to be the fastest growing online gambling firm, having increased its customer base to 2.6 million (2015/16: 1.9 million). Closing its 2016/17 year-end accounts, …

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NYX expands North American footprint with Betfair US partnership

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NYX Gaming Group is to strengthen its position within the United States market, courtesy of an agreement to integrate its Open Gaming System (OGS) with Betfair US. The supplier of casino, sportsbook, lottery and bingo to operators around the globe, will grant Betfair US access to its full suite of NYX OGS content available in the New Jersey iGaming market. …

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Tech muscle helps bet365 break £2 billion revenue mark

SBC News Tech muscle helps bet365 break £2 billion revenue mark

Filing its 2016/17 corporate accounts (12-month period ending March 2017), independent online betting group bet365 has detailed that it has surpassed the £2 billion revenue mark (2015/16: £1.6 billion). The Stoke-based operator details that during 2016/17 its betting/gaming assets recorded £46 billion in player wagers. The independent firm’s improved revenue metrics would see bet365 declare full-year corporate profits of £503 …

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Out of play… Squawka in danger of going out of business

SBC News Out of play... Squawka in danger of going out of business

Popular football analysis and news website Squawka (Squawka.com) is fighting to stay in business, as it’s reported that its senior management team is in current discussions with administrators. Last week, Co-founder Leo Harrison tweeted that he was hopeful that Squawka could remain in business, further stating that there was a ‘real possibility of finding a solution’. Regarding the news @Squawka …

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