The Netherlands Gaming Authority has outlined a ‘Big Bang’, where operators who provide documentation in a timely manner will be granted a Dutch online gaming licence simultaneously. Speaking at this year’s Gaming in Holland Conference (13-14 June), CEO Marja Appelman shared the Dutch regulator’s aims, while outlining some of the licensing requirements and procedures for the Remote Gaming Bill, expected …
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Royal Panda bets on BetConstruct after sealing QPR deal
BetConstruct has signed an agreement to provide Maltese online operator Royal Panda with a sportsbook solution for the UK market. The partnership with BetConstruct coincides with Royal Panda announcing a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with London-based Championship side Queens Park Rangers Football Club. The new partnership will allow Royal Panda to offer its users a unique sports betting experience, with up …
Read More »Sky Betting and Gaming invests £3 million in Data Tribe boost
Sky Betting and Gaming has demonstrated its emphasis on the innovative use of data by investing £3 million in 34 new roles within its Leeds-based Data Tribe. The company will appoint a new Head of Data, Head of Tech, Head of Marketing Tech, two Group Platform managers, two Marketing Technology Product Owners, four technologist roles, 10 Customer Relationship Management roles …
Read More »Facebook to stream UEFA Champions League content for US market
Tech giant Facebook has furthered its position within live sports content by brokering a deal to stream UEFA Champions League matches in partnership with US broadcaster Fox Sports. The Champions League content will be only available to United States Facebook users. At present, Facebook has agreed to stream two live matches per group match day, four round of sixteen and …
Read More »Tabcorp governance reviews Luxbet asset
The Australian Business Review has reported that Tabcorp Holdings governance may fold its online sports betting brand Luxbet (Luxbet.com). The Tabcorp asset is currently under review, with Group CEO David Attenborough revealing that the sports betting brand was set to report record losses for its 2017 performance. Following this month’s Australian Competition Tribunal (ACT) approval of the merger of Tabcorp …
Read More »New Bookmaker Alert! BetRegal launches on EveryMatrix platforms
New Bookmaker BetRegal (BetRegal.com) has launched today, powered by EveryMatrix platform and software provisions. Operated by The Regal Group Ltd, BetRegal seeks to quickly establish itself as the market leader in low-margin betting odds for seasoned punters in both in-play and pre-match sports markets. The new bookmaker further states that it will offer betting customers the best value incentives for …
Read More »U.S Court considers New Jersey bid to legalise sports betting
The U.S Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the state of New Jersey to legalise sports betting within its borders. The decision means that the case will be heard in the country’s highest court, with New Jersey having to convince five of the court’s nine justices to side with it against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act …
Read More »LeoVegas continues football brand expansion netting Norwich City ‘Principal Partnership’
Nordic Nasdaq-listed European online gambling group LeoVegas AB has continued its brand expansion within the UK market, by announcing that it has secured a three-year ‘Principal Partnership’ deal with Norwich City FC. Seeking to promote its online casino and sports betting products, LeoVegas brands will be displayed on Norwich City’s match day shirts, as well as on the football club’s …
Read More »Crystal Palace secures biggest ever Shirt Sponsorship with ManBetX
South London Premier League football club, Crystal Palace FC has announced its biggest sponsorship to date, welcoming Asian focused bookmaker ManBetX as its official season 2017/18 shirt sponsor. Club insiders have detailed that they believe the shirt sponsorship to be the ‘8th biggest deal by value’ currently held in the Premier League. New Asian focused bookmaker ManBetX will be displayed …
Read More »Teddy Sagi sells 10% shareholding in Playtech Plc targeting $400 million cashout
Playtech founder Teddy Sagi continues to divest his shareholdings in the company, having issued a trading note detailing that personal investment vehicle Brickington Trading Limited is preparing to sell approximately 32 million share in Playtech Plc. Updating investors, Brickington will place approximately 10.1% of Playtech issued share capital up for sale. At present value, Playtech Plc shares are valued at …
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