UK independent bookmaker BetVictor, has confirmed that it will no longer service players, transactions and wagers from the Russian Federation. Last week the bookmaker sent a customer communication informing players of its decision to suspend its Russian betting services. The bookmaker has moved to close all Russian customer accounts, requesting that affected players withdraw all remaining funds and balances. The …
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Ladbrokes has placed British/Australian actress Tilda Swinton as favourite to take on the popular role of BBC’s Doctor Who, replacing former incumbent Peter Capaldi. Following strong speculation on the Oscar winner becoming the first female to play the Doctor in the shows 54-year history, bookmaker Ladbrokes has placed Swinton as outright 7/2 frontrunner leading British actor Kris Marshall (‘the guy …
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UK independent bookmaker Betfred has hired sports media agency JDG Sport to help optimise its title sponsorship of rugby league’s ‘2017 Super League’ season (start date 9 February). JDG, a content marketing specialist, will promote Betfred as title sponsor and best bookmaker for UK Rugby League. The partnership sees Betfred take up significant coverage on JDG’s loverugbyleague.com portal, the UK’s biggest …
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Italian gambling operator Gruppo SNAI (SNAI) will push its 2017 digital marketing campaigns utilising Betgenius data and player engagement services as the firm looks to increase player acquisition capabilities of its online sportsbook Snai.it. Following an industry review, Betgenius has been selected as SNAI online sportsbook partner to help accelerate player acquisition and growth through a multi-faceted digital marketing campaign. …
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New UK bookmaker Sun Bets has confirmed that Managing Director Jamie Hart is set to leave the leadership position having chosen to join Romanian betting operator SuperBet (SuperBet.ro). Both Sun Bets management and Jamie Hart confirmed the departure to SBC, with the operator having begun the search for a new leader. Australian gambling operator Tabcorp, joint venture partner with News …
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Completing its first full-year on the Oslo Stock Exchange (listed July 2015), Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has recorded a 202% increase in corporate revenues to €53 million (FY 2015: €17.8 million). Updating investors, GIG governance stated that its performance had been driven by its effective M&A strategy which had seen the firm increase its presence in lucrative Nordic markets. Closing …
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Bringing new player engagement dynamics to its football pools product, Colossus Bets has announced the launch of its ‘Colossus Syndicates’ feature which will enable users to propose crowdfunded tickets which will compete for Colossus jackpots. Updating the market, the Colossus Syndicates feature is now live on the firm’s B2C colossusbets.com site with an enhanced version set to be rolled out …
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New UK bookmaker Sun Bets has announced that it will sponsor English National League South side Sutton United for their upcoming FA Cup fifth round tie against Premier League giants Arsenal FC. The one-time sponsorship will see the Sun Bets logo printed on the front of Sutton United match day shirts for the FA Cup tie which will be televised …
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Russia’s government is preparing to step up its efforts of restriction against ‘unlicensed’ foreign bookmakers targeting its national consumers. This week Russian news sources have detailed that Ministry of Finance has drafted a set of new provisions targeting restrictions on banks and online payment processors, with a view of severely limiting the number of paid transactions made to foreign operators. The …
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Continuing sector trends, Nordic Nasdaq-listed sports betting platform and software supplier Kambi Group is the latest industry stakeholder to have been impacted by unfavourable sporting results this December. A tough closing to its full-year 2016 performance, saw Kambi record an operating EBIT of €1.8 million down from Q4 2015’s corresponding €3.3 million. The industry supplier detailed that adverse sports results …
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