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Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has selected the Teenage Cancer Trust as its official corporate charity, following a live pitch by its employees for good causes. In a closely fought battle, young person’s cancer charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, emerged the winner of the SB&G’s ‘Great Charity Pitch’. The Leeds based online betting and gaming business whittled suggested charities down to …

Betting exchange Matchbook.com reports that UK punters are betting that Reggie ‘N’ Bollie will be the unlucky contestants to be axed before the X-Factor 2015 Final. Following 4th Impact’s elimination from the show, four acts remain in the running to take home the prize on offer; Ché Chesterman, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Reggie ‘N’ Bollie will compete in the …

UK newspaper The Evening Standard reports that FTSE 250 gambling software provider Playtech’s cash pile could  see more consolidation in the gambling industry’s services provision, even suggesting that it could make a £500 million acquisition bid for competitors OpenBet and Inspired Gaming. The newspaper cites UBS Equity Research Director Tal Grant, who states that Playtech governance will be eager to …

Following on from last week’s announcement that it had secured Davis and Fed Cup sponsorship, online bookmaker Betway furthers it presence within tennis by becoming principal sponsor Tie Break Tens quick-fire tournament. The inaugural Tie Break Tens tournament takes place on Saturday 5 December at the Royal Albert Hall, as part of Champions Tennis 2015, the finale of the ATP Champions …

Wilsenach detailed that he had taken up a directorship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) heading up new research faculty ‘The International Center for Gaming Regulation’ (ICGR). AGCC governance thanked Wilsenach contribution to Alderney gaming services, stating that his tenure had led to establishing the jurisdiction as a leading industry regulator. AGCC chairman Lord Richard Falconer commented on …

UK newspaper The Sunday Times has reported that the merged enterprise of Paddy Power – Betfair will look to implement £25 million in cost savings in 2016 by significantly reducing headcount. In September Paddy Power and Betfair governances’ had outlined a co-synergies’ savings target of £50 million, should their proposed merger receive its approval. A circular published this weekend details …

In the most exciting game of the weekend, Junior Stanislas grabbed two late goals (87th and 97th minutes) as the Cherries twice came from behind to rescue a point against Everton. Team FA’s app Accatracker, which allows users to keep track of their football bets, revealed that it wasn’t just Eddie Howe that was rescued by this late brace. Bookmakers …

Updating the market Toronto listed igaming platform provider Contagious Gaming has announced the appointment of Craig Loverock as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Secretary effective immediately. Loverock joins Contagious, as the company looks to complete its CAD $7.2 million (£3.6 million) acquisition of Digitote (first announced in September). Contagious governance updated that it had entered a definitive …

Social sports and gaming platform provider Oddslife Ltd has announced the appointment of Alexandru Teodorescu as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Teodorescu joins Oddslife from online betting software and platform provider EveryMatrix (2005 – November 2015) where he held a number of senior management roles focusing on both strategic and commercial initiatives. Reporting to Oddslife Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark, …

As Australian regulators undertake a review of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act (IGA), the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) which represents leading national sports bodies has urged the government to lift its ban on in-play betting. COMPPS, seven members include the codes of Australian Football, Cricket Australia, NetBall Australia, Tennis Australia and the National Rugby League. The …