Technology

Industry supplier Playtech has posted a 47% increase in revenues for the third quarter with increases in all divisions, apart from poker. The growth has been boosted by the company’s recent acquisitions, the figure would be around half if they were discounted, but it still represents impressive progress for the firm. Regulated revenues accounted for over half of group revenues …

Rank Group subsidiary Mecca Bingo, has launched omni-channel system Playtech One across its entire product range, with a view to enhance player engagement, optimise content and bridge customer access to its games inventory. Playtech ONE’s launch across Mecca Bingo omni-channel inventory, has been supported by this year integration of Playtech’s retail server system, which services the bingo operator entire 2300 …

Industry development and innovation specialist Grand Parade has announced two new senior executive appointments, as John O’Reilly and Martyn Miller join the company. John O’Reilly joins Grand Parade as non-executive chairman. A 25 year gambling veteran, O’Reilly has held senior leadership positions at Ladbrokes where he led the eGaming division from inception in 1998, and latterly as Managing Director of …

Media and games research and intelligence provider SuperData has speculated that the global eSports market will surpass $1.9 billion in revenues by 2018. A SuperData report forecasts that eSports growth will be driven by further promotion of events by major broadcast networks combined with popular uptake of new competitive games content and tournament formats. At present SuperData estimates that eSports …

Issuing a Q3 2015 trading update, Playtech Plc announced metric growth in all key verticals (apart from online poker), as the FTSE listed gambling technology provider recorded a 47% rise in group revenues to €170.9 million (Q3 2014: €116.5 million). The gambling technology provider continues its strong 2015 momentum, recording 21% revenue uplift to €75 million for its online casino …

The Football Association of Malaysia (FMP) has agreed for sports data provider Sportradar to set up its first ever Federation Management Platform, allowing for better operational provisions and data tracking throughout Malaysian football leagues The Federation Management Platform is made up of three core services: The FMP Federation Management Tool: will give FAM the ability to configure, plan and manage leagues, …

Implementing corporate costs saving measures, embattled Zynga Inc is reported to have reduced its Irish workforce by 60%. Irish news sources report that the social gaming operator has made 22 Dublin staff redundant, as part of ongoing measures to reduce its global workforce by 18%. Struggling Zynga is aiming to reduce its operational costs, as the operator suffered declining revenues …

Compliance grade  geo-location provider, GeoComply USA, Inc. has  announced the launch of “Solus,” its new suite of services for the daily fantasy sports industry. Specially designed for the needs of this rapidly evolving sector, Solus provides cutting edge geolocation and anti-fraud solutions tailored for the particular operational and market needs of daily fantasy sports. “DFS is one of the fastest growing sectors …

Governance of Chinese focused lottery provider DJI Holdings is seeking a secondary listing on the US NASDAQ exchange. The specialist in Chinese sports lotteries views the NASDAQ listing as key to enhancing its market liquidity and developing a stronger investor base for future growth plans. DJI Holdings’ governance outlined that the aimed to complete the listing by first quarter 2016. Chief …

US news sources have reported that advertising giant Yahoo Inc has entered talks to acquire eSports organization Major League Gaming. The news of Yahoo’s interest in entering the eSports market, comes as the media owner posted a Q3 2015 earnings decline with revenue generation well-below analysts’ expectations. Under pressure Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is reported to want to continue to …