Technology

This week team SBC catches up with David McDowell CEO and co-founder of sports betting platform provider FSB Technology, to discuss his companies journey from fantasy sports technology supplier to optimised real time sports betting platform. McDowell gives his insight into developing new sports betting products, with a focus on dynamic new features which FSB believe will bring much needed …

Sky Bet are set to trail live football match streaming, using Simplestream TV content streaming services. The operator are set to stream fifteen football matches this May, which will allow customers access to the play-off matches in England’s Sky Bet-sponsored Championship League 1 and League 2. The short-term deal will began with Yesterdays Championship play-off clash between Brighton & Hove …

Betfair announced the promotion of  Sylvie McDermott to the newly created role of Product Management Director. McDermott will be responsible of Product management operations for across all Betfair product inventory, including product delivery and maintenance. McDermott will report to new Chief Operating Office Mark Brooker, who joined Betfair in April 2014. McDermott has been promoted from her position as Head …

Paddy Power are set to relaunch its Facebook real money sports betting app, as the bookmaker looks to leverage its Facebook presence and coverage by offering customers the ability to place bets through its Facebook app.The new version of its real money gaming app, will be re-branded ‘Paddy Power  Social’ (previously named ‘Paddy Power In-play app’). Paddy Power were the …

Igaming and player management platform providers  Mediatech Solutions has moved to bolster its presence in the Asian market with the appointment of Tom Moester as general manager for the region. Moester will assist the company’s chief executive Jessica Ordovas in establishing Mediatech’s base in Kuala Lumpur, with a remit to develop new business opportunities across the wider Asian market. He …

Gaming software developer GameAccount Network boosted net revenue by almost £7m last year, financial records detail. The company, listed on both the Irish and London Stock Exchanges, increased net returns to £12.3m by December 31st, a jump of 123% on 2012 figures. Profit before tax yielded £1.6m, versus a subsequent loss of £1m the year previous. Commenting on some of …

Team SBC catches up with  Alexandru Teodorescu Senior Sales Manager for EveryMatrix, to discuss the changing role of software providers in igaming. Ahead of the upcoming Betting on Football Conference (8 May Stamford Bridge) Alexandru discusses current impacts, player habits and future trends that will effect software and gaming provisions for the sector. Alexandru Teodorescu has nine years of experience within the …

Igaming software provider Playtech posted a strong start to 2014 (period up to 31st of March 2014), reporting increased revenues of 17%. Casino proved to be the software providers main performance driver, posting a 25.5% year on year uplift of €55.4 million / £ 45.6 million (2013 – €44.1 million). Playtech management stated that its strong casino performance had been …

32Red Plc has entered into an agreement with Kambi Sports Solutions to deliver a fully managed sportsbook solution. The agreement will enable 32Red to offer a significantly upgraded sports betting experience to its customers through online and mobile channels. The new sportsbook will be fully integrated with 32Red’s Microgaming platform, enabling players to move seamlessly between casino and sports and …