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GiG powers Betway launch in Portugal

SBC News GiG powers Betway launch in Portugal

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has powered the launch of Betway’s new online sportsbook platform in Portugal. Launched under the domain of Betway.pt, GiG secures its second Portuguese market partnership, following its debut as the principal iGaming platform supplier of the Spanish incumbent, GoldenPark. Betway underscored the significance of its debut in Portugal as a key target market, which recorded online …

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Meridian Bet nets 24% growth ahead of Golden Matrix acquisition

SBC News Meridian Bet nets 24% growth ahead of Golden Matrix acquisition

Dealmakers of the $300m acquisition of Meridian Bet Group by Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) expect the deal to be closed by the end of Q1 2024 trading. First announced on 12 January 2023, the deal’s forthcoming closure was detailed by the management of Meridian Bet via the publishing of a ‘corporate progress and pending acquisition report’. Following several amendments, Meridian …

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Kambi seeks new CEO as Kristian Nylén ends 14-year leadership term

SBC News Kambi seeks new CEO as Kristian Nylén ends 14-year leadership term

The board of Kambi Group Plc has announced this morning that Kristian Nylén has expressed his intention to step down as CEO of the Stockholm-listed sports betting technology group. Nylén, who co-founded Kambi in 2010, will resign from leadership duties upon the appointment of a successor, as the Board initiates a search for a new CEO. Having served as Kambi’s …

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IGT to switch auditing chiefs as Tim Rishton ends 29-year tenure

SBC News IGT to switch auditing chiefs as Tim Rishton ends 29-year tenure

IGT Plc has announced the forthcoming retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Tim Rishton. Rishton, who joined IGT in 1995 as a Cost Accounting Manager, will retire from executive duties at the end of 2024, completing 29 years of service for the NYSE technology group. IGT confirmed that Rishton will be succeeded by David Morgan, who …

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HappyHour.io appoints Patrick Soric as Investment & Portfolio Partner

SBC News HappyHour.io appoints Patrick Soric as Investment & Portfolio Partner

HappyHour.io has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Soric as Investment & Portfolio Partner of the Malta-based igaming venture capital fund. An expert in corporate finance and private equity, Soric holds a distinguished career in investment banking in which he served as a former partner of Danske Bank (2018-2022) and Luxembourg’s Union Bancaire Privée (2022-2023). HappyHour.io cited: “As Investment & Portfolio …

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Sportradar appoints Jim Bombassei as SVP of Corporate Finance

SBC News Sportradar appoints Jim Bombassei as SVP of Corporate Finance

Jim Bombassei has been appointed as Sportradar’s Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance. He will report directly to the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, Gerard Griffin. In his new role, Bombassei will take charge of building and maintaining relationships with global investment firms, as well as aligning the firm’s business model with its long-term strategy and financial goals. Gerard Griffin, Chief …

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Spotlight Sports Group unveils Smart View Racecard for deeper audience engagement

SBC News Spotlight Sports Group unveils Smart View Racecard for deeper audience engagement

Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), the dedicated provider of technology, content, and media services for sports betting, has developed a brand new race card powered by the Racing Post. Branded ‘Smart View’, SSG’s new race card aims to transform the traditional approach to racing bettors’ experience with race cards, making it more appealing to new and existing audiences. The new race …

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Xtremepush to bolster Vibra Gaming marketing suite for LatAm

SBC News Xtremepush to bolster Vibra Gaming marketing suite for LatAm

Xtremepush has announced a breakthrough partnership with Vibra Gaming, in which its marketing suite will optimise marketing campaigns and retention programmes for Vibra Gaming’s South American clients. Launching the collaboration via Brazilian operator Betsul, Vibra Gaming’s clients that leverage its igaming platform can deliver personalised messages across all marketing channels thanks to Xtremepush’s proprietary technology. Robbie Sexton, Head of Partnerships at …

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KSA warns ISP providers to uphold KOA advertising rules 

SBC News KSA warns ISP providers to uphold KOA advertising rules 

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has warned web hosting providers to ensure that they comply with the advertising laws of the Gambling Act (KOA Act), thereby protecting Dutch consumers from unlicensed online gambling. The warning follows KSA imposing two ‘binding instructions’ on ISP provider Cloudflare to terminate its services hosting the affiliate websites of Nederlandscasinos.net and Onlinecasinosspelen.com. The KSA …

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PaymentExpert: Tech giants commit to UK’s Online Fraud Charter

SBC News PaymentExpert: Tech giants commit to UK's Online Fraud Charter

The UK government has deepened its commitment to protecting citizens from fraud after reaching what it calls ‘the first agreement of its kind’ with global tech companies. Eleven Big Tech conglomerates – Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Match Group, Microsoft, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube – are expected to sign a pledge to remove fraudulent content from their platforms as …

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