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Entain pursuing flexibility for UK retail with SIS enhancement

Entain pursuing flexibility for UK retail with SIS enhancement

SIS (Sports Information Services) has signed its biggest commercial deal of the year so far, partnering with Ladbrokes and Coral operator, Entain. The FTSE100 gambling group, the largest retail operator in the UK, will leverage SIS’ production technology services until December 2030, targeting a more flexible broadcasting schedule.  Additionally, the deal will also cover distribution of live racing content via …

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Entain renews Light & Wonder contract for LBO gaming products

SBC News Entain renews Light & Wonder contract for LBO gaming products

Entain has extended its contract with Light & Wonder (L&W) through to 2030, continuing to leverage the firm’s retail gaming solution and catalogue of titles.  The contract renewal will see L&W provide Entain with 10,000 gaming terminals, which will be fitted across the international gambling group’s Ladbrokes and Coral high-street licenced betting office (LBO) retail outlets.  Additionally, Entain will also …

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Entain opens multi-team workplace as ‘central part’ of growth plans

SBC News Entain opens multi-team workplace as ‘central part’ of growth plans

Entain has opened a new office space in London, detailing that the workplace will play a key function in its ongoing plans for growth, development and innovation. Located in Stratford, East London, the centre includes an esports player zone, media studio, a sports cafe and a grandstand, with the goal of driving excitement around internal events and fostering cooperation. The …

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Entain secures racing coverage until 2026 under SIS and RMG renewal

SBC News Entain secures racing coverage until 2026 under SIS and RMG renewal

Entain has extended its horse racing streaming tripartite partnership with SIS (Sports Information Services) and the Racecourse Media Group (RMG) until 2026. The contract renewal has seen the FTSE100 gambling group secure media feeds from 35 British racecourses for its Ladbrokes and Coral retail holdings. RMG extended its own contracts with the 35 racetracks in question earlier this year under …

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Entain trials new digitised shop concepts for retail makeover 

SBC News Entain trials new digitised shop concepts for retail makeover 

Entain Plc has moved to upgrade and digitise the estates of its retail business operating within the UK and Italy. The FTSE100 business embarks on its biggest retail project ever, aiming to transform the betting estates of its Ladbrokes, Coral and Eurobet brands “into contemporary, digital, spaces to enhance the omni-channel experience for customers.”  The firm’s retail makeover has been …

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GVC promotes Tiku to Group COO as Segev restructures leadership ranks   

SBC News GVC promotes Tiku to Group COO as Segev restructures leadership ranks   

GVC Holdings has confirmed the promotion of Sandeep Tiku to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately as new Group Chief Executive Shay Segev restructures the firm’s senior executive leadership team. A GVC executive since 2014, Tiku has formerly served as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) leading key IT directives, system integrations and platform enlargement projects for the FTSE100 betting group.   …

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GVC’s Mark Chambers to step down

SBC News GVC's Mark Chambers to step down

GVC Holdings has confirmed that its Managing Director for retail in the UK and Ireland Mark Chambers will step down from the position in March 2020, due to be succeeded by Andy Hicks. The announcement marks a shake-up for the operator’s retail division, which has already undergone a number of changes due to FOBT legislation and subsequent shop closures. Hicks …

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