Tag Archives: Authentic Brands Group (ABG)

888 to end US affairs agreeing on $50m closure of Sports Illustrated JV

SBC News 888 to end US affairs agreeing on $50m closure of Sports Illustrated JV

888 Holdings has notified investors that it has begun a strategic review of its US B2C operations, considering all available options for its US joint-venture with the Authentic Brands Group. This morning, 888 notified that US partner Authentic Brands Group the apparel and entertainment fund that owns Sports Illustrated has “agreed to consensual license termination for US territories”. The decision allows …

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Howard Mittman to lead 888’s stateside operations

SBC News Howard Mittman to lead 888’s stateside operations

As the firm continues to increase its focus on the expanding North American betting and gaming market, 888 has announced Howard Mittman as President of its US operations.  In his new role at 888, Mittman will be responsible for coordinating the Gibraltar company’s strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), in addition to the rollout of the group’s SI Sportsbook …

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