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888 sells US B2C assets to Hard Rock Digital

SBC News 888 sells US B2C assets to Hard Rock Digital

888 Holdings has confirmed its strategic exit from the US market, selling all associated B2C assets to Hard Rock Digital (HRD). In March, 888 notified investors that it had initiated a strategic review of its US B2C business, “considering all available options”. The decision saw 888 announce that it had mutually agreed to terminate its Sports Illustrated (SI) Sportsbook and …

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888 recruits Ben Hurst to lead North American growth projects 

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888 Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Ben Hurst as Vice President of North American Expansion.  Hurst will be charged with overseeing North American strategic growth opportunities for 888 as well as the SI Sportsbook and SI Casino brands, as part of a US partnership with Authentic Brands Group.  A seasoned US sports executive, Hurst has formally served as the …

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