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Betsson orders immediate UK market downsize

SBC News Betsson orders immediate UK market downsize

Betsson AB has significantly reduced its UK market presence after announcing that all active brands and licences will be transferred to its Rizk (Rizk.com) domain, effective immediately. The decision shows Betsson AB following through with its group-wide transformation directives. The operator has continued to reduce its UK exposure since 2018 – terminating the NetPlay TV subsidiary and closing down its …

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Andy McCue returns to betting with Betsson AB

SBC News Andy McCue returns to betting with Betsson AB

Betsson AB has moved to strengthen its governance advisory confirming the appointment of former Paddy Power Chief Executive Andy McCue as a company non-executive director. The appointment of McCue follows the conclusion of Betsson’s AGM, in which the Stockholm-listed online gambling group re-elected all members of its existing board led by Chairman Patrick Svensk. A ten-year Paddy Power senior executive, …

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Betsson sees strong prospects in disrupted Kenya

SBC News Betsson sees strong prospects in disrupted Kenya

Betsson AB has confirmed its intention to enter the Kenyan sports betting marketplace after starting a joint venture with Bet High Ltd. Yesterday, Kenyan media reported that Betsson’s flagship sportsbook subsidiary Betsafe had replaced blacklisted SportPesa as shirt sponsor of KPL football clubs Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. Betsafe is yet to register its Kenya Betting Control Board (BCLB) licence. …

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Betsson named as the Official European Betting Partner of Alfa Romeo Racing

SBC News Betsson named as the Official European Betting Partner of Alfa Romeo Racing

Stockholm-listed Betsson AB has been named as the new exclusive Official European Betting Partner for Alfa Romeo Racing as part of a new multi-brand deal. The new deal is set to cover a number of the Betsson Group brands, including Betsafe, Betsson and StarCasinò. The deal will see the operator’s branding shown on the Alfa Romeo Racing Car at the …

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ConversionBet expands senior team with new CMO Fedotov

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Vadim Fedotov, a veteran of the iGaming industry, has joined ConversionBet as the behavioural marketing experts’ new chief marketing officer. As CMO, Fedotov will oversee the strategy, partnerships, marketing, and monetisation of new product launches for ConversionBet, a provider of customisation and behavioural-driven products to operators including Betsson Group, GiG, Mr Green and Jackpotjoy. Having worked for the likes of …

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Ambitious digital vision sees Genting appoint Jeremy Taylor as interactive lead

SBC News Ambitious digital vision sees Genting appoint Jeremy Taylor as interactive lead

Genting Casino (UK subsidiary of Genting Group Malaysia) has confirmed the appointment of Jeremy Taylor as new Interactive Managing Director, charged with spearheading the firm’s ambitious digital growth strategy for online casino and sportsbook services. Taylor joins Genting from Stockholm listed European online gambling group Betsson AB, where he formerly served as Group Marketing Director (2014-2018). A seasoned executive in …

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McGregor KO… Betsafe wins BT Sport Industry PR Award

SBC News McGregor KO... Betsafe wins BT Sport Industry PR Award

Betsson AB’s European online betting subsidiary Betsafe has won the ‘BT Sport Industry Award’ for ‘Best use of PR’ for it’s 2017 ‘Notorious – Conor McGregor’  global marketing campaign. The online bookmaker was recognised for executing the most effective and viral marketing campaign, utilising multiple media verticals, content and press coverage to promote its Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor mega-fight promotions …

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Spanish customers set to benefit from Betsson Group offering

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Betsson Group has announced that the firm has launched its flagship brand on the Spanish market, in a move designed to strengthen its position within Southern European markets. The firm has detailed that Spanish consumers have access to Betsson.es from February 7, stating that customers within the nation will have access to a full range of gambling products and games. …

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Betsafe continues strong Bellew partnership

SBC News Betsafe continues strong Bellew partnership

Ahead of Tony Bellew’s eagerly anticipated rematch with his domestic rival David Haye, Betsafe has confirmed it will continue its strong partnership with the Evertonian boxer. Bellew is a pivotal part of Betsafe’s expansive sponsorship portfolio, the boxer is joined by Conor McGregor, Manchester City, Sam Twiston-Davies, Jimi Manuwa and Cage Warriors in being sponsored by the online betting and …

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Sports stars help launch Betsafe’s Walk of Adversity

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A host of global sports stars are the focus of a new Betsafe integrated advertising campaign titled ‘The Walk of Adversity.’ A number of brand ambassadors are amongst those featured in the ad, and include MMA star Conor McGregor, boxer Tony Bellew, jockey Sam Twiston-Davies plus a smattering of stars from Rugby Union outfit Saracens and football side Manchester City. …

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