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Betsson Malta employee accused of €153,000 affiliate fraud

SBC News Betsson Malta employee accused of €153,000 affiliate fraud

The Judiciary of Malta (crime court) is hearing the ongoing trial of former Betsson Senior Affiliate Manager Christiaan Alexander Van Dalen, who has been accused of defrauding his former employer of €153,000. Dutchman Van Dalen (41) has been accused of falsifying commission based traffic said to be referred to Betsson from ‘fake’ websites he created and managed as affiliate manager …

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XL Media linked to Freebets.com acquisition

SBC News XL Media linked to Freebets.com acquisition

Digital marketing services company XL Media is believed to have bought the rights to operate the Freebets.com betting bonus affiliate site previously owned by David Archer of Biggerbet. The UK-listed but Israel-based XL Media has said in recent trading statements that it had recently added a number of bolt-on publishing sites to its extensive portfolio of affiliate marketing site holdings. …

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bettingexpert – Unibet ahead of bet365 and William Hill after start of Premier League

SBC News bettingexpert - Unibet ahead of bet365 and William Hill after start of Premier League

Unibet has outshone the competition in the first round of Premier League action, according to the users on one of Europe’s biggest tipster networks. Tipsters on bettingexpert.com recommended odds from Unibet for 14.7 per cent of their selections on Premier League football this weekend, putting the bookmaker ahead of rivals bet365 (11.9%) and William Hill (10.6%). Of the 1,044 Premier …

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Betsson AB confirms acquisition of Europe-Bet for $50 million

SBC News Betsson AB confirms acquisition of Europe-Bet for $50 million

European sports betting operator Betsson AB, has confirmed is acquisition of Georgia licensed betting operator Europe-Bet for a purchase price of $50 million (£31 million). Detailing the acquisitions final terms, Betsson AB will pay Europe-Bet holding company Chempionebi an additional sum of $35 million upon completion of one year under its management, provided that Georgian gambling regulations remain unchanged. Should …

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Betsson announces record quarter performance as Magnus Silfverberg departs as CEO

SBC News Betsson announces record quarter performance as Magnus Silfverberg departs as CEO

European igaming group Betsson AB continues its year-on-year expansion recording its highest revenue quarter performance ever. Reporting on Q2 2015 revenues the operator recorded a 14 uplift to SEK 860 million (£64.5 million) up from Q2 2014 SEK 752 million. The Stockholm listed operator would announce growth on all core metrics, as the company recorded a net income of SEK …

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Betsson’s Peter Weinreich Johansen appointed as DOGA Chairman

SBC News Betsson's Peter Weinreich Johansen appointed as DOGA Chairman

Trade association The Danish Online Gambling Association (DOGA) has confirmed the appointment of Betsson Denmark Managing Director Peter Weinreich Johansen as its new Chairman. Johansen will replace the outgoing Martin Thorvaldsson as chairman, after being voted last week by DOGA members at the organisation’s annual general meeting. DOGA is the trade organisation of the Danish online gambling industry and includes …

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Betsson AB brands gain UKGC operational licence

SBC News Betsson AB brands gain UKGC operational licence

European Malta based igaming and sports betting operator Betsson AB has confirmed that it has been granted a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) operational license. The operator will continue to service the UK betting market through its Betsafe sportsbook and Mr Smith igaming brands. Betsson AB governance were pleased to announce the conformation of its UKGC license approval, the operator stated …

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Lennart Gillberg: establishing Spiffx as the alternative market place

SBC News Lennart Gillberg: establishing Spiffx as the alternative market place

Preparing his company for a Noridic OMX NASDAQ IPO, Spiffx Founder Lennart Gillberg explains to SBC why he is bringing the innovative new betting exchange to the market and his company’s goals for 2015.  SBC: Can you outline your corporate journey from creating an alternative betting exchange to listing on the Nasdaq Nordic OMX? Lennart : We started four years ago by having …

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Chris Duncan – Oddslife – Finding true value in sports betting innovation

SBC News Chris Duncan – Oddslife – Finding true value in sports betting innovation

Team SBC begins this week by speaking to Chris Duncan Chief Development Officer of social sports engagement start-up Oddslife on valuing and gauging innovation impacts on the sports betting industry in 2015. A Founding team member of European sports betting exchange Betsson, Duncan is an expert in creating sports betting liquidity. Duncan shares his thoughts on the current state of …

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