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Intralot secures further Greek OPAP lead lottery supplier extension

SBC News Intralot secures further Greek OPAP lead lottery supplier extension

Updating the market, Athens-listed lottery and gaming systems provider Intralot has confirmed that it has secured a three-year extension to its lead lottery provisions arrangement with leading Greek market gambling operator OPAP. Intralot will continue to act as the main supplier of OPAP’s ‘numerical lottery products’ and related services. The partnership extensions will see Intralot upgrade OPAP’s lottery management platform, …

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Challenging environment hurts OPAP Greece profits as company prepares for VLT restart

SBC News Challenging environment hurts OPAP Greece profits as company prepares for VLT restart

Closing its Q3 2016 (period ending 30 September), Greek gambling operator OPAP has posted a 40% decline in net profits to €29 million (Q3 2015: €49 million). The operator informs its stakeholders that it is continuing to adapt to a ‘challenging environment’ in which it operating margin has been impacted by higher taxes of 35% by the Hellenic Republic. Adjusting …

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OPAP welcomes Damian Cope as new CEO following leadership responsibility split

OPAP Q3 bounce back hurt by continued lottery declines

Greek licensed gambling operator has announced the appointment of former Ladbrokes International MD Damian Cope as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment of Cope follows an internal review process of OPAP governance, which saw the operator split its corporate leadership roles of CEO & Chairman. The decision which will come into full effect on the 1 July, will see …

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Ladbrokes enters Mexican market with Sportium & Casino Life

SBC News Ladbrokes enters Mexican market with Sportium & Casino Life

Ladbrokes continues its strategic expansion into Spanish speaking markets through Sportium its joint venture with Spanish gambling operator Cirsa. This week the UK betting operator announced that it had launched Sportium sports betting and gaming products under Cirsa Mexican casino brand Casino Life. Mexican igaming consumers will be able to play Sportium betting products on the CasinoLife.com.mx website. Ladbrokes will …

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