GAMSTOP has announced an expansion of its senior leadership team, having appointed Simon Reynolds as a Non-Executive Director of the National Online Self-Exclusion Scheme. The responsible gambling awareness organisation has expressed confidence in the ‘knowledge and experience’ of safe betting policies and procedures due to his 30 years’ of cross-sector experience in the industry. The new hire’s former positions include …
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Online betting and gaming made its debut in the Netherlands this week, following a lengthy legislative debate and regulatory development, and according to Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Director of the Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA), operators must understand the ‘crucial’ role of advertising when making their entry. Speaking to SBC’s Global Relationship Director, Kelly Kehn, on the latest episode of …
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MGM Resorts CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, has hinted at a potential buyout of BetMGM, currently co-owned and operated with Entain, dependent on the possibility of the latter’s acquisition by DraftKings. As reported by Bloomberg, Hornbuckle made the comments whilst speaking at the Global Gaming Expo casino industry event and in a separate interview, highlighting ‘a lot of ways’ for a potential …
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ITV has announced that it will broadcast ‘Against the Odds’ on Tuesday 19 October a new sports documentary series co-developed and funded by Coral. The ten-part series will showcase unique insights on the individual journeys and experiences of athletes who have risen to the top of their sports. Each episode of Against the Odds will be presented and narrated …
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Entain Plc and Kindred Group have reaffirmed their intent to join the Netherlands KOA online gambling marketplace which is due to launch on 1 October. Yesterday, KOA’s first 10 licenced applicants were disclosed by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulatory authority. Presumed to be taking part in the KOA’s first licensing window, European igaming giants Entain and Kindred withdrew their …
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Entain Plc has moved to upgrade and digitise the estates of its retail business operating within the UK and Italy. The FTSE100 business embarks on its biggest retail project ever, aiming to transform the betting estates of its Ladbrokes, Coral and Eurobet brands “into contemporary, digital, spaces to enhance the omni-channel experience for customers.” The firm’s retail makeover has been …
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CRM marketing specialist Optimove has announced a $75 million investment led by global growth investor Summit Partners. The financing will support continued investment in strategic hiring and M&A, as well as an expansion of its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Marketing platform. The company has also announced the addition of Summit Partners Head of Europe, Han Sikkens, and Managing Director Steffan …
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Subscription sports streaming service DAZN has appointed former Entain executive Ian Turnbull as its new EVP of Betting and Gaming, as the firm looks to increase its engagement with the sector. Turnbull’s career in the betting and gaming space saw him work as Microgaming’s Services Director, and most prominently as Head of B2B at Entain – prior to its rebrand …
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Jette Nygaard-Andersen has underlined that global gaming leadership must accept its remit in maintaining a sustainable industry as a “common-sense goal” as incumbents face a decade of new challenges. The Group CEO of Entain Plc provided the keynote speech, opening the SBC Barcelona Summit, as Entain was placed at the forefront of global news headlines following a $22 billion approach …
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The board of Entain Plc has published a further media statement outlining the financial terms of DraftKings approach to acquire its business. The statement confirmed a first offer made by DraftKings at £25 per share, comprised of a combination of group shares and cash – valuing the business at $20 billion (£14.6 bn) Entain governance rejected DraftKings initial terms that …
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