Earlier this month, Dave Hammond left his role as B2B Divisions Director at Paddy Power Betfair to take up the reign as COO of SBTech, charged with driving growth through 2019 and beyond. Following the appointment we spoke to Hammond regarding the transition, personal and company-wide ambitions, the future of online sports betting and much more. ____________________ SBC: Why was …
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Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has announced an alliance with Sports Information Services (SIS) and Perform, for the European distribution of Australian horse racing. Set to be shown exclusively across the continent’s betting shops, as well as via online operators and Racing UK, RMG is the chosen distribution partner of Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) and Thoroughbred Racing South Australia (TRSA). As …
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B2B fantasy sports provider Scout Gaming is basking in the glow of a successful World Cup, by announcing the launch of a new fantasy tournament for the fast approaching football season. For the upcoming English Premier League campaign the company is to launch a fresh fantasy tournament, featuring a minimum guaranteed prize pool of €100,000, and available via partner organisations …
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The group stages of the World Cup are now well and truly in full swing, and at around 6pm (UK time) each nation will have competed in 2018’s competition once. Gambling industry data specialists H2GC estimates that the Russian World Cup could break numerous betting records, with an expectation that total gross win could topple €1.7bn detailed, as the showpiece …
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Inspired Entertainment has announced the debut of its omni-channel games in Italy, with its Virgo Remote Gaming Service and casino content now live with SNAI. SNAI becomes the first Italian operator to go live with the Inspired range of interactive content, with further launches across Sisal, Eurobet and Betsson’s StarCasino set to follow. Included as part of the deal are …
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Better Collective has detailed the acquisition of Danish affiliate activities from Xperten Ltd and Xpert Ltd, including the SpilXperten brand, continuing the company’s long-term strategy. Stating a preference to build strong relationships within regulated and established European markets, the firm states that the acquisitions strengthens its place as “leading iGaming affiliate” and “market leader” within its home nation. Søren Kristensen, …
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BtoBet and Kiron Interactive have announced the signing of a new agreement, aimed at boosting bookmakers and operators within the European, Latin American and African markets. Industry platform provider BtoBet has detailed that through the new link up, licensees are to be provided with “very high quality content” and technology to appeal to a wider range of players Kiron Interactive, …
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It’s being billed as the “battle of the English sporting giants,” as leading players from Football and Rugby Union go head to head. Manchester City and Saracens are set to compete in the ‘Overcome the Odds’ series, which has been created by Betsafe, who sponsor both of the sides. Taking part for the runaway Premier League leaders are Sergio Aguero, …
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Pixel.bet has announced a bid to “revolutionise” the esports betting sector, with the launch of its new specialist platform. Currently live in beta mode, pixel.bet state that they are set to offer tens of millions of fans the most comprehensive dedicated esports betting brand. The mobile first platform will offer bettors markets covering full tournaments, matches and individual games and …
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BtoBet, voted Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation at the SBC Awards 2017, and iSoftBet are to join forces in a bid to expand into regulated markets. The new partnership is aimed at ‘offering a wide range of exciting games to the ever demanding i-gaming players,’ with the European, Latin American and African markets very much the target. Maja Janevska, …
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