Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has agreed a new long-term contract with Latvia’s SIA Admirāļu Klubs. Under the terms of the agreement, which will run for an initial three-year period, SIA Admirāļu Klubs will benefit from GiG’s platform, sportsbook and front-end development to launch its new digital operation in the regulated Latvian market. Commenting on the partnership, a spokesperson for SIA …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has revamped its Betspin brand as a new casino portal focusing exclusively on live casinos. Initially founded in 2015, Betspin operated as an online casino until its closure in 2019. However, GiG confirmed that the site has now been rebranded and relaunched as a fully-fledged affiliate casino site via GiG’s media affiliate business. Jonas Warrer, Managing …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has stated that it has delivered on ‘several strategic directives’ as the firm sets out on its new ambition to become the industry’s ‘leading global tier-1 B2B supplier’. Publishing its Q2 2020 trading statement, GiG pointed to ‘continued quarterly growth’, recording a 47% increase in group revenues to €16.7 million (Q2 2019 -€11.3m). Following the divestment …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced the recent expansion of its sports news and entertainment coverage in the US via a new podcast partnership between its flagship brand, World Sports Network (WSN.com), and expert sports bettor Bill Krackomberger. Krackomberger commented on the new show, saying: “I’ve been approached to do podcasts before but I believe this is the right place for it. After betting …
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Betsson AB has reported a strong opening to 2020 trading, as the company moves to significantly expand its B2C portfolio and sportsbook capacities. Publishing its Q1 2020 trading update for the three month period ending 31 March, Betsson recorded group revenues of SEK 1,417m (€130m) – up 7% on corresponding Q1 2019’s SEK 1,333m. Betsson attributed growth during the period …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed that it has completed the sale of its B2C assets to Betsson Group in a €33 million deal. The sale include the operator brands Rizk, Guts, Kaboo and Thrills and related operational entities which will continue to be operated on GiG’s platform for a minimum of 30 months. For the first 24 months, it …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed the launch of virtual sports betting as part of a partnership with 1X2 Network which will further extend its sportsbook solution and offering to operators. GiG’s new virtual portfolio includes instant horse racing, greyhound racing, trotting, Velodrome, speedway and football, as well as scheduled horse racing and tennis. Chris Armes, chief information officer at …
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Magellan Robotech, a subsidiary of Stanleybet Group, has strengthened its senior leadership team after naming Domenico Vacchiano as its new Head of Technology. Prior to joining Magellan Robotech, Vacchiano served as tech leader and a member of the tech management team at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). He has also served as a member of board of directors and CTO at …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has cracked down on affiliates exploiting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by adding coronavirus keywords to its proprietary affiliate monitoring and compliance software, GiG Comply. Operators will benefit from free searches which will flag up whether their brand is being promoted inappropriately by affiliates. James King, Director of Sales, commented: “We don’t believe anyone should be profiteering …
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Stockholm listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has strengthened its position in the US with the launch of its ‘mobile friendly online sportsbook’ in Iowa. The sportsbook will be launched for its partner Hard Rock International, and will support the existing over-the-counter solution on the casino floor at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. At the time of signing …
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