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Flexible Kambi platform drives major UI upgrade on LeoVegas

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LeoVegas has overhauled the user interface (UI) on its sportsbook by using a new open API from Kambi, the operator’s sports betting supplier since its June 2016 launch. Kambi’s open APIs enable its customers to build on top of the sportsbook platform, affording them the key ability to innovate and differentiate in the market. LeoVegas has taken this “unique opportunity” …

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Swedish Open serves up tennis turnover growth on LeoVegas

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LeoVegas will resume sponsorship of the Swedish Open in Båstad, after the success of last year’s strategic effort to profile its fast-growing live tennis offering. Live betting on tennis, especially through mobile devices, is one of the fastest growing turnover markets for LeoVegas, who has combined the opportunity for all punters to bet on every point with live-streaming for ATP …

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LeoVegas AB confirms Stefan Nelson as incoming Group CFO

SBC News LeoVegas AB confirms Stefan Nelson as incoming Group CFO

Stockholm-listed online gambling group, LeoVegas AB has confirmed the appointment of Stefan Nelson as new Chief Financial Officer. The firm expects Nelson to takeover full group CFO responsibilities on 22 August, when current incumbent Viktor Fritzén end his tenure as Leo Vegas financial lead, joining the firm’s senior executive advisory. A 20-year finance veteran, Nelson has prior experience in gaming, media …

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High Ambitions! LeoVegas sets its 2020 enterprise vision

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The governance of Stockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB, has presented the firm’s 2020 enterprise vision of generating at least €600 million in group revenues, combined with a corporate EBITDA of €100 million. Updating investors and stakeholders, the operator sets its target following a transformative year, in which LeoVegas has significantly grown its ‘flagship organic brand’, whilst completing the acquisitions …

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LeoVegas ups German profile and presence in 2018

SBC News LeoVegas ups German profile and presence in 2018

Stockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB has moved to expand its presence within the German market, confirming the acquisition of Malta-based firm World of Sportsbetting Ltd for €2.6 million. The strategic acquisition sees LeoVegas secure World of Sportsbetting assets which holds both a sports betting licence and casino licence in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Undertaking the transaction through its …

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LeoVegas upgrades listing to main Nasdaq Stockholm exchange

SBC News LeoVegas upgrades listing to main Nasdaq Stockholm exchange

European online gambling group LeoVegas AB has announced that it has been approved to upgrade its share listing onto the main Nasdaq Stockholm market. The approval granted by Stockholm’s listing authority, sees LeoVegas upgrade its share listing from the mid-cap First North Premier to the main Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange. Updating investors, LeoVegas governance announced that it expects to end First …

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Fast growth LeoVegas AB appoints Caroline Palm as Group HR lead

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Stockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB has confirmed the appointment of Caroline Palm to the executive position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Appointed as LeoVegas’ first ever group HR lead, Palm joins the online gambling operator from Swedish health and environmental technology conglomerate Serendipity Group AB, where she served as Group Head of HR (2013-2017). Palm, who will begin …

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LeoVegas launches ‘LeoVentures’ strategic investment unit

SBC News LeoVegas launches 'LeoVentures' strategic investment unit

Seeking to target accelerated corporate growth and industry innovation, Stockholm-listed LeoVegas Group AB has announced the launch of its ‘LeoVentures’ investment subsidiary. The new strategic division will be led by LeoVegas Co-founder Robin Ramm-Ericson, who takes up the position of Managing Director for LeoVentures. Ramm-Ericson will remain as a senior executive of LeoVegas advising corporate leadership and management. Developed as …

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M&A hungry LeoVegas expands UK presence with €60m Royal Panda acquisition

SBC News M&A hungry LeoVegas expands UK presence with €60m Royal Panda acquisition

Presenting its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September), Stockholm-listed LeoVegas Group AB has confirmed that it has entered a ‘definitive agreement’ to acquire Malta-based Web Investments limited the operating company of online casino Royal Panda (RoyalPanda.com). Confirming the deal in its Q3 trading update, LeoVegas has agreed to acquire Royal Panda outright for a purchase price of €60 …

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Customer & Product effective LeoVegas hits H1 2017 heights

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The governance of Stockholm-listed European online gambling operator LeoVegas AB has stated that it is confident of hitting its 2017 full-year targets and corporate expectations following a strong H1 period driven by ‘solid organic growth’. The mobile-centric gambling group would post H1 2017 (period ending 30 June) net-gaming revenues of €93 million representing a 55% increase on corresponding 2016’s €60 …

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