As the sports betting sector kicks into gear for the New Year, IGT’s Joe Asher shares some of his predictions for the next 12 months. He anticipates a greater focus on acquiring more customers in existing locations and the continued market dominance of FanDuel and DraftKings. Few sectors would benefit more from a crystal ball than the sports betting industry. …
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Betfred has received a further boost to its stateside operations, partnering with International Gaming Technology (IGT) to support its new Nevada operation. In a deal which also enhances IGT’s operations in sports betting, Betfred USA Sports will leverage the group’s PlaySports solutions for retail and mobile wagering at its Mohegan Sun Sportsbook venue. Having been launched just last week after …
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IGT Plc will approach 2022 trading with a three-pronged strategy of “grow, innovate, and optimise”, according to the company’s CEO Vincent Sadusky. Issuing a statement in the NYSE-registered gambling technology group’s full-year results for 2021, Sadusky explained that IGT had experienced an “accelerated recovery” over the past 12 months. The firm recorded total revenue for the full year of $4 …
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International Game Technology (IGT) has hired Gil Rotem to fill its vacancy of President of iGaming, with primary responsibility for the group’s igaming, poker and bingo businesses via the IGT PlayCasino unit. In his new position, Rotem has been tasked with coordinating the ongoing development and global expansion of IGT PlayCasino, having been active in the industry for nearly two …
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IGT Plc has confirmed the appointment of former William Hill US CEO Joe Asher as President of its sports betting division, under the firm’s new Digital-&-Betting unit. Effective from 1 October, Asher will report to Enrico Drago, IGT CEO of Digital-&-Betting, and will spearhead the ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sportsbook business in North American markets. “The PlaySports sports …
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The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new members inducted in a special ceremony at the MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2021, during the SBC Summit North America conference and trade show. The Sports Betting Hall of Fame recognises the outstanding contribution that the industry’s pioneers have made during their illustrious careers. SBC has now announced the luminaries who make up the Class of …
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The SBC Digital North America conference and trade show is set to deliver an in-depth examination of the next key steps in the development of the legal sports betting industry, with input from some of the most experienced and influential executives in the sector. The Leaders in Sports Betting conference track on June 9, the opening day of the online …
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This month’s BETFEST, the first ever consumer event for US sports bettors, will give fans a unique chance to hone their betting skills, find a brand new career, and talk sports with people from across the country. The online event on May 15, 2021 is a whole new concept that captures the excitement of the rapid growth of the legal …
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Betting on Sports America – Digital is set to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of and emerging opportunities in the North American sports betting industry, complete with input from the senior executives at the forefront of shaping the sector’s growth path. The virtual conference and expo on December 1-2, 2020 features a series of interviews with leading …
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As COVID-19 continues to dominate global headlines, Regulus Partners kicks off the week by looking at how the gambling industry has stepped up to the plate in supporting its staff and global efforts in tackling the spread of the virus. Global: When the going gets tough – many gambling businesses step up to the plate It is said that a …
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