Colin Cole-Johnson will take the reins of Bede Gaming after being appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in the gambling industry, Cole-Johnson joins Bede from Entain where he served as the company’s Gaming Product Director. “It’s a proud moment for me,” Cole-Johnson said. “Bede is a company that I’ve …
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British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Annamarie Phelps is due to step down from her role at the sporting body at the close of her term in May. The former Olympic rower will be replaced by Independent Non-Executive Director Joe Saumarez Smith, who will hold the responsibility until the end of his term on the BHA board in September 2023. Smith …
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There are many considerations an operator must make when entering a market for the first time. Important decisions in the fields of tech & infrastructure, product and marketing strategy must be made, all while navigating an unfamiliar regulatory framework. And in many cases, operators must make these decisions before entering a market that already has its own established operators embedded …
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Modern technology, content and platform stability were among the core components highlighted when it comes to considering whether or not operators should consider platform migration. As part of the webinar entitled ‘Is your platform prepared for the ultimate 18 months of sports betting?’, FSB CEO Dave McDowell explained that the company underwent a series of technology upgrades which has helped …
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Bookmakers are being asked whether their platform is up to the rigours of the next 18 months of high profile sporting events, or whether their current set-up will give their competitors an unwanted edge. The pandemic-enforced rescheduling of the international sporting calendar has created a programme of major events that are set to be one of the busiest periods sportsbook …
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The SBC Webinars series continues on Tuesday 25 May when FSB hosts Is Your Platform Prepared for the Ultimate 18 Months of Sports Betting? The pandemic-enforced rescheduling of the international sporting calendar has created a programme of major events that are set to be one of the busiest periods sportsbook operators have ever experienced. Sports fans can look forward to …
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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has reacted positively to the recent announcement by Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston that the government will re-evaluate the timetable for reviewing the betting levy. Originally scheduled for 2024, racing’s Levy review has been brought forward to next year. The levy is a significant source of income for the horseracing industry, as it returns 10% of …
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UK racing leadership has formed a ‘steering group’ which will present a ‘single set of proposals’ to reform horseracing’s Levy to the government at a critical time for all racing stakeholders. The formation of a new steering group tackling Levy reforms was agreed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Jockey Club and The Horsemen’s Group – representing all levels of …
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Three industry veterans have teamed up to launch Eyas Gaming, a new venture which will aim to target the newly regulated German online gambling market. Eyas Gaming will be led by Joe Saumarez-Smith, Michael Brady and Adam Joseph, who have outlined plans to launch an online gaming offering in July 2021. Joe Saumarez Smith, Chairman of Eyas Gaming, stated: “The …
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German gambling conglomerate Gauselmann Group has expanded its digital presence by acquiring a ‘significant majority stake’ in Newcastle-based Bede Gaming. The acquisition will allow Gauselmann Group to create new opportunities ahead of the launch of Germany’s online gaming market in 2021. Paul Gauselmann, CEO and founder of the Gauselmann Group, commented:“Bede’s technological expertise is very impressive and its highly complex …
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