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Kambi continues regulated market strategy with Sun International deal

SBC News Kambi continues regulated market strategy with Sun International deal

Kambi Group has signed a ‘multi-channel agreement,’ to provide its sportsbook and technology services to gaming and hospitality group Sun International. The South Africa facing online sportsbook currently operate SunBet.co.za, and will migrate to the Kambi end-to-end sports betting solution, supported by a Bede Gaming backend platform, before launching into additional markets. Kristian Nylén, CEO of Kambi, said: “We are …

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LeoVegas playing it safe with Canaries sleeve sponsorship

SBC News LeoVegas playing it safe with Canaries sleeve sponsorship

Leading online casino and sportsbook LeoVegas has launched LeoSafePlay, a new initiative designed to promote responsible gaming, and has acquired the services of Norwich City Football Club to help launch it. The club, nicknamed The Canaries due to their bright yellow strip, wore the LeoSafePlay logo on their shirt sleeve during the Carabao Cup fourth round match away to Arsenal …

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Kambi and LeoVegas agree on long-term sportsbook contract extension

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Updating the market, Kambi Group Plc has informed that it has secured a multi-year contract extension with Stockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB, which will see the firm continue to act as lead sportsbook platform supplier for LeoVegas Sports. The contract extension follows the successful launch of LeoVegas Sports in 2016, which has become one of Kambi’s fastest growing clients. …

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Riku Jokela – LeoVegas – A World Cup winning strategy

SBC News Riku Jokela - LeoVegas - A World Cup winning strategy

For betting operators, the countdown to next Summer’s showpiece event, the World Cup in Russia is well and truly underway. The 2014 tournament in Brazil saw a 750% increase in mobile bets compared to the World Cup in South Africa four years previous. Therefore, for LeoVegas, an operator that takes pride in its efficient and engaging mobile service, the World Cup …

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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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Industry big hitters make the shortlists for SBC Awards 2017

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Bet365 is facing fierce competition to retain its Bookmaker of the Year title at this year’s SBC Awards, after the shortlists were announced for the sports betting industry’s annual end of year celebration. Vying with the Stoke-based bookmaker for the ceremony’s key award on Tuesday 5 December will be Sky Bet, William Hill, Unibet, Pinnacle, Betsafe, BetVictor and 10bet. Meanwhile the …

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Uniting sports with LeoVegas

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LeoVegas.com has been helping to build a bridge between Norfolk based sports outfits Leicester Tigers and Norwich City. The Swedish mobile gaming and sports betting operator is the shirt sponsor of City and official betting and gaming partner of the Tigers. They presented England internationals Ben and Tom Youngs, fellow Tigers Will Evans and George Catchpole and development talents Harry …

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Argentina’s qualification hopes hang in the balance

SBC News Argentina's qualification hopes hang in the balance

As the enduring South American World Cup qualifying process draws to a close, football fans are left contemplating the possibility of a World Cup without Lionel Messi and Argentina. A disparaging draw with Peru last week has left La Albiceleste desperately needing a victory over Ecuador tonight if they want to save their dwindling World Cup hopes. Although Argentina have …

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Analysing how to increase integrity in tennis at #boscon2017

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Tennis makes an all too regular appearance in reports from ESSA. In fact, 31 of the 53 cases in the last report published by the international betting integrity body related to suspicious betting activity in the sport. At last week’s Betting on Sports conference, increasing the integrity of tennis and reducing instances of match fixing was discussed in great depth, …

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