Yolo Group has initiated a restructuring of its business and a reshuffle of c-level leadership in pursuit of further growth across both the B2C and B2B sides of its operations. The Estonia-based group has reorganised its business based around three verticals – the B2C-oriented Yolo Entertainment, the B2B and technology provision-focused Yolo Platform, and venture capital arm Yolo Investments. Yolo …
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Betsson Group, bet365, Evolution, Betradar and GoldenRace were among the 34 companies to celebrate victories at last night’s SBC Awards 2021 ceremony at Evolution London. Hosted by Kirsty Gallacher and World Cup winner Marcel Desailly, the eighth edition of the SBC awards brought together an audience of betting and gaming industry professionals to recognise the achievements of the top-performing operators, …
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Undertaking a major restructuring of its operations, the Yolo Group has appointed Christine Lewis as the CEO of its B2B Bombay Group, One Touch and Hub88 subsidiaries. Lewis, who formerly served at NetEnt and was most recently the Chief Commercial Officer at Pariplay, will carry out the role of CEO of Bombay Group. Her responsibilities will include heading up mobile-focused …
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Yolo Group CEO Maarja Pärt discusses why Coingaming has rebranded to Yolo Group, how the company structure fits the group’s strategic vision, and what it means to be a ‘Yoloer’. You’ve probably already seen the news this week that Coingaming is now the Yolo Group, following a rebrand designed to better reflect our business and vision. The time was right …
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Coingaming Group, the operating company of cryptocurrency gambling brands Sportsbet.io and BitCasino, has formally changed its business identity to Yolo Group. The rebrand to Yolo Group has been undertaken to better reflect its diverse units operating in online gambling, fintech, IT and venture capital funding investing in new crypto technologies to disrupt traditional business marketplaces. Moving forward, Yolo Group will …
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Jim Hogan, Head of Learning and Development at Coingaming, on how the company’s pioneering Management Development Programme builds company culture and encourages promotion from within. One of the secrets behind the growth of the Coingaming Group – from 40 employees to more than 600 in a few short years – has been our reliance on the individual growth of our …
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“If you don’t stop, or if you stand still, you’ll be left behind.” This was one of the warnings from Coingaming Group’s CEO Maarja Pärt as she explained how the company is pushing boundaries within the technology, crypto and investment spaces. This exclusive interview with Pärt kickstarts the third edition of SBC Leaders for 2021, where she touches upon her …
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Sportsbet.io has secured the front-of-shirt sponsorship of Southampton FC – for another three-years, following the Saints renewal of its agreement with Coingaming Group. The extension will allow Sportsbet.io to continue to take advantage of the exposure and advertising during Southampton’s Premier League fixtures, whilst also maintaining a ‘strong relationship’ with the club’s supporters and the local community. Although financial details …
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Tim Heath’s Yolo Investments venture-capital fund has launched a sub-fund focused on the gaming and financial technology sectors. The newly established sub-fund will search for seed and A-stage opportunities across the gaming and fintech industries. Prior to launching the sub-fund, Yolo has already made investments in casino content studios OneTouch and Green Jade Games, fintech disruptions coins.io, Credis Bank and Yeahka, …
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Coingaming Group has ‘ushered in a new chapter’ after confirming the appointment of a new CEO and COO in addition to an expansion of the group. Former COO Maarja Pärt will assume the role of CEO. As part of the role, Part will place an increased focus on the Sportsbet.io, Bitcasino.io and Slots.io brands. Commenting on the new role, Pärt …
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