Seeking to become the leading destination for eSports betting, Curacao/ Malta-licensed online sportsbook Pinnacle (Pinnacle.com) has announced the relaunch of its dedicated ‘eSports Hub’. First launched in 2015, Pinnacle’s ‘eSports Hub’ was developed as a specific portal for eSports betting consumers. Having revamped its product, Pinnacle development states that it wants to ‘raise the bar for gaming’s most dynamic sector’ Commenting …
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Cherry restructure of ComeOn sees Jonas Wåhlander depart as company MD
Updating the market, Stockholm-listed industry games and software supplier Cherry AB has announced that it has moved to restructure igaming subsidiary ComeOn’s senior management team. Its decision sees Jonas Wåhlander step down as Managing Director of ComeOn Malta Ltd with immediate effect. During H1 2017, Cherry AB governance completed its full acquisition of ComeOn! enterprise for a total consideration of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Betsson AB to launch Spanish market sportsbook property with BetConstruct
Stockholm-listed European online gambling group Betsson AB has confirmed that it will expand its presence within the regulated Spanish online gambling market, launching a new sportsbook property with industry platform and technology supplier BetConstruct. Confirming the agreement, Betsson management detailed that it would move to integrate a full-suite BetConstruct sportsbook solution for its Spanish market entry, combining the product with …
Read More »Easy Payment Gateway targets growth with double announcement
Easy Payment Gateway has coincided the opening a brand new office, with an addition to its team. The online payment specialist has opened the doors to its first London office, and appointed former Paysafe Group Business Development Manager Jonathan Gonzalez Rambal as Head of Business Development UK. Jose Peral, Chief Operating Officer at Easy Payment Gateway, said: “We are delighted …
Read More »Kindred Group: Why Responsible Gambling is a key part of sustainable business
One of the key aims of the week was to ensure that consumers are aware of the tools that are available to keep gambling safe, initiatives like the ‘Gambling Therapy app‘, that Scandinavian operator Kindred recently revealed that it was going to fund. Alexander Westrell, Head of Communications for Kindred, told SBC: “Responsible gambling is a key part of our …
Read More »Global Gaming appoints Nigel Balcarres as group compliance lead
Industry turnkey solutions provider Global Gaming has confirmed the appointment of Nigel Balcarres at its new Head of Compliance. Balcarres joins the Malta-based firm expanding operations from industry games provider NetEnt where he served as Compliance Officer (2014-2017). As new Head of Compliance, Balcarres will act as a key stakeholder in Global Gaming licensing initiatives being involved in all aspects …
Read More »Alexander Stevendahl – Videoslots – Bringing PKR back to life
Videoslots CEO Alexander Stevendahl has perhaps undertaken the most intriguing acquisition of 2017, purchasing bankrupt online poker operator PKR’s technology assets. Having developed Videoslots into one of the industry’s top innovators, can Stevendahl and his executive team bring life to online poker reviving PKR’s unique 3D poker asset? SBC finds out initial plans… ________________ SBC: Hi Alexander, thanks for …
Read More »Malta approval sees Unikrn launch European esports betting vehicle
Esports betting platform Unikrn has confirmed that it has been approved a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence, allowing the company to service regulated European betting markets. Unikrn will now launch new European enterprise ‘Unikrn EU’, a joint venture with France-based RBP. Securing its market entry, the Seattle-based technology firm aims to become the outright leader for esports wagering for European …
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