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Norway state-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has reported a solid first half to 2016 recording an 11% year-on-year gross gaming revenue uplift to NOK 7.2 billion (€770 million). The firm’s lottery division (Norsk Lotto) continues to serve as its main revenue driver contributing NOK 2 billion in revenues during the period. Norsk Tipping management reported that the division’s strong performance …

Norway state-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has confirmed the appointment of Asne Havnelid as its new Chief Executive replacing Torbjørn Almlid who announced his departure in March. Havnelid takes over leadership of Norsk Tipping, having held the position of Secretary General for the Norwegian Red Cross for the past five years. Norsk Tipping governance stated that Havenelid would take over …

The i-Gaming Forum today returns to Stockholm, as industry delegates gather to discuss the latest factors, trends and regulatory impacts effecting the lucrative Scandinavian online betting markets. SBC caught up with i-Gaming Forum Programme Director Thomas Igou to discuss this year’s conference and overall sector developments. Igou details how i-Gaming Forum aims to showcase the diversity of individual Nordic betting …

Former Norway and Liverpool FC defender John Arne Riise has had to drop his association with Scandinavian bookmaker Betsson in order to sign for Norwegian Tippeligaen side Aalesunds FK. Riise (35) one of Norway’s most successful footballers, had agreed to join the Ålesund football club on a free transfer at the start of March. On signing for Aalesunds FK, Riise …

Norway state-run national gambling operator Norsk Tipping has confirmed that Chief Executive Torbjørn Almild is set to step down from his leadership position at the end of 2016. Norsk Tipping governance informed Norwegian business news sources that they had begun their search for Almild’s replacement. Almild steps down as CEO of Norsk Tipping a position he had held since 2009. …

Issuing a corporate update Oslo listed Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has detailed that it will look to place 23 million new shares at a target price of NOK 1.95 per share. GIG governance aims to raise an estimated NOK 45 million (€4.8 million) through the planned share placement, which will be directed by Swedbank Robur Fonder a leading Scandinavian asset …

As Pope Francis prepares for his week-long visit to the United States, the first by a leader of the Catholic Church since 1999,UK bookmakers have placed the popular figurehead at 7/1 to win the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize. Pope Francis the most high profile of candidates on bookmakers’ short-lists, currently lies third favourite to win the Nobel Prize which will awarded …

Gambling technology developer Inspired Gaming has announced that it has won a VLT contract to supply Norwegian stated owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping The contract will see Inspired provide Norsk Tipping with Virtual Sports and SBG Video Lottery terminals for over 2000 retail points for the operators Multix and Belago  brands.  In 2011 Inspired was selected as one of only three …

Gambling technology supplier Playtech has won the coveted supply contract for Norwegian state owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping. The supply agreement will see Playtech further integrate 4300 interactive gaming terminals throughout Norsk Tipping’s gaming portfolio. Playtech beat the competition of eight gambling suppliers during the procurement process.Playtech will further develop its interactive terminal games offering and, in August, will begin …

Nordic online gambling group Gaming Innovation Group (GIG), has confirmed the appointment of Robin Reed as Company CEO replacing Kjetil Aasen. Reed has previously served as Managing Director of GIG online gambling and sports betting brand Guts.com. GIG governance noted that the changes would be in-effect immediately as the group looks to expand its presence in the European online gambling …