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Unfavourable XE rates impact Sportech 2014 performance

SBC News Unfavourable XE rates impact Sportech 2014 performance

Reporting on its 2014 full year financial performance, football pools and betting operator Sportech recorded declines in top line metrics as the firm reported a 2% decline in group revenues of to £104 million (FY 2013: £106 million). The firm further recorded a 5% decline in EBITDA earnings to 24 million (FY 2013:£25.3 million) Despite its decline in overall group performance, …

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Chris Sheffield joins Penn National as digital gaming lead

SBC News Chris Sheffield joins Penn National as digital gaming lead

Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today the appointment of Chris Sheffield as Senior Vice President Managing Director I-Gaming, a newly created position at the Company. Mr. Sheffield joins Penn National from Betfred, a United Kingdom-based bookmaker, and will be responsible for setting the Company’s strategy as it prepares for the launch of online gaming initiatives across its portfolio. Mr. Sheffield …

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