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Playtech selects GBG as ID network verification partner

SBC News Playtech selects GBG as ID network verification partner

Security and ID provisions software provider GBG has confirmed that it has secured global ID verification partnership with igaming technology supplier Playtech. GBG will service Playtech’s licensee network with customer ID verification and security technology through its IMS platform. The provisions will be offered throughout Playtech’s diverse product range, including its recently incorporated financial trading services division. The ID software …

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Playtech merges poker rake values following introduction of its SBR system

SBC News Playtech merges poker rake values following introduction of its SBR system

iGaming technology and platform supplier Playtech has announced that it has merged its two-tier poker rake system into one unit. Playtech’s iPoker network hopes to gain stronger player liquidity for its clients in the competitive online poker space. Playtech poker management state that the merged tiers were approved following the successful introduction of its Source Based Rake (SBR) system this …

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Scott Longley – The dangers to innovation from consolidation and how to avoid it

SBC News Scott Longley - The dangers to innovation from consolidation and how to avoid it

Editorial consultant Scott Longley investigates how innovation is in danger of being left behind in the latest corporate reorganisation. In the fog of war generated by the current spate of sectoral M&A manoeuvrings, the debate about whether online gambling is genuinely engaging its customers is in danger of getting lost in the tumult. Like worrying about the design of the …

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Clarion Events announces Playtech as founding partner of WrB’s Responsible Gambling

SBC News Clarion Events announces Playtech as founding partner of WrB’s Responsible Gambling

Playtech has been announced as founding partner for WrB’s Responsible Gambling event, taking place in London on 10 September and organised by Clarion Events. Playtech is a leading industry supplier and a long-time advocate of the responsible gambling movement. “Playtech has been so pivotal in this area,I am delighted to have them on board as our founding member. We’re encouraged by the …

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Ladbrokes launches tailored digital platform designed by Playtech

SBC News Ladbrokes launches tailored digital platform designed by Playtech

Ladbrokes has announced the launch of its single unifying digital platform, developed by igaming technology provider Playtech. The platform aims to improve player engagement on Ladbrokes digital inventory by enhancing product layouts,  optimising customer journey and providing faster load times. Ladbrokes management stated that the new platform will be aimed at tailoring to the customers needs and choices.  Operationally Ladbrokes …

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Playtech sees first rewards from Ladbrokes Gala Coral merger agreement

SBC News Playtech sees first rewards from Ladbrokes Gala Coral merger agreement

Playtech will become the first winner of the Gala Coral Ladbrokes merger as the gambling technology provider is set to receive £75 million under a new marketing services and provisions agreement arranged with Ladbrokes Plc. The £75 million sum will be paid to Playtech upon the completion of the merger. At present the technology firm currently acts as platform and …

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Coral pushes for omni-channel future by appointing Shay Segev as CSO

SBC News Coral pushes for omni-channel future by appointing Shay Segev as CSO

Gala Coral has announced a major executive coup by announcing the appointment of former Playtech COO Shay Segev as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Segev will be charged with leading the operator’s omni-channel strategy, which has proved to be the operator’s key driver for growth. Segev who left leading gambling technology supplier Playtech in April, was a key figure …

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Playtech continues FX expansion with Ava Trade $105 million acquisition

SBC News Playtech continues FX expansion with Ava Trade $105 million acquisition

Gambling technology provider Playtech Plc continues its expansion into the financial trading markets, with the announcement that it has acquired currency trading platform Ava Trade for a sum of $105 million (£67 million). The technology provider will utilise the acquisition to expand the development of its financial trading platform and further its client services. In April Playtech began its initial …

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Playtech wins coveted Norsk Tipping supply contract

SBC News Playtech wins coveted Norsk Tipping supply contract

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 …

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