Online gambling organisation Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has signed its first external sportsbook contract, after agreeing a deal with MRG’s Latvian entity 11.lv. The multi-year extension to its existing deal, hailed as a “milestone” by GiG, will see the provision of the firms new GiG Sports Betting Services, including GiG Goal, GiG Trader and GiG Sports Connect. Robin Reed, CEO …
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GiG confident of 2018 targets as company strengthens commercial & product pipelines
Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is confident of achieving its full year 2018 expectations, as the company reports strong interim results, driven by growth across its B2C and B2B verticals Year-to-date, GiG has recorded corporate revenues of €74 million (H1 2017: €50 million), as the gambling group continues to strengthen its commercial pipeline combining organic and acquired …
Read More »GiG unveils esports sponsorship expansion
Rizk.com has expanded into the esports, unveiling its latest sponsorship deal with the globally operating Finnish ENCE esports team. The iGaming operator flagship brand of Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has outlined that the partnership is a natural fit for the group, with both firms sharing a very similar ethos and understanding. Additionally, with the rise in popularity of esports in …
Read More »GiG to launch Hard Rock venture securing DGE platform approval
Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed that it has met the requirements of The State of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to service online casino platform solutions for its licensed NJ operators. The DGE informs that the GiG Core Platform has met all compliance procedures and standards set to offer real money casino services to …
Read More »GIG targets ‘Sports expansion’ following strong 2018 opening
Publishing its Q1 trading update (period ending 31 March), Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has detailed confidence in hitting its full-year targets following a strong opening to 2018. Driven by strong organic growth across its online gambling brands, GIG reports period group revenues of €37 million up 62% on corresponding Q1 2017’s €23 million. Updating the market, …
Read More »GiG sprints to Maltese Marathon headline sponsorship
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is embracing the island life of its new Maltese home, by becoming the main sponsor of the Malta Marathon. Taking over from previous incumbent Vodafone, the iGaming firm has signed an initial five year deal to partner with “one of the island’s largest annual sports events”. Robin Reed, GiG’s CEO and Founder, stated that he wanted …
Read More »GiG appoints Anna-Lena Åström as Corporate Communications lead
Oslo-listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed the appointment of Anna-Lena Åström as its new Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications. Åström joins GiG’s executive team from Stockholm-listed online betting platform/software supplier Kambi Group Plc, where she served as chief communications lead for a four-year tenure. A veteran in corporate finance and enterprise stakeholder management, Åström will be tasked with leading …
Read More »Steve Wozniak the star at GiG’s anniversary event
A two day GiGsters Connect event, celebrating the fifth anniversary of online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has concluded, with guests left wowed by its headline guest speaker. Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computer Inc and “legendary Silicon Valley tech wizard,” took to the stage to speak to a 1150 strong audience. Arriving into the InterContinental Arena in Malta …
Read More »GiG goes all in with diversity commitments
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has become the latest firm to join the All-in Diversity Project, becoming a founding member as it underlines its commitment to the sector. Currently in its inaugural year, the industry driven initiative aims “to benchmark diversity, equality and inclusion for the global betting and gaming sector.” Highlighting an ongoing strategy to the improvement of diversity in …
Read More »Rock ‘n’ Roll… GIG to develop Hard Rock’s first US online casino property
Updating the market Oslo-listed online gambling operator Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with US leisure and gaming group Hard Rock International. The partnership will see GIG deliver platform and front-end development provisions, for the launch of Hard Rock International first US online casino venture. Working on delivering the strategic partnership since October …
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