Sun International has confirmed that Ulrik Bengtsson will become its new Chief Executive, as the South African gaming group chases regional leadership ambitions. The company cited Bengtsson’s ‘experience and proven track record’ as being a key reason behind his appointment, with the Johannesburg-based firm having undergone a ‘significant transformation’ in recent years. Bengtsson’s most recent role in the betting and …
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Sunbet maintains its position as one of the leading online bookmakers in South Africa according to the group’s parent company. The latest financial results from Sun International detailed a 61% increase in revenue for the firm’s online sportsbook brand from R733m (£31.3m ) to R1.2bn (£51.2m), while adjusted EBITDA was up 64% from R221m to R361m. “SunBet continues to present …
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Kambi has announced a long-term extension to its multi-channel sportsbook partnership with Sun International. The extension will see Kambi’s sports betting technology and services continue to power the African gaming and hospitality company and operator of South African betting brand Sunbet.co.za. This looks to ensure continued support for the operator’s ongoing growth and expansion plans. Veena Dhesi, Kambi’s SVP Partner …
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Shape Games will provide its front-end services to SunBet under the terms of a deal enabled by its parent company’s Kambi’s partnership with the operator. South African firm SunBet, which is owned by the Sun International group, is aiming to enhance the customer experience by integrating Shape Games’ native frontend solution. The Copenhagen-based developer is rolling out its services across …
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One of Kambi’s longest-running sportsbook supply partnerships has been extended, as the firm puts pen to paper with African firm Sun International. As a result, the Stockholm-listed B2B solutions provider will continue to support Sun International’s multi-channel operations with its sports betting technology and services. Trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Sun International is a prominent operator in South Africa, …
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Having received full licensing from the Spanish gambling regulator (DGOJ), Bede Gaming kick-started 2019 with a concerted expansion in the country. We caught up with Ross Haselhurst, Commercial Director at Bede Gaming, to discuss why Spain is “well primed” to provide players with a richer gaming experience, positioning Bede as the “safest place to play”, and strengthening its market presence …
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On the back of a successful second quarter of 2018, turnkey sports betting service Kambi is setting its sights on expansion across a number of key markets. Aided by the beginning of the Russia World Cup, hailed as “a huge success for Kambi and our operators, with turnover, revenues and active players reaching all time highs” by CEO Kristian Nylén, …
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Sports betting technology and software supplier Kambi Group Plc has reported a strong financial performance in the group’s Q2 2018 interim report. Year-on-year revenues have shown a 25 per cent growth for the second quarter of 2018, reaching €17.6m (15.65m) from the previous years €14.1m (£12.54m), aiding a 20 per cent H1 jump from €28.3m (£25.1m) to €34m (£30.2m). Addressing …
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Vegas Kings, the web design and development agency that caters exclusively for the iGaming industry, has been hand-picked by South Africa’s Sun International, for implementing the design and development of the new sportsbook for its Sunbet brand, Sunbet.co.za. Selected due to an “advanced knowledge and expertise in sports betting UX/UI design,” the move follows multi-year agreements signed with both Bede …
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Online gaming industry supplier Bede Gaming has announced the relaunch of The Sun International Group’s new Sunbet site, www.sunbet.co.za, on the Bede platform. Signed at the end of 2017, Sun and Bede have been working tirelessly to support the group’s new digital strategy, with Bede as its exclusive platform partner. The partnership sees the South African casino group capitalise on …
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