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Kindred gets another transatlantic boost with Washington partnership

Kindred gets another transatlantic boost with Washington partnership

Kindred Group has further strengthened its position in the US, signing an agreement with the Swinomish Tribe – a tribal casino operator – to secure entry in Washington State. The six-year deal with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will result in the Sweden-founded betting and gaming group rolling out Unibet-branded betting kiosks at its partners casino venues. Phase one of …

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Kindred takes ‘important step’ for North America footprint with New Jersey approval

SBC News Kindred takes ‘important step’ for North America footprint with New Jersey approval

After receiving final approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Kindred gets set to launch its proprietary platform in the state. Introducing its services to New Jersey, the Sweden-based online gambling operator aims to provide an enhanced customer experience, better analytics and improved flexibility. The platform, expected to go live in mid-May, was approved by the Division of …

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Kindred reiterates safer betting focus in UKGC penalty aftermath

Kindred reiterates safer betting focus in UKGC penalty aftermath

Following a £7.1m fine and an official warning against two of its UK businesses this morning, Kindred Group has placed confidence in its existing raft of sustainability measures. Issuing a response to the £4.2m and £2.9m penalties issued to 32Red and Platinum Gaming this morning by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the betting group asserts that the failures responsible are …

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Kindred’s 32Red and Platinum Gaming hit with £7.1m UKGC fine

Kindred’s 32Red and Platinum Gaming hit with £7.1m UKGC fine

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued Kindred Group subsidiaries Platinum Gaming and 32red with a combined fine of £7.1m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Platinum Gaming, which operates Kindred’s flagship Unibet sportsbook brand, will pay £2.9m, whilst igaming brand 32Red will be charged the larger sum of £4.2m. The duo have also been issued an official warning …

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Kindred expands ‘club campaign’ for all French sports

SBC News Kindred expands ‘club campaign’ for all French sports

Kindred Group has announced that it has expanded its #AuCoeurDuFootball French football grassroots campaign to embrace and support all amateur sports across France.  The announcement sees the firm’s headline French civic campaign rebadged as #AuCoeurDuSport – #SportsatHeart – and will allow all French grassroots/amateur clubs to apply for direct reimbursements on sports kits and equipment, saving each club on average …

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Unibet strengthens ice hockey links with NHL in Sweden

SBC News Unibet strengthens ice hockey links with NHL in Sweden

Unibet – the flagship brand of Kindred Group – has become an official partner of the NHL in Sweden. The pair have outlined that they will create ‘dynamic marketing campaigns’ across the it’s digital betting offerings.  Philip Lagström, Country Manager Unibet Sweden, Kindred Group, stated: “I am very proud and happy that Unibet is the first betting company in Sweden …

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Kindred fails to match ‘ambitious expectations’ as 2022 profits tumble by 60%

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​​Kindred Group will take “immediate actions to improve profitability” following 2022 difficulties, which saw its business witness double-digit declines across all core trading metrics.   A ‘difficult year’ had been previously outlined by Kindred leadership, as revenue declined by 15%, despite a performance bounceback in the fourth quarter, although this too fell short of group ambitions. In its trading update for …

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Kindred proposes five new Board members whilst re-electing standing four

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Kindred Group’s Nomination Committee has proposed five new members of the company’s Board, with the ultimate decision to take place at the company’s 2023 AGM. Cédric Boireau, Jonas Jansson, Andy McCue, Martin Randel and Kenneth Shea have all been chosen to join the firm’s senior leadership and guide its 2023 strategy.  Additionally, four sitting members of the Board have also …

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Kindred maintains standing as top Swedish workplace

SBC News Kindred maintains standing as top Swedish workplace

Kindred Group has maintained its standing as one of Sweden’s top employers, recognised by independent employment organisation Karriärföretagen.   For a second consecutive year, Karriärföretagen named Kindred as one of Sweden’s best ‘Careers Companies’, an accolade granted following a rigorous evaluation process undertaken by a panel of HR experts.  Of distinction, judges praised Kindred’s “unique career and development opportunities for graduate …

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