Category Archives: Betting

SBC Summit North America to provide a closer look into the evolution of the North American gambling industry

The upcoming SBC Summit North America at the Meadowlands Exposition Centre, New Jersey, will witness a star-studded speaker line-up that will deliver a comprehensive overview of the fundamental opportunities and challenges in the region.  SBC Summit North America is the leading conference and tradeshow dedicated to the online betting and iGaming industry in the United …

Flutter confirms Victor Corcoran exit as Dave Newton steps up as new Paddy Power lead 

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed the departure of Victor Corcoran as Chief Executive of Paddy Power. Corcoran’s exit from the role comes as Flutter announces internal changes to its UK-&-IRE division, which has seen brand CEOs become Chief Commercial Officers (CCOs).  The CCOs will be charged with overseeing the commercial performance of the FTSE100 firm’s home …

Andrea Foley, The Pools: Trust – the key factor to driving cross-sell

Cross-selling between sports betting and casino products presents both a key opportunity for boosting revenue but also a challenge with regards to operations and marketing. Andrea Foley, Partnership Marketing Manager at The Pools, says that effective cross-sell is both an art and a science, but player trust is the ultimate driver of success. Given the …

Luckbox recruits Daniel Sanders to refresh marketing drive 

Real Luck Group has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Sanders as the new Marketing Director of its flagship Luckbox esports wagering platform.  An expert in esports marketing and player engagement, Sanders joins Luckbox senior management team from leading digital games publisher Tencent Games, where he formerly served as a Senior Global Marketing Lead. Sanders has …

IGT completes €160m takeover of iSoftBet

The board of IGT Plc has notified investors that the NYSE gambling technology group has completed its acquisition of iSoftBet in a cash deal worth €160m.  Last April, IGT entered definitive terms to acquire Malta-based, games developer and online casino solutions provider iSoftBet – deemed as an essential transaction to bolster IGT’s interactive unit. Of …

Tipsport challenges Fortuna for title sponsorship of Czech Liga

Tipsport has submitted a bold tender to the Czech Football League Association (LFA) seeking to replace main market rival Fortuna Entertainment as the title sponsor of Czech Liga 1 and Liga 2 Czech media reports that Tipsport has submitted a CTK 150m (€6m) per season offer to become title sponsor of Czech football’s top two …

ATLAS-IAC launches ‘no risk sportsbook’ with RPM Gaming backing

ATLAS-IAC has partnered with RPM Gaming to launch its ‘no-risk’ sportsbook product, leveraging the latter’s knowledge of sales, account management and operations.  The Lisbon-based sportsbook and player account management (PAM) software provider, aims to combine RPM’s business specialties with its own technology business to launch AI, in-house CRM tools and automated trading to the market. …

CopyBet heads towards ‘exciting season’ working with QPR

CopyBet has secured a deal in becoming the official betting partner of Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR), starting from the 2022/23 season. CopyBet’s collaboration with the EFL Championship team will see the bookmaker’s branding feature on the back of the first team’s playing shirts. Anton Ivanov, Business Development Director, CopyBet UK, stated: “We are …

Sportingtech appoints Bobby Longhurst as MD in executive overhaul

Bobby Longhurst has joined Sportingtech in the role of Managing Director (MD), as the company seeks to consolidate its presence in existing markets whilst targeting new sectors. The Malta-based full service betting and gaming solutions provider has detailed ‘ambitious plans’ to expand its global reach, targeting emerging and regulated markets, including lotteries.  In pursuit of …

Lithuania drops domiciled requirements for remote operators 

The Seimas of Lithuania continues to reform the Baltic state’s gambling laws, approving new amendments to the national Gambling Law and the Lottery & Gaming Tax Law.  Gambling Law amendments will see the Lithuania Gambling Control Authority introduce a new type of licence for ‘the organisation (of) remote gambling services’. The introduction of a new …