Category Archives: Betting

Mikkel Munch-Jacobsgaard to head Investor Relations at Bettor Collective

Better Collective has filled the position of Director of Investor Relations, appointing Mikkel Munch-Jacobsgaard to replace Christina Bastius Thomsen. The Danish digital sports media group detailed that Munch-Jacobsgaard – who will assume his new role on 1 June – has ‘followed Better Collective closely’ since the firm’s IPO in 2018. Munch-Jacobsgaard therefore has a deep …

Charles Cohen: ICE takeaway… Industry needs to get real on £500 limit

There’s a rumour going around that the UK government is poised to announce an affordability limit of £500, and that they will do it without waiting for a white paper or legislation. At London’s ICE 2022 Conference it was all anyone could talk about. But if it happened, would it really be the end for …

Flutter board reshuffle sees Keller Koeppel and Lazzarato assume Chair positions

Flutter Entertainment has announced three changes to its boardroom, with Holly Keller Koeppel, Carolan Lennon and David Lazzarato all taking on roles at the FTSE 100 firm. Following the company’s AGM, Flutter confirmed that Michael Cawley had stepped down as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, whilst Zillah Byng-Thorne has vacated the role …

Nicky Abela: Fast Track – AI and machine learning explained…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are often referenced in discussions about the future of the igaming industry. We spoke to Nicky Abela, Producer at Fast Track, to get a better understanding of the applications for this technology in player engagement and how the company is helping operators prepare for a future of machine …

OneFootball nets $300m funding round to accelerate Web 3  domination

OneFootball has raised $300 million in working capital, completing its series-D funding round led by blockchain investment fund and incubator Liberty City Ventures. The funding round was executed to accelerate the football media platform’s growth and tech expansion within Web-3 to “drive platform and user growth, fund further product development and support an expansion of …

GamCare launches ‘Trained Associate model’ to expand scope beyond Great Britain

GamCare has expanded its problem gambling treatment programme and training beyond Great Britain, establishing its ‘Trained Associate Model’. The model functions as a framework for non-GB organisations to receive training from GamCare on the delivery of support for people experiencing gambling-related harm. Included in the training is information regarding GamCare’s ‘Model of Care’- a clinical …

Evolution Gaming posts 50% increase in profits ahead of studio expansion 

Evolution Gaming has outlined significant global growth prospects for its Live Gaming and RNG business units, following a strong start to year trading.  Publishing its Q1 2022 trading update (period ending 31 March), Evolution has registered corporate revenues of €327 million, up 38% on corresponding Q1 2021 results of €236 million. A breakdown of units …

Betby to power launch of BC GAME crypto-sportsbook

Betby has secured its latest sportsbook partnership, powering the launch of crypto-based operator BC GAME, as the latter makes its debut in the sports betting space.  The sportsbook supplier will provide its full solution to BC GAME, including a customisable product, a reporting tool and supper systems, as well the Betby.Games range of esports titles.  …

Thousand Lives to rebrand as Jotun.gg following Oddin.gg takeover

Oddin.gg has moved to bolster its range of services for its clients, acquiring marketing agency Thousand Lives. Thousand Lives specialises in esports wagering, and Oddin.gg has identified the merger as another step towards ‘providing the whole spectrum of esports services’ to its clients.  The acquisition will see the esports betting solutions provider absorb Thousand Lives’ …