Category Archives: Betting

LSports partners with Pronet Gaming in bet stimulation deal

Sports data solutions provider LSports has extended the reach of its BetBooster tool after securing a new deal with Pronet Gaming. Through the new partnership, the LSports bet stimulation tool will be integrated onto the Pronet Gaming platform where it will be badged as “Bet Assist”. “With Pronet Gaming already going live with BetBooster on its platform, we’re sure to see it …

MGM & Entain set 2023 earnings positive target for BetMGM JV

MGM Resorts and Entain Plc have issued a joint statement on their US venture BetMGM, that targets a net revenue result of $1.3 billion for 2022 trading.  Of significance, the venture will aim to be EBITDA results positive in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the business that was launched in the summer 2018.  The …

Raketech recruits Hills and Parsons as new MDs overseeing Malta and US operations

Raketech Plc has confirmed the dual appointment of Ian Hills and Danielle Parsons as new Managing Directors of its respective Malta and North American business units. The Nordic Nasdaq media publisher has moved to reorganise its senior management ranks to match its heightened 2022 commercial objectives with a view to grow its media network across …

Scientific Games’ responsible gambling initiatives certified by WLA

Scientific Games Corporation (SG) has received international certification for its responsible gambling operations by the World Lottery Association (WLA). Covering the five continents in which SG maintains a commercial presence, the Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment accredits the firm’s lottery activities across both retail and digital products and services.  The accreditation was secured by …

30,000 Danes self-exclude via Spillemyndigheden’s ROFUS

The Danish Gaming Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has published an update on the number of self-excluded bettors in the country who have barred themselves from gambling using the Register of Voluntary Excluded Players (ROFUS). Having first been introduced to the Danish gambling market in 2012 as part of a wider implementation of gambling harm prevention policies, a …

PressEnter recruits David Plumi to build Spanish markets vision

PressEnter Group has confirmed the appointment of David Plumi as its regional managing director for Spain and LatAm markets, in a bid to enhance the igaming challenger group’s position within Spanish speaking territories. In his new remit, Plumi has been tasked with building Spanish and LatAm teams whilst ensuring the business and its brands are ready …

Chile gambling shaken up by Enjoy & Dreams merger 

Chile gambling giants Enjoy and Dreams have reached a final agreement to merge their businesses, becoming the Chilean market’s biggest casino group and outright gambling leader.  The transaction, which is expected to be completed by Q4 or early 2023, will result in an enlarged company that will control 58% of the casino industry in Chile. …

Vladislav Artemyev: Why AI will be ‘widely used’ across the betting industry

The betting industry experienced a rapid expansion in 2021 with the emergence of the US market and re-regulation across Europe, whilst Artificial Intelligence (AI) has similarly witnessed an upward trend.  Sharing his views on why and how the betting industry should leverage AI, Vladislav Artemyev, CEO of ZingBrain AI, highlighted the ‘hugely significant’ potential the technology …

Codere nominates Christopher Bell to lead business reorganisation

The board of ‘Nueva Codere‘, the business identity of Grupo Codere SA under the ownership of bondholders, has nominated Christopher Bell to serve as new Non-Executive Chairman.  The candidacy will be subject to the approval of the shareholders’ general meeting of Nueva Codere scheduled for 7 February. The meeting will aim to resolve the ‘construction …