Category Archives: Betting

DCMS secures +30,000-strong response to loot box consultation

DCMS has revealed that it has received over 30,000 responses to its call for evidence on how loot boxes should be regulated.  The request for stakeholder guidance was launched last September on behalf of a Select Committee examining ‘Immersive and Addictive Technologies’. DCMS had formally pledged that it would introduce initial laws and standards on …

Unibet secures three additional races at Qatar Goodwood Festival

Sports betting operator Unibet has expanded its existing official sponsorship of the upcoming Qatar Goodwood Festival. Unibet will sponsor a further three races at next week’s premier meeting, taking the betting brand’s number of sponsored races at the festival to a total of 12. As part of the partnership, the operator has added three Group …

SIS debuts new-look 49’s offering

SIS will help online and retail operators to drive profitability after launching its revamped 49’s offering.  Rebranded as ‘The Original Live Draw’, the twice-daily 49’s draw has been given a new look but will retain its “strong heritage”. The 49’s offering will be supported by virtual horse and greyhound racing from SIS’ portfolio, as well …

Bigger and BETER: New sports driving more engaging Setka Cup content

By adding new sports to the Setka Cup tournaments roster, BETER is now delivering even more ‘fast’ and reliable content for sportsbook operators, said BETER’s Chief Product Officer Alex Lobov. We spoke to Lobov about strengthening its foothold in the fast sports betting niche through the addition of beach volleyball, risk management and countering the …

Michael Holm joins Esports Technologies as new affiliate director

Michael Holm has been selected as the new Affiliate Director of Esports Technologies where he will help manage the company’s overall affiliate strategy. In his new role, Holm will take charge of streamlining Esports Technologies’ affiliate platform and leveraging a network of affiliate partners to deliver a strong performance “across multiple markets and across a …

EvenBet deal delivers poker boost for Pronet Gaming partners

Pronet Gaming will provide its partner operators with more than 30 different variations of poker, having added EvenBet Gaming’s poker solution to its igaming platform. The deal will also give Pronet access to 24/7 support from EvenBet, API integration and omnichannel solutions, as well as SSL and monthly updates. It also offers Pronet Gaming’s clients …

SBC Awards to return to Evolution London for 2021 ceremony

The SBC Awards will return to the stunning Evolution London venue for their eighth edition on 14 December 2021.  Designed to recognise and celebrate excellence in the global betting and gaming industry, the SBC Awards 2021 feature a total of 43 categories that offer the opportunity for the best operators, affiliates and suppliers to be …

US funds sell ownership of Microgame Italia to Piomo SA 

The Italian gambling market has been rocked by further M&A activity, as the board of Microgame SPA this afternoon confirmed that a deal had been agreed to sell a controlling 91.7% stake to private investment group Piomo SA.  The transaction has been approved by US private equity funds Monitor Clipper and TPG Growth which have …