Category Archives: Betting

Parimatch Tech has boosted its marketing and branding operations in the UK, striking new agreements with three Premier League teams and extending deals with an additional two. Signed in August, the betting industry tech and marketing solutions provider’s three-year contracts with Aston Villa, Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion.  The deals cover offline and digital …

Denmark’s Gaming Advertising Board, Spilreklamenævnet, has made a decision regarding a complaint concerning a Mr Green advertisement shown in December 2020 before a family TV show. The complaint in question revolved around a commercial for the William Hill-owned online casino operator shown before the family entertainment Juleønsket Christmas programme on the TV2 network.  A majority …

Paul Mallon has confirmed his departure as Head of Brand Marketing for Paddy Power, ending his ten-year tenure as an advertising executive of the Irish bookmaker.  A key member of Paddy Power’s Mischief Making department, Mallon has joined London advertising agency Lucky Generals, taking on the role of Head of Special Ops. Mallon had formerly …

The board of Catena Media Plc has authorised the buyback of in excess of 7 million ordinary company shares, listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq exchange.  The order was granted as an outcome of an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on 14 July 2021, in which the board disclosed its plans to enhance the company’s “flexibility …

Coingaming Group, the operating company of cryptocurrency gambling brands Sportsbet.io and BitCasino, has formally changed its business identity to Yolo Group.  The rebrand to Yolo Group has been undertaken to better reflect the business’ diverse units operating in online gambling, fintech, IT and venture capital funding investing in new crypto technologies to disrupt traditional business …

A new training programme established by the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), Betknowmore UK and Bournemouth University has received the support of the Shadow Minister for Mental Health. The tripartite’s ‘Mindful Resilience’ campaign aims to address a lack of knowledge and confidence among health professions in diagnosing children and young people with gaming …

Genius Sports has moved to strengthen its leadership team as it seeks to expand its presence in international association football, appointing Ian Wray to oversee this growth strategy. In his new position, Wray will oversee the sports data and technology company’s partnerships with prominent football organisations, such as the English Premier League, Argentine Football Association …