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SOFTSWISS signs ‘landmark’ sports betting-focused deal with Bambet

SBC News SOFTSWISS signs 'landmark’ sports betting-focused deal with Bambet

SOFTSWISS has secured another agreement for its SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, incorporating sports betting operator Bambet into its client portfolio. The collaboration will grant Bambet players access to 10,000 live events covering 70 different sports, in what has been described as a ‘massive landmark’ for SOFTSWISS Sportsbook’s expansion, building on previous deals with PowerCasino and N1Bet. Furthermore, SOFTSWISS aims to deliver a …

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Tipico secures US-facing ‘strategic alliance’ with Gannett

SBC News Tipico secures US-facing ‘strategic alliance’ with Gannett

German operator Tipico has enhanced its foothold in the expanding American sports betting market via a ‘strategic alliance’ between its US subsidiary and digitally-focused mass media company Gannett. As a result of five-year agreement, Tipico will become the official sports betting and igaming provider for the subscription-based media provider, incorporating its odds, props, free-to-play games and betting trends across the …

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Whittingdale backs DCMS’ evidence-led approach against APPG criticism

SBC News Whittingdale backs DCMS’ evidence-led approach against APPG criticism

John Whittingdale MP, the DCMS Minister overseeing the 2005 Gambling Act review, has responded to a letter from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling Related Harm (GRH APPG) calling on the government to ‘act in an informed way’ on gambling advertising. Sent on 5 July, the letter concerned a parliamentary discussion held on 25 May, during which Whittingdale responded to …

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ANJ blocks French access to  Stake.com and cbet.gg websites 

SBC News ANJ blocks French access to  Stake.com and cbet.gg websites 

L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s national gambling regulator – has publicly reprimanded Stake.com and cbet.gg for operating ‘aggressive illegal gambling websites’ that target the French public. The rebuke was made as ANJ secured a ‘blocking order’ by the Paris Court of Justice demanding French internet providers to immediately cease IP access to Stake.com and cbet.gg domains. In its …

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BETER identifies new core strategic initiatives as it enters ‘next phase’ of development

SBC News BETER identifies new core strategic initiatives as it enters ‘next phase’ of development

Gal Ehrlich, the newly appointed CEO of BETER, has outlined his ambitions for the company to continue developing the ‘fast betting niche’ while also identifying new growth opportunities.  Delivering his first strategic presentation since becoming CEO, Ehrlich emphasised that the implementation of robust corporate governance systems will be a core strategic initiative for BETER going forward. He said: “We are …

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Sportnco leads Betway’s charge into the French market

SBC News Sportnco leads Betway's charge into the French market

Sportnco has secured a major coup by becoming the lead technology partner of Betway Group’s launch of Betway.fr for France’s regulated online gambling marketplace. Toulouse-based Sportnco will supply Betway.fr with a fully customised online gambling platform and further player account management (PAM) provisions fully compliant with French gambling laws. The partnership with Betway follows extensive investment by Sportnco during 2020 …

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Kambi rides high from all market comeback

SBC News Kambi rides high from all market comeback

Sports betting technology provider Kambi Group Plc has underlined its continued commercial momentum, securing Q2 revenues of €42.8 million, an operator trading margin of 9.3% and a net cash position of €84.5 million. Publishing its Q2 and H1 2021 interim results (period ending 30 June), Kambi generated period revenues of €86 million, up 102% on 2020 interim results of €43 …

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Kindred lauds product excellence as uninterrupted H1 delivers record results 

SBC News Kindred lauds product excellence as uninterrupted H1 delivers record results 

Kindred Group Plc has registered record gains across its H1 metrics, following an ‘exceptionally strong business period’.  Publishing its H1 2021 interim results (period ending 30 June), the Stockholm listed online gambling group declared period profits of £160 million – up 575% on 2020’s corresponding H1 results of £27.8 million. Though performance comparatives were set against the peak COVID-19 impacts …

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SIS debuts new-look 49’s offering

SIS will help online and retail operators to drive profitability after launching its revamped 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 as the Irish Lotto Bet …

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Betsson delivers record earnings results as leadership targets dominance of new markets

SBC News Betsson delivers record earnings results as leadership targets dominance of new markets

Betsson AB has lauded its capacity to match operational scale demands, after the online gambling group posted record-breaking Q2 2021 earnings of SEK 472 million (€46m). Publishing its interim 2021 trading results (period ending 30 June), Betsson recorded Q2 group revenues to SEK 1.75 billion (€175m) – up 14% on corresponding 2020 results of SEK 1.53 billion. Q2 trading’s results …

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