FTSE online gambling group GVC Holdings has today detailed its proposed bid for bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral Plc, putting forward a takeover deal that could be worth up to £4 billion, creating a new multi-channel, multi-market gambling group. Bringing clarity to its initial bid (first announced 7 December), GVC’s proposition values Ladbrokes Coral at 160.9p per share, equating to approximately £3.2 billion. However, deal …
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Further Italian expansion for Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil Gaming has further extended its reach within the Italian market following a deal with gaming operator Snaitech. The content agreement will give Snaitech access to selected Yggdrasil titles that are certified under Italian regulations. In addition, Snaitech is also to have access to Boost, its collection of in game promotional tools with a focus on player engagement and retention, …
Read More »Mr Green’s Jesper Kärrbrink: Analysing responsible gaming
Responsible gaming is very much a hot topic, and at the heart of many an organisation worldwide. One such example is Mr Green, whose ‘green gaming’ applications resulted in a triumph at the recent SBC Awards. An achievement the firms CEO Jesper Kärrbrink addressed by saying: “Looking at our efforts in this area we are of course thrilled and very …
Read More »Integrity at the heart of Perform and TXODDS link-up
A new partnership has been launched with the dual aim of protecting the integrity of sports competitions and betting markets. Perform and TXODDS are set to collaborate on a number of new projects, whilst also providing innovative new systems designed to offer “unparalleled” access to additional intelligence and analysis. Ross MacEacharn, CEO of Perform Content, said: “We are delighted to …
Read More »ICE London continuing free to attend seminars
A number of seminars designed to heighten learning opportunities are to be continue at next year’s ICE conference. The free to attend sessions are to continue to be made available to the international gaming community for the full duration of the ExCeL London held event. Available on the show floor in the south gallery of the centre, the workshops have …
Read More »Tabcorp announces executive team ahead of merger completion
Tabcorp Holdings has announced the executive team who are set to lead the company upon completion of its merger with Tatts Group. The tortuous process of uniting the two firms under one banner is set to be finalised tomorrow (Friday December 22), following several stumbling blocks since a merger was first spoken about in October of last year. David Attenborough, …
Read More »Valery Bollier – Oulala – The rise and rise of DFS
The Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) vertical has continued to grow and break new ground throughout 2017, and threatens to potentially eclipse those achievements next year. For DFS providers Oulala a number of key market expansions have been announced, with the years culmination coming at the SBC Awards, where the firm scooped Best DFS Product. Valery Bollier, CEO and co-founder of Oulala, …
Read More »William Hill announces hospitality guru Roger Devlin as new Chairman
Roger Devlin is to leave his post as Chairman of Sports Information Services (SIS) after nine years, to become Group Chairman of William Hill. Departing his role at SIS on January 31 next year, Devlin will is to become the William Hill Chairman Designate on February 1, before being appointed Chairman when current incumbent Gareth Davis steps down on April …
Read More »BoscaBet to transform pool betting displays
A new agreement between British racecourses and platform providers BoscaBet, is to ensure that both new and current customers benefit from enhanced digital pool betting displays. The new pool betting service is to become available across 55 British racecourses, with Irish based BoscaBet hoping customer experiences will be heightened when the displays are delivered in July of next year. Nigel …
Read More »Yggdrasil announces UK expansion with Rank Group
Yggdrasil Gaming’s expansion strategy continues further still, after a new agreement with Rank Group was announced. Under the terms of the deal, the Malta headquartered online and mobile casino games supplier is to provide its full portfolio of titles to the British gaming company. Rank Group, who operate the Mecca and Grosvenor Casinos brands, will enjoy access to slots such …
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