Casino game supplier Yggdrasil Gaming announced “surging” third-quarter revenues helped by the signing of landmark deals this year with the likes of bet365, BwinParty and Casumo. The Malta-based company saw revenues almost quadruple to SEK21m compared with SEK5.3m in the same period last year. EBITDA similarly soared, up to SEK9.2m from SEK1.9m in 2015. The number of player transactions on …

Sportech PLC has revealed that its football pools business is performing to expectations, despite the uncertainty caused by the recent failed takeover bid by Burlywood Capital. In a trading update, Sportech said that The Football Pools continues to trade in line with management expectations, and is demonstrating the move to stability that we have been striving for in 2016. It …

Phillip Anderson, an editor for Before The Off, has moved into second place in the Tipster Challenge table after collecting 6.17 points at Bangor Races. Beforetheoff.com is a specialist horse racing site, launched in conjunction with Independent Content Services Ltd (ICS) in 2014 to provide up-to-the minute, data-driven analysis of upcoming races. Anderson only trails Alan Alger of Betway, who …

iGB Affiliate has announced the launch of its new website. The online resource, which can be found at www.igbaffiliate.com, will act as a multi-platform hub to connect and educate the industry. The website will collect iGB Affiliate’s magazines, directory, articles, videos and webinars in one place, providing users with a central destination for all their affiliate industry needs. As part …

Smarkets betting exchange has revealed that one of its customers pocketed £165,000 after successfully trading on the US presidential race. Having been given just a 10% chance of success midway through the election night, Republican candidate Donald Trump secured victory in the race to the White House after a shock victory in Wisconsin put him over the required 270 electoral college …

Paddy Power has suffered its biggest ever political payout, after being hit for over $4.5 million by customers who backed Donald Trump to become the 45th US President. The Irish bookmaker is counting the costs of its decision to pay out £800,000 on a Hillary Clinton victory back in October. Aided by the reopened FBI investigation into Clinton’s use of …

Phillip Anderson from beforetheoff.com, a specialist horse racing site launched in conjunction with Independent Content Services Ltd (ICS), has agreed to take this week’s Tipster Challenge at Bangor. Before The Off teamed up with sports content and digital marketing specialists ICS in March 2014, to provide up-to-the minute, data-driven analysis of the next races. The website features sophisticated ratings, full …

FSB Technology Ltd has agreed a deal to supply Bruce Betting with a new online sports betting platform. The London-based company has designed a bespoke web and mobile service for the independent retailer’s shops throughout the Republic of Ireland. Bruce Betting will also have access to unique trading-led CRM tools to tailor bonus offers and betting incentives to individual customers, …

EveryMatrix, a leading iGaming software provider, has integrated the complete portfolio of slot games from MrSlotty into its platform. The games portfolio from MrSlotty consists of light-sized html5 slot games, which display full HD video quality that can adapt to various web-based and mobile platforms. The games are responsive, tailored to fit all mobile devices, and made to respond to …

Jack Woodward, 21, won a five-star break to Italy with professional skier Jon Olsson, after playing on LeoVegas’ new Live Casino product. The digital marketer from High Wycombe was selected for the luxury trip to Italy, which included an airport transfer in Jon’s Lamborghini, a two night stay at the prestigious St Vincent Resort and Casino, and a helicopter tour of …