FanDuel have confirmed that they are working towards a target date for launch in the UK, but stressed that ‘the date is not set in stone and still provisional’. The company already have a license to operate remote gambling software but are still waiting on approval for their UK license application. As reported on CalvinAyre.com, FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles told Bloomberg last …
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Lydia Barbara is the Head of Pegasus Gaming Solutions, powered by Microgaming. With the iGaming Super Show just 2 weeks away, Lydia is getting ready for her work in Amsterdam. How I prepare for the event Lots of research and prep for my presentation on Wednesday 8th June, day 2 of the show, at 2pm. There are so many different …
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Betfred have signed up former England international Stuart Pearce to appear in an advert promoting its headline offer for Euro 2016. They will refund all bets on England to win the tournament if the Three Lions are knocked out in a penalty shoot-out. England, who are currently 9/1 with Betfred, have exited major tournaments six times via the dreaded penalty …
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Betsson have announced that its online subsidiary Betsafe is the first to launch a gambling app to Apple TV. For now, Swedish players can now log in and play directly from their Apple TV, but Betsafe will soon introduce the product in other countries. Betsson have said that this Swedish launch illustrates its strategy to remain at the forefront of …
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BetITBest‘s Nico Jansen is interested in discovering the best in people. This week it’s Olly Joshi. Olly Joshi is one of three co-founders at WantMyBet, alongside Will Chapman and Tom Gooday. He is also something of an internet entrepreneur having established the app ‘Gathr’. WantMyBet is a social betting platform aimed at disrupting the industry with an innovative twist on a traditional affiliate model. ____________________________________ Best …
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Sportlobster will give fans the chance to win one million Euros this summer as it launches the €1 million Euros Predictor, which challenges consumers to predict the exact outcome of Euro 2016. Competitors will need to predict the 16 teams that will progress from the group stage, including their position, and then the teams progressing from each knock-out game from …
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Battaash provided Stephen Harris with the perfect lift at Bath, as bettingexpert moved back up to 2nd place in the Tipster Challenge table. The 14/1 shot helped them to a week high total of 16.20 points. Meanwhile, SBC News were able to keep the lead after small point wins on Beausant and Sharjah. The experts from Timeform had a similar …
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Prepaid online payment providers, paysafecard, have reached a company milestone by signing a first sponsorship deal with an elite eSports club, G2 ESPORTS. G2 ESPORTS was founded in November 2013 by Carlos Rodriguez, one of the world’s most successful eSports players. In just one year, the Madrid-based club has become one of the top five clubs in the world, and …
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Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been fined £22,058 and warned over his future conduct after accepting an FA charge of betting misconduct. The Argentina international was found to have breached FA Rule E8, with 29 bets placed on matches between 22nd January and 15th February this year. There is no suspicion of any form of match fixing, and the …
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Alex Carr, Affiliate Program Manager at Pinnacle Sports, becomes the latest expert to take the Tipster Challenge at Bath. He has been in the iGaming industry for 6 years, and joined Pinnacle Sports in January 2016 to oversee an ambitious expansion of Affiliate Marketing activities. He is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about all things sport, with interests ranging across a …
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