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Mediatech Solutions launches SKS365 in Spain

SBC News Mediatech Solutions launches SKS365 in Spain

Omni-channel gaming platform provider, Mediatech Solutions, has agreed a deal with SKS365 to launch the PlanetWin365 brand in Spain. The agreement has seen Mediatech integrate SKS365’s existing in-house pre-match and live betting sportsbook into the Mediatech platform. Working alongside SKS365, Mediatech has also ensured PlanetWin365 is tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of the Spanish market. PlanetWin365 also offers slots …

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Genius Sports officially launches following merger

SBC News Genius Sports officially launches following merger

Genius Sports, a brand created from the merger of SportingPulse and Betgenius, has been officially launched into the sports and betting data sector. The company already employs more than 750 staff in 10 locations worldwide. SportingPulse, founded in 1999 in Melbourne, is well known for its sports administration, management software and basketball data collection. Since 2004 the company has worked …

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European casino industry gathers in Berlin for Slot Summit

SBC News European casino industry gathers in Berlin for Slot Summit

Leading figures from the European casino industry have gathered in Berlin for the European Slot Summit, to learn about the new technologies and gaming development facing the gaming floor. Around 100 influential organisations are in attendance for the 3-day networking event. The Summit has an impressive speaker line up, which includes first day talks from Lucien Wijsman, Paul Steelman, Dallas …

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Betting industry opens up machine data for evaluation by PwC

SBC News Betting industry opens up machine data for evaluation by PwC

The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to evaluate Player Awareness Systems (PAS), an independent recent betting industry initiative designed to help people avoid gambling-related harm when using gaming machines in licensed betting offices. PAS systems analyse the behaviour of those logged in and playing on gaming machines, assessing behaviour against a range of problem gambling markers. Alerts …

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Culture Secretary appoints new Gambling Commissioners

SBC News Culture Secretary appoints new Gambling Commissioners

The Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed five new Gambling Commissioners. As reported on Gov.uk, Sarika Patel, John Baillie and Catharine Seddon will join for five years, with Simone Pennie and Stephen Cohen for a period of four years. Sarika Patel is a business leader with over 25 years of public and private organisational experience. She is currently a partner …

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Roberto Carlos joins planetwin365 as brand ambassador

SBC News Roberto Carlos joins planetwin365 as brand ambassador

Brazilian football legend and former Real Madrid superstar Roberto Carlos has signed a three-year agreement to become brand ambassador for the European gaming brand planetwin365 in Spain. After recently launching online operations in the Spanish market, the Austrian-Maltese bookmaker is joining forces with the 42-year-old, considered one of the best left backs in football history. Apart from advertising rights for …

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6 of the Best – Mondogoal’s Shergul Arshad

SBC News 6 of the Best - Mondogoal's Shergul Arshad

BetITBest‘s Nico Jansen is interested in discovering the best in people. This week it’s Shergul Arshad. Shergul Arshad is Founder and CEO of Mondogoal, the largest European daily fantasy site which boasts partnerships with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea, Sports Interactive and more. He was previously Head of Digital at AS Roma and the translator for the Italian team at the 1994 World Cup.  …

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Ladbrokes launches new football campaign with The Moment

SBC News Ladbrokes launches new football campaign with The Moment

Ladbrokes have unveiled a series of new commercials to mark the climax of the football season and UEFA Euro 2016. The campaign, which breaks this weekend (16th April), features Ladbrokes ambassador Chris Kamara alongside Scottish football legend Ally McCoist in a parody of the world of football punditry. Scripted by comedy writing duo Ivor Baddiel and Phil Kerr, the commercial …

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€6,905,670.81 win on Microgaming’s Progressive Jackpot Network

SBC News €6,905,670.81 win on Microgaming’s Progressive Jackpot Network

Microgaming have announced another win on its progressive jackpot network, having paid out over €574 million to date. On Friday 8th April 2016, a Spin Palace player hit the Mega Moolah jackpot, taking home €6,905,670.81. As with all Microgaming’s progressive wins, the windfall will be paid out to the player in a lump sum. A spokesperson from Spin Palace commented: “It …

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Contagious Gaming signs distribution agreement with Openbet

SBC News Contagious Gaming signs distribution agreement with Openbet

Contagious Gaming have announced that they have signed a casino partner agreement with Openbet, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Telos Entertainment. The Distribution Agreement with Openbet will allow Contagious Gaming to integrate its digital scratch ticket portfolio, eInstant Games, into Openbet’s software platform for distribution to Openbet’s global customer base. Peter Glancy, CEO and Director of Contagious Gaming, commented: “Signing this …

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