Pool and racing wagering technology supplier Sportech Plc, has announced the appointment of Mickey Kalifa as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kalifa is set to takeover full group auditing and financial responsibilities upon the announcement of year-end corporate results for 2015 (date set for 3 March 2016). Sportech governance has detailed that Kalifa has begun the handover from outgoing …

Ladbrokes CEO Jim Mullen has expressed concern regarding the ongoing tense stand-off between UK Racing and the betting industry concerning the BHA’s ‘authorised betting partner’ (ABP) policy. Mullen states that the current scenario does not benefit any stakeholders, as both industries’ are mutually “intertwined”, hence there should be no need for “backdrop of scores, injustices – or perceived injustices – …

Betfred has become the latest bookmaker to release a dedicated Apple Watch betting app, in partnership with Manchester digital development studio Degree 53. The newly launched betting app will allow Betfred Apple Watch customers access to multiple in-play markets, the app has further integrated cash-out functionalities. Stuart Magowan, Betfred’s Mobile Portfolio Manager, commented on the release: “Betfred for Apple Watch …

The UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) has announced the launch of a website aimed at tackling betting-related corruption in sport has been launched. The ‘Sports Betting Integrity Forum website ‘  (SBI Forum) will form the hub of the Forum’s strategy to address the risks associated with match fixing to help preserve and protect sports betting integrity in the UK. It features …

DraftKings Inc has delayed its planned product launch for the UK fantasy sports market, pushing back its release to “early next year”. The US based fantasy sports operator, confirmed the delay this morning via the release of a short statement. Having gained a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence in August, DraftKings had earmarked the release of dedicated UK DFS product …

Irish independent bookmaker BoyleSports has partnered with gaming/betting software and platform provider EveryMatrix to launch dedicated slots and games portal BoyleVegas.com. The new casino brand comes to market utilising EveryMatrix’s player & bonus management system GamMatrix combined with the software provider’s ‘CasinoEngine’ which will deliver advanced API capabilities to the BoyleVegas product. The full integration will give BoyleSports igaming product …

As the William Hill PDC World Darts Championship (WDC) kicks off today at London’s Alexandra Palace (17 December – 3 January), UK bookmakers are gearing up for an extra busy Christmas period with a record £50 million expected to be wagered on the tournament. PDC event organisers announced that a record 66,000 WDC tickets had been sold for this year’s …

Having gained a 90% Ladbrokes shareholder approval, the UK Competition & Markets Authority (UK CMA) has opened its invitation for comment on the proposed £2.3 billion merger of Ladbrokes-Coral. The UK CMA has requested for assistance regarding its review of the planned merger, seeking to research whether a joint enterprise may result in a substantial impacting of commercial competition within …

Italy’s ministry of finance and the national chamber of commerce have pushed through a series of amendments for the Italian gambling sector. The amendments set to be implemented in 2016, center on reforming gaming duties in order to improve industry commercial conditions. Italy will drop its controversial online betting turnover tax, set between 2-5% for and adopt a 22% charge …

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