William Hill has extended its coveted Sports Book of the Year competition to Australia by providing an AUS $20,000 (£10,000) prize for the winning author. Held since 1989, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year is regarded as the UK’s top award for sports literature. Notable winners include Nick Hornby (Fever Pitch), Paul Kimmage (Rough Ride: An Insight into …

Amaya Inc igaming brand PokerStars has confirmed that it has been granted a Remote Bookmakers Licence by the Irish Revenue Commissioners the regulatory body for betting in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland passed its new ‘Gambling Act 2015’ last April, aiming to introduce new amendments and regulations to the governing of online gambling services. The introduction of the act will …

Reporting on its Q2 2015 performance, Stockholm Nasdaq listed sports betting technology provider Kambi Group has recorded corporate revenue growth of €10.7 million, representing a 13% increase on Q2 2014 €9.5 million. Kambi management would report that its operations had maintained a 7% margin during the period, which contributed to €800,000 in operating profit. The technology provider would record a …

Extending its marketing coverage within the UK betting sector, European sports betting operator Marathonbet has announced its biggest betting partnership to date with Manchester United FC. Marathonbet will become the Global Betting Partner of the ‘Red Devils’ for the Premier League season 2015/2016. The partnership will see Marathonbet promoted throughout Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium (capacity – 75,000) on Match …

Following a review of its $1.2 billion (£815 million) takeover of online payment provider Skrill Group, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved Optimal Payments PLC (LSE) acquisition bid. Informing the market Optimal Payments governance stated that it would proceed with its full integration of Skrill Group operations, with a view to complete its takeover by 10 August. Issuing a …

European sports betting operator Unibet Plc, continues to be hit by negative currency exchange rate fluctuations on its core performance metrics for 2015.  Updating the market on its interim performance, Unibet has disclosed record group revenues for Q2 2015 which amounted to £80.5 million (Q2 2014 – £75.6 million). Unibet would record H1 2015 group revenues of £156.6 million up …

Playtech has been announced as founding partner for WrB’s Responsible Gambling event, taking place in London on 10 September and organised by Clarion Events. Playtech is a leading industry supplier and a long-time advocate of the responsible gambling movement. “Playtech has been so pivotal in this area,I am delighted to have them on board as our founding member. We’re encouraged by the …

Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, Boylesports’ Founder and CEO John Boyle has detailed that his company are closely monitoring the merger of UK betting operators Ladbrokes and Gala Coral. Irish Independent operator Boylesports has made no secret that it wishes to expand its services within the UK betting market, having declared that its operations have reached peak capacity within Ireland …

Amaya Inc igaming brand PokerStars has announced the launch of its biggest ever social media campaign. The campaign will feature global football stars and official PokerStars brand ambassadors Neymar (Brazil/FC Barcelona) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid) alongside Ronaldo Luís Nazário (former Brazil/Real Madrid and FC Barcelona player) The Facebook partnership team announced that the exclusive PokerStars advertisements would be released …

Betfair has further increased its marketing presence in English football by securing a betting partnership with Leicester City FC for the upcoming Premier League Season 2015/2016. The operator add Leicester City FC as a marketing partner, having secured Premier League betting partnerships with Sunderland AFC and Aston Villa FC. Betfair sports betting and igaming services will be promoted throughout the …