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India brands esports away from online gaming

SBC News India brands esports away from online gaming

Esports is to be recognised as a professional sports category in India following the government’s decision to reclassify ‘competitive gaming as a multi-sports event’.  The approval will see esports events no longer categorised under the umbrella term of ‘online gaming’, which had been long disputed by Indian esports stakeholders. Securing its recognition as a pro-sports category, the policy development and …

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Checkd Group: 125/1 & 100/1 Winning Bets help deliver successful World Cup campaign

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The World Cup in Qatar was well-received by operators and punters alike, with favourable results and high engagement levels producing an exciting, revenue-generating competition. For Checkd Group, the challenge was to generate high levels of customer engagement through compelling and relevant content, with the hope being that the unique timing of the Qatar competition outside of the sunny summer months …

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Game Lounge redesigns flagship Japanese website

SBC News Game Lounge redesigns flagship Japanese website

Game Lounge has redeveloped its Japanese website’s UX and brand to better engage with local audiences and to become a leading information portal for Japanese igaming consumers.   The affiliate publisher has rebranded Japanesecasino.com to the new name of ‘JAPACASI’ as a “commitment to Japanese users’ tendency towards word blends.” Japanesecasino.com was first launched in Japan in 2016 as a standard …

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WST suspends Bingtao for allegedly manipulating match outcomes

SBC News WST suspends Bingtao for allegedly manipulating match outcomes

The World Snooker Tour has suspended Yan Bingtao with immediate effect as part of an ongoing investigation into match-fixing. The 22-year-old ​​world number 16 champion is the sixth Chinese player to be suspended in the past two weeks, following action taken by World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) Chairman Jason Ferguson. The governing body said in a statement: “This …

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M88 Mansion strengthens LaLiga relations via Ivan Rakitić ambassador deal

SBC News M88 Mansion strengthens LaLiga relations via Ivan Rakitić ambassador deal

M88 Mansion has selected Sevilla FC midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, to become a brand ambassador for the remainder of the LaLiga Santander 2022-23 season. The Asian operator has outlined several activations for Rakitić including an exclusive interview with the Croatian star. He also guested in a podcast called Monday Motivations in Indonesia. M88 Mansion’s Head of Commercial, Alan Wafer, said: “We …

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M88 Mansion sponsors Manny Pacquiao for upcoming middleweight bout

SBC News M88 Mansion sponsors Manny Pacquiao for upcoming middleweight bout

M88 Mansion has revealed that it will be supporting Manny Pacquiao (PacMan) in his six-round middleweight bout at Seoul Arena, South Korea, against martial artist DK Yoo. Prior to the fight – taking place this 10 December – the boxing legend has spent a training session with the Asian online casino brand. “Before sparring, I perform mitt work with my …

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BetConstruct ventures to the Philippines with Jade SportsBet deal

BetConstruct ventures to the Philippines with Jade SportsBet deal

BetConstruct will support Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies with the launch of its new, Philippines-facing sportsbook. The launch of Jade Entertainment’s new sportsbook offering comes “just in time for the new season of the NBA and the FIFA World Cup” and will offer both retail and remote gaming. Joe Pisano, Chief Executive at Jade Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to …

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BetMakers’ Global Racing Network to distribute Selangor Turf Club content across UK and Ireland

BetMakers Selangor Turf Club

Global Racing Network, a subsidiary of BetMakers Technology Group, has been awarded the rights to distribute thoroughbred racing content from Malaysia’s Selangor Turf Club. The racing content will be used for fixed odds, booked bets and exchange wagering across the UK and Ireland. Kerry Gatten, Vice President of Global Racing Network, commented: “At Global Racing Network we believe that Selangor …

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LSports sets out on new path with revamped visual identity

SBC News LSports sets out on new path with revamped visual identity

LSports has entered a “new era” by revealing its new branding which, it believes, will better reflect the company’s values and long-term goals. The new visual identity marks a shift away from the company’s previous blue and orange logo to one that is black and white. This, LSports said, is testament to the company’s growth in recent years, including its …

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FeedConstruct becomes the latest to accept FTN

SBC News FeedConstruct becomes the latest to accept FTN

FeedConstruct will continue to bring its partners “even closer to the most innovative changes” in the digital space after announcing that it will begin to accept Fasttoken (FTN) as a payment method from 1 February 2023. FTN is the “official cryptocurrency” of the Fastex ecosystem, a Web3-driven exchange developed by SoftConstruct. The move towards accepting FTN has been heralded as …

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