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PlayMeTech Group moves into igaming with ALPHABOOKbet.com stake and Ilia Topuria partnership

Alphabook brand ambassador Ilia Topuria

Prop trading firm PlayMeTech has this week expanded into igaming with the acquisition of a stake in online sportsbook and casino operator Alphabook. Launched in 2022, Alphabook has established itself as one of the fastest-growing crypto-friendly platforms, offering more than 750 sports betting markets and thousands of casino games to players around the world. Commenting on the acquisition, Group CEO …

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Opportunities in India ‘poised to be unlocked’ as Sportradar hires new GM

SBC News Opportunities in India ‘poised to be unlocked’ as Sportradar hires new GM

Sportradar has opened a new office in Mumbai, as it aims to reinforce support for the Indian sports ecosystem through its technological solutions and services.  Prasun Bhadani has also been appointed as the company’s new General Manager who will take charge of its operations in the country, and will report directly to Oscar Brodkin, Managing Director of Sportradar for the …

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Parimatch denies ‘untrue’ India tax investigation reports

Parimatch India

Parimatch has categorically denied reports in Indian media that its brand has faced enforcement action from national tax authorities, according to a statement from GR8 Tech. Speculation last week in India Today and the Hindustan TImes alleged that the Cyprus-based betting operator had been targeted by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The reports also alleged that a man, who …

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888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

SBC News 888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

Regulatory headwinds – both current and forthcoming – were the biggest talking point in 888’s presentation and Q&A on 2022 and Q1 2023 trading results, after the firm declared net losses of £116m. Updating and answering queries from its LSE investors, 888 Chairman, Lord John Mendehlson, asserted that the international gambling group has ‘very clear priorities to deliver a leaner, …

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SIS expands reach in Philippines with Jade SportsBet greyhound deal

SBC News SIS expands reach in Philippines with Jade SportsBet greyhound deal

SIS (Sports Information Services) has announced an agreement with Philippines-based Jade SportsBet, as the operator integrates the supplier’s greyhound racing content. Jade SportsBet is now live with SIS’ offering 38,000 of greyhound races annually from the UK, Ireland and Mexico. Joe Andrews, Head of Sales at SIS, stated: “Partnering with Jade SportsBet is another important step forward in our efforts …

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India amends Tech Rules to identify real money games

SBC News India amends Tech Rules to identify real money games

New amendments to identify gambling products/services have been added to India’s ‘Information Technology Rules of 2021’.  The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules of 2021 are standards and requirements introduced by the Indian government in February 2021 to regulate online content and platforms, including social media intermediaries, messaging services, and digital media publishers. The rules are …

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Stake.com sponsors Amazon Prime’s Live Boxing 4 as Nasukawa makes debut

SBC News Stake.com sponsors Amazon Prime's Live Boxing 4 as Nasukawa makes debut

Stake.com has been revealed as the official betting partner of Amazon Prime‘s Live Boxing 4 event taking place this Saturday. The match sees the debut of 40-0 undefeated kickboxing champion Tenshin Nasukawa who will take on No.4 ranked Japanese bantamweight Yuki Yonaha at the 15,000-capacity Ariake Arena in Tokyo.  The crypto firm’s branding is to ‘feature heavily’ on Nasukawa’s gloves, …

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Grigor Asoyan named Digitain Technology Deputy CEO as firm seeks expanded reach

Grigor Asoyan named Digitain Technology Deputy CEO as firm seeks expanded reach

Digitain has made its third major senior leadership appointment of the year, naming Grigor Asoyan as its new Deputy CEO of Technology. Asoyan has worked for Digitain for over 10 years, having most recently held the position of Chief Technology Officer, assuming this position in 2018 after serving as Senior Software Engineer, Software Architect since 2012. His move up the …

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Entain buys 365scores for £120m in latest brand diversification

Entain buys 365scores for £120m in latest brand diversification

Entain Plc has extended its reach into sports media, announcing an acquisition of Israeli livescore media and football community 365scores. The FTSE100 gambling group has purchased the entire issued shared capital of 365 scores for an initial consideration of $150m (£120m), along with further contingent payments totalling up to $10m (£8m). By integrating 365scores into its portfolio, Entain will incorporate …

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World Pool Q1 turnover up 70% on 2022 as Dubai World Cup tops bill

SBC News World Pool Q1 turnover up 70% on 2022 as Dubai World Cup tops bill

World Pool has reported a total turnover of HK$1.27bn (approx. $161.8m) across its five fixtures for Q1. Its year-on-year turnover for the quarter has increased by 70% compared to 2022’s Q1 total of HK$745.4m (approx. $94.9m). Globally commingled bets from more than 20 countries saw an average of HK$254m (approx. $32.6m) bet on each of the fixtures, which were Met …

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