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BtoBet expands African presence through Innobet

Innobet

STM Gaming, the first partner of the ‘White Label Certification Program’ from BtoBet, has struck the latest in a series of African-based partnerships with Ugandan operator Innobet. Operators across Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Chad, Guinea and Namibia, amongst other countries, are going live this year through “a lite and simplified version” of the BtoBet igaming platform. Innobet will provide its players …

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WLA recognises mkodo as a lottery innovation stakeholder

SBC News WLA recognises mkodo as a lottery innovation stakeholder

London based mobile development and innovation studio mkodo has announced a significant coup for its gambling services and profile, confirming that it has been accredited with membership to the World Lottery Association (WLA). Recognised as the ‘leading authority’ for global lottery stakeholders, the WLA is a membership organisation, which seeks to act in the interests of ‘state-authorised’ lottery operators. In …

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PlayOJO launches £10m ‘Thumbs Up OJO’ UK campaign

SBC News PlayOJO launches £10m 'Thumbs Up OJO’ UK campaign

Fair play’ online casino PlayOJO has launched its new UK £10 million advertising campaign ‘Thumbs Up OJO’ across TV, radio and digital platforms. The campaign sees PlayOJO continue to promote its commitment towards ‘fair play’ and ‘fair treatment’ of players, operating as an online casino ‘with no wagering requirements whatsoever, no minimum or maximum withdrawals and where players receive money …

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Playtech to power RETAbet casino drive

SBC News Playtech to power RETAbet casino drive

Playtech Plc has become lead online casino platform and live table games supplier for Spanish online bookmaker RETAbet (Retabet.es). RETAbet is the online sportsbook property of Basque country gambling group Euskal Kirol Apostuak SA, which has sanctioned Playtech to boost RETAbet’s online casino capacity. The partnership sees Playtech provide RETAbet with a tailored casino suite featuring the technology firm’s high-performance gaming …

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Unique gaming solution to drive “significant global expansion” for Finunion

Finunion

Finunion has targeted market share in Europe, Asia, LatAm and Africa after the successful deployment of its proprietary software for the Finbet brand. Founded in 2015, the company is ready to take its unique gaming solution to markets across the globe. It already provides a turnkey solution for both Finbet.kz – a multichannel brand for the Kazakhstan market – and …

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UKGC cracks AML whip issuing £4.5m penalty packages for ‘weak controls’

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed £4.5 million in penalty packages on four online casino operators in relation to failed AML procedures and maintaining inadequate consumer safeguards. The penalty packages form part of the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the UK online casino sector. In its update, the UKGC confirms that InTouch Games will pay £2.2 million in lieu of financial penalties for …

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Three betting brands become five for Campeón Gaming Partners

Campeón

Campeón Gaming Partners has increased its appeal to global online gaming affiliates by expanding into a wider range of ‘geos’ and adding new payment methods pertinent to each of these new target markets, which includes Canada and Brazil. The igaming operator and affiliate network already includes European-focused sportsbook and online casino brands CampeonBet and EvoBet, along with SvenBet – a …

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BtoBet launches dedicated content for the African market

Innobet

BtoBet has launched a new portfolio of dedicated content for the African market focused on sportsbook, virtual sports, novelty bets and casino. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer Sabrina Soldà said that this new content had been designed to present local players with a more customised and tailored betting experience. “There is a general misconception that the challenges in Africa from …

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Degree 53 revamps Betfred Lotto dynamics

SBC News Degree 53 revamps Betfred Lotto dynamics

Industry, design and innovation studio Degree 53 continues its legacy partnership with Betfred, announcing that it has redesigned the ‘Lotto section’ of the Betfred.com website.   In its update, Degree 53 details that it has revamped frontend and backend capabilities with a ‘mobile-first strategy in mind’ delivering a fully responsive experience across web, tablet and mobile devices. Product upgrades see …

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Rey del Valle replaces Richard Santiago as GAN CFO

SBC News Rey del Valle replaces Richard Santiago as GAN CFO

London-listed GAN Plc, a specialist supplier of online gambling software solutions for the US market, has confirmed the departure of Richard Santiago as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. Santiago departs GAN executive team to pursue opportunities ‘unrelated to the global gambling sector’. The company has informed that Santiago will be replaced as CFO by Rey del Valle, a seasoned …

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