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Fast growth Cherry AB hits new revenue & profitability heights this H1 2017

SBC News Fast growth Cherry AB hits new revenue & profitability heights this H1 2017

Updating the market on its H1 2017 interim results, the governance of Stockholm-listed online gambling group Cherry AB is confident of hitting its full-year targets and corporate expectations, following a strong opening six months of trade. An enlarged Cherry would report H1 2017 group revenues of SEK 1 billion (€106 million), up 192% on like-for-like 2016’s SEK 370 million. Aided …

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DAREBS: InBet stands out with unique betting terminal solution

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Software solutions provider InBet Games has released DAREBS, a betting terminal which allows players to make bets on real-life events. Gaming machines, while enjoying great popularity among players, have always faced severe regulations in many jurisdictions. For example, UK law restricts the number of terminals operating with a single establishment to four, as well as placing a limit on monthly …

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GVC exits partypoker from the Australian market

SBC News GVC exits partypoker from the Australian market

Updating the market, FTSE-listed GVC Holdings has informed that it has withdrawn all poker operations for the Australian market. The operator will no longer service its partypoker brand, following this month’s introduction by the Australian Senate of provisions amending the ‘2001 Interactive Gambling Bill’ banning online poker and in-play sports betting services offered by online gambling operators. partypoker, GVC’s lead …

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Berlin based Glück Games appoints Rafael Razim as Technology lead

SBC News Berlin based Glück Games appoints Rafael Razim as Technology lead

Gibraltar and Berlin-based real money games developer Glück Games has confirmed the appointment of Rafael Razim its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). A games development veteran joins Razim Glück Games senior management team, having previously served as Managing Director of multichannel retargeting solutions firm Remintrex (2014-2017). Furthermore, Razim previously co-founded Berlin-based GimiGames, a VC-backed multiplayer skill-gaming platform, and a real-money …

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GVC boosts HTML5 site content with Pragmatic Play partnership

SBC News GVC boosts HTML5 site content with Pragmatic Play partnership

Updating the market, GVC Holdings has moved to broaden its online casino content across its portfolio of websites by forming a supplier partnership with HTML5 specialist games developer Pragmatic Play. GVC will roll-out Pragmatic’s portfolio of over 80 HTML5 slots titles into a number of their brands, including in the initial phase bwin, PartyCasino, and Gamebookers. Top Pragmatic titles include …

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Customer & Product effective LeoVegas hits H1 2017 heights

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The governance of Stockholm-listed European online gambling operator LeoVegas AB has stated that it is confident of hitting its 2017 full-year targets and corporate expectations following a strong H1 period driven by ‘solid organic growth’. The mobile-centric gambling group would post H1 2017 (period ending 30 June) net-gaming revenues of €93 million representing a 55% increase on corresponding 2016’s €60 …

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Jackpotjoy positive of future outlook following LSE progress

SBC News Jackpotjoy positive of future outlook following LSE progress

The governance of online gambling operator Jackpotjoy Plc has stated that it is ‘encouraged’  by its H1 2017 results, having debuted on the London Stock Exchange last January following its corporate migration from the Toronto TSX. Closing a busy H1 2017 (period ending 30 June), Jackpotjoy the world’s largest online bingo achieved group revenues of £147 million up 13% on …

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Zeal Group places ‘Internationalisation strategy’ first for future growth

SBC News Zeal Group places 'Internationalisation strategy' first for future growth

Frankfurt-listed European lottery operator Zeal Group has stated that it is confident in its international projects and investments having concluded a busy H1 2017 period Last week the digital lottery operator detailed ‘solid’ H1 2017 results, with the company reporting group revenues of €64 million combined with an operating EBIT of €7.9 million. Updating investors and stakeholders, Zeal governance stated …

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Microgaming opens new ‘environment & energy efficient’ Isle of Man HQ

SBC News Microgaming opens new 'environment & energy efficient' Isle of Man HQ

Microgaming has declared its new purpose built HQ ‘open for business’, following the completion of the building’s construction on 31 July 2017. Developed adjacent to its existing office, its new Isle of Man HQ named ‘Sixty Two’ began construction in April 2015. The 5-storey office houses over 100 employees, with a unique sky bridge joining the new and existing building, …

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Pragmatic Play appoints Harry Biring as senior business development lead

SBC News Pragmatic Play appoints Harry Biring as senior business development lead

Industry slots and content provider Pragmatic Play has confirmed the appointment of Harry Biring as its new Senior Business Development Manager. An industry veteran Biring will lead Pragmatic Play’s commercial team, having most recently served as a Senior Account Manager at Scientific Games Interactive Division. Yossi Barzely, Head of Business Development at Pragmatic Play, said: “Harry’s excellent track record in …

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