Racing content and data provider Sports Information Services has penned a deal with global operator 888, as part of which it’s to provide its British and Irish greyhound content. Under the terms of the deal the organisation is to deliver its live greyhound pictures and data to the 888sports brand, bringing in excess of 30,000 races each year. In its …
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Industry giant bet365 will be hunting a famous fifth consecutive Bookmaker of the Year title at this year’s SBC Awards, but an array of big hitters are ready to steal the show in front of more than 700 attendees at a stunning London venue – The Artillery Garden at the HAC. The shortlists for the 38 prizes were confirmed this …
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From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at a new potential buyer for Newcastle United and record breaking results for Barcelona. Barca’s billions Issuing financial results for the 2017/18 season, Spanish champions Barcelona have become the first team to reach $1bn in …
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Armed with a Manufacturer’s Licence for the South African market, BetConstruct is ready to present its “most complete multi-channel sportsbook software for the region”. Having obtained the licence from the National Gambling Board for South Africa in November of last year, the developer and provider of online and land-based gaming solutions is ready for the first extension of ICE away …
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Industry platform provider BtoBet has announced the launch of its ‘White Label Certification Program’, which allows its clients to provide BtoBet igaming/betting solutions to third parties. BtoBet launches its ‘Certification Program’ seeking to broaden its scope for new business opportunities, whilst allowing its partners to adopt a new business channel promoting BtoBet’s B2B functions. Key stakeholder Sabrina Soldà, Chief Marketing Officer of …
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Industry charity GambleAware has expanded its board of trustees with two new appointments to advise the organisation on addictive behaviour and UK health-related matters. GambleAware welcomes London South Bank University Professor of Mental Health Marcantonio Spada and NHS Trust Surrey & Sussex Chief Finance Officer/Deputy Chief Executive, Paul Simpson as new trustees. Professor Spada is the Head of the Division of Psychology and …
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The UK rugby league season is heading towards an exciting conclusion and mobile engagement specialists InCrowd and the Ruby Football League are upping the ante for one fortunate fan. The upcoming Rugby schedule is packed, with fans looking forward to the Betfred Super League semi-finals, Grand Final, Million Pound Game, League 1 semi-finals/finals, the Steve Prescott Man of Steel awards …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has granted Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) the right to service industry sports betting platform and systems’ provisions at a B2B level. Updating the market, GiG governance confirms that it has secured a complete UKGC B2B licence, which will allow the Oslo enterprise to service its existing white label partners and external …
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This week’s 6 of the Best comes from Keith Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Read on to discover about audio and visual dilemmas, a Luc Besson spectacular and stumbling upon a moving march for equality in the French capital. Best Holiday Years ago my wife and I happened to be in Paris on July …
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French online gambling group Betclic Everest has been granted the right to service the Polish online sports betting market by the nation’s Ministry of Finance. On 26 September, the Polish government updated its list of approved sports betting concessions, which are allowed to operate within its regulated market. Betclic Everest has secured a Polish sports betting licence, under the domain …
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