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FIFA governance has presented its official guiding mandate for the bidding process to host its 2026 World Cup tournament. World football’s governing body has presented its official guidelines to the committees representing North America’s joint bid of USA-Canada-Mexico competing against Morocco for the right to host football’s biggest tournament. Presenting a 35-page document, FIFA governance has made bidding parties’ aware of key …

Bede Gaming has placed 76th on the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track, a league table documenting Britain’s fastest growing tech organisations. The suppliers of software to the online gambling industry, has been recognised for its growth and successes since inception five years ago. The Newcastle upon Tyne headquartered firm’s platform, for operators within the gambling industry, and currently powering some …

Sports-tech and media company, DraftKings has announced it is venturing into the world of live sports streaming through its newly-formed partnership with Euroleague Basketball. As a result of the deal, customers will be able to stream selected Turkish Airlines EuroLeague basketball games directly through their DraftKings mobile app, as well as utilising both fantasy contests and live content. The announcement …

Leading gaming solutions and services provider Nektan Plc has signed a landmark deal with Spin Games LLC, becoming the first European supplier of Spin Games-licensed content, including the highly anticipated Konami video slots. Immensely popular titles, such as China Shores, will also be made available on the continent for the first time. Spin Games, a world-renowned HTML5 Remote Gaming Server, has …

Arcangelo Lonoce has been confirmed as the new Head of Business Development in Europe, for slots developer and provider Habanero. Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications at Habanero, has stated that his appointment will help with the provider’s planned move into Western Europe during 2018, adding: “Arcangelo’s excellent track record in the gaming industry speaks for itself, and we are …

“One thing with Fred is that he gives everyone a chance, whether you’re a millionaire or whether you’re skint. He gives you a chance to win, and that’s what the man’s about – value.” – Gary Wiltshire, pundit and bookmaker Part Two of the Betfred story (see part one here) looks at how the company flourished. Before long Fred Done’s …

NetEnt Games has continued its expansion into globally regulated markets after launching its portfolio of games in Czechia, formally known as the Czech Republic. The digital casino solutions provider has agreed a deal with Tipsport, the leading sports betting company in the country. Enrico Bradamante, Managing Director of NetEnt Malta Ltd, commented: ”We continue to deliver on our strategy to …

Despite lowering its full-year 2017 corporate forecast last week, Stockholm-listed online gambling group Cherry AB has reported ‘widespread growth’ across its assets for its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September). Improved player activity throughout its verticals, sees Cherry report a 165% increase in group revenues to SEK 567 million (€58 million – Q3 2016: SEK 214 million). Cherry’s …

Manchester City’s scintillating start to the season has left punters with renewed optimism that the Blues could be in for a memorable campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side have already booked their place in the second round of the Champions League and have cruised to an eight point lead at the top of the Premier League, whilst retaining an undefeated record. Betfair’s …

Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, Sportingbet Founder Mark Blandford and Howard Chisholm, Managing Director of Chisholm Bookmakers, will be joined by three new Hall of Fame inductees at this year’s SBC Awards on Tuesday 5 December. The fourth edition of this event, designed to recognise excellence across the sports betting industry, is being held at the stunning Artillery Garden …