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Super Group (SGHC), the parent company of Betway and Spin brands has reached a ‘corporate milestone’ having been accepted in the Russell 2000® Index. The achievement follows less than a year-and-half since Super Group public listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Furthermore, the inclusion will also enlist Super Group in the broader Russell 3000® Index, regarded as the …

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA)has approved the formation of a Responsible Gaming Committee to “create a global standard, process and path for predictive responsible gaming”. The IGSA’s RGC aims to offer support with the Responsible Gaming Maturity Model, a multi-tier framework providing operators and regulators with “a path from discovery to a highly quantifiable and predictable RG model”. The model will ensure …

Better Collective AS has upgraded its financial targets for 2023 trading, as the Stockholm-listed media publisher continues to benefit from a record-breaking Q1 momentum. Updating shareholders, Better Collective expects its FY2023 revenue target to stand in the €315m-€325m range, up from the previous target of €305m-€315m – results implying a growth of 17-21%. Likewise, Better Collective anticipates its FY2023 EBITDA …

Catena Media is stepping up its preparations for the launch of online and mobile sports betting in North Carolina following confirmation of legalisation last week.  Governor Roy Cooper put pen to paper on HB347 to officially legalise online sports betting, which could launch on 8 January, 2024.  The NASDAQ Stockholm-listed affiliate firm will deploy its national sports betting brands Lineups …

Entain Plc investor Eminence Capital has questioned the M&A strategy of the FTSE100 gambling group, citing that it has impacted the firm’s value and future prospects. An open letter published by Eminence CEO Ricky Sandler criticised the board of Entain for allowing a £600m bookbuild to fund the acquisition of STS Group, through the issuance of new shares, which represents …

Coolbet has signed a partnership with Enteractive, leveraging the latter’s betting and igaming player reactivation and retention model for its Latin American operations. Originally founded in Estonia with a focus on the Nordic markets, Coolbet has been stepping up its presence in Latin American jurisdictions in recent years, especially since its acquisition by GAN in 2020. To support its transatlantic …

Oded Amir, Delasport’s recently-appointed VP of Product, joins the firm with over 15 years of experience, mainly working in product positions with the likes of SBTech and DraftKings. Here he shares his vision and strategic direction for Delasport’s products and how they will align with customer needs, business growth, and the firm’s overall technology roadmap. You’ve recently joined Delasport, with …

Pariplay has appointed Ashley Bloor as its new Director of Partnerships as the company continues its growth strategy across Europe and North America. The NeoGames subsidiary has detailed that Bloor has more than 10 years of experience in the gambling industry with companies such as bet365, Gala Coral, William Hill, and Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Most recently, she was Head …

Total Performance Data (TPD), a live data provider for horse racing, has announced an in-running betting product in partnership with 1/ST CONTENT. Described as a US racing-first, this rollout has already seen the successful delivery of a new in-play service for Sky Bet – part of Flutter Entertainment. Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “The jury …

Allwyn International has showcased its new business profile after incorporating Camelot UK to its European gaming and lottery subsidiaries portfolio.  Publishing its Q1 2023 unaudited accounts, an enlarged Allwyn generated consolidated revenues of €1.64bn, an 80% surge on 2022 comparative results of €914m. As reported, Q1 trading saw Allwyn execute the acquisitions of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited and Camelot Lottery …