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Rank trials Immotion immersive VR at Grosvenor Casino Manchester

SBC News Rank trials Immotion immersive VR at Grosvenor Casino Manchester

UK legacy gambling operator Rank Group Plc is set to trial the immersive virtual reality technology of Immotion Group Ltd, seeking to deliver one-of-kind experiences to its UK venue customers. Agreeing terms on a revenue share deal, Rank will initially trial an Immotion VR pod within its Grosvenor Casino Manchester property showcasing Immotion’s ‘VR Racing Challenge’ simulator game. Should the …

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Codere crushed by Argentine Peso collapse losses

SBC News Codere crushed by Argentine Peso collapse losses

Bolsa Madrid-listed gambling operator Grupo Codere SA cannot escape the Argentine Peso collapse as the company records continued declines across its 2018 corporate metrics and KPIs. The reality of 100% Argentine Peso decline against the Euro, has seen Codere undertake a number of adjustments within its biggest operating market. Publishing its Q3 2018 trading update, Codere reports a group net …

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Rebel MPs seek to force Treasury’s hand over FOBTs

SBC News Rebel MPs seek to force Treasury's hand over FOBTs

The Treasury’s decision to delay the implementation of a £2 maximum stake on fixed-odds-betting-terminals (FOBTs) until October has led to a revolt amongst Tory MPs. Defiance over the delay has mounted since Tracey Crouch resigned from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) in the immediate aftermath of Chancellor Philip Hammond’s controversial budget announcement. Whilst Theresa May places her …

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PBS boosts in-store engagement through Build-A-Bet component

SBC News PBS boosts in-store engagement through Build-A-Bet component

Playtech’s sports betting technology subsidiary Playtech BGT Sports has enhanced its in-store player engagement capacities by launching a new Build-A-Bet component within its BetTracker app. Launched in 2017, the BetTracker app allows client retail customers to place bets on SSBTs, whilst tracking their progress on mobile devices away from the shop. An industry first, the BetTracker app would bring new cash-out betting …

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Andrew Gaughan confirms Sportech leadership departure

SBC News Andrew Gaughan confirms Sportech leadership departure

London listed wagering and racing systems supplier Sportech Plc has this morning disclosed that Group Chief Executive Andrew Gaughan has informed governance of his intention to depart the company. Updating the market, Sportech confirms that Gaughan will officially leave the company on 28 February 2019. Gaughan the former Managing Director of Sportech US racing operations, was appointed Group CEO on …

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National Lottery seeks ‘local appeal’ for 25th anniversary

SBC News National Lottery seeks 'local appeal' for 25th anniversary

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, the UK National Lottery plans to launch a nation-wide campaign highlighting the funds it has raised for vital community initiatives and good causes at a ‘local level’. Camelot, operator of the National Lottery has tasked its new creative marketing agency Adam&Eve London with delivering the campaign’s leading message and concept, which will showcase the …

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RMG appoints ‘sports & entertainment pro’ Roger Lewis as new Chairman

SBC News RMG appoints 'sports & entertainment pro' Roger Lewis as new Chairman

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has today confirmed the promotion of Roger Lewis as new Chairman, leading governance initiatives for the umbrella organisation representing 37 racecourses. Lewis the former Head of BBC Radio 1, had previously served RMG as a senior independent non-executive advisor (2012-2018) and is expected to take full Chairman duties from January 2019. Updating stakeholders, RMG governance backs …

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SIS appoints Richard Brankley as Greyhound Operations lead

SBC News SIS appoints Richard Brankley as Greyhound Operations lead

Racing content and data provider SIS (Sports Information Services), has named Richard Brankley as its new Head of Greyhound Operations. Brankley joins SIS senior management from Ladbrokes, following a 19-year tenure with the FTSE UK betting group leading its in-stadia/on-course operations and betting services at the greyhound tracks of Crayford and Monmore Green. The experienced industry professionals will work alongside SIS …

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Neil McArthur – ‘The race is on for the industry to know its customers’

Neil McArthur

Speaking at the UK Gambling Commission’s ‘Raising Standards Conference’  hosted at the ICC in Birmingham, UKGC Chief Executive Neil McArthur states that all industry stakeholders have to improve operational standards and cooperation in order to ‘know their customers better’. McArthur spoke to an audience of 170 executives from 100 gambling businesses, addressing public/political concerns during a disruptive year in which the …

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MGM-GVC’s ‘broad vision’ sees Sportradar confirmed as lead US data supplier

SBC News MGM-GVC's 'broad vision' sees Sportradar confirmed as lead US data supplier

MGM-GVC Interactive LLC, the new US strategic joint venture developed by MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has confirmed that it will utilise Sportradar as exclusive data supplier for its US sports betting provisions. The agreement sees Sportradar become the lead data provider for MGM-GVC interactive’s new and existing land-based and digital properties. Updating the market, MGM GVC Interactive’s new Chief …

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