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LeoVegas has strengthened it core group management team, as the gaming operator also intensifies its focus on responsible gaming via its LeoSafePlay system. Firstly Richard Woodbridge joins as the new Chief Operating Officer, joining from the COO role at Ellos Group, and will have overarching responsibility for operations at LeoVegas’ offices in Malta. Taking up the new role on 7 …

Sportradar has unveiled two new strategic partnerships with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Silicon Valley-based growth equity firm TCV. CPPIB, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CPP Investment Board Europe S.à r.l., and TCV will together acquire a stake in Sportradar at an enterprise value of €2.1Bn ($2.4) from private equity firm EQT and certain minority shareholders. Carsten …

Revolt, within the Conservative Party may tip Britain towards a snap General Election being called for in 2018, as Brexit chaos governs all UK politics. Bookmakers have adjusted their political betting markets, following the events of a ‘manic Monday’ which saw LEAVE stalwarts David Davis, Secretary for Exiting the EU and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign as senior cabinet ministers. …

B2B supplier Relax Gaming has expanded its presence in the Baltic region, after agreeing to integrate its table games and slot content with online casino operator Optibet. The operator will roll out the supplier’s cost-effective blackjack and roulette games in the first instance, with the introduction of the slot games set to follow. Relax’s blackjack offering allows players several opportunities …

Sports betting integrity body the ESSA has welcomed a report that recommends licensing and regulating gambling in India. The 145-page report, published by the Law Commission of India, concluded by saying that “there could always be an option to have a relook at the earlier approach of a complete ban”, due to the rise in online gambling making it far …

Betsson Group has announced the appointment of Roderick Spiteri Schillig as Head of Employer Branding and External Relations. Betsson’s new appointment will be part of the firm’s corporate communications team, and will primarily be tasked with taking care of Betsson Group’s relations with trade media and local media in Malta, acting as the spokesperson for communications matters. He will also …

Chris Taylor, Head of Football at Metric Gaming, looks at the challenges sportsbook traders face during major tournaments, such as the World Cup. The World Cup has delivered a run of surprise results to date; Argentina, Spain, Portugal and reigning champions Germany have all been eliminated. And perhaps the biggest shock of all – England beat Colombia in a 4-3 …

Payment services provider EML Payments has entered into a multi-year agreement with GVC Holdings. The deal is for the provision of branded reloadable cards for GVC’s online gaming brands. The FTSE250 gambling group’s customers can use the cards to immediately access their winnings and remit funds back into their gaming account. GVC operates in more than 20 regulated jurisdictions and …

Betting analytics software company Bettorlogic has announced a new content deal with UK operator FansBet. The deal will see Bettorlogic integrate its Daily Bet product onto the FansBet platform, allowing players in the FansBet community to initially receive perspective odds through tailored marketing campaigns and blog content. Further down the line, they will also gain access to the best bets …

The most sought after free agent in Basketball has finally chosen his next destination, and LeBron James’ decision to join the LA Lakers has had a huge impact on NBA betting markets. As reported on SBCAmericas, the move comes after James’ four years in his second stint in Cleveland and four consecutive NBA Finals (one win, three losses against Golden …