Acknowledging several new opportunities and challenges following the enlargement of its operations this year, 888 Holdings has published updated targets at its Capital Markets Day.. Having acquired William Hill’s non-US assets from Caesars Entertainment for £2.2bn in July, the company has noted emerging operating challenges, increased levels of debt exposing it to the impact of higher interest rates, and moderation of …
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888 bolsters post-Hills acquisition leadership with new NED appointments
888holdings has confirmed the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), as the firm looks to consolidate its position following the completed takeover of William Hill. The international gambling group announced this morning that Andrea Gisle Joosen, Andria Vidler and Randy Freer would join the Board as Independent NEDs, each having accumulated experience across a range of sectors. In the aftermath of …
Read More »888sport to sponsor Niel Callan for UK flat season
888sport is sponsoring Neil Callan, two-time UK Champion Jockey runner-up, for the 2022 UK Flat season. The Gibraltar-based online gambling firm’s logo will be carried by Callan on his riding wear, and the jockey will also provide regular updates via a blog throughout the season. Kieran Spellman, VP Head of Sport at 888sport, stated: “888sport is delighted to be sponsoring …
Read More »888sport renews UK and Ireland-facing NFL partnership
888sport has provided another boost to its sports marketing in the UK and Ireland, renewing its regional agreement with the National Football League (NFL). The contract extension will see 888Holdings wagering brand continue as the NFL’s sports betting partner in the UK and Irish markets until 2025, with the arrangement having been in place for the past two seasons. This …
Read More »888 unifies flagship brands with Made to Play
888 Holdings has debuted ‘Made to Play’, its new multi-media advertising campaign that “unites the 888casino, 888sport and 888poker brands under a single brand position”. The ‘global master campaign’ showcases 888’s 25-year experience at the forefront of igaming innovations and entertainment, in which it has become one of the market’s most dominant and trusted players. Of significance, Made to Play …
Read More »888 regulated market efficiency clears German/Dutch hurdles
888 Holdings hails ‘another record breaking year’, as the FTSE250 gambling group publishes its pre-close trading statement ahead of its transformative enlargement with William Hill. Of significance, expansion within regulated markets offset German regulatory challenges for 888, as the firm detailed that a strong performance in four key markets helped drive revenue by 14% in 2021. Updating investors, the company …
Read More »888sport makes debut in Bundesliga with RB Leipzig deal
888sport has been announced as an official partner of Bundesliga side RB Leipzig which began at the home match against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday. With the collaboration lasting until at least 2023, the top-flight team promises to give betting brand presence on TV-relevant advertising whilst also on the club’s digital channels. Kieran Spellman, Vice President Head of 888sport, commented: …
Read More »888sport to sponsor four meetings at upcoming Cheltenham Showcase
888sport has secured sponsorship of four race meetings at the two-day Cheltenham Showcase meeting, becoming the official betting partner of the event. The agreement will see 888sport sponsor the What’s Your Thinking Novices Hurdle and Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase on the opening Friday, followed by the 14:20 handicap Chase and the feature event at 15:30. “The Showcase meeting at Cheltenham …
Read More »Sportradar takes MTS solution live with 888sport
Sportradar has agreed to deliver its risk management solution for 888sport’s tennis offering after securing a new partnership with the operator’s umbrella company, 888 Holdings. Under the partnership, Sportradar will supply its data and risk management solution, Managed Trading Services (MTS) Return Guarantee, for the operator’s extensive tennis offering. Nick Soye, Business Development Manager, Management Trading Services at Sportradar, commented: …
Read More »Cardiff City names 888Sport as training kit sponsor
888 Holdings flagship sportsbook brand 888Sport has bolstered its network of football partners after confirming that it has signed a new partnership with Cardiff City. Under the terms of the agreement, 888Sport will become the club’s first training wear sponsor and global betting partner for the remainder of the current 2020/21 season. 888 SVP head of B2C Guy Cohen said: “We’re …
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