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LeoVegas AB targets Spanish entry in Q1 2019

SBC News LeoVegas AB targets Spanish entry in Q1 2019

Stockholm-listed LeoVegas AB has targeted entering the Spanish online gambling market by Q1 2019. Updating stakeholders, LeoVegas governance has this morning confirmed that it has filed for a Spanish DGOJ licence for online sports betting and casino services. Gustaf Hagman, LeoVegas AB Group CEO, detailed Spanish market entry as a key directive for 2019. He said: “We are now taking the …

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LeoVegas rides compliance challenges to post 41% revenue gains

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LeoVegas has emerged from a “challenging quarter” for its two largest markets – UK and Sweden – to post a year-on-year (YOY) revenue increase of 41% to €78.6 million, despite a focus on compliance measures to facilitate the next steps in the company’s development. Reporting on the three-month period from 1 July to 30 September 2018, the mobile gametech group …

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LeoVegas seeks to broaden tech talent pool launching Regulus Programme

SBC News LeoVegas seeks to broaden tech talent pool launching Regulus Programme

Stockholm-listed LeoVegas AB has launched its new corporate initiative ‘LeoRegulus Programme’ seeking to widen its talent development resources whilst further expanding its access to tech talent. The LeoRegulus initiative was disclosed to Swedish business news source Dagens Media last week by Chief Executive Gustaf Hagman alongside Group HR Officer Caroline Palm. Seeking to widen its tech talent pool, LeoVegas governance launches …

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LeoVegas adds Pixel.bet to fold via majority stake purchase

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The LeoVegas Group has purchased a 51 per cent stake in Pixel Holding Group Ltd, the organisation which runs the esports betting operator Pixel.bet. Making the acquisition through its LeoVentures Ltd wholly owned subsidiary, the investment amounts to a fee of €1.5m, with the firm stressing it’s aligned its vision with Pixel’s “to create the greatest gaming experience in betting …

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LeoVegas relaunches BetUK as a UK sportsbook property

SBC News LeoVegas relaunches BetUK as a UK sportsbook property

Stockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB has confirmed that it will strengthen its UK sports betting proposition, adding new sportsbook provisions to its BetUK brand. Updating the market, LeoVegas governance outlines that it will relaunch BetUK as a sportsbook property, having recently secured the brand’s first sponsorship agreement with Championship football club Swansea AFC. Entering 2018, LeoVegas secured the BetUK …

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LeoVegas strengthens compliance efforts via new position

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Swedish online gambling group LeoVegas AB has announced a further strengthening of its compliance and legal efforts, with the creation of a new Chief Compliance and Legal Officer (CCLO) role within the firm’s core management group. Issuing a desire to enhance its focus on compliance “by providing training throughout the entire organisation and expanding the teams in these area,” LeoVegas …

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Responsible gambling key to LeoVegas’ bid for Swedish licence

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Continuing its expansion strategy, LeoVegas has confirmed its submission for a new Swedish licence. The firm has outlined its looking to gain a licence that encompasses casino and sports betting in the country, which recently commenced an application process ahead of the restructuring of its national gambling laws. Group CEO Gustaf Hagman commented: “While it has been known for some time …

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Record H1 results see LeoVegas AB reap rewards of its enlarged capacity

SBC News Record H1 results see LeoVegas AB reap rewards of its enlarged capacity

Publishing its H1 2018 interim results, an enlarged LeoVegas AB declares record revenue and earnings, as the online gambling group benefits from marketing efficiencies and savings implemented during the trading period.   Integrating the new assets of Royal Panda and Rocket X, LeoVegas reports a 76% increase in H1 2018 corporate revenues to €165 million (€94 million) Through strategic M&A, …

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Marketing savvy LeoVegas delivers above corporate exceptions

SBC News Marketing savvy LeoVegas delivers above corporate exceptions

Stockholm listed LeoVegas AB has presented its Q2 2018 preliminary results early (period ending 30 June), detailing that the company has benefitted from marketing efficiencies recorded during the trading period. Updating investors, LeoVegas governance anticipates delivering a trading period EBITDA of circa €15 million, an earnings figure above the firm’s current expectations. The improved EBITDA guidance is a result of …

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LeoVegas strengthens group focus with executive changes

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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 …

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