Pool betting is one of the oldest forms of wagering. But in the UK in particular, the traditional pools sector has faced some trouble with staying relevant to a new instant gratification seeking generation. Having assumed stewardship of the Tote in 2019, bringing Betfred’s eight years of ownership to an end, the UK Tote Group has faced some prominent challenges. …
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UK Tote Group has signed an agreement with machine-learning technology platform, Voxbet, to introduce a direct betting functionality through the Viber messaging platform. The platform allows sports bettors to ‘securely and accurately’ bet via a text message, described as a ‘next-generation bet execution’, having already grown in Asia, LatAm and Eastern European territories. The collaboration means that Voxbet Viber will …
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The UK Tote Group (Tote) states that it has entered a ‘new pricing era’, following the launch of its new ‘Tote+’ pool pricing module, which will provide racing customers with a 10% enhanced dividend payout. Updating customers, Tote stated that its improved module held no cap on the stake a player can place to receive a price enhancement, which has …
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Under the banner ‘Together for the Tote’, investment consortium Alizeti has unveiled the executive management team which will seek to revitalise the Tote’s racing pools betting proposition. Led by racing financier Alex Frost, last May Alizeti secured a 25% stake in the Tote, valued at approximately £150 million with a further option to acquire 100% of the legacy operator in future transactions. …
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Group director of E-Commerce at Romanian bookmaker Superbet, Jamie Hart identified how he believes bookmakers will innovate ahead of next Summer’s World Cup. As part of a panel at Betting on Sports 2017, Hart discussed how the World Cup can help provide bookmakers with the perfect opportunity to engage with a wider audience. Hart said: “Everyone uses the world cup …
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There’s just one week left to secure your ticket to Betting on Sports 2017 (12-15 September), an event stocked with the strongest lineup of speakers the sports betting industry has ever seen. Next week Olympia Conference Centre will open its doors to more than 1,200 high-level delegates, including representatives of more than 120 operators, 80 high-level affiliates and hundreds of …
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The ‘Sport in Focus’ track at Betting on Sports (12-15 September) will culminate in a session dedicated to next year’s FIFA World Cup, as more than 120 operators and 80 high-level affiliates at #boscon2017 get on ‘The Road to Russia’. AC Milan Commercial Director Jaap Kalma will be joined by an industry quartet tasked with educating over 1,200 delegates at …
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SBC Events has launched what it believes is the most comprehensive conference agenda the sports betting industry has ever seen for Betting on Sports 2017 (12-15 September). Featuring 42 sessions across Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 September, #boscon2017 will present over 150 experts from both the betting and sporting arenas, spanning three conference rooms at the Olympia Conference Centre in …
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New UK bookmaker Sun Bets has confirmed that Managing Director Jamie Hart is set to leave the leadership position having chosen to join Romanian betting operator SuperBet (SuperBet.ro). Both Sun Bets management and Jamie Hart confirmed the departure to SBC, with the operator having begun the search for a new leader. Australian gambling operator Tabcorp, joint venture partner with News …
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Australian gambling operator Tabcorp has appointed Jamie Hart former Innovation Director of William Hill to lead its News UK joint venture Sun Bets as Executive Director. Industry veteran Hart who left William Hill in March, following a senior executive restructure will be tasked with launching the new Sun Bets sports betting proposition for the UK market. As Sun Bets Executive …
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