Tag Archives: Japan

Raketech stands by elevated 2023 targets as media is refreshed by Casumba M&A

SBC News Raketech stands by elevated 2023 targets as media is refreshed by Casumba M&A

Raketech Plc remains on track to deliver its best year in business to investors, underscored by its enlarged media network integrating the new assets of Casumba Media. Publishing its Q3 trading results, Nasdaq OMX-listed Raketech achieved its elevated target, generating corporate revenues of €21.5m, up 66% on 2022 comparatives of €13m. Headline growth was achieved despite Raketech countering a ‘slower …

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Game Lounge redesigns flagship Japanese website

SBC News Game Lounge redesigns flagship Japanese website

Game Lounge has redeveloped its Japanese website’s UX and brand to better engage with local audiences and to become a leading information portal for Japanese igaming consumers.   The affiliate publisher has rebranded Japanesecasino.com to the new name of ‘JAPACASI’ as a “commitment to Japanese users’ tendency towards word blends.” Japanesecasino.com was first launched in Japan in 2016 as a standard …

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The ‘Global Home of Sports’ – Shay Segev on DAZN’s ambitions beyond broadcasting

SBC News The ‘Global Home of Sports’ - Shay Segev on DAZN’s ambitions beyond broadcasting

As SBC Summit Barcelona is getting closer, Shay Segev, DAZN Group’s CEO and one of the keynote speakers of the global conference and trade show shared DAZN’s ambitions beyond broadcasting and explained why the company is the one-stop shop for sports fans across the globe.  SBC: What is DAZN’s strategy when it comes to competitors? How do you go against …

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Skyler Cheng: Champion Sports – Asia in the midst of its next betting evolution

SBC News Skyler Cheng: Champion Sports - Asia in the midst of its next betting evolution

Champion Sports Asia Business Development lead Skyler Cheng provides an on-the-ground perspective of Asian betting market’s development and growth prospects for global betting stakeholders.    Though opportunities are often misunderstood, Cheng tells SBC that Asia faces its next betting evolution as ‘grey markets’ begin their long journeys towards regulation… _____________ SBC: The industry seems laser-focused on the North American market …

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Finixio expands sportsbook network to cover Balkans, Germany and Japan

SBC News Finixio expands sportsbook network to cover Balkans, Germany and Japan

Finixio has expanded its media inventory for sports betting, announcing the launch of new portals for the Balkans, Germany and Japan. Acquiring the high value domain of Kladionica.com (Bookmaker.com) – Finixio launches its new betting community for the regulated Balkan markets of Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia.   In addition, the London-based affiliate publisher will expand its European footprint by launching WettanbieterBonus.de …

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US growth helps Catena ride out costly German impairments 

SBC News US growth helps Catena ride out costly German impairments 

Catena Media Plc has underlined the strategic importance of its globally diversified media portfolio, as a 3x jump in North American revenues and continued Japanese market growth helped offset significant European headwinds.  Publishing its Q3 2021 interim results for the period ending 30 September, Catena registered operating revenues of €33 million, up 33% on corresponding 2020 results of €25 million. …

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Japan begins discussions on creation of $65bn sports betting market

SBC News Japan begins discussions on creation of $65bn sports betting market

The government of Japan has reportedly begun internal discussions with regards to regulating sports betting on football and baseball events, according to the Financial Times. Should betting regulations on the two popular sports be liberalised, it would create a market totalling around $65 million according to FT sources with ‘direct knowledge of the situation’. The most popular form of betting …

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SoftSwiss expands reach with trifecta of Asian market entries

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SoftSwiss has continued to expand its offering into new gaming markets after debuting its solutions in India, Japan and South Korea.  The supplier’s newly-launched sportsbook solution will be adapted to the Indian market, enabling players to wager on more than 60 different sports – including cricket and horse racing – across over 1200 different markets.  The solution will also feature …

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Gamesys targets strong 2020 closing after successful Spanish launch

SBC News Gamesys targets strong 2020 closing after successful Spanish launch

Gamesys Group Plc has cited continued growth momentum across its brand portfolio as the LSE-listed online gambling group recorded growth on all key operating metrics.   Publishing its Q3 2020 trading statement, Gamesys recorded a 31% increase in group revenues to £190 million, reflecting a period of strong organic growth which was supported by an increase in customer activity. Providing …

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Enlarged Gamesys returns to UK growth eyeing FTSE250 spot 

SBC News Enlarged Gamesys returns to UK growth eyeing FTSE250 spot 

The governance of LSE-listed Gamesys Group, formerly JPJ Group, has cited confidence in achieving its corporate objective of indexing as a FTSE250 firm within the coming months. Publishing its full-year 2019 results, a new look Gamesys has reported a 35% increase in corporate revenues to £415 million (FY2018: £308m), citing ‘high organic growth’ achieved across the UK and Asia.  Corporate …

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