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bet365 looking for Northern Powerhouse tech talent with Manchester expansion

SBC News bet365 looking for Northern Powerhouse tech talent with Manchester expansion

Global betting group bet365 has extended its Software Testing Academy to Manchester, opening its doors to new applications seeking a technology career.  The centre, operated by bet365’s tech division Hillside Technology, is specifically looking for software testers, and will assess candidates based on the ‘core competencies’ of communication, attention to detail, prioritisation, knowledge retention and analytical skills. Up to 10 …

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Inspired leads Betfred’s VLT upgrade

SBC News Inspired leads Betfred's VLT upgrade

Betfred has committed to the procurement of 5,000 new Vantage cabinets to Inspired Entertainment as part of a new five-year contract signed between the two parties. Vantage, the latest edition to the Inspired VLT family which also includes Eclipse and Valor, is powered by an intelligent operating system that drives player game recommendations based on their playing sessions. The UK-based bookmaker Betfred has committed …

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Bally’s bulks up tech unit by acquiring Degree 53 

SBC News Bally’s bulks up tech unit by acquiring Degree 53 

Bally’s Corporation continues its digital makeover announcing that it has agreed to acquire Manchester-based igaming innovation studio Degree 53, to help build-up its UX, design and technical capabilities.  Founded in 2013 by engineer Andrew Daniels, Degree 53 is a specialist agency in software, UX and app development for igaming and sports betting operators.  Degree 53 clients include Betfred, Scientific Games, …

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FOBTs tax credit sees Betfred rideout 2020 retail storms 

SBC News FOBTs tax credit sees Betfred rideout 2020 retail storms 

Betfred Limited has filed its 2020 corporate accounts (period reported up to 27 September), disclosing the impact of last year’s COVID-19 pandemic on its business units.  The Done family-owned betting group saw its group wagers shrink from £10-to-£6.5 billion,  a result of the enforced closure of its UK betting estates and further COVID-19 adjustments.   Trading with an impaired retail unit, …

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Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester close the region’s betting shops

SBC News Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester close the region’s betting shops

After several days of negotiations between local leaders and Downing Street, Greater Manchester has become the latest city to enter a tier 3 lockdown, forcing betting shops and casinos across the region to close their doors. The lockdown measures, which come into force at 00:01am on Friday, will be imposed by the government after discussions over financial support for local …

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Degree 53 expands technical and product development teams  

SBC News Degree 53 expands technical and product development teams  

Industry design and innovation studio Degree 53 has strengthened its technical and product development team by promoting both Bav Patel and Peter Stringer to team directors.  The Manchester-based UX specialist has undertaken its decision following a period of sustained company growth under lockdown, in which Degree 53 hired a further 12 members of staff to help deliver ongoing projects. Updating …

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bet365 continues Manchester expansion with new offices

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Leading UK online bookmaker, bet365 has expanded its operating capacity within Manchester after confirming it has taken a five-year lease on a city-centre building. It comes after the online bookmaker launched its DevOPs department in November 2019, which significantly boosted bet365’s operational capacity. “We are thrilled to welcome Bet365 to the final three floors at Core,” said James Whitcher, Asset …

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Closure of Belle Vue dogs likely after planning approval

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The UK greyhound racing industry has taken another blow after a Manchester Planning and Highways committee approved proposals that would close Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium.  The track, was the first purpose-built greyhound track in the UK, and was the last remaining greyhound stadium in the North West.  Having been built in 1926, the infrastructure is synonymous with the Belle Vue …

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Moneta launches HorseRacing.net seeking to become racing’s top authority

SBC News Moneta launches HorseRacing.net seeking to become racing's top authority

Manchester-based affiliate marketing publisher Moneta Communications has moved to bolster its racing capacity by launching new online community ‘HorseRacing.net’. Securing the high-profile domain of HorseRacing.net, Moneta seeks to develop the leading information authority servicing all racing and betting audiences. HorseRacing.net will provide comprehensive, news, coverage and analysis of global racing’s meeting schedule, whilst offering its audience over 200 betting selections …

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