Metric Gaming CEO Martin de Knijff suggests that operators no longer have to accept the costly or same platform options of the past I have never cared much for convention – always looking instead for that proverbial “third way.” It’s a trait likely shared by most entrepreneurs, and, simply put, a prerequisite for true innovation. The current betting platform market …
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Industry in-play betting specialist Metric Gaming has announced that it has entered the Italian market in partnership with Eurobet Italia launching in Super Live product for football. The partnership will see Eurobet add a further 250 Super Live markets per football match. Eurobet management detailed that the Metric Gaming partnership will help it differentiate its sports betting product within the …
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Industry in-play betting technology and software specialist Metric Gaming (Metric) has confirmed that it has reached a price feed agreement with new News UK and Tabcorp joint venture UK sportsbook Sun Bets. The partnership will see the Sun Bets brand initially roll-out Metric end-to-end pricing for its golf markets. Sun Bets betting proposition will be further supported by Metric’s unique …
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Metric Gaming has marked the launch of its London offices by hiring three new executives, including former Betfair and William Hill director Jim Supple. After 25 years’ experience in the betting industry, Supple is set to become the company’s COO. He will be joined by new CFO Steven Paterson, former Finance Director of William Hill’s retail division. Meanwhile, Sam Foulkes, …
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The SBC Awards shortlist is finally ready, and the sports betting industry is one step closer to recognising the very best companies in 2016. Bet365 will defend its ‘Bookmaker of the Year’ prize at the SBC Awards 2016, after being shortlisted alongside Sky Betting and Gaming, Unibet, 10Bet and Pinnacle. The Stoke-based bookmaker is also in the running for the …
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SBC has decided to extend the nomination deadline for the SBC Awards 2016 by another week. Companies now have until Tuesday 1st November to put themselves forward for one or more of the 15 awards created by SBC to recognise industry excellence in 2016. This means the nomination stage for the SBC Awards 2016 will get a ‘Halloween night’ finale. …
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SBC will crown the inaugural Rising Star in Sports Betting at the SBC Awards 2016, which will be held on December 7 at Under the Bridge nightclub. This prestigious award has been created to recognise the most prolific emerging operator or affiliate in the sports betting industry. Andy McCarron, Managing Director at SBC, said: “We are particularly excited about crowning the …
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Industry live betting specialist Metric Gaming has announced that it has entered a ‘definitive agreement’ with Moscow-based operator Sportbet.ru to become its lead platform provider. Updating the market, Metric Gaming governance detailed its SuperLive® Platform had been selected by Sportbet.ru which holds the first bookmaking license ever issued by Russia’s Federal Tax Service. Acting as lead platform supplier, Metric Gaming’s …
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SBC is inviting the ‘hard hitters’ in the sports betting industry to put themselves forward for one of 15 awards created to recognise excellence in 2016. If you feel your company deserves special recognition this year, make sure you get your nomination in before October 25. The SBC Awards 2016, which will be held on December 7 at Under the Bridge …
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Award winning producer and TV sports presenter Hayley McQueen is to present the SBC Awards 2016 on Wednesday 7th December. Argyll Entertainment, the company behind the Alan Brazil-branded BetonBrazil sportsbook, has been confirmed as the sponsor of the evening hostess. McQueen, a familiar face to viewers of Sky Sports News HD and Sky Sports’ football coverage, will be opening the …
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