Igaming software developer Swintt has appointed David Mann to head the company as CEO, stepping up from his current position as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mann will replace David Flynn, who is taking a step back from Swintt to focus on his responsibilities as CEO of Malta-based parent company Glitnor Group, but he will retain a position on the board. …
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Eddie Jordan, the Irish businessman who made his name in Formula One management and analysis, is leading a $1 billion bid for Scientific Games’ OpenBet sports betting division, according to The Currency. The planned takeover was reportedly confirmed by former Australian Formula One racing driver Mark Webber in an Instagram post, describing the development as ‘a mega acquisition in gaming’. …
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Income Access has announced a fresh deal with the Pennsylvania Lottery, building upon the “first of its kind” agreement inked with the Michigan state lottery earlier in the year, which is designed to promote PA iLottery enrolment The Paysafe Group’s marketing technology and services provider is to utilise its platform to power the new program, which is also set to …
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London-listed online gambling group, Jackpotjoy Plc has reported overall revenue growth of 13% for Q1 2018 performance, supported by rising group revenues from both its flagship Jackpotjoy brand (JPJ) and Vera&John European gaming division. The JPJ brand witnessed group revenue of 74%, with gaming revenue growth of 7% year-on-year; while Vera&John saw group revenue rise 26% and revenue growth 35%. However both brands also saw …
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Live casino operator Authentic Gaming has struck up a major partnership with Foxwoods Resort Casino to live-stream roulette games from its casino floor to online players. The deal marks the first time live casino players in Europe and around the world will be able to access live table games from the floor of a US land-based casino via the supplier’s …
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NYX Gaming Group has unveiled the latest deal regarding its Open Gaming System (OGS), after agreeing to integrate into Finnish operator Paf. The supplier to casino, sportsbook, lottery and bingo operators worldwide will provide content to customers of Paf, who primarily serve players in Finland, Estonia, Sweden and Spain. A variety of proven proprietary content from the four in house …
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Nasdaq listed gambling technology supplier Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has cleared a further hurdle in its $630 million takeover of NYX Gaming Group, as UK bookmaker Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) states that it will support the deal. Seeking to accelerate the transaction, SGC governance continues to acquire NYX shares at a target price of CAD $2.40 per share. At present, …
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NYX Gaming Group is to strengthen its position within the United States market, courtesy of an agreement to integrate its Open Gaming System (OGS) with Betfair US. The supplier of casino, sportsbook, lottery and bingo to operators around the globe, will grant Betfair US access to its full suite of NYX OGS content available in the New Jersey iGaming market. …
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Five-time world champion Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan found out this week that his unique style of play has forced bookmakers to create a separate predictive algorithm for when he is on the table. The revelation was made at the inaugural SBC Snooker Forum in Marylebone, where O’Sullivan had earlier predicted that 70 to 80% of the sport’s top players will …
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Keith O’Loughlin, Executive Vice President Sports at OpenBet (part of NYX Gaming Group) and a key speaker at the recent SBC Snooker Forum, on why snooker is such an attractive proposition for punters. While football and horse racing are most commonly seen as the biggest types of sports betting across the globe, snooker continues to thrive as an attractive event for …
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