Tag Archives: Shay Segev

DAZN welcomes Courtside 1891 in enhanced basketball offering

SBC News DAZN welcomes Courtside 1891 in enhanced basketball offering

DAZN has announced that the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is bringing its live streaming service, Courtside 1891, to the platform. Increasing the visibility of FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games, DAZN will partner with FIBA and Two Circles to bring Courtside 1891 as a standalone offering on its platform. In addition to FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games being accessible …

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DAZN app to go live with Sky UK in 2024

SBC News DAZN app to go live with Sky UK in 2024

DAZN has announced that its app will officially go live on Sky UK’s platform in 2024.  Sitting alongside other streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, the streaming service has made it ‘even easier’ for UK and Ireland subscribers to access various sports content.  Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, commented: “This is excellent news for both DAZN and …

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Entain investors told that MGM has eyes only on BetMGM

SBC News Entain investors told that MGM has eyes only on BetMGM

US casino giant MGM Resorts will not be making a bid for the whole of Entain as the pressure from activist investors on the UK group’s CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen shows few signs of easing following last week’s Financial Times reports of shareholders moving against her. According to sources close to the group, the US casino giant is “not interested” in bidding …

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DAZN enhances investment in the women’s game by acquiring ata football

SBC News DAZN enhances investment in the women’s game by acquiring ata football

DAZN Group has completed the acquisition of American streaming platform, ata football. The deal sees the sports entertainment platform continue to highlight its commitment to, and investment in, women’s football. DAZN has stated that it wants to maximise its status as the ‘home of women’s football’.  Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, commented: “DAZN and ata football share the same view …

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GVC duo returns to boost 888’s value and prospects

SBC News GVC duo returns to boost 888's value and prospects

Kenneth Alexander and Lee Feldman, the former leadership duo of GVC Holdings have launched investment vehicle FS Gaming, acquiring a 6.5% stake in embattled 888 Holdings  FS Gaming is reported to be comprised of seasoned igaming investors who believe that 888’s is ‘significantly undervalued’ and will help the LSE gambling group overcome its hurdles since acquiring William Hill’s UK and …

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ELEVEN Co-Founder Marc Watson joins DAZN as CCO

SBC News ELEVEN Co-Founder Marc Watson joins DAZN as CCO

DAZN has announced the appointment of Marc Watson as the group’s new Chief Commercial Officer. The hiring follows the sports media company’s completion of the acquisition of ELEVEN Group businesses and social media creative agency Team Whistle last week, as it seeked to enhance its European football portfolio and in turn broaden its footprint in sports broadcasting.  Watson is set …

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