PandaScore has been selected as the esports data and odds provider for William Hill, with the agreement described as a ‘breakthrough partnership’ for the supplier. Strengthening its esports betting product and proposition, William Hill will initially integrate PandaScore’s odds feeds for esports titles such as League of Legends and Dota 2, followed by CS:GO at a later stage. Additionally, the …
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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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The effectiveness of gambling advertising was put to the test by YouGov this week, as the data analytics firm published the results of an investigation into Champions League betting experiences. Results from the study, conducted before and after the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final, found that offers and reminders ‘influenced the majority of bettors’, with 54% stating that these promotions ‘helped …
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The group-wide revenue and profit of 888Holdings took a heavy hit across the first six months of the year, as the LSE-listed firm continues to adjust to its acquisition of William Hill. Publishing its interim report this morning, the FTSE250 group revealed that revenue and profit for H1 2022 were both down by 13% and 66%, standing at £332.1m and …
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William Hill has launched its first dedicated football podcast series ‘STRIPPED’, which aims to engage its brand with a new generation of football audiences. STRIPPED has been produced by London creative media agency Wavemaker in collaboration with Platform Media. The podcast series is hosted by football content creator Ferdinand ‘Specs’ Gonzalez and YouTube personality David ‘VUJ’ Vujanic. In a statement, …
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William Hill has been named official betting partner of the Racing League for the second year in a row, sponsoring the 2022 edition of the tournament. Launched last July, the Racing League is the first horse racing event in the UK to follow a league format, featuring teams of horses, jockeys and trainers representing seven regions of Great Britain and …
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Welcome to the second part of Delasport’s deep dive into sports betting through the ages. In part 1, the sports betting and igaming software solutions provider covered the early days from the first bookie to the engagement years of the 2000s. Let’s pick up the story. Customer centricity While the early incarnation of sports betting sites served their purpose, the …
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888holdings has completed the sale of its B2B and B2C Bingo business to Saphalata Holdings, a major development in its corporate restructuring. A member of the Broadway Gaming Group, Saphalata initially agreed to buy 888’s Dragonfish brand for a total cash consideration of $45,25 million (£37.4m) back in December 2021. The transaction saw $45.25m payable on completion of the deal …
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888holdings has confirmed the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), as the firm looks to consolidate its position following the completed takeover of William Hill. The international gambling group announced this morning that Andrea Gisle Joosen, Andria Vidler and Randy Freer would join the Board as Independent NEDs, each having accumulated experience across a range of sectors. In the aftermath of …
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The financial uncertainty and volatility of global markets continue to impact the online gambling sector as 888 Holdings is reportedly struggling securing investors to back its £1bn bond. During H1 trading, 888 proceeded to issue a £1bn debt bond, needed to finalise its £1.9bn takeover of William Hill’s UK and international units from Caesars International. The debt bond, made-up of …
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