Posts From: October 2021

DraftKings walks away from offer to buy Entain

DraftKings confirms that, following further analysis and discussions with the Entain board of directors, it will not make a firm offer for Entain. Jason Robins DraftKings CEO, Co-Founder and Chairman...

Finance News
Yolo Group restructures with new executive appointment

The Yolo Group has vertically integrated a number of its existing Yolo Ventures B2B gaming products under a new CEO, with former NetEnt and Pariplay veteran Christine Lewis set to...

People News
IBIA releases Spanish and Portuguese market study

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released Spanish and Portuguese translations of the Optimum Betting Market study. The study provides a unique insight into best practice regulatory models for...

Regulation
Scientific Games’ OpenBet announces new tech hub in Tampa

Scientific Games’ OpenBet has opened a new hub in Tampa, Florida, in a move which takes the company’s trading capabilities to the next level. The new office space allows OpenBet to...

Business News
Latest report reveals social media gambling adverts ‘more appealing to children than adults’

The research, published today as part of a policy briefing led by the University of Bristol, found gambling advertising is vastly more appealing to children than adults. Most notably, the study findings showed disguised gambling marketing and ads for betting on esports...

Responsible Gambling
Betsson posts 3% revenue rise for third quarter

Betsson Group has reported a 3% revenue rise of SEK 1,733.3 (1,676.7) million. Casino revenue decreased by 2%. Sportsbook revenue increased by 24% and the sportsbook margin was 7.9%. Operating...

Finance News
HAPPYBET signs Inter Milan regional betting partnership

FC Internazionale Milano, the 2020-2021 Serie A champions, and HAPPYBET, a brand of the Snaitech Group, are pleased to announce a new partnership that will see the German and Austrian operator...

Marketing
Stats Perform extends data partnership with TruMedia

Stats Perform has announced a five-year extension to its partnership agreement with TruMedia. The agreement will see both companies continue to collaborate on the development of ProVision, an advanced analytics...

Business News
Kindred’s revenue from harmful gambling drops to 3.3%

Kindred is determined to contribute to a more sustainable gambling industry across all markets through an open and fact-based dialogue. In the third quarter of 2021, Kindred’s share of revenue from harmful...

Finance News
BGC urges government to support bookmakers

Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, has called on Rishi Sunak to deliver a “Budget for jobs” when he stands up in the House of Commons...

Business News