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January 14, 2022
Looking to Become Netflix of Sports, DAZN Wants to Buy BT Sport
DAZN is looking to rapidly expand its reach with sports audiences around the world. Self-styling itself as the “Netflix of sports” whether the company reaches this goal would depend on how well it strikes home with sports audiences around the globe. Netflix provides quality content en masse to all of its subscribers. DAZN has managed […]
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January 13, 2022
Aaron Speach to Hold a Speech at the Needham Virtual Growth Conference
It was announced that Aaron Speach, the chief executive officer of the leading global esports tech and betting provider Esports Technologies, will hold a speech where he will address the company’s state of affairs and future plans. Speach to Address the Company’s Shareholders and Investors Speach’s panel is scheduled to take place on January 14 […]
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January 13, 2022
Betby Brings Products onto EEG’s Vie.bet and SportNation
Betby will help Esports Entertainment Group to power its betting brands Vie.bet and SportNation. Betby, which is an expert in supplying state-of-the-art solutions for the interactive wagering vertical, is well-versed in the esports and sports betting space. Betby and EEG Are Familiar Partners The deal is an extension of the collaboration between the two companies […]
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January 13, 2022
RAW iGaming Welcomes Two Industry Veterans on Board
RAW iGaming, a young and innovative slot games developer, has added two industry experts to its leadership team in order to accelerate its growth. The ones up to the tasks at hand are Ricardo Ruiz and Henrik Fagerlund – two seasoned iGaming experts. RAW is Joined by Two Veterans Ruiz has years of experience on […]
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January 13, 2022
OpenBet Hires Two Experienced Professionals to Its Management Team
Sportsbook technology, content, and services provider OpenBet has reinforced its senior management team by hiring two experienced professionals – Florian Diederichsen and Jessica Feil. OpenBet Acquires Two Experienced Professionals Diederichsen will take the role of a chief technology officer and Feil will serve as OpenBet’s vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance. Both people have […]
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January 13, 2022
EGT Interactive Adds New Ground in Switzerland Through MyCasino
EGT Interactive Limited has signed a deal that will allow its content to be made available to Grand Casino Luzern in Switzerland. Specifically, the content will come to players through the casino’s MyCasino.ch iGaming platform. EGT Adds to Swiss Footprint In a Monday press release, the Sofia-based innovator stated that the new agreement was ‘a […]
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January 13, 2022
IGT Embraces Climate Change through SBTi Partnership
Climate change, carbon emissions, and net-zero carbon footprint are regular terms heard these days. They aren’t always associated with the gaming industry, however. That’s changing, and IGT has joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) program to strengthen its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) operations. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate […]
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January 13, 2022
Crown Resorts Warming Up to Blackstone Takeover Offer
Crown Resorts could be closer to having a new owner. After Blackstone improved its previous offer to purchase the Australian casino operator, Crown Resorts has agreed to join takeover negotiations with the US-based investment firm. Blackstone is ready to put US$6.46 billion up for the purchase. Crown Close to Changing Hands Blackstone’s latest bid came […]
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January 12, 2022
Sportradar Selects Jim Brown as Head of Integrity Services
Leading global sports technology company, Sportradar, announced on Wednesday that it hired former NCAA executive Jim Brown. He was appointed as head of integrity services and harm prevention for North America at Sportradar. Former NCAA Executive Jim Brown to Spearhead Sportradar’s Integrity Efforts In his new position, Brown is going to report directly to Sportradar’s […]
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January 12, 2022
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Acquired Fantini Research
Boutique research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming announced today it acquired gaming industry media Fantini Research, including its existing gaming-related news publications and virtual trade show business. Tried and Tested Product Gaming industry specialist Eilers & Krejcik acquired Fantini Research and its publications, daily Fantini’s Gaming Report, weekly Public Policy Review, monthly National […]