Business
November 16, 2021
ComeOn Introduces C-Level Changes to Meet Growing Demand
ComeOn Group has announced that it has reorganized its C-level leadership after announcing three new executives who will lead its product, technology, and performance marketing units. The changes come as the company continues to see strong demand for its iGaming solutions, ComeOn Adds Execs The B2C gambling subsidiary of Cherry AB has promoted Cristiano Blanco […]
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November 15, 2021
Online Casino PlayStar Appoints Gustav Vadenbring as CFO
Online casino brand PlayStar announced today its senior management team would have a new addition following the appointment of Gustav Vadenbring as the brand’s chief financial officer (CFO). ‘Major Coup’ The appointment of industry veteran Vadenbring to the online casino brand effective January 10, 2022, is coming during a period in which final preparations for […]
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November 15, 2021
Spelinspektionen Issues a Remark for Betsson over Football Betting Breaches
Last year, the Gambling Act in Sweden was amended in a way to prohibit licensed sportsbooks from accepting bets on penalties such as yellow cards in football. According to a statement released by the Swedish Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) on Monday, Betsson received a reprimand regarding breaches of those rules. Spelinspektionen Finds That Betsson Accepted Bets […]
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November 15, 2021
Change at the Helm of Microgaming as CEO Coleman Steps Down
Global supplier of online gaming software Microgaming announced today its CEO John Coleman would be stepping down from the executive role at the end of the year and would be succeeded by the company’s COO, Andrew Clucas. Stepping Down as CEO Microgaming chief executive officer Coleman will step down on New Year’s Eve as CEO […]
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November 15, 2021
Karsten Fogh Holanng Named CEO of Danske Spil
Danske Spil’s board has elected a new Licens Spil (licensed games) chief executive, set to take over in 2022 – Karsten Fogh Holanng. Licens Spil is the online gambling and sportsbook unit of Denmark’s gambling operator, which is owned by the state. Holanng Will Take Over in February 2022 Before being appointed as Licens Spil’s […]
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November 15, 2021
CGA Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is expanding its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021, when the Board decided to appoint four new directors, the CGA announced today. ‘Testament to Exponential Growth’ The CGA’s Board of Directors added Scott Burton, chief executive officer of FansUnite Entertainment, Neil Erlick, chief corporate […]
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November 15, 2021
FUN88 and Tottenham Hotspur Celebrate 10 Years Together
FUN88 is celebrating its 10th anniversary with Premier League soccer club Tottenham Hotspur in Asia and Latin America. The sports betting operator was one of the first to secure partnership rights with a premier soccer club and use it as part of its advertising efforts in Latin America and Asia. The Spurs are FUN88’s official betting partner for the regions, and […]
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November 15, 2021
DraftKings’ Permanent Sportsbook at Foxwoods Open For Business
The Foxwoods Resort Casino has a new DraftKings sportsbook that “softly” opened to the public on Saturday. It boasts more than 12,000 square feet, including a 50-by-30-foot LCD monitor, 300 linear foot wall-hugging TV screens, two full bars and food service on both floors, plush furniture and two dozen beers on tap. Topping it all […]
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November 12, 2021
Pageant Media Rebrands the EGR Business to With Intelligence
EGR, a leading information network of the online gaming industry combining business-critical news and analysis, announced today its parent company, Pageant Media, decided to rebrand the business. With Intelligence Ahead EGR’s parent announced all of its asset management titles and events will be provided under the With Intelligence brand in a move that sets the […]
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November 12, 2021
Wynn and Austerlitz Call Off $3.2B Merger Agreement
A combination between a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and the online gaming arm of a major US casino operator will not materialize after both parties agreed to terminate their previously agreed definitive agreement. Wynn Interactive Re-Thinking Marketing Strategy Wynn Resorts entered, in May of this year, into a definitive agreement with Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation […]