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February 14, 2023
Sky Betting & Gaming Signs Landmark Deal with Evolution
Under the terms of the new deal, announced Tuesday, SBG will benefit from the provider’s globally-recognized live casino services. The new collaboration, labeled as a “landmark deal,” will see SBG’s Betfair and Paddy Power brands benefit from live casino options from Evolution. Moreover, per the new collaboration, SBG’s brands Sky Bet, Sky Bingo and Sky […]
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February 14, 2023
Betsson Reveals Q4 and 2022 Results Reporting Strong Growth
In its latest trading update, the company revealed that group revenue in 2022 hit €777.2 million ($835.5 million). This result, when compared to the corresponding period in 2021 marked an increase of 18%, while organic growth was 27%, explained Betsson. EBITDA for 2022 was €172.4 million ($185.4 million) marking an increase of 11%, while the […]
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February 13, 2023
Bally’s Corporation Says Robeson Reeves to Replace Lee Fenton as CEO
The global casino-entertainment company with a constantly growing offering of sports betting and iGaming products has announced its current chief executive officer Lee Fenton will be replaced by its interactive department president – Reeves. Fenton Will Also Leave Bally’s Board of Directors The decision will come into effect starting March 31, 2023. Besides stepping down […]
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February 13, 2023
Preliminary Results Predict 1% Revenue Drop for The Star in H1 FY23
The operator released its unaudited results for H1 FY23, revealing strong performance but an overall drop in revenue. The Star explained that for H1 FY23, the domestic revenue of The Star Gold Coast increased by 30% when compared to the corresponding period pre-COVID or H1, FY19. This result marked an achievement for the company as […]
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February 13, 2023
Stram Entertainment Is Ready to Acquire FansUnite Entertainment’s Affiliate Brand
As announced by FansUnite Entertainment Inc, BestOdds.com’s operator Stram Entertainment has signed a strategic deal to acquire BetPrep. The decision was made as a result of FansUnite’s strategy to optimize its operations, focus on profit, and accelerate its revenue growth. The international entertainment and sports company that offers technology for regulated online gaming had previously expressed […]
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February 13, 2023
FanDuel Is on Annual Profitability Path in 2023 Says CEO
In an interview for Bloomberg Television, Howe expressed her optimism about the company’s future and emphasized the robustness of the company’s operations. FanDuel Expects 17 million Bets on the Super Bowl FanDuel CEO Amy Howe expressed her confidence that this year will mark a turning point for her company: We feel very confident about our […]
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February 10, 2023
New York Sportsbooks Set Betting Handle Record in January
The New York State Gambling Commission, the regulator in charge of sports betting in the state, has announced the results outlining the performance of mobile sportsbooks for January. In total, the mobile betting handle in the state hit $1.79 billion, representing a new all-time-high record. It was back in early January last year when New […]
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February 10, 2023
MGCB Green-Lights 888 to Become Hannahville’s New Platform Provider
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), which is responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act’s provisions, has given the green light to 888’s VHL Michigan subsidiary to turn into the Hannahville tribe’s new platform provider under the Sports Illustrated brand. Twin Spires Exited the Business in 2022 The Hannahville […]
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February 9, 2023
Tekkorp Capital Adds Mark McMillan as Advisory Team Partner
Before joining Tekkorp, McMillan accumulated more than two decades of experience within the finance vertical. Moreover, he is a seasoned veteran and a proven leader after helping with the development of different corporate strategies that delivered growth for globally recognized companies. Before joining Tekkorp, McMillan was a part of William Hill US where he served […]
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February 9, 2023
Sisal Secures Exclusive Sports Betting License in Morocco
On Wednesday, the company revealed it has secured the license for the La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) following a competitive tender process. Ultimately, Sisal was selected as the victor of the tender process and signed an eight-year agreement for the MDJS in Morocco. With that in mind, the deal itself can be […]