Business
September 21, 2021
NFL Extends and Expands Its Extreme Networks Partnership
The National Football League has extended its partnership with the networking company Extreme Networks. With the two parties agreeing to continue and expand their collaboration, Extreme will continue its work as the league’s official Wi-Fi network solutions provider and official Wi-Fi analytics provider until 2024. The Network Deal Expands Currently, Extreme Networks provides its solutions […]
Business
September 21, 2021
Jim Murren, Robert Kraft Get Behind Boom Entertainment
Boom Entertainment, the developer of predictive game apps, has completed a Series A funding round that saw it collect around $15 million. The company’s existing relationships with land-based casinos in several states made it more attractive to investors, helping it to quickly pick up new funds. Among those participating were several gaming industry heavyweights, as […]
Business
September 20, 2021
SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Launches in Nigeria with N1 Group
Gambling software developer SoftSwiss announced its partnership with N1 Group in Nigeria bore fruit with the launch of the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook earlier this month. SOFTSWISS Debut in Africa The launch of the SOFTSWISS Sportbook in Nigeria marked a debut for the sports betting platform in Africa and paved the way for future developments of the […]
Business
September 20, 2021
PointsBet Hires Jeff Gamble to Spearhead Creative Content
Global online sports betting and gaming operator PointsBet has made another step to enhance the level of engagement with sports fans through the appointment of Jeff Gamble as Vice President of Creative. Helping Entertain Customers PointsBet hired former VP of Creative & Content for the Brooklyn Nets and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Jeff Gamble to […]
Business
September 17, 2021
IGT Bags 10-Year Connecticut Lottery Management Contract
Global supplier of lottery solutions International Game Technology (IGT) announced this week it won another lottery management contract, having been selected by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) to deliver its products and services. Aurora System Implementation The lottery management contract given to IGT’s subsidiary Global Solutions Corporation by the CLC following a competitive procurement tasks […]
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September 17, 2021
Betsson CEO Lindwall Steps Down, Executive Search Underway
Swedish gambling group Betsson AB announced today it is on the market for a new chief executive officer to replace CEO Pontus Lindwall, who will be stepping down from the role at the end of the year. Mission Completed The new executive search was authorized by the Board of Directors at Betsson Group following an […]
Business
September 17, 2021
Chinese Firm Eyeing the US Gaming Market Adds to MaximBet Investment
MaximBet is on a roll. It has quickly added new states to its betting portfolio and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Supporting its efforts is a Chinese company, ZK International Group, which just gave the company another injection worth $10 million. Further investments could be coming if MaximBet stays on track with its […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Scientific Games and Design Works Gaming Sign Content Deal
Global supplier of gaming technology Scientific Games (SG) announced today a new business partnership that will enhance its online casino games portfolio in North America. Enhance Product Offering Scientific Games and Design Works Gaming (DWG) reached a 3-year exclusive agreement that will see a wide range of the Arizona-based DWG game portfolio rolled out across […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Crown Resorts’ Former Boss Looking to Sell Luxury Superyacht
James Packer, once the king behind Crown Resorts in Australia, has fallen down a few notches over the years. Apart from having to step away from the casino operator for health issues, he has had to watch as the company is continually raked over the coals for what could only be described as sub-par compliance […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Evoke Gaming Ordered to Confirm Residence of Some Players
William Hill’s Swedish troubles seem to have no end after another of the group’s subsidiaries is challenged to provide evidence of following compliance measures. Proof of Residence Procedure Evoke Gaming, part of William Hill’s Mr. Green subsidiary, was slapped last month with a SEK31.5 million ($3.62 million) fine by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for […]