Business
September 30, 2021
Playtech Confirms Finalto $250M Sale to Gopher
Playtech has confirmed that it is divesting its financial trading division Finalto through a definitive agreement between Gopher Investments and the company. Gopher Investments should acquire the division for the sum total of $250 million in cash and the deal now enjoys the full approval of Playtech’s board, citing shareholder interest and the company’s general […]
Business
September 29, 2021
LaLiga Tech Launches and Scores Two Inaugural Deals
Professional Spanish football league LaLiga has finally launched its B2B solution on the market after six years of development. Named LaLiga Tech, it will provide products that improve fan and bettor engagement. LaLiga Tech Enters the Market LaLiga Tech will work based on three pillars: fan engagement, content enhancement, and competition management. Those products will […]
Insider
September 29, 2021
FSB HR Manager Harvinder Badala: “We’ve Shone a Torch on the Path forward with Rubik Talent”
FSB and Rubik Talent have embarked on an equality quest in the iGaming industry. The pair has shortlisted four candidates from underrepresented groups who are joining the industry for an opportunity to hone their skills and advance their knowledge of key operations. FSB will allow the candidates to develop their expertise over the course of […]
Insider
September 29, 2021
Connective Games CEO Serge Mukhanov: “We Bring Our Offer to a Global Audience and Add Innovation to the Industry”
Connective Games is a respected name in the online poker industry with more than 15 years of experience in building localized poker products and powering some of the biggest brands in the market. The company operates in more than 12 countries and has developed 500+ gaming solutions to cater to all tastes and player preferences. […]
Insider
September 28, 2021
Relax Gaming’s Simon Hammon: “Retaining the Competitive Edge in Game Production and Delivery”
Relax Gaming is a leader in the B2B sector, providing solutions in every major vertical of the iGaming, poker and bingo experiences. The company owns its proprietary technology that enables the fast delivery of compelling products to hundreds of thousands of gaming fans. Yet, the company has spared no effort in delivering a comprehensive portfolio […]
Esports
September 27, 2021
Promod Is Now a Member of the Esports Integrity Commission
ESIC, the esports integrity guardian, announced on Friday that Promod Esports is its latest member. As an ESIC member, Promod will now boost its integrity efforts and implement the Commission’s integrity standards and codes. Promod Esports Is the Latest ESIC Member Promod Esports has become the latest member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). By […]
Esports
September 27, 2021
Riot Games Releases New Pick’em Game for LoL Worlds
The League of Legends (LoL) World Championship is closing in with the pre-group stage scramble set to begin on October 5, 2021. The event already has fans stoked, but the return of the quintessential predictions game, Pick’em, is once again going to add to the experience and allow LoL fans to make predictions about the […]
Business
September 23, 2021
Playtech Posts H1 Profit despite Retail Closures Impact
Gambling software provider Playtech released today its report for the six months ended June 30, 2021, outlining the importance of US as the company’s main driver for growth. Summary of Financials Revenue for the first six months of 2021 was €457.4 million ($563.5 million), down 4% compared to the €476.7 million ($559.2 million) reported in […]
Industry
September 23, 2021
Betsson’s Chairman to Leave Amid Wave of Distrust
The Swedish iGaming giant Betsson Group has seen its chairman, Patrick Svensk, step down from his position and leave the company following a wave of distrust by Betsson shareholders. The reason behind Svensk’s decision is the critique of his handling of the recent departure of Pontus Lindwall, the company’s former CEO. Lindwall’s Leave from Betsson […]
Business
September 22, 2021
DraftKings Has a New Acquisition Target in Entain
At this point, DraftKings’ mission is clear – it wants to control the gaming world not only in the US, but globally. It is already discussing the possibility of purchasing Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in a deal worth around $1.56 billion, but that pales in comparison to its latest acquisition target. Entain has confirmed […]