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Sports
January 14, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr. Joins 888poker on Cardroom’s 20th Anniversary
If you are looking for a big-ticket name in the world of interactive poker, 888poker is it. The website is easily one of the most significant players in the segment, and as its 20th anniversary has arrived, the company is teaming up with former two-time IBO-super middleweight world champion Chris Eubank Jr. The partnership is […]
Business
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 […]
Business
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 […]
Business
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 […]
Business
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 […]
Business
January 12, 2022
PointsBet Names Dr. Eric Lee VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Global online gaming operator PointsBet announced on Tuesday that it hired the services of Dr. Eric Lee. By joining the company, Lee is going to serve as a vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). PointsBet Selects Eric Lee as Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In his new position, Lee is going […]
Esports
January 12, 2022
Intema Taps Ty Root for CEO of HyperX.gg Business
Intema Solutions continues to navigate the esports space, enacting a change at the top for one of its most prominent assets, the social gaming platform HyperX.gg. The Canadian esports and iGaming company has appointed Ty Root as the platform’s new chief executive officer. He will replace the outgoing CEO, Evan Ryer, who has chosen to […]
Legal
January 11, 2022
Temporary Restraining Order Lifted, Mintas Seeks $75m in Damages
The legal battle between PlayUp, an online gaming company operating out of Australia, and its ex-US chief executive officer Laila Mintas saw a Nevada court dismiss the initial temporary restraining order. Ex Parte Restraining Order Lifted US District Court Judge Gloria Navarro ruled against the preliminary injunction order she had issued previously after being presented […]
Business
January 10, 2022
SRI Acquires Ben Fried as Head of Betting and Gaming for London
SRI, a global executive search and talent consulting firm focused on shaping the futures of companies across the media, content, technology, and sport, has made a new addition to its leadership by acquiring gambling industry veteran Ben Fried. Ben Fried Joins SRI Fried is joining SRI as its new head of betting and gaming practice […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
Entain Boss Discusses Pandemic, Business, and Furlough Money
Since Entain was rebranded from GVC Holdings, the company has been an echelon of responsible gambling and industry standards. Part of this comes from its legacy from GVC Holdings, but part of it is a brand-new approach to the industry that has allowed the new entity to break away from the ways of old when […]