Andrew Martens

Brand experts ‘look into the future’ at new ICE VOX marketing stream

Clarion Gaming has assembled a panel of experts, influencers and thought leaders drawn from both inside and outside the gambling industry to head the new Advertising, Marketing and Data Science stream which is being debuted on the second day of ICE VOX 2020 (Tuesday 4th February). The latest addition to …

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ComeOn flagship brand debuts in Denmark

Gaming operator ComeOn has launched its flagship brand www.comeon.com in Denmark after receiving a five-year gaming licence earlier this year from the Danish gaming authority. Cherry AB-owned operator offers both casino and sports betting in what is representing the operator’s first offering to be made available to Danish players. ComeOn …

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OPAP secures permission for Stoiximan acquisition

The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has given its approval to OPAP’s pending acquisition of majority stake in online bookmaker Stoiximan Group. OPAP is going to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Stoiximan for €95 million, a Greek and Cypriot online sportsbook property operated by Malta-based European online gambling group …

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Ballbet signs NBA legend Allen Iverson as brand ambassador

Asian sports betting operator, Ballbet has announced basketball legend Allen “The Answer” Iverson as its new brand ambassador. Confirming the partnership, the firm emphasised that Iverson, one of the greatest basketball players with a distinctive style of play and a rich legacy, shares similar values as Ballbet. Iverson will work …

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Leading UK operators support safer gambling initiative

Ten of the UK’s top gambling firms have announced their commitment to five responsible gambling measures as part of an effort to prevent the current government from imposing new, stricter regulations on the sector. The CEOs from Aspers, bet365, Caesars, Flutter Entertainment, Genting, GVC Holdings, Playtech, Rank Group, Sky Betting …

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DraftKings nets betting partnership with NBA

Sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has agreed to a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will make the company an “authorised sports betting operator” of the league. DraftKings will be the NBA’s second authorized sports betting operator, following William Hill, which agreed a similar deal with …

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Polish STS signs Peter Schmeichel as ambassador

STS, Poland’s biggest betting operator, has signed up legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel as its new brand ambassador. The former Manchester United and Denmark stopper will drive the operator’s new ‘Bet with the leaders’ campaign and serve as a global ambassador for the campaign, which also includes a refreshed logo and …

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UK campaigners push for £2 stake limit on online slots

The Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group (GRH APPG) has requested that a £2 limit is introduced on all online slot machine games, similar to the maximum stake limit introduced for fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). Their request to slash the stakes follows on a six-month review into the impacts of …

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Bethard secures Spanish gaming licence

Bethard launched a Spanish version of its website after receiving a licence from the Spanish regulator (DGOJ). The operator’s brand ambassador Zlatan Ibrahimović announced the launch of the site on his Twitter feed. The launch declaration follows several Ibrahimovic posts which were indicating his plans to come back to Spain …

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Multigaming Media: Changing the Narrative in Affiliate Marketing

Emre Goktas and Arnis Surgovts met as part of the Multigaming Media project with the idea of changing the paradigm in the affiliate industry. Emre, the founder, had already set the end-goal for the company, and the addition of Arnis would help him to realise that goal. Instead of focusing …

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Compare.bet

Year of establishment:  2017 Compare.bet is an independent gambling site and comparison portal. Compare.bet is part of Seven Star Digital, and although it is a two years old site, based on their “about us” section, there are more than ten years of experience behind their team. Overall they are advertising …

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PGA Tour to allow on-site gambling next year

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has revealed that the North American golf circuit plans to launch on-site betting offerings at its events in the US from next year. The sport is one of the latest to have embraced sports betting following last year’s US Supreme Court ruling that effectively gave …

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Greentube expands in Sweden and hits Croatia

Greentube, the interactive gaming division of Novomatic, has expanded its presence in Sweden through the launch of its portfolio with leading operator Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The company also announced securing its first supply deal in the Croatian market. Svenska Spel’s online customers gain access to all of Greentube’s …

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Barry Gibson tipped for GVC chairman seat

UK business news sources have reported that GVC Holdings will soon confirm the appointment of Barry Gibson as new Group Chairman of the FTSE gambling firm. He will succeed Lee Feldman. The appointment of Mr. Gibson will mark the end of GVC’s seven-month search for a new chairman after the …

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Major Event Dedicated to Gambling Business to Take Place in Kyiv – Ukrainian Gaming Week 2020

Ukraine has been planning to legalize gambling since 2020. A corresponding draft law has been developed and passed for consideration to the Verkhovna Rada. The Minister of Finance Oksana Markarova states that revenue from the gambling business can reach 5-9 billion UAH.       The international Smile-Expo company supports the state initiative …

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Sportradar denies Italian media allegations

Betting technology and sports data provider Sportradar released a strongly worded statement refuting a ‘Business Insider Italia’ story that made a series of serious allegations about the sports data company. The newspaper has published an article in which it is alleged that Fabio Lanzafame, a big player in illegal gambling …

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Unibet strikes a deal with NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles

The Kindred Group’s flagship Unibet brand has secured a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, marking the first casino sponsorship for the National Football League (NFL) franchise. NFL team will display the operator’s Unibet branding at its Lincoln Financial Field stadium during games, and be displayed in some of the …

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Some important predictions about the future of the gambling industry

Gambling in our time does not lose its popularity. Online casinos boast a large number of new users who are willing to take risks and win real money. What future awaits the gambling industry? Virtual reality in gambling You will enjoy the gameplay thanks to virtual reality. It will allow …

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