Andrew Martens

PointsBet results show cost of entry to US market

Australian bookmaker PointsBet, the parent firm of PointsBet USA, has published its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2019. Despite strong revenue growth, the expansion of its new US operation led to an EBITDA loss of AUD$32.7m (€19.2m). PointsBet said that the fiscal year ended June 30th had …

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Enlabs continues march into Eastern Europe

Stockholm-listed iGaming operator Enlabs has agreed to acquire a licensed land-based gaming operator in Belarus. The company has signed a letter of intent to acquire the unnamed Belarussian company, which does not currently hold a national iGaming license but meets the requirements to obtain one. According to the press statement, …

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Kambi, NagaWorld sign new multi-year sportsbook deal

Sports betting technology provider Kambi Group announced the extension of its existing partnership with Cambodian entertainment operator NagaWorld Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed casino operator NagaCorp. The extension will continue to cover NagaWorld and Naga 2, NagaWorld’s two flagship casinos located in Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh, with …

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PSV Eindhoven consults fans on potential gambling deals

Dutch Eredivisie leading club PSV Eindhoven is seeking feedback from fans about the prospect of the striking a commercial partnership with an online gambling company. Local newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad has confirmed that the football club had sent out letters to its fans requesting their views on gambling promotions, with a …

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Maltese regulator unveils new Sports Integrity Unit

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has established a new Sports Integrity Unit to gather and share intelligence on suspicious betting activity. The Integrity Unit will be serving as the MGA’ liaison to foreign regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, wagering monitoring systems and sports governing bodies combatting the manipulation of sports. …

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Welcome to Kyiv-Tbilisi Affiliate Journey: a Double Ticket Will Unveil Two Markets

On October 18, Smile-Expo will organize Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference – a practical event dedicated to affiliate marketing in the offline and online gambling business. Speakers will discuss the efficient strategies for attracting clients and traffic, as well as the legal aspects of land based and virtual casinos operations. Conference …

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Synot Games deals streak continue with Superbet agreement

Online casino content provider Synot Games has continued its march across Europe after entering into a new agreement with Romania gambling operator Superbet. The deal will see Synot Games’ full package of casino games go live with Romania’s leading operator. Players will thus gain access to several popular titles, including …

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3 Considerations Before You Try Online Bookmaking Sites

Online bookmakers have become extremely popular over the past few years. They allow individuals to bet on their favorite sports teams and casino enthusiasts to play their favorite games from the comfort of their home.  Despite the popularity of online sports betting and bookmaking sites, not everyone is familiar with …

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Hard Rock confirms Greek casino interest

Hard Rock International (HRI) has become the latest company to publicly declare its interest in Greece’s Hellinikon Project valued at €8bn and located at the site of the former Hellinikon Airport on the outskirts of the Greek capital, Athens. During a media event in Athens, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim …

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How Would You Troubleshoot Sbobet?

Sbobet is a sports betting website that gives you the option to bet on several different sports like motorsports, tennis, football, basketball, boxing, and more. They are the most popular website of their kind in the Asia Pacific area. They boast over 1,500 different games. The website is easy to …

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Pragmatic Play announced new GVC and Interwetten deals

Malta-based casino games provider Pragmatic Play continues to expand. The company announced a deal for its full slots portfolio with GVC-owned Ladbrokes Coral, as well as live casino offering with Interwetten. The new agreement will provide Ladbrokes Coral customers access to video slots including John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure, …

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Codere issues profit warning due to Argentina woes

Madrid gambling group Codere SA has issued a profit warning after admitting that a further Argentine Peso devaluation has impacted the firm’s 2019 expectations. Argentina, one of the operator’s key markets, has once again suffered economic volatility, with local currency Peso dropping 18 per cent against the US dollar in …

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BEGE 2019: 3 MONTHS TO RUN AND THERE IS STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS UNIQUE EVENT

Remaining stand space is selling fast. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. Apply now and jump to the forefront of the European gaming industry! BEGE 2019, the most forward looking and thinking gaming event in the Eastern and Central European region returns this November 20th -21st at the Inter Expo …

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Blackbet license suspended after UKGC review

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has instigated a review of the online gaming and betting license held by platform supplier FSB Technology and used for one of its licensees – Blackbet.co.uk. The website, offering casino and sportsbook, has voluntarily suspended all activities. Blackbet.co.uk has become the second issue for FSB …

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Grand Casino Luzern launches online casino

Grand Casino Luzern has become the second casino in Switzerland to launch an igaming offering, through a partnership with Aland-based charitable gaming operator Paf. The MyCasino.ch website was launched after the country’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the casino’s application for an igaming license on 7 June. In total, four casinos …

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BetGamesTV invades Poland thanks to STS deal

BetGamesTV has expanded its European presence after aligning with Polish firm STS Gaming Group to launch its portfolio of products. Already live via the www.sts.pl, the exclusive deal for Poland with BetGames will also see the activation of mobile version in the coming weeks. Confirming the partnership, STS management states …

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Betting ads ban bites Serie A clubs

Four teams in Italian soccer’s top-tier Serie A has started a new 2019-20 season without main shirt sponsors. According to analysts, a new law banning the advertising of gambling companies had a significant impact there. One of the four teams is Rome-based Lazio, two-times Italian champion and Coppa Italia cup …

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Six men arrested in esports match-fixing investigation

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have arrested six men aged 19 to 22 in relation to an eSports match-fixing investigation. Joint-investigation lead by the detectives from the Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit and Organised Crime Intelligence Unit began in March 2019 after a betting agency informed the unit about a …

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Bet365 launches betting website in New Jersey

British online gambling company Bet365 is now live in New Jersey, after beginning a regulator-controlled soft launch of its website ahead of the new NFL season, which kicks off on September 5. The online gambling operator said that its New Jersey website is going through a pre-live phase. The website allows US …

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