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May 26, 2022
Ben Warn to Step Down from Sportech Board
Ben Warn has chosen to step down as a non-executive director from the board of directors of Sportech. This will happen on May 31 when his stint will be officially over and the man will not seek reelection. He became a Sportech member back in June 2020 and has been an important part of the […]
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May 25, 2022
xDesign, FanDuel Ink New Partnership, Create Jobs in the UK
The leading developer and designer of mobile and web applications, xDesign, announced a new multi-year collaboration with North America’s premier sports gaming platform, FanDuel. xDesign and FanDuel to Create 400 New Jobs The announcement came Tuesday and will see the duo jointly invest £250,000 ($312,500). Ultimately, the new collaboration will seek to create high-value jobs […]
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May 25, 2022
FanDuel Chooses Andrew Sheh as Head of Technology
FanDuel Group has appointed a new chief technology officer to join its North American team. Andrew Sheh will be in charge of the company’s further technological advancements as the company continues to innovate its full-stack offer in a bid to secure better market share and provide players with a more engaging and immersive experience. Sheh […]
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May 24, 2022
Crown Resorts’ $6.5B Acquisition Pending Final Court Hearing
Australian land-based casino operator Crown Resorts announced in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today that it has filed materials conccerning the proposed acquisition by Blackstone with the Federal Court of Australia. Final Court Hearing Date Pending Last week, Crown Resorts shareholders voted to almost unanimously approve the proposed transaction by way of […]
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May 20, 2022
VBET to Continue Working with AS Monaco in Ligue1
VBET will continue to be an official sponsor of AS Monaco in France. The Ligue1 team and the sports betting operator have extended their existing partnership for a period of three years. VBET has used the opportunity to confirm that it will look to further grow its presence in the French betting market. VBET Reinforces […]
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May 19, 2022
Aristocrat Leisure Fiscal H1 Net Profit Up 48%, Dividends Confirmed
Australia’s famed gambling machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure made their Interim Results Announcement and their results are looking “outstanding” as per their own words. The stellar half-year numbers and share prices of Aristocrat have jumped more than 6% at the time of writing. Aristocrat Sees Strong Half-Year Results As per Aristocrat’s 2022 Half-Year Media Release, the […]
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May 19, 2022
DAZN BET Brings Shane McLaughlin as Head of UK, Ontario
DAZN BET has brought on board a former Betdaq managing director Shane McLaughlin who will step in as managing director for the company in the United Kingdom and Ontario. McLaughlin will be tasked with building the sportsbook and developing the product for audiences in both jurisdictions. McLaughlin a Trusted Veteran for the Job McLaughlin spent […]
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May 17, 2022
Flutter Appoints Karen O’Rourke as New Chief of Staff in Strategic Move
International gaming, sports betting, and entertainment supplier Flutter Entertainment have appointed Paddy Power’s ex-advertising manager Karen O’Rourke as its new chief of staff for chief executive officer Peter Jackson. The decision is an important step in the company’s plans to restructure its personnel. O’Rourke to Boost Flutter’s Corporate Strategy O’Rourke will be going back to […]
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May 17, 2022
Strive Gaming Brings Andrew Holmes as COO
Strive Gaming has appointed Andrew Holmes as the new chief operating officer. Holmes brings along with him more than 20 years of experience working in various aspects of finance, banking, eCommerce, and B2C gaming, making him a great fit for the company. His “considerable industry knowledge” will be well used by Strive Gaming which will […]
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May 16, 2022
888’s Shareholders Approved William Hill’s Acquisition
The acquisition of William Hill International, the non-US assets of William Hill Caesars agreed to sell to 888 Holdings, is now set to close by the end of June following 888’s shareholder approval today. Landslide Shareholder Approval Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888 Holdings held its extraordinary general meeting in London today and saw over 99% […]