Business
February 4, 2022
Playtech Signs Partnership with The Jockey Club as It Ponders New Takeover Deal
Playtech isn’t letting something as mundane as bidding wars stand in its way of expansion. The gaming content developer’s shareholders just rejected a proposal by Aristocrat to purchase the company, only to have another deal emerge immediately after. While Playtech executives figure out what to do next, the company’s software engineers will be busy working […]
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February 4, 2022
Penn National Moves Forward With Barstool Despite New Portnoy Allegations
Penn National Gaming held its latest earnings call yesterday, reporting that it had beat revenue forecasts. While that should have been the focus of the call, more attention is being given to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. However, Penn National CEO Jay Snowden is convinced a move to buy out the rest of the company […]
Business
February 4, 2022
DAZN Loses Shot at BT Sport, Discovery Becomes Best Suitor
DAZN has struck out. The sports streaming broadcaster was set to acquire BT Sport and, even as recently as Wednesday, it appeared everything was still on track. However, BT Group, BT Sport’s parent company, threw a curveball. Discovery, the global broadcaster behind its namesake channel, Eurosport and more, was already on deck. It has apparently […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Playtech Acquisition Saga Continues with TTB Partners Approach
Less than 24 hours after the bid from Aristocrat had failed to receive the required Playtech shareholder support, another candidate to acquire the London-listed tech firm crept into the picture after a report in Sky News revealed an approach from TTB Partners. New Buyer Interest from Hong Kong TTB Partners, a boutique investment and advisory […]
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February 3, 2022
Chris Graham is FSB’s New Head of Global Marketing Strategy
Having joined the FSB family in the summer of 2020 on a client-focused position as head of marketing operations, Chris Graham will be taking over the reins of the same provider’s Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing team. According to the requirements of his new position, Graham will lead the provider’s marketing strategies across Europe, Latin America, North […]
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February 3, 2022
Bet365 and the UFC Expand Partnership with a New Channel
The British online gambling company Bet365 continues to strengthen its ties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship by introducing a new UFC-focused YouTube channel. Bet365 Launches One on One with Laura Sanko Bet365’s new channel is called One on One and will be exclusively dedicated to mixed martial arts coverage. The content will be hosted by […]
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February 3, 2022
Evolution Introduces Ruby Lounge “Brand within Brands” for ComeOn
Evolution is deploying the latest of its customer-centric solutions, with the company’s Ruby Lounge now up and running. This dedicated studio production floor is tailored to the needs of ComeOn Group and the company’s numerous brands across the iGaming industry, including in some of the most heavily regulated markets, such as Sweden and Denmark. Ruby […]
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February 3, 2022
PressEnter Group Announces Hampus Eriksson as CPO
With a declared passion for online casinos since 2016, when the group first emerged, PressEnter Group has continued to use a bold approach to the competitive world of online gaming. Since its rebranding, PressEnter has shown dedication to delivering top-notch products and unparalleled experiences using sustainable practices. As such, the group has never stopped building […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Cordish Gaming Announces Strategic Leadership Promotions
Earlier this week, Cordish Companies announced strategic executive appointments to its gaming division Cordish Gaming Group. Cordish Gaming Promotes Bill Mikus, Edward Evans Planning further growth of the Live! Casino brand, Cordish Gaming promoted Bill Mikus to SVP of human resources. Moreover, the company selected Edward Evans as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). […]
Business
February 3, 2022
NGCB Approves Sales of Las Vegas Sands Properties to Apollo Global
Apollo Global Management is a step closer to returning to the Las Vegas Strip. The global investment firm has been targeting the gaming industry for years, but previous access to the Las Vegas casino scene didn’t go well. Apollo is working on a deal with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to purchase three of the latter’s […]