Poker
August 12, 2021
PokerStars: WCOOP Starts August 22, Features $100M Guaranteed
The 2021 World Championship of Online Poker marks PokerStars’ 20th anniversary. To commemorate the anniversary, PokerStars unveiled that the prize pools it has granted between 2001 and the upcoming event are set to exceed $1 billion. The WCOOP rolls out on August 22 and will feature 306 events and $100 million in GTD prize money. […]
Business
August 11, 2021
FuboTV’s Q2 Results Drive Optimism for 2021 Targets
Following a strong first quarter of the year, fuboTV has been able to deliver on yet another impeccable record in Q2, with many operating and financial targets posting a triple-digit growth. FuboTV Drives Strong Results in Q2 2021 FuboTV has revealed its second-quarter results covering the period that ended on June 30, 2021. The company observed […]
Business
August 10, 2021
Scientific Games Back in the Black as Divestitures Move Forward
Following a period of recurring closures and financial disruptions, Scientific Games reported a strong second quarter with over 60% growth compared to 2020. Divestitures of Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses go as Planned Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) reported a strong second quarter with a consolidated annual revenue increase of 63% and strong sequential growth across all businesses, according to the […]
Business
August 10, 2021
Flutter Releases Interim H1 2021 Results, Hits $4.2bn in Revenue
Flutter Entertainment released its interim results for the first half of 2021. The company outlined that its group pro-forma revenue hit $4.2 billion, marking a 30% increase when compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the company performed extremely well within the US, UK and Australian markets. Flutter Reveals Interim Results for H1 2021 […]
Business
August 10, 2021
Gamesys Reports Growth in Key Markets in Asia and the UK
Gamesys has issued its H12021 revenue report, showing growth in key markets, reduced debt and increased cash flow. Gamesys with Encouraging Revenue Numbers for H12021 Gamesys Group Plc continues to succeed in its key performances, with positive results in the UK and Asia, but is facing challenges on the European mainland – Spain, Germany and […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
Florian Güde Is iGaming Group’s New Head of Sales
Florian Güde is getting back into the corporate gaming world. The former head of marketing at mybet spent the past two years as a gaming consultant after his departure from the gaming company, but has now accepted a new role at iGaming Group. He has been tapped to be the gaming industry media company’s new […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
Cassie Stratford Appointed New President of Global Gaming Women
Cassie Stratford has been appointed as the new president of Global Gaming Women (GGW), a non-profit organization that empowers women and their development in every area of the global gambling industry. At the moment, Stratford works as Boyd Gaming’s Vice President of Legal Affairs and Assistant General Counsel and began working as President of GGW […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
BtoBet Appoints Guy Gani as Its New Chief Technology Officer
Gaming technology supplier BtoBet announced it appointed Guy Gani as its new CTO taking the position from September 1, 2021. Technology Advancements Key to Growth The appointment of new chief technology officer Gani, who will be tasked with responsibilities to further develop BtoBet’s betting technology and enable the supplier to provide market-leading solutions, is seen […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Women Take the Spotlight in Olympics Sports Betting
The focus has shifted from men to women on this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, leading to women’s events driving up to 60% of the sports betting handle. Women’s Sports Events Drive to 60% Of the Betting Action Women’s sporting events in the Tokyo Olympic Games drove 60% of the betting action, according to operator […]
Business
August 6, 2021
Playtika Records Increased Profits, Will Explore More M&A Activity
Playtika, a leading social gaming business, had higher revenue and much lower costs of maintaining the company running, which is why H1 resulted in profits, stated the chief financial officer of Playtika. Statistics showed that for the first half of 2021, the revenue reached $1.30 billion, or an increase of 9.6%. While the $1.30 billion […]