• daily_news
    20 November 2019

    Wondr Gaming acquires esports AI specialist Rival.ai

    Wondr Gaming, an esports acquisition fund founded by media executives Mike Cotton and Jon Dwyer, has acquired esports artificial intelligence integration specialist Rival.ai.

  • daily_news
    16 September 2019

    GambleAware partners Parent Zone for video game education

    Problem gambling funding body GambleAware has joined forces with digital family life specialist Parent Zone on a new initiative designed to educate families about potential risks faced by children when playing online video games.

  • news_analysis
    2 September 2019

    Glittering prize

    The new Diamond Casino Resort in Rockstar Games’ GTA Online offers gamers a taste of the virtual high life. J Moses, director of Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive, speaks to Jake Pollard about the release and explains his vision of betting, esports and video games interacting in a future US igaming ecosystem.

  • news_analysis
    19 August 2019

    Interview: Filippos Antonopoulos, Vermantia - Part 1

    Filippos Antonopoulos built Vermantia from a startup challenging the leading land-based and online gaming suppliers to part of the industry establishment, after Arena Racing Company (ARC) bought into the business. With a new venture in the payment sector now underway, he discusses how being a latecomer to a mature market is no barrier to growth.

  • news_analysis
    23 July 2019

    Minor appeal

    Wiggin's Sarah MacDonald examines the conclusions that can be drawn from GambleAware's interim report into the effect of gambling marketing on children, and what action should be taken by operators.

  • news_analysis
    11 July 2019

    Cracking the esports conundrum

    Esports has a massive fanbase, and there is a growing realisation that the company that cracks the code of developing an offering that brings betting to this highly engaged audience will profit handsomely. Having built a platform from the ground up, led by a team of experienced igaming and esports professionals, Luckbox is well-placed to succeed.

  • news_analysis
    26 June 2019

    eSports betting roundtable

    Much has been said of the potential returns for the bookmaker that brings esports betting into the mainstream. However despite numerous attempts, no company appears to be close to doing so. Those looking to crack the market discuss the challenges they face.

  • daily_news
    10 June 2019

    Stanleybet appoints Maglia as CCO at Magellan Robotech

    Gambling operator Stanleybet Group has appointed Christian Maglia as chief commercial officer of its B2B subsidiary, Magellan Robotech. Maglia has previously worked for the likes of Sportradar and BetGamesTV.

  • news_analysis
    15 March 2019

    NetEnt launches new bid for live dealer market share

    NetEnt's struggles in live casino have been well-documented, but the operator refuses to give up on the vertical. Andres Rengifo has been brought in to lead a push that the supplier believes will finally allow it to carve out significant market share.

  • news_analysis
    12 March 2019

    Betting on the future

    Bettor Faster and Bet Blocks founders Jonny Robb and Nilesh Mistry have established GamblingStartup.Ventures, in a bid to connect early-stage gambling businesses around the world. Here, we meet some of the teams looking to revolutionise the way punters play.

  • daily_news
    28 February 2019

    Labour to call for overhaul of UK igaming regulations

    The Labour Party is to demand mandatory limits on player spending, staking and speed of play for online gaming as part of a root-and-branch overhaul of igaming regulation in England, Scotland and Wales.

  • news_analysis
    11 February 2019

    Fortune favours the brave

    If founding a startup is fraught with risk, how much higher are the stakes for one trying to make it in the gaming industry? The brains behind an innovative new betting app gives iGamingBusiness.com his inside view

  • daily_news
    28 January 2019

    Pragmatic Play finalises acquisition of VSoftCo

    Igaming content provider Pragmatic Play has completed the acquisition of virtual sports software supplier VSoftCo as it looks to strengthen its multi-product strategy.

  • daily_news
    23 January 2019

    Newgioco set for $4.5m Virtual Generation acquisition

    Italian gaming technology supplier Newgioco has agreed a deal to acquire virtual sports specialist Virtual Generation for an initial $4.5m.

  • news_analysis
    6 November 2018

    Esports for everyone

    Michael Pollock argues that the future of esports in a gaming context will belong to those prepared to defy conventional boundaries and target multiple demographics

  • daily_news
    5 April 2018

    Soloveychik takes top marketing role at Luckbox

    Vadim Soloveychik, previously marketing director at PokerStars, has been appointed as chief marketing officer at esports betting start up Luckbox

  • daily_news
    1 March 2018

    Scientific Games reveals widespread growth in 2017

    Scientific Games has reported year-on-year financial growth across all business segments for the 12 months to December 31, 2017

  • daily_news
    28 February 2018

    Stars Group acquires majority stake in CrownBet

    The Stars Group has purchased a 62% stake in Australia’s CrownBet Holdings for an aggregate amount of approximately US$117.7 (€96.2m)

  • daily_news
    18 January 2018

    VSoftCo names Davies as new CEO

    Virtual sports software company VSoftCo has appointed Chris Davies as its new chief executive

  • daily_news
    12 December 2017

    UKGC cites concerns over children and gambling

    The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published new research that suggests children are experiencing gambling in situations where the risks are not always explained

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