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Pitch ICE finalists revealed ahead of ICE Totally Gaming competition

LONDON (January 14, 2016) – Innovators in fields as diverse as fantasy sports, responsible gaming and statistical modelling are among the finalists for this year’s Pitch ICE at ICE Totally Gaming (2 – 4 February, ExCeL Centre, London).

The exciting line-up, which celebrates start-ups in the gaming industry, will feature 14 hopefuls looking to follow last year’s winner Gamevy – which has recorded a 900% increase in value in the ensuing 12 months.

The participants – listed below – will deliver their 15-minute pitches twice at ICE Totally Gaming – the world’s most influential gaming event. Attendees can vote for their favourite via the website of crowdfunding platform GamCrowd, which produces Pitch ICE in partnership with Clarion Events, with the overall winner announced on the final day of ICE.

Each start-up has already produced a pitch video that gives a brief outline of what their business or concept is about. The videos can be viewed at www.gamcrowd.com/pitchice.

Pitch ICE finalists revealed ahead of ICE Totally Gaming competition

LONDON (January 14, 2016) – Innovators in fields as diverse as fantasy sports, responsible gaming and statistical modelling are among the finalists for this year’s Pitch ICE at ICE Totally Gaming (2 – 4 February, ExCeL Centre, London).

The exciting line-up, which celebrates start-ups in the gaming industry, will feature 14 hopefuls looking to follow last year’s winner Gamevy – which has recorded a 900% increase in value in the ensuing 12 months.

The participants – listed below – will deliver their 15-minute pitches twice at ICE Totally Gaming – the world’s most influential gaming event. Attendees can vote for their favourite via the website of crowdfunding platform GamCrowd, which produces Pitch ICE in partnership with Clarion Events, with the overall winner announced on the final day of ICE.

Each start-up has already produced a pitch video that gives a brief outline of what their business or concept is about. The videos can be viewed at www.gamcrowd.com/pitchice.

Football INDEX Launches Managed Affiliate Programme with Income Access

Affiliate programme for the world’s first football stock market to be managed by Income Access using the company software

Montreal, QC. January 11th, 2016 — Football INDEX, developed by Jersey, Channel Islands-based iGaming operator BetIndex Ltd as the world’s first football stock market, has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, a technology and digital marketing services provider for the global online gaming industry. The new Football INDEX affiliate programme will be powered by Income Access’ platform and will be managed by the company’s in-house team of affiliate managers.

A UK Gambling Commission and Jersey Gambling Commission-licensed platform, Football INDEX is the first football-betting product of its kind, allowing traders to buy and sell shares in the world’s top 200 professional footballers with real money. Like a traditional stock market, players can buy units of footballers, build their football portfolio and ultimately aim to sell it at a profit.

Seeking to challenge the conventional event-based outcomes in traditional gambling products, Football INDEX has created a tradable market for footballers in the absence of a match taking place. The brand therefore provides a medium through which players can bet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Football INDEX Launches Managed Affiliate Programme with Income Access

Affiliate programme for the world’s first football stock market to be managed by Income Access using the company software

Montreal, QC. January 11th, 2016 — Football INDEX, developed by Jersey, Channel Islands-based iGaming operator BetIndex Ltd as the world’s first football stock market, has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, a technology and digital marketing services provider for the global online gaming industry. The new Football INDEX affiliate programme will be powered by Income Access’ platform and will be managed by the company’s in-house team of affiliate managers.

A UK Gambling Commission and Jersey Gambling Commission-licensed platform, Football INDEX is the first football-betting product of its kind, allowing traders to buy and sell shares in the world’s top 200 professional footballers with real money. Like a traditional stock market, players can buy units of footballers, build their football portfolio and ultimately aim to sell it at a profit.

Seeking to challenge the conventional event-based outcomes in traditional gambling products, Football INDEX has created a tradable market for footballers in the absence of a match taking place. The brand therefore provides a medium through which players can bet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

One: Clash Of Heroes Presented By Tune Talk Headed For Kuala Lumpur On 29 January

13 January 2016 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) together with Tune Talk, will launch the second event of 2016 in style as the promotion heads back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 29 January for ONE: CLASH OF HEROES. In the main event featuring a Malaysia Warrior Bout, hometown hero Ev “E.T.” Ting squares off with one of the Philippines’ finest in Eric “The Natural” Kelly.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “2016 is going to be such a phenomenal year for mixed martial arts in Asia and we’re doing our best to put together the most exciting fights for fans all across the world. Ev Ting has really proven that homegrown Malaysian mixed martial artists can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world and will now face his sternest test against one of the best fighters in his division in Eric Kelly.”

Tickets for ONE: CLASH OF HEROES are available at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com.

26-year-old Ev “E.T.” Ting is one of Malaysia’s most promising young talents. His exceptional 10-3 record has come against solid opposition. Fresh off a Guillotine Choke submission victory in his last bout, Ting is known to be a ferocious striker with a well-rounded ground game making him a complete fighter. Ting will look to play off the energy of his hometown crowd when he takes on the Philippines’ Eric Kelly.

One: Clash Of Heroes Presented By Tune Talk Headed For Kuala Lumpur On 29 January

13 January 2016 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) together with Tune Talk, will launch the second event of 2016 in style as the promotion heads back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 29 January for ONE: CLASH OF HEROES. In the main event featuring a Malaysia Warrior Bout, hometown hero Ev “E.T.” Ting squares off with one of the Philippines’ finest in Eric “The Natural” Kelly.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “2016 is going to be such a phenomenal year for mixed martial arts in Asia and we’re doing our best to put together the most exciting fights for fans all across the world. Ev Ting has really proven that homegrown Malaysian mixed martial artists can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world and will now face his sternest test against one of the best fighters in his division in Eric Kelly.”

Tickets for ONE: CLASH OF HEROES are available at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com.

26-year-old Ev “E.T.” Ting is one of Malaysia’s most promising young talents. His exceptional 10-3 record has come against solid opposition. Fresh off a Guillotine Choke submission victory in his last bout, Ting is known to be a ferocious striker with a well-rounded ground game making him a complete fighter. Ting will look to play off the energy of his hometown crowd when he takes on the Philippines’ Eric Kelly.

ONE Wujie: Dynasty of Champions set for 23 January in Changsha

ONE Championship, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts promotion, will kick off 2016 with a bang, as it brings its world-class MMA event to Changsha, China on 23 January. ONE Championship has set the stage for another thrilling night of world-class mixed martial arts action.

Taking place at the Changsha Stadium in Changsha, China, ONE Championship will delight fans with an electrifying lineup of exciting fights headlined by a main event which will see ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes defend his title against challenger Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the Philippines.

“ONE Championship continues its dedication to cultivating the sport of mixed martial arts in China with another adrenaline-filled night of fights,” said CEO Victor Cui, in a statement released to the media.

“This is a great way to start 2016 and is just the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come. Our success in Beijing sets the stage for an even better event in Changsha.”

ONE Wujie: Dynasty of Champions set for 23 January in Changsha

ONE Championship, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts promotion, will kick off 2016 with a bang, as it brings its world-class MMA event to Changsha, China on 23 January. ONE Championship has set the stage for another thrilling night of world-class mixed martial arts action.

Taking place at the Changsha Stadium in Changsha, China, ONE Championship will delight fans with an electrifying lineup of exciting fights headlined by a main event which will see ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes defend his title against challenger Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the Philippines.

“ONE Championship continues its dedication to cultivating the sport of mixed martial arts in China with another adrenaline-filled night of fights,” said CEO Victor Cui, in a statement released to the media.

“This is a great way to start 2016 and is just the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come. Our success in Beijing sets the stage for an even better event in Changsha.”

Mr Green Joins Odobo’s Top Tier Distribution

Gibraltar, January 2016 – Mr Green is the latest major online gambling destination to offer games from Odobo. Six Odobo games are already live – Extinction, Gourmet Ranch Riches, Epic City, Lucky Pirates, The Oddventurers and Big Time Journey – with another 14 due to complete the first wave of content releases. 

Mr Green, launched in 2008, has cemented its place as one of the fastest growing and successful gaming sites in the industry, endorsed by back-to-back award wins within the most prestigious categories. Mr Green serves thousands of players throughout Europe with a strong Scandinavian presence that will strengthen Odobo’s reach outside the UK market.

Odobo’s catalogue is ideal for Mr Green’s pure casino focus, hitting the target core audience. The deal provides Mr Green with access to Odobo’s entire library of Marketplace content consisting of over 60 new and exclusive game titles, all designed for omni-channel distribution.

Mr Green’s CEO, Bo Wänghammar, commented, “Odobo offers a wealth of interesting, exclusive and new content. We’re pleased with our decision to feature Odobo’s games, particularly since the first titles are performing well. We look forward to taking more Odobo games live over the coming months.”

Mr Green Joins Odobo’s Top Tier Distribution

Gibraltar, January 2016 – Mr Green is the latest major online gambling destination to offer games from Odobo. Six Odobo games are already live – Extinction, Gourmet Ranch Riches, Epic City, Lucky Pirates, The Oddventurers and Big Time Journey – with another 14 due to complete the first wave of content releases. 

Mr Green, launched in 2008, has cemented its place as one of the fastest growing and successful gaming sites in the industry, endorsed by back-to-back award wins within the most prestigious categories. Mr Green serves thousands of players throughout Europe with a strong Scandinavian presence that will strengthen Odobo’s reach outside the UK market.

Odobo’s catalogue is ideal for Mr Green’s pure casino focus, hitting the target core audience. The deal provides Mr Green with access to Odobo’s entire library of Marketplace content consisting of over 60 new and exclusive game titles, all designed for omni-channel distribution.

Mr Green’s CEO, Bo Wänghammar, commented, “Odobo offers a wealth of interesting, exclusive and new content. We’re pleased with our decision to feature Odobo’s games, particularly since the first titles are performing well. We look forward to taking more Odobo games live over the coming months.”

European experience. Representative of Austrian company will tell us about specifics of operating in Georgia

Richard Lerner, manager of Casinos Austria International, will share the experience of operating in Georgia, where the company has opened its casino.

Was it easy to start? Is everything good with laws and taxation? Richard Lerner has something to compare with: his company works in many countries all around the world.

Topic of the speech: “Casinos Austria International. Development in Georgian and international markets”

Lerner’s company invested €2.5mln in the construction of casinos in Batumi. It also invested in the construction of the Hilton Hotel and plans to open an amusement park on the top of Anuria Mountain.

European experience. Representative of Austrian company will tell us about specifics of operating in Georgia

Richard Lerner, manager of Casinos Austria International, will share the experience of operating in Georgia, where the company has opened its casino.

Was it easy to start? Is everything good with laws and taxation? Richard Lerner has something to compare with: his company works in many countries all around the world.

Topic of the speech: “Casinos Austria International. Development in Georgian and international markets”

Lerner’s company invested €2.5mln in the construction of casinos in Batumi. It also invested in the construction of the Hilton Hotel and plans to open an amusement park on the top of Anuria Mountain.

Spigo content now available on Iforium’s Gameflex platform

Spigo, the leading developer of casual casino games, are delighted to announce a new partnership with leading platform provider Iforium.

The new partnership will see the integration of Spigo’s complete games catalogue into Iforium’s innovative Gameflex™ casino platform. All of Spigo’s games will be available on smart phones, tablets and desktop.

Included in the games catalogue are Spigo’s own high quality slot machine games as well as classic games, such as Freecell, 7 Solitaire, Backgammon and Yatzy as well as others, for money.

Kasper Kau, CEO of Spigo, said: “A great start to the new year it is to secure a games agreement with such an experienced team as Iforium. We are looking very much forward to supply our casual casino games products to the casino engine Gameflex as well as offering custom made games to Iforium’s existing and future clients.”

Matchbook Bettors Bet £1Million on Donald Trump to Lose USA Presidential Election

 Bettors are focused on Donald Trump despite Hillary Clinton being the favourite to become the 45th President.

The Trump market appears more volatile as Matchbook bettors have now placed more than £1million against the businessman winning the race.

Hillary Clinton stands out among UK bettors as the favourite to win the race to The White House.

At odds of around 7/10, the market gives Clinton a 56% chance of securing the Democratic Party candidacy and be inaugurated as the 45th US President. Although polls among Republican voters suggest that Donald Trump will be her rival representing the Grand Old Party come November 2016, the market suggests otherwise where Trump only has a 24% to win the GOP nomination.

First Betting Trends Forum: Everything About The State And Possibilities Of The Sports Betting

On March 17, 2016, Moscow will host Betting Trends Forum – first and only specialized event devoted to sports betting. Participants will discuss one of the hottest segments on the gambling market – online bets.

Key topic at the forum will address the legislative regulation of betting in Russia.

As you know, the President charged a task for Russian government to examine the possibility of raising sports revenue from betting and tote. Currently, the practical implementation of this task is not completed, and the segment continues to live under weak legislative regulation.

Basis for discussions:

10Bet and RealDealBet are sure to knock out the competition at LAC with Evander Holyfield in their corner

London January, 2016 – This February 10Bet and RealDealBet will be exhibiting at iGB’s London Affiliate Conference for the first time and they plan to make a strong impact with a little help from five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield who will be joining them at their stand.  Evander will be on hand the first day of the show to meet, greet, take photos and close some deals for his new sportsbook, RealDealBet.

10bet has been operating in the online betting world for over 13 years and is the preferred choice among bettors and affiliate partners.  Licensed and fully regulated in the UK, 10Bet offers their customers the best Live Betting platform in the industry, as well as one of the largest selection of sports events, number of bet types and exclusive rewards and promotions. At RealDealBet players will be drawn in by its unbeatable online offering, where they will find competitive odds, quick payouts and large bonuses. Both brands use SBTech’s award-winning eGaming platform and have successfully established a global presence, which guarantees record-breaking commissions for their affiliates.

10Bet and RealDealBet will also be holding a promotion for affiliates on Friday to win a GoPro Hero 4, if they can deliver the winning punch.  Throughout the day conference attendees will have the opportunity to visit the 10Bet and RealDealBet stand and take a punch on a boxing simulator machine.  A leaderboard will keep score of the top 10 strongest punches; then, at 16:15 the top five will go a round against Evander and whomever comes closest to Evander’s strength will win the GoPro.

The two brands have also arranged an exclusive night out on the town with Evander for a few lucky affiliates.  They have booked the VIP room at one of London’s hottest clubs where they will treat the affiliates to bottle service and the company of Holyfield and some other surprise celebrity guests all night.  This party is invite only, therefore the team is suggesting that affiliates contact their account managers to get on the list before LAC rolls around.

Saxo Payments and SafeCharge Collaborate to Simplify Cross Border Settlement Accounts

LONDON, January 7, 2016

Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, and SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), a leader in advanced payment technologies, today announce their partnership which will see SafeCharge gain a significant competitive edge, enabling it to offer its clients fast and cost-effective banking services in multiple currencies. The partnership also means Saxo Payments will benefit from a strong distribution network to SafeCharge’s distinguished clientele.

SafeCharge Group has a diversified, blue chip client base and is a trusted payment partner for businesses across a number of e-commerce sectors. Founded in response to the emerging need for reliable and secure online payment systems, SafeCharge has evolved to become one of the market leaders in payments and risk management services through processing payment cards and alternative payment methods. The group has operations in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Israel, Germany, Austria and Ireland, with clients worldwide, making a global banking solution essential.

Through its membership of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle, SafeCharge will be offering its clients bank accounts under its own brand, with the ability to settle in multiple currencies. This will deliver faster transactions, regardless of international borders and reduce costs on currency conversions and transfers worldwide, along with the ability to give its merchants certainty in their international transfer costs.

Saxo Payments and SafeCharge Collaborate to Simplify Cross Border Settlement Accounts

LONDON, January 7, 2016

Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, and SafeCharge (AIM: SCH), a leader in advanced payment technologies, today announce their partnership which will see SafeCharge gain a significant competitive edge, enabling it to offer its clients fast and cost-effective banking services in multiple currencies. The partnership also means Saxo Payments will benefit from a strong distribution network to SafeCharge’s distinguished clientele.

SafeCharge Group has a diversified, blue chip client base and is a trusted payment partner for businesses across a number of e-commerce sectors. Founded in response to the emerging need for reliable and secure online payment systems, SafeCharge has evolved to become one of the market leaders in payments and risk management services through processing payment cards and alternative payment methods. The group has operations in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Israel, Germany, Austria and Ireland, with clients worldwide, making a global banking solution essential.

Through its membership of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle, SafeCharge will be offering its clients bank accounts under its own brand, with the ability to settle in multiple currencies. This will deliver faster transactions, regardless of international borders and reduce costs on currency conversions and transfers worldwide, along with the ability to give its merchants certainty in their international transfer costs.

EveryMatrix partners with Global Bet as Virtual Sports provider for 2016

EveryMatrix has strengthened its Virtual Sports offering by partnering up with leading .

The partnership sees Global Bet’s full portfolio of virtual sports and number games rolled out to EveryMatrix’s network of Sports Betting and Casino clients on a single wallet, omni channel basis.

“It´s become apparent over recent years that Virtual Sports have become a must have in every serious gaming offering. Global Bet’s games have continued to improve significantly year on year and we look forward, once the technical integration is done, to sharing their games with our expanding network of clients“ stated Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix.

Daniel Grabher, CEO of Global Bet was also excited about the partnership “We are thrilled about working with EveryMatrix and the opportunities that the collaboration presents for both of us. With a host of new Virtual Sports games on the horizon, we look forward to becoming an important part of the EveryMatrix platform“.

EveryMatrix partners with Global Bet as Virtual Sports provider for 2016

EveryMatrix has strengthened its Virtual Sports offering by partnering up with leading .

The partnership sees Global Bet’s full portfolio of virtual sports and number games rolled out to EveryMatrix’s network of Sports Betting and Casino clients on a single wallet, omni channel basis.

“It´s become apparent over recent years that Virtual Sports have become a must have in every serious gaming offering. Global Bet’s games have continued to improve significantly year on year and we look forward, once the technical integration is done, to sharing their games with our expanding network of clients“ stated Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix.

Daniel Grabher, CEO of Global Bet was also excited about the partnership “We are thrilled about working with EveryMatrix and the opportunities that the collaboration presents for both of us. With a host of new Virtual Sports games on the horizon, we look forward to becoming an important part of the EveryMatrix platform“.