Monthly Archives: April 2018

BetVictor unveil ‘#PriceItUp Builder’ product and industry-first ‘Edit’ feature

New features launched ahead of World Cup campaign

BetVictor have today announced the delivery of two exciting new features within their popular #PriceItUp market.

#PriceItUp Builder gives customers the opportunity to browse and combine thousands of possible outcomes as they build their own #PriceItUp bet whilst the introduction of an ‘Edit’ feature will allow customers to tweak and build upon existing #PriceItUp outcomes to create a personalised bet.

All pricing and technical development for these exciting new features have been carried out in-house, in keeping with BetVictor’s strategy of maintaining full control of the key product features within their Sportsbook.

IMGL MasterClass about Sweden and Denmark at Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018

Riga – 20 April 2018 – The organizers of Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018 are excited to announce that the panel discussion which is dedicated for the Swedish and Danish market updates is going to be an IMGL MasterClass panel.

“We are really excited to have an IMGL MasterClass at the inaugural edition of our event in Riga. This gives you a better perspective about what the main takeaways are from the conference. This is besides the involvement of the regulators from the Baltic countries, who are keen to share their presentations of the markets. Make sure you register while there are still seats available. The limit of the event is 70 and there are only a couple of seats left for this wonderful opportunity in Latvia.”, said Zoltan Tundik, Founder and Head of Business at European Gaming Media and Events.

The IMGL MasterClass™ will be moderated by Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Melchers Law Germany)  and will be joined by Danish regulator, Birgitte Sand, Morten Ronde(CEO of the Danish Online Gambling Association), Sissel Weitzhandler (Group Compliance Manager at Play’n Go) and Gustaf Hoffstedt (Secretary General of BOS, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling).

Key points in the Mare Balticum Gaming Summit’s Agenda in 2018 are:

Severin Rasset on Split Hold’em and Sunday Million Anniversary Take 2

Lee Davy talks to Severin Rasset, Director of Innovations and Operations for the Stars Group, to talk about the creation of Split Hold’em and the decision to resurrect the Sunday Million Anniversary special with Take 2.

When Gary ‘The Sleeper’ Acreman and Eddie’s Dad Steve joined our local home game, everything changed. It went from a £1/£1 No-Limit Hold’em cash game where you would win or lose a few hundred a night, to a £1/£1 Dealer’s Choice game where you would win or lose thousands.

And there was one game I hated with a passion.

Double Flop.

Calling the Clock: MILLIONS Grand Final round-up; PokerStars in India and more

In this week’s Calling the Clock we round-up the partypoker MILLIONS Grand Final in Barcelona, cover PokerStars launch in India and much more. 

The sun is out. The woman who looks like a cross between Alison Moyet and Toyah Wilcox is bent over, cleaning the tables. Across the road, the builders stop work and lean on their spades to collectively stare at the young girl’s ass.

Grinning great big grins.

I order my Matcha Latte and swallow hard at the added 50p for oat milk while considering telling her about the builders. I don’t, because then she’ll think I’ve been staring.

Eventus International thanks everyone for attending SBEA 2018

20 April 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa

Everyone who attended the 4th Annual Sports Betting East Africa Summit were treated to a world-renowned experience. Over 250 African and International Delegates were part of the discussions surrounding the latest regulations, business opportunities and technology in East Africa.

Some of the legislative and regulatory discussions become quite heated when operators and regulators discussed implementation of Uganda’s new software monitoring and hardware legislations. Operators called for regulators to be lenient in the next few months to allow operators, software and technology providers time to transition.

When East Africa’s leading regulatory boards met on stage to discuss the future of regulation in East Africa, there was a general consensus that the summit was a phenomenal opportunity to learn from each other and open the channels of communication between Uganda, Mauritius, Malawi, and Mozambique.

Kambi Group signs multi-channel deal with Stanleybet Romania

Leading Romanian operator to migrate to the Kambi Sportsbook both online and across its 300-plus high-street shops 

Kambi Group plc has signed a deal with leading Romanian operator Stanleybet Romania to provide its award-winning Sportsbook across the company’s online and retail channels.

Stanleybet Romania is one of the largest sports betting operators in the regulated Romanian market. Having launched in 2004, the operator now has more than 300 shops and a growing online presence.

The deal follows an extensive tender process, with Stanleybet Romania careful to select a trusted partner with the ability to provide a secure and high-quality sportsbook, as well as the differentiation capabilities required to succeed in the competitive local market.

Friday NBA Playoff games odds and betting trends

It’s an Eastern Conference Friday night in the first round of the NBA playoffs as three of the four East series play their Game 3s while shifting venues.

Odds courtesy of OddsShark.com

The Toronto Raptors were the East’s top seed this season for the first time and set several franchise records, including victories. They have had little trouble beating the No. 8 Washington Wizards in the first two games, but the Raptors are 2-point underdogs for Friday’s game in D.C.

It’s the first time the Raptors have ever led a playoff series 2-0. In Tuesday’s 11-point victory, the Raptors set playoff franchise records for points in a quarter (44), half (76) and game (130). DeMar DeRozan tied a playoff career high with 37 points, and Kyle Lowry set a personal playoff mark of 12 assists. This after the Raptors set a team playoff record with 16 made three-pointers in Game 1

CryptoFriends partners with the Malta Blockchain Summit

The inaugural edition of the Malta Blockchain Summit promises to be a seminal event on the Blockchain and DLT calendar, and it has just received a boost with a newly-minted partnership with CryptoFriends, who are known for bringing their signature style to the events they work with.

CryptoFriends have an established track record with Hackathons and ICO pitches, and their association with the Malta Blockchain Summit all but ensures that those two events will be carried off with aplomb. The Malta Blockchain Summit will feature a Hackathon that will see 60 developers (organized in 12 teams) battle it out during the event. It will also bring together companies from around the globe for an equally competitive ICO pitch, with some of the most sophisticated panellists in the business officiating proceedings. The CryptoFriends partnership means both these initiatives will be imbued with the freshness and dynamism that has been their calling card.

CryptoFriends Co-Founder and CEO, Daria Arefieva, comments, “We are extremely delighted to partner with the Malta Blockchain Summit. Thanks to its progressive and positive attitude towards blockchain technology and sensible industry regulation, Malta is fast becoming one of the leading nations for blockchain in Europe, if not the world. This summit is an exciting opportunity for anyone operating in the space to come and see how this beautiful island is embracing our industry, seek out new business opportunities and grow their network. CryptoFriends is all about building smart connections in the crypto space and we are looking forward to bringing our passion, expertise and unique twist on blockchain events to Malta.”

In addition to supporting the Malta Blockchain Summit in November, and as part of its commitment to promoting all things blockchain in Malta, CryptoFriends is planning a series of monthly, unique and intimate blockchain parties and meetups to take place on the Mediterranean island throughout this summer.

CryptoFriends partners with the Malta Blockchain Summit

The inaugural edition of the Malta Blockchain Summit promises to be a seminal event on the Blockchain and DLT calendar, and it has just received a boost with a newly-minted partnership with CryptoFriends, who are known for bringing their signature style to the events they work with.

CryptoFriends have an established track record with Hackathons and ICO pitches, and their association with the Malta Blockchain Summit all but ensures that those two events will be carried off with aplomb. The Malta Blockchain Summit will feature a Hackathon that will see 60 developers (organized in 12 teams) battle it out during the event. It will also bring together companies from around the globe for an equally competitive ICO pitch, with some of the most sophisticated panellists in the business officiating proceedings. The CryptoFriends partnership means both these initiatives will be imbued with the freshness and dynamism that has been their calling card.

CryptoFriends Co-Founder and CEO, Daria Arefieva, comments, “We are extremely delighted to partner with the Malta Blockchain Summit. Thanks to its progressive and positive attitude towards blockchain technology and sensible industry regulation, Malta is fast becoming one of the leading nations for blockchain in Europe, if not the world. This summit is an exciting opportunity for anyone operating in the space to come and see how this beautiful island is embracing our industry, seek out new business opportunities and grow their network. CryptoFriends is all about building smart connections in the crypto space and we are looking forward to bringing our passion, expertise and unique twist on blockchain events to Malta.”

In addition to supporting the Malta Blockchain Summit in November, and as part of its commitment to promoting all things blockchain in Malta, CryptoFriends is planning a series of monthly, unique and intimate blockchain parties and meetups to take place on the Mediterranean island throughout this summer.

Betgenius appoints Alonso Jibaja to lead LatAm expansion

(London, UK – 19th April 2018) Betgenius, the leading provider of trading and sportsbook management technology, has named Alonso Jibaja as its new Head of Business Development in Latin America.

Jibaja brings over five years of experience in the sports betting and iGaming sector, along with an in-depth understanding of the Latin American market and local operator requirements.

Jibaja will take charge of driving growth across Betgenius’ unique end-to-end sportsbook solution and outsourced trading services in the region.

Prior to joining Betgenius, Jibaja served as Regional Director for South America at BetConstruct.

Betgenius appoints Alonso Jibaja to lead LatAm expansion

(London, UK – 19th April 2018) Betgenius, the leading provider of trading and sportsbook management technology, has named Alonso Jibaja as its new Head of Business Development in Latin America.

Jibaja brings over five years of experience in the sports betting and iGaming sector, along with an in-depth understanding of the Latin American market and local operator requirements.

Jibaja will take charge of driving growth across Betgenius’ unique end-to-end sportsbook solution and outsourced trading services in the region.

Prior to joining Betgenius, Jibaja served as Regional Director for South America at BetConstruct.

[Industry Report] Mexico: on the verge of true emersion as a major igaming market in Latin America

With a population of almost 130 million, little needs to be said regarding the opportunity for huge growth in both online and land-based gaming in Mexico.

Mexico, of course, is already regulated, and the natives’ love of American sports such as the National Football League, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, combined with their fondness for European football, means it’s a thriving market.

From a technological perspective, the country is also attracting big interest from operators. Being LatAm’s second largest smartphone market after Brazil, and with the number of smartphone and internet users constantly rising, the country’s scenario looks more than merely positive.

As indicated in BtoBet’s latest Industry Report despite such a positive outlook, the Mexican scenario does pose a number of challenges that ought to be addressed for the market to maintain a steady growth momentum. Despite the current regulatory framework drawing a lot of criticism, this shouldn’t be posed as the only problem that is hindering the Mexican market.

[Industry Report] Mexico: on the verge of true emersion as a major igaming market in Latin America

With a population of almost 130 million, little needs to be said regarding the opportunity for huge growth in both online and land-based gaming in Mexico.

Mexico, of course, is already regulated, and the natives’ love of American sports such as the National Football League, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, combined with their fondness for European football, means it’s a thriving market.

From a technological perspective, the country is also attracting big interest from operators. Being LatAm’s second largest smartphone market after Brazil, and with the number of smartphone and internet users constantly rising, the country’s scenario looks more than merely positive.

As indicated in BtoBet’s latest Industry Report despite such a positive outlook, the Mexican scenario does pose a number of challenges that ought to be addressed for the market to maintain a steady growth momentum. Despite the current regulatory framework drawing a lot of criticism, this shouldn’t be posed as the only problem that is hindering the Mexican market.

EPL review week 35: United extend lead over Liverpool with Bournemouth win

Week 35 of the Premier League continues to trot into the weekend with Manchester United moving four points ahead of Liverpool with a comfortable win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Jose Mourinho never got to the moon, but some of his players did. With FA Cup semi-final places at stake, the prima donnas slipped out of their spacesuits and into their football boots.

Bournemouth away isn’t like a bank teller facing a man with a stocking on his head, but neither was West Brom at home and look what happened there. Mourinho wanted to rest legs ahead of the weekend tussle with Tottenham, and at the same time, he could feel the smelly breath of the Anfield on his nape.

Seven changes.

EPL review week 35: United extend lead over Liverpool with Bournemouth win

Week 35 of the Premier League continues to trot into the weekend with Manchester United moving four points ahead of Liverpool with a comfortable win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Jose Mourinho never got to the moon, but some of his players did. With FA Cup semi-final places at stake, the prima donnas slipped out of their spacesuits and into their football boots.

Bournemouth away isn’t like a bank teller facing a man with a stocking on his head, but neither was West Brom at home and look what happened there. Mourinho wanted to rest legs ahead of the weekend tussle with Tottenham, and at the same time, he could feel the smelly breath of the Anfield on his nape.

Seven changes.

MLB, NBA to sell stakes in daily fantasy ops DraftKings, FanDuel

Two American pro sports leagues are ditching their equity stakes in daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators DraftKings and FanDuel as the possibility of legal sports betting draws closer.

On Thursday, ESPN reported that Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association were in talks to unload their ownership stakes in DraftKings and FanDuel, respectively. It’s unknown how advanced these talks are or what type of payday the leagues are expecting.

The leagues and DFS operators insisted that the sell-offs weren’t acrimonious and that the parties would continue to work together to boost fan engagement and the like.

NBA spokesman Mike Bass said FanDuel has been a “great partner” but “the space is evolving and we saw the need to take a fresh look at the structure of our relationship.” MLB issued a statement obliquely referencing “potential changes to the structure of our relationship” with DraftKings, while insisting it would continue its “valued partnership” with the league’s official DFS operator.