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SiGMA Europe postponed to April in light of vaccine news

Organisers of the Malta-based gambling industry show have described news of an early release vaccine as a “positive boost” to the events industry. In August, the group announced SiGMA would be postponed until February as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, organisers have decided to push this back a further two months. According to

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Stefan Lundborg leaves Kindred amid insider crime investigation

According to a statement on Kindred’s website, Lundborg’s resignation is related to an ongoing Swedish Economic Crime Authority investigation for insider crime. The operator said it has no further details on the investigation at this time but is fully cooperating with the investigation. “The resignation of Stefan Lundborg was unavoidable considering the investigation against him

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William Hill acquires majority stake in Alfabet

Betting firm William Hill stated that the acquisition further supports its “strategy to deliver growth through international expansion and diversity”. The acquisition means Colombia is now the ninth regulated market where William Hill is currently active. Operational since 2018, Alfabet holds a Coljuegos licence to offer sports betting and online casino throughout the region, with

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RI Lottery earns $6.3m in sportsbook revenue for November

Twin River earned $2.5m in book revenue, Tiverton Casino brought in $1.2m, and online sports betting made up the largest contributions with $2.6m. Online betting became legal in Rhode Island in 2020, and it’s slowly becoming more popular: July’s betting handle was $4.4m and in November the sum rose to $15.7m.  According to the report, casinos were closed on 29 November and reopened

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Pascrell, III: Esports to have “very good year” as US sports betting “monster” continues growth

During the first lockdown in March, esports betting thrived in Europe, with Gambling Commission data from the biggest operators in the UK covering 80% of the online market, showing how the vertical’s gross gambling yield (GGY) rose from £50,223 ($68,245) in March 2019, to £4.6m in May 2020. Esports is yet to take off in

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Sportradar announced as official data partner of the AFC

The partnership with the governing body of football in Asia, will see Sportradar become the official video and data distribution partner for major AFC national and club competitions, for the cycles between 2021-2024 and 2025-2028. The contract, which allows the sports integrity and sports betting data supplier to use and distribute audio-visual content and AFC

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Suzo Happ appoints Tim Kennedy as VP of sales for Europe

Formerly director of sales for the UK, Kennedy will now work across the whole European continent effective immediately. Suzo Happ is aiming to utilise Kennedy’s experience and customer relationships to grow the firm’s reach and share of European gaming, amusement and sports betting markets. Kennedy has over 30 years’ experience in gaming, previously serving as

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