RAMÓN COLILLAS JOINS POKERSTARS STABLE AFTER $5.1M WIN
Ramón Colillas has been named as a brand ambassador of PokerStars, after scooping $5.1m as its Players No Limit Hold’em Championship last month. Extending a journey from fitness trainer to multi-millionaire, Colillas triumphed over in excess of 1,000 competitors at the richest…
BOOKMAKERS CONTINUE TO TAKE THE HIT AFTER EQUINE INFLUENZA OUTBREAK
Erin-Marie Gallagher Bookmakers have reported that revenues have taken a hit following the news that new cases of the Equine Influenza virus have been identified, resulting in an industry-wide halt on the sport. The horseracing industry is currently facing its…
BWIN EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH GERMAN FA
Sports betting operator bwin has expanded its partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) and will continue to work with the sport’s national governing body on a range of marketing and integrity projects. The renewed deal is effective from January…
“IGAMING AND SPORTS BETTING WILL BE A KEY FOCUS OF GLI’S EXHIBIT
Martin Britton, in his new role as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discussed various topics in relation to GLI‘s present and future. He delved into the company’s recent expansion into EMEA, shared his first conclusions on the sports…
POKERSTARS LIVE RETURNS TO MADRID; DATES ANNOUNCED FOR MANILA & KOREA EVENTS
A round-up of PokerStars Live news including a return to Madrid for the European Poker Tour and 2019 Asia-Pacific Poker Tour stops in Korea and Manila. PokerStars’ busy beavers have been constructing new live tournament experiences for customers new and…
BETWAY FACING BELGIAN SANCTIONS
Betway is facing sanctions over issues related its ownership structure and the source of its funds, following an investigation into the business conducted by the Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC). The BGC’s six-person board has ruled that there is enough evidence…
BETTING COMPANIES AGREE TO REDUCE MAXIMUM STAKE ON FOBTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
By Niji Ng An agreement has been reached in Northern Ireland between authorities and betting companies by which the betting firms, including Paddy Power, William Hill and Coral, will reduce the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in…
SBC JOINS SPORTING WORLD WITH INSIDERSPORT.COM
Joe Streeter InsiderSport, the latest addition to SBC’s growing news network, offers deep insight and cutting-edge analysis from the evolving business of sport. Placing a key focus on sponsorships, integrity, media rights and hospitality, the new online information platform is for sports…
SPAIN PORTUGAL AND FRANCE PLEASED WITH POKER LIQUIDITY AGREEMENT RESULTS
On July 6, 2017, online poker authorities from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain entered into an online poker liquidity agreement allowing the four countries to link their respective online gambling markets, with the purpose of achieving an attractive volume of…
RUSSIAN POKER – EVOPLAY ENTERTAINMENT
Russian Poker is the first table-game launch of 2019 from game development studio Evoplay Entertainment. “Russian variant of poker presents new and challenging twist to kick off 2019” Designed with the classic golden age of casino tables in mind, each and every…