Graeme Hanna

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Graeme Hanna

Midnite has agreed a deal to become the latest partner company of English Championship team, Southampton FC. The UK-based upstart gambling brand, operated by Dribble Media, has penned a multi-year agreement with the Hampshire soccer club that will see their logo adorn all training and travelwear for the Men’s and Women’s first teams, with further brand placement on the back of the Men’s match shirt and shorts.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Graeme Hanna

Tennis governing bodies, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have urged the betting industry to act against gambling-related abuse of players. The call comes as it was revealed that 40% of 8,000 abusive messages sent to tennis players on social media originated from irate gamblers. In collaboration with data specialists, the Signify Group, the WTA and ITF have launched the first-ever detailed report on social media-based abuse directed at players.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Graeme Hanna

The Star Vegas casino in Poipet has been significantly impacted by recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Visitor numbers at the resort have plummeted since the Thai government introduced restrictions on border crossings, with an immediate consequence for Star Vegas, which straddles the demarcation line nearby. The Poipet venue draws a sizeable chunk of its customer base from Thailand, where casino gambling is illegal, but that situation could be about to change.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Graeme Hanna

LeoVegas has confirmed the appointment of Mattias Wedar as the company’s new CEO, taking over from Gustaf Hagman, who departs the role after 14 years. The latter has recently been focused on creating expansion opportunities for LeoVegas’ sports betting division, including Tipico US. Hagman has been instrumental in the development of LeoVegas over the years.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Graeme Hanna

Entain has witnessed its share price spike after the revenue and profit projections for BetMGM were adjusted. The joint venture, co-owned with MGM Resorts International, is now anticipated to deliver bottom-line underlying earnings of at least $100 million. The catalyst for the movement and growth has been stronger than expected sportsbook and iGaming performance, with net revenue tipped to reach “at least $2.6 billion”, notably beyond the previous estimate of between $2.4-2.5 billion.