IZIGROUP: From market leadership to international ambition
Over recent years, IZIGROUP has been ‘methodically laying the groundwork for international growth,’ says Founder and CEO Johann Schembri
HR Developments
Allan Auning-Hansen appointed CEO at Danish operator CEGO
He previously sat on the company's board of
USA
US gaming revenue erupts, breaking all-time quarterly records
Commercial gaming revenue was $2.5 billion above the previous record
Financials
Gamesys Group YoY revenue up 17.3% in first half of 2021
Growth in the UK and Asia markets was partially offset by a decline in European revenue
Compliance
SBRM will place Malta ‘at the forefront against fraudulent betting’, predicts IZIBET’s Sergio Cappitta
The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism has been welcomed in many quarters of the country's iGaming community
Financials
Flutter Entertainment doubles revenue in first half of 2021
It has made more than €3.5 billion so far this year
HR Developments
Aspire Global’s BtoBet appoints Guy Gani as CTO
He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the tech industry to the role
acquisition
US sportsbook giant DraftKings reaches deal to acquire GNOG for $1.56 billion
The deal is expected to yield around €255 million in savings
HR Developments
OneTouch appoints Andre Villandberg as new Head of Games
He has extensive experience in the casino and betting sector
B2B
Casumo extends partnership with English football club Reading FC
The operator has sponsored the club since 2019
B2B
MoneyMatrix enters partnership with UK-based payments gateway
It will work with Volt to offer clients a fast and secure payment initiation service
Leadership
Tell them a story: How can leaders make their message more noticeable amid Zoom-fatigue?
Executive Coach Marion Gamel delves into the importance of storytelling in business & how it could help leaders drive change ...
Regulatory
The MGA’s new online portal to report suspicious transactions: how has it changed the playing field?
Entain’s Managing Director and a spokesperson for Tipico weigh in, noting its successes & shortcomings
USA
New Jersey legalises fixed-odds horse race betting in US first
The bill was approved by the state's senate and house in June
Events
Maltese iGaming companies to go head-to-head in football tournament
Interactive, Greentube Malta, Pokerstars, Betsson, Condor Gaming and Hero Gaming are this years contestants from the industry
Games
Elizabeth Sampat ‘thrilled’ to announce new role as Creative Director at Electric Manta
The games development studio has operations in the UK, Malta and India