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TAG teams with SMP Partners Q
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AG Media Limited (TAG), the leading iGaming marketing and business development consultancy, has joined forces with Isle of Man based SMP Partners, the Island’s premier provider of consulting and corporate
services to the international online gambling sector. This deal will enable TAG to offer brokerage, M&A transactional support and advisory services to iGaming affiliates looking to explore acquisition and exit opportunities. SMP Partners recently launched SMP eGaming, a bespoke eGaming Consultancy, at ICE and through the partnership with TAG Media, has extended its services to provide advisory and transactional support to affiliates. The services, which include sale preparation, due diligence, support around intellectual property, direct and indirect tax related matters, drafting of and support in concluding sale and purchase agreements will be delivered through SMP Accounting & Tax and other companies within the Group. Services are bespoke and not limited to Isle of Man and UK businesses, with SMP Partners’ reach extending through all major eGaming jurisdictions and corresponding markets.
Australian ban set to remain
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he Australian government could be set to extend the ban
on in-play betting on live sports until at least the next federal election.
According to reports in the Australian media, punters in the country wishing to place in-play wagers on live sports events will only have the option of betting with illegal offshore operators until the election, which could take place as late as January 2017. In-play betting remains a subject of major debate in the country, with licensed operators pushing for the government to legalise such activities, while other parties and organisations have called for the current ban to remain in place. Last month, Peter McGuaran, chief executive of Racing Australia, called for
the government to introduce a blanket ban on all in-play sports betting. However, major brands such as Ladbrokes, William Hill and Sportsbet have all spoken out in support of a regulated in-play betting system. Reports that the ban is likely to remain come after the conclusion of a
government-commissioned investigation into replacing the current Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Major gambling operators, sporting bodies and integrity groups told the
inquiry that there is no evidence to support a supposed link between in-play betting and the manipulation of sporting events.
Habanero signs Softec deal
uality slots and table games provider Habanero has signed an agreement to distribute its products to Softec Digital. The company’s 50 plus slots, six table games, and 10 video poker titles will now be
available via desktop and mobile to customers of the Philippines-based supplier. Included in the deal will be Habanero’s latest slots releases Ruffled Up, Fa Cai Shen, Gold Rush, Bombs Away, and the brand new Roman Empire. Nic Ioannoy, CEO of Habanero, said: “We’re very excited by the opportunity to supply our games to Softec Digital who have built a very solid reputation for delivering great casino and sportsbook platforms. I’m very confident their customers’ players will enjoy the wide range of themes and maths models we offer, which perform equally well in a wide variety of gaming environments.” Habanero, who integrate their games directly to over 35 operators, was purchased by European investors in 2012 and has offices in Johannesburg, Manila, Sofia, and Kiev.
Inspired confirms deal with SBTech
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nspired Gaming Group has secured its first-ever ‘Virtuals Connect’ deal with SBTech. Under the agreement, SBTech will licence the use of Inspired’s virtual sports platform and events as part of its online gaming platform. Content will be made available to SBTech’s various third-party operators via the Virtuals Connect turnkey solution, which Inspired said can be integrated into any bet management system. Inspired added that Virtuals Connect is continually refreshed and updated, and is delivered in partnership with SIS. “In Virtuals Connect we have created an economical and manageable solution to delivering content to mobile and online operators with a minimal initial investment,” Inspired’s chief commercial officer for digital games, Steve Rogers, said.
21bet launches UK online bookmaker
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1bet has become the latest brand to enter the UK internet gambling market by launching a new online bookmaking service in the region. Developed in partnership with FSB Technology, the platform will be
managed by a team of sports fans and industry professionals. Consumers that opt to sign up to the service will have access to a
sportsbook, as well as a fully featured casino, which is due to go live imminently with online and live dealer games. Rob Lawson, spokesperson for 21bet, said: “We’re entering the online betting market to offer a viable alternative to the big boys and we believe there’s a clear opportunity for a no-nonsense betting proposition. 21bet is all about simplicity, fun and providing an outstanding personalised service, with no over-complicated offers or gimmicks. We’ve worked long and hard to create a product that can hold its own against the best that the online gaming sector has to offer. The range of betting opportunities on offer will appeal to everyone from sportsbook novices to seasoned punters.”
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