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PMG Accelerates Expansion into Europe with Acquisition of UK-Based RocketMill

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Marking its first European acquisition, PMG has acquired UK-based RocketMill , a leading independent, full-service digital marketing agency.

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Marking its first European acquisition, PMG has acquired UK-based RocketMill , a leading independent, full-service digital marketing agency.
The combined strengths of PMG and RocketMill will bring forth a people-first, customer-centric performance marketing company that is laser-focused on driving accountable business impact for customers.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213210465/en/
RocketMill joins the leading independent digital advertising agency PMG to bolster its ability to service clients in the UK & across EMEA.
“Our similarities across people, offering, and ambition made RocketMill an obvious choice for accelerating our expansion into Europe.

Birmingham City appoint Wayne Rooney as Club's new Manager

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as Manager, agreeing terms on a three-and-a-half year contract.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as Manager, agreeing terms on a three-and-a-half year contract.
Birmingham City Co-Owner and Chairman of the Board, Tom Wagner said: "Wayne is a born winner.
Rooney commented: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City Football Club at such an exciting time.
He concluded: "I've played at St. Andrew's and Birmingham City fans were always loud and passionate about their team.

Gambling market in the UK to grow by USD 2.83 billion between 2021 to 2026 | Growth opportunities led by 888 Holdings Plc and Bet365 Group Ltd. - Technavio

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The growth of the online gambling market is driving the growth of the market.

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The growth of the online gambling market is driving the growth of the market.
Hence, the continued growth of online gambling at the expense of conventional gambling operations will drive the gambling market in the UK during the forecast period.
Gambling Market in UK 2022-2026: Market Dynamics
The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling is an emerging market trend.
Gambling Market in UK 2022-2026: Segmentation
Gambling Market in UK is segmented as below:

Seat Unique, Leading Premium Ticket Marketplace, Secures 7 Million Pounds Series A Investment Led by Nickleby Capital

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Monday, June 19, 2023

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Seat Unique, the leading online marketplace for exclusive live event tickets, secures 7 million pounds in Series A funding led by Nickleby Capital, fueling its expansion into new sectors and markets while enhancing the fan buying experience.

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The investment was spearheaded by Nickleby Capital, a prominent London-based firm.
Robin Sherry, CEO of Seat Unique, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have completed our Series A with Nickleby Capital.
From the beginning, Nickleby recognised the problem we were trying to solve, and believed in our ability to solve it.
To understand how Seat Unique can help drive new customers for your premium ticket and hospitality offering, please email [email protected] .

Prevention Insurance.com Appoints Gaming Industry Veteran Graham Martin as Chairman of the Board

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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Irvine, CA and Melbourne, Australia, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevention Insurance.com (the "Company"), a digital sports entertainment and gaming company that provides users with sports betting and streaming solutions, today announces the appointment of Graham Martin as its independent Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Irvine, CA and Melbourne, Australia, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevention Insurance.com (the "Company"), a digital sports entertainment and gaming company that provides users with sports betting and streaming solutions, today announces the appointment of Graham Martin as its independent Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Martin's extensive experience in the sports betting industry has made him a respected figure and a valuable resource for many gaming companies.
Mr. Martin originated and drafted the world’s first online offshore betting law based in Alderney that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Graham has contributed to establishing gaming laws in various jurisdictions and advising or serving as a board member for numerous public and private gaming groups globally.

Onfido Named a Leader in Identity Verification Software: G2 Spring Report

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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Onfido , the global provider of automated identity verification and authentication solutions, today announced G2.com users have once again ranked the company as a leader in identity verification software and biometric authentication software in G2.com's Spring 2023 Report .

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Onfido , the global provider of automated identity verification and authentication solutions, today announced G2.com users have once again ranked the company as a leader in identity verification software and biometric authentication software in G2.com's Spring 2023 Report .
In addition to this top ranking, Onfido has been awarded a ‘User’s Love Us’ Badge for Spring 2023.
G2 is a review platform that allows users to share their experiences and opinions about software products and services.
“We are so appreciative to our customers for once again recognizing us as a leader in both identity verification software and biometric authentication software,” said Nello Franco, CCO at Onfido.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Revenue and Profitability

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The FIFA World Cup 2022 accelerated engagement across Playmaker’s platforms and geographies, generating above-trend financial results during the fourth quarter.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 accelerated engagement across Playmaker’s platforms and geographies, generating above-trend financial results during the fourth quarter.
This focus has enabled us to generate record growth and profitability even against a challenging backdrop for the broader advertising industry.
In Q4 2022, Playmaker generated 624 million user sessions across its owned and operated web properties, representing a 27% increase over Q4 2021.
For the full year 2022, Playmaker generated more than 2.6 billion web sessions, representing a 45% increase over 2021.

Light & Wonder Showcases Pioneering New WONDER 500™ Product Exclusively with Sky Betting & Gaming

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Monday, February 6, 2023

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Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W”) presents its new, ground-breaking Wonder 500™ product exclusively with Sky Betting & Gaming in the UK.

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Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W”) presents its new, ground-breaking Wonder 500™ product exclusively with Sky Betting & Gaming in the UK.
This innovative product which combines proven mechanics and themes, offers a new take on casino entertainment, which players can enjoy safely and responsibly.
Light & Wonder’s long-term operator partner Sky Betting & Gaming will exclusively roll out the first Wonder 500™ games to their players later this month, with MIGHTY BLACK KNIGHT™, SPARTACUS™ and ROD & ANNETTE GO FISHING™ amongst the first titles from the series to hit the market.
“Wonder 500™ is a fantastic addition to Light & Wonder’s in-house portfolio of games and we can’t wait to put the product in front of our audience.

INSPIRED SIGNS LONG-TERM EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH PADDY POWER SECURING ENTIRE UK BETTING SHOP ESTATE

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Monday, December 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, today announced a new exclusive long-term contract with Paddy Power, a UK-based bookmaker that owns and operates over 350 betting shops in the UK and is a central brand within Flutter Entertainment plc (LSE: FLTR), a global sports betting, gaming, and entertainment provider.

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As part of this agreement, Inspired will exclusively provide Paddy Power with fully integrated managed services for its entire UK estate of approximately 1,400 terminals, including installation, remote and field technology support, as well as content and platform deployment.
Paddy Power has further committed to the procurement of ~1,400 new Vantage server based gaming ready cabinets throughout 2023.
"Paddy Power does an exceptional job operating its UK betting shop estate, which tends to contain premium locations, and we are thrilled to partner with such a premier provider," said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Operating Officer of Inspired.
"We have an excellent partnership with Inspired which has developed over many years," said Vince Bateson, Head of Retail Gaming for Paddy Power.

NBC Sports and SportsDataIO Announce Partnership to Create a 360 Degree Player Data & News Feed

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

For the first time ever, NBC Sports is making its Rotoworld Player News available to third parties as a component of SportsDataIO's Players' Feed through an exclusive distribution partnership between the two companies.

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For the first time ever, NBC Sports is making its Rotoworld Player News available to third parties as a component of SportsDataIO's Players' Feed through an exclusive distribution partnership between the two companies.
"Combining the best player news and the most timely and thorough sports data in the market creates a valuable and winning combination."
Top brands have joined SportsDataIO for its award winning Real Time Data Products and in-house data feed expertise.
This NBC Sports partnership for Rotoworld news further creates a true one-stop-shop experience for SportsDataIO customers.