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Caesars Entertainment Corporation has handed executive roles to Marco Roca and Michael Daly as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

Extreme Live Gaming has announced BtoBet as its latest live dealer partner.

GVC has announced a 10% year-on-year jump in net gaming revenue (NGR) for the six months to June 30, 2017.

Nektan has announced a 130% year-on-year increase in net gaming revenue for the 12 months to June 30, 2017, and also confirmed an agreement to buy out its joint venture partners in Nektan Marketing Services (NMS).

GLI Group has confirmed the acquisition of NMi Metrology & Gaming and various related assets.

Digital marketing platform provider OtherLevels has extended its partnership with Camelot, the operator of the UK’s National Lottery, to include additional messaging capabilities.

Customisable odds comparison website SmartBets has expanded its services into the Swedish market.

German-based sports-betting specialist and platform provider SportsbookCloud has entered into a client referral partnership with Income Access.

Belgian online casino Starcasino.be has launched a selection of slots and table games from Habanero.

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has today (Wednesday) unveiled details of its new enforcement strategy, which it will use to tackle operators that breach regulations.

 

Scientific Games has completed the acquisition of long-time business partner Lapis Software Associates.

XLMedia has revealed that it performed ahead of management expectations in the first half of the year and was able to deliver “strong organic growth” across all business verticals.

Playtech has agreed a multi-year extension to its partnership with Sky Betting & Gaming.

BetContruct has agreed to provide its sportsbook solution to online gambling operator Royal Panda.