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UK – Mecca Bingo celebrating 60 as it reopens on May 17
Mecca is bringing bingo back in England, Scotland and Wales and will open its clubs to customers May 17, promising to do so with even more fun and entertainment. Reopening venues is an even bigger deal for Mecca as May 2021 marks its 60th year of being a part of British towns and cities, and…
UK – Rank Group posts 58 per cent NGR fall
Rank Group has reported a 58 per cent fall in underlying net gaming revenue to £156.9m in the second half of 2020. The closure of venues and restrictions led to a 70 per cent reduction in venues underlying NGR – down from £306m to £90.9m. From an underlying profit of £58.7m over the corresponding period…
UK – Rank Group boss leads call for Scottish casinos to remain open
Bosses have called on the Scottish First Minister to remove casinos from Level 2 restrictions, pointing out that £30m a year in tax payments are also under threat if their doors are closed indefinitely. Scotland’s 11 casinos– which employ 700 people – were allowed to re-open in August following the first lockdown after public health…
UK – Push Gaming goes live with the Rank Group
Push Gaming has enhanced its reach within the United Kingdom and in regulated markets after agreeing a deal to go live with the Rank Group’s portfolio of casino brands. The deal, which is facilitated via its own platform, sees the operator gain access to Push Gaming’s full portfolio, including recent release Joker Troupe, as well…
UK – Five UK gaming companies join The Senet Group
The Senet Group, the UK responsible gambling body, announces that five of the U.K.’s largest casino and gaming companies, Aspers, Caesars, Genting, Playtech and the Rank Group, have joined Senet. They join five other funding partners including GVC (LadbrokesCoral), William Hill, Paddy Power Betfair, Sky Bet and Scotbet.com. The Senet Group was established in 2014…
US – Nine Kambi-powered operators ranked in Power 50
The world’s most influential online operators are increasingly turning to the Kambi Sportsbook to realise their sports betting ambitions, according to the latest league table of operators compiled by respected industry publication EGR Intel. Published this morning, the annual Power 50 Rankings, produced in cooperation with professional services heavyweight BDO, grades operators using various key…
UK – Rank to trial VR Racing Challenge with Immotion
Immersive virtual reality will be heading to Grosvenor Casino in Manchester with its owners Rank signing a deal with Immotion Group, to trial a VR Racing Challenge. CEO, Martin Higginson said: “The new concession initiative with The Rank Group, is a major milestone for the company and I am confident that following successful trials, we…
UK – Pragmatic to create four unique games for Rank
Online games developer Pragmatic Play has signed a new agreement with British operator Rank Group, that will see Pragmatic Play’s experienced team of game designers work hand-in-hand with Rank to create four bespoke video slot titles. All four games will go live over the course of this year, exclusive to Rank’s online brands including Grosvenor…
UK – Rank appoints former Ladbrokes and Gala digital expert as new CEO
Rank Group, the British operator of casino brand Grosvenor and bingo brand Mecca has appointed John O’Reilly to its board as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 7 May 2018. Mr. O’Reilly will replace Henry Birch, whose resignation will become effective from the same date. He will bring over 25 years of experience in the…
