eGaming Review December 2013 | Page 7

ISSUE 115 [C O N T E N T S ] 8 7 MONTH IN MINUTES Mybet’s key personnel are given the once over following a period of change, and David Archer discusses the unwarranted attack on free bets 11 COLUMNIST FEATURES 26 FEATURE PITCHING UP DOWN UNDER Former director of public affairs at Betfair, Tim Phillips, reflects on the changing regulatory landscape in Europe NEWS 19 With Paddy Power and William Hill leading the charge in Australia, Liam Stoker explores how operators are positioning themselves in the battle for market share 32 COVER FEATURE ONE SMALL STEP 12 PRODUCT NEWS Operators and suppliers are set to feel hit of Marvel slots withdrawal, and Ladbrokes unveils its exchange product 14 FINANCE NEWS Tom Washington and Martyn Hannah assess the challenges and opportunities European operators will face in the US egaming market 51 INTERVIEW LEADING THE INVASION UK PoC tax rate could yet be amended, while Sky Bet posts 20% year-on-year net revenue growth 16 PEOPLE NEWS 56 SPONSORED EDITORIAL PartyPoker founders divest shares in bwin.party, and former Hills COO officially starts role at Ladbrokes 30 888 CEO Brian Mattingley talks to eGaming Review about the company’s ambitions across the pond Featuring Betting Promotion, Cozy Games, Intralot, Jumio, Kambi, SB Tech and Sporting Solutions 19 NEWS ANALYSIS SHOWING HOW IT’S DONE 74 THE SMOKING GUN Following less than impressive revenues in bingo of late, Andy Roocroft assesses how operators can achieve success in the vertical 23 NEWS ANALYSIS GAMBLING ON POINT OF CONSUMPTION Coral left red-faced following £1m PR fail, and Ladbrokes staff get tickled pink 65 Gerard Starkey delves into some of the key issues surrounding the anticipated UK Gambling Bill www.egrmagazine.com 05