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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the regulatory authority for the Netherlands, has published its ‘Market Vision’ document which outlines the core directives it seeks to establish with regards to monitoring ‘games of chance’ in the interest of public safety. The KSA document sets out the regulator’s current structures related to market monitoring, how …
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July 13, 2020
Matthew Hickey, Gordon Moody Association: Using lived experiences to tackle problem gambling
The lockdown can be a challenging period for those afflicted by problem gambling, with rising levels…
July 10, 2020
Luckbox: How the return of live sport has affected esports betting
During the global health pandemic, esports betting has risen in popularity, with titles such as FIFA…
July 9, 2020
Affiliate concerns: Maintaining trust in the modern market
Trust and integrity between an affiliate and a sports betting or gaming operator has always been a h…
July 8, 2020
SBC Roundtable: A new ‘Pace’ for live cricket trading
As Test cricket returns to our screens for England vs West Indies, we gathered three of the sharpest…
July 7, 2020
STS completes takeover of Czech software provider Betsys
STS has completed the takeover of Czech betting software company Betsys, already its main provider o…
July 7, 2020
BGC: Treasury must face economic realities and allow casinos to reopen
As UK businesses wait for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to issue his ‘summer statement’ tomorrow, the Betti…
July 7, 2020
Mikael Lijtenstein, AstroPay: Thinking like the customer to accelerate cashless shift
Cashless payments are here to stay, said AstroPay CEO Mikael Lijtenstein (pictured below), who belie…
July 6, 2020
The three C’s of digital customer experience within gaming
Neel Davda, Head of Gaming Accounts at Bold360, highlights the five key components of customer exper…
July 6, 2020
Winning Post: A tale of three reports for UK betting
Industry strategic consultancy Regulus Partners gives an overview of last week’s Lords Select Commit…
July 3, 2020
Kim Mouridsen: Combatting problem gambling with automated player profiling
Kim Mouridsen, Professor and Founder of Mindway AI, explains how they are using scientifically based…
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HKJC closes OCBBs amid rising public health concerns
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Intralot enhances Malta games offering with E*SOCCER launch
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Matthew Hickey, Gordon Moody Association: Using lived experiences to tackle problem gambling
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Alex Gersh returns to betting as Sportradar CFO
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Mikel Arana, DGOJ: Spain ends its conflict of interest between football and bookmakers
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Stats Perform extends NBL data and streaming deal
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Scottish government lifts shop restrictions on bookmakers
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UKGC launches public consultation on slot design
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HKJC closes OCBBs amid rising public health concerns
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has confirmed that it has closed seven of its off-course betting branches (OCBBs) following a spike in coronavirus cases. Raising concerns over the ‘worsening COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong’, the HKJC emphasised that it is monitoring the situation to work out whether more OCBBs …
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Scottish government lifts shop restrictions on bookmakers
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Scotsbet: Shambolic orders show SNP is disconnected from retail realities
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Melbourne spike sees Tabcorp close TAB Victoria betting shops
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Alex Gersh returns to betting as Sportradar CFO
Sportradar has this morning confirmed the appointment of Alex Gersh as new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. A sports betting figurehead, Gersh is recognised as a leading financial strategist for mass-market digital enterprises, having formerly served as Group CFO of Paddy Power Betfair Plc. Of distinction, alongside former …
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Mikel Arana, DGOJ: Spain ends its conflict of interest between football and bookmakers
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Stats Perform extends NBL data and streaming deal
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MySportwetten: What German players want from a bookmaker
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Restructured GVC sidelines Oddschecker affiliate services
GVC Holdings has confirmed that its UK flagship properties Ladbrokes, Coral and BETDAQ will no longer utilise Oddschecker affiliate marketing services. Issuing a short statement, GVC explained that the decision to call time on its Oddschecker partnership has been undertaken for ‘commercial reasons’ – adding that it has terminated all …
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Propus launches Bookies Matrix tracking all licensed bookmakers activities
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Bettingexpert crowns TheTrollmanSha World Tipster Champion
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RAiG members back radical overhaul of UK gambling’s affiliate landscape
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LiveScore enhances content offering with Sportal365 deal
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KSA draws up wishlist on casino games market surveillance
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the regulatory authority for the Netherlands, has published its ‘Market Vision’ document which outlines the core directives it seeks to establish with regards to monitoring ‘games of chance’ in the interest of public safety. The KSA document sets out the regulator’s current structures related to market monitoring, how …
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Intralot enhances Malta games offering with E*SOCCER launch
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UKGC launches public consultation on slot design
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EveryMatrix joins European Lotteries Association as associate member
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GambleAware defends RET funding structures following Lords criticism
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Snack Media drives digital growth with Wisden partnership
Snack Media has strengthened its network of partnerships after signing a new agreement with international cricket almanac Wisden. Lauded as the ‘independent voice of cricket’, the new partnership with Wisden will allow Snack Media to grow its digital revenue by monetising content, driving traffic via its fan engagement tools, and …
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GambleAware refreshes ‘Safer Gambling Campaign’ for summer 2020
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Spotlight Sports Group enhances US content
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Sportsbet.io ‘bowled over’ with Brett Lee partnership
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Rank gifts Ipswich Town’s Magical Vegas sponsorship to Carers Trust
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Alex Gersh returns to betting as Sportradar CFO
Sportradar has this morning confirmed the appointment of Alex Gersh as new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. A sports betting figurehead, Gersh is recognised as a leading financial strategist for mass-market digital enterprises, having formerly served as Group CFO of Paddy Power Betfair Plc. Of distinction, alongside former …
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GiG ups code security oversight with Checkmarx
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William Hill matches finance sector screening capacity with Accuity
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Virtual Live Racing builds US presence with Joey D Michaels appointment
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Fonbet builds betting experience through ‘Alice’ voice assistant
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Covid uncertainties see G2E 2020 cancelled
The 2020 Global Gaming Expo (G2E 2020), organised by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and partner Reed Exhibitions has been cancelled due to the continuing uncertainties of event impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The move to cancel the event, commonly known as ‘G2E Vegas’ and set to take place at the Sands …
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SBC Digital Summit North America to examine key challenges for the land-based industry
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Nominations open for SBC Awards 2020
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Adapting and evolving in the industry during COVID-19
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Accuity – Coming out of lockdown: Gambling, compliance, and the new normal
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Gamesys tops list for GambleAware Q1 donations
Q1 industry donation figures released by GambleAware have listed Gamesys Group as its highest donor for the period, having contributed more than half of the total £820,000 received by the charity. Donating £450,000, Gamesys topped the list of the 144 donations received, with its Virgin Bet Limited subsidiary also contributing …
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Deputy Speaker praises work of YGAM founders
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Lee Willows, YGAM: Education is central to gambling reform
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NSW awards $1.5m grant to problem gambling projects
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Leon House delivers 24-hour support with AnonyMind launch