The UK Gambling Commission has advised all sporting clubs to get ‘their own legal advice’ if they want to take sponsorship or advertising money from non-licensed operators. Last week the regulator wrote to sports governing bodies to inform them that non-licensed brands can only promote themselves if they block UK customers and make it clear that their gambling services are …

Lee Richardson, CEO at Gaming Economics, has looked at the tired old Levy Scheme and thinks its time that a modern industry found a modern solution. Gaming Economics thinks it’s time for the British horseracing industry to stop relying on Levy funding under its current guise. The Horserace Betting Levy is a statutory instrument which essentially transfers money from those …

The spectacular Splash at the Four Seasons Macao has been confirmed as the venue for next month’s MGS iGaming Networking Party, brought to you by SBC Asia and Asia Gaming Brief. The Official iGaming Networking Party of the Macao Gaming Summit is being held on the evening of Tuesday 18 November, and the fun kicks off at 6.30pm. Attendance is …

Paul Leyland, Principle Consultant at Regulus Partners, takes a look at the news that there is to be another attempt at a Judicial Review on the UK’s Point of Consumption regime and asks whether it is altogether wise. The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association, having failed to overturn the UK remote Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act, is now attempting a …

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EIG Berlin Session Overview  Panel session which investigates the current reputation issues effecting igaming and sports betting operations. The Panel sheds insight on corporate affairs concerning reputation and the igaming industry’s relationship with governance authorities and bodies. Panel discusses what actions can be undertaken to improve sector reputation and image as markets look to legalise and legislate online gambling. Can …

Session – EIG Berlin – Venture Capital Expert Panel Session Overview – Day 1 Expert Panel on venture financing for technology and new business sheds insight on the complexities of raising capital for igaming enterprises. Panel discuss investment criteria’s that need to be matched by igaming businesses looking for funding, and how to make your enterprise or business proposition attractive …

The Grade One Pattison Canadian International, Canada’s showpiece event, will be shown live and free to watch on Racing UK on Sunday, when Brown Panther and Hillstar will fly the flag for Britain. The CAN $1million (c.£550,000) turf race is run over a mile and a half and has been recently dominated by European horses, with 10 of the last …

GamCrowd.com has partnered igaming-specialist law firm Joelson Wilson with the aim of helping to provide investors and entrepreneurs with the ultimate guide to crowdfunding at this year’s EiG. Having served the remote gambling sector since the 1990s, Joelson Wilson has acted for a host of start-ups seeking seed capital funding. It has also assisted major corporates, operators and suppliers on …