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Fred Done makes investment into GGIntel

SBC News Fred Done makes investment into GGIntel

The founder of Betfred Fred Done has strengthened his commitment to esports after it was confirmed that he has made an investment into the Manchester-based esports news, entertainment, and media focused business, GGIntel. The start-up firm, which is focussed on achieving its goal of becoming a world-leading esports publisher, is set to provide bespoke content, global event and tournament information …

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Winning Post: online VIP reliance exposed?

SBC News Winning Post: online VIP reliance exposed?

Industry strategic consultancy Regulus Partners kicks off the new year with a look at the use of VIPs by UK licence holders. UK: gambling regulation – online VIP reliance exposed? The Guardian newspaper has received information on the VIP concentration of some apparently leading GB licensees following a Freedom of Information request to the Gambling Commission. The expose has been …

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All-in Diversity Project to launch #opendoors campaign

SBC News All-in Diversity Project to launch #opendoors campaign

Industry workplace diversity, inclusion and equality program the All-in Diversity Project (AiDP) will launch its new #opendoors campaign which aims to recognise those who ‘have opened career doors for others.’ The campaign, which will launch on January 27, hopes to highlight those across the industry which have supported individuals and championed talent. AIDP emphasised that the initiative will also shine …

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Ghana FA instructs lawyers to ‘take action’ against unauthorised betting operators

SBC News Ghana FA instructs lawyers to ‘take action’ against unauthorised betting operators

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a fresh crackdown on betting operators offering markets on the country’s Premier League, threatening legal action against those which do not comply with the football body’s ruling. The GFA emphasised that it has not given its authorisation for any betting company to place betting on the Premier League or any of its products. …

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Spillemyndigheden launches responsible gambling guide

SBC News Spillemyndigheden launches responsible gambling guide

The Danish Gambling Authority Spillemyndigheden has strengthened its commitment to educating the industry on best practice after publishing its new guide on responsible gambling aimed at licence holders, their employees and other relevant stakeholders. The guide, which will act as a supplement to the Danish Gambling Act and associated executive orders, will include guidelines and interpretations for how licensees can …

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UKGC launches consultation on society lottery reform

SBC News UKGC launches consultation on society lottery reform

The UK Gambling Commission has launched a new public consultation which will consider the current regulatory requirements in place for society lotteries to ensure that issues related to the fair and open licensing objective, regarding transparency to consumers, are addressed. The consultation, which was launched on 19 December and will run until 12 March 2020, will make proposals to strengthen …

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UKGC launches mobile self-service portal for personal licence holders

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new service which will allow personal licence holders to manage their licences via an online account or through their mobile. The new service, available on the Commission’s website, allows personal licence holders to quickly change personal details, report key events linked to their licence, and download e-copies of the licence itself. Helen …

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MGA report reveals 13 licences refused between January and June

SBC News MGA report reveals 13 licences refused between January and June

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has revealed that it had issued 13 licence refusals between January and June 2019 as confirmed in its interim performance report. The report reviews the performance of the MGA, highlighting major projects undertaken during the first six months of the year. It revealed that six of the 13 licence refusals were issued at onboarding and …

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Steve Morro steps down as Aristocrat Non-Executive Director

SBC News Steve Morro steps down as Aristocrat Non-Executive Director

Australia ASX-listed gambling technology group Aristocrat Leisure has confirmed that its Non-Executive Director Steve Morro will be stepping down from the company. The news was confirmed in the company’s 2019 annual report for the financial year ended 30 September 2019, where the technology group praised a ‘strong performance over the 2019 fiscal year.’ In a joint statement issued by Aristocrat …

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LV Bet names Jarosław “Pashabiceps” Jarząbkowski as new brand ambassador

SBC News LV Bet names Jarosław "Pashabiceps" Jarząbkowski as new brand ambassador

Malta-licensed online betting group LV Bet has named former member of the “Virtus.pro” organisation, Jarosław “Pashabiceps” Jarząbkowski as its new brand ambassador, who will work with the operator in promoting esports. The cooperation between LV BET and its ambassador aims to strengthen brand recognition across the internet and among Polish market players interested in esports. “We are pleased to take this …

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