Following the release of the transcript of Donald Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president on Wednesday, betting exchanges are suggesting that impeachment is beginning to look more like reality for the US President Online betting exchange Smarkets has seen close to £35,000 traded on whether the House of Representatives will submit an article of impeachment against Trump before the …
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Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has revealed that its StopSpillet helpline has received over 500 calls since its launch earlier this year. For the first six months of the year, the helpline had received 348 calls from gamblers in Denmark, with a further 152 calls made between 1 July and 11 September. It is estimated that 46% of those that have …
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Strengthening its fight against betting-related corruption, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has secured a data-sharing agreement with the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). The duo, which have worked alongside one another for a number of years, will continue to collaborate on their joint efforts to combat match-fixing. The MGA’s Sports Integrity Officer, Antonio Zerafa stated: “The MGA has long held an …
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Video virtual sports supplier Highlight Games has secured a new pan-European framework agreement with the Fortuna Entertainment Group which will see the supplier deliver its virtual sports products online, on mobile and in retail locations across central Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, Highlight Games will deliver its ‘SOCCERBET’ flagship product in both league and single match formats, with …
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In a bid to support its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, GVC Holdings has launched The GVC Foundation which will oversee the coordination and support of the gambling group’s objectives and donations around the world. The new foundation will primarily focus upon responsible gambling, sports integrity and gambling regulation research, education and treatment of problem gambling, as well as …
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Opening the week, industry strategic consultancy Regulus Partners offers its insight into reviews to the UK gambling policy, changes to the Belgian advertising mandate, and Norway’s proposed maximum loss limits. UK: in Parliament – Watson keeps powder dry in rain-swept Brighton Britain’s ongoing political and constitutional crisis finally swept petty discourse on gambling policy aside this week – but only …
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In a bid to crackdown on suspicious betting activity, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has launched an extensive monitoring operation on bets placed during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. The new collaborative operation supports the integrity body’s ongoing drive to counter competition manipulation and identify when and where sporting corruption may have occurred. AIU Chairman David Howman explained: …
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Industry software and systems supplier Comtrade Gaming has inked a new strategic technology partnership with Mansion88, which will see Mansion88 migrate its complete backend system and player portal onto Comtrade’s iCore platform. Under the terms of the new partnership, the iCore platform will replace Mansion88’s current legacy system, and will deliver scalability. “Mansion is currently going through a phase of …
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The Tennis Integrity Supervisory Board has given the green light for the organisation’s anti-corruption and anti-doping divisions to be merged to form a ‘single, combined and expanded integrity organisation for professional tennis.’ The Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TCAP) currently oversees all issues pertaining to betting-related corruption, while the International Tennis Federation (ITF) manages the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP). “We are confident …
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Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has confirmed that its former CEO Danny Gladstone will take up the position of Chairman of the Board following its most recent AGM. Gladstone, who will take over from outgoing Chairman Graeme Campbell, stepped down as AGT’s CEO back in June. AGT has since confirmed, however, that Campbell will remain on the board as Lead Independent …
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