The Kindred Group has slammed the proposals to impose further restrictions on the Swedish gaming market, with the CEO Henrik Tjärnström warning that the measures would be a ‘step in the wrong direction’. In a statement, Kindred expressed concern over a lack of ‘notable connection’ between the pandemic and rates of problem gambling. The operator also noted that ‘the government’s …

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has made a commitment to bring life back to the betting ring by waiving the fees for all on-course bookmakers for the remainder of 2020. The pledge follows the government’s announcement that spectators will be allowed to return to live sporting events in tier one and two areas from 2 December.  On-course bookmakers have been hit …

A year on from launching the Leeds Community Gambling Service (LCGS), GamCare has published a new report which tracks the work and progress the service has carried out. The LCGS is formed by GamCare working alongside the NHS Northern Gambling Service and NECA, securing direct funding by GambleAware and supported by Leeds City Council. The service helps identify, screen, and …

As the gambling industry marks Responsible Gambling Week, the Safer Online Gambling Group (SOGG) has been accredited as an ISO 9001 certified company. The accreditation is awarded to companies which demonstrate a commitment to  ‘continual improvement’ and delivering ‘high quality services and products’ to clients.  Commenting on the recognition, SOGG CEO and co-founder Adam Bradford said: “I am really pleased …

Pronet Gaming has strengthened its position in another key market after agreeing to supply its full omnichannel solution for Sahara Games. The offering, which boosts Pronet Gaming’s position in Africa, made its debut in Uganda this week and will soon go live in Kenya and Nigeria. It includes a new online sportsbook and casino, as well as retail platforms that …

Having the right systems and platforms in place is fundamental to ensuring that companies can adapt to the remote working culture adopted by so many during the global pandemic, explained Stefano Sordini, CEO of NetShop ISP.  Discussing how NetShop ISP was one of the first companies to offer relief packages for those forced into working remotely, Sordini gave his insights …

Betting shops have been given the green light to reopen their doors in tier three areas in England once the current national lockdown restrictions are eased. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the move as he set out details of how England will come out of the national lockdown from 3 December. The announcement has been welcomed by the Betting and …

Nick Rust, CEO of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has called for the government to reopen betting shops once the current lockdown restrictions are eased, stating that there is ‘no evidence’ that betting shops have contributed to the spread of the virus. From 2 December, England is expected to return to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions. However, bookmakers have …

Playtech will continue to support operators in meeting regulatory requirements after integrating Affordability UK into its Information Management Systems (IMS) platform.  Affordability UK is provided by eKYC and fraud detection specialists TruNarrative, extending the company’s partnership with Playtech to deliver a range of player onboarding and verification services. Ian Ince, Chief Compliance Officer at Playtech, commented: “As regulatory requirements around …

Digital marketing software provider Optimove has entered a new partnership with BlueRibbon Software which will focus on boosting player engagement and retention. Under the agreement, BlueRibbon will build an ‘out-of-the-box integration’ with Optimove, enabling Optimove users to create custom jackpot campaigns, increasing player engagement, loyalty and retention. Yuval Shefler, VP Strategic Partnerships at Optimove, said: “BlueRibbon’s gamification solution is a …