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RWA members contribute $3m to provide ‘vital’ financial counselling

SBC News RWA members contribute $3m to provide ‘vital’ financial counselling

The betting brand members of Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) are donating more than $3m over three years to provide financial counselling services for Australians. Entain, bet365, betfair, PointsBet, Sportsbet and Unibet are each participating in the initiative, which has seen RWA partner with the Federal Government, the financial counselling sector and a range of industries including banking, energy and insurance. …

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Betway expands reach to four African territories via Gaming Corps

SBC News Betway expands reach to four African territories via Gaming Corps

Gaming Corps has announced a new partnership with Betway covering four African territories. The deal will now allow Betway customers in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia to access Gaming Corps’ full games suite. Hailee Cook, Product Manager at Betway Group, highlighted: “We are always looking for ways to grow and improve our online casino offering, and adding Gaming Corps’ high-quality …

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Three darts players suspended over suspicious betting activity

SBC News Three darts players suspended over suspicious betting activity

Andy Jenkins and Prakash Jiwa are suspended from attending or competing in Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events whilst an investigation is conducted into suspicious betting on matches played in the Modus Super Series.  The Modus Super Series is an independently run series of events, while the decision was made by DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer.  Meanwhile, the International Betting Integrity Association …

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Betfred customers hope for snow as new ad reveals £5m festive draw

SBC News Betfred customers hope for snow as new ad reveals £5m festive draw

Betfred has launched its first ever Christmas advert introducing a new £5m festive draw. The bookmaker is going to make five online customers millionaires on the condition that it snows in London on Christmas Day, as set out in its ‘upbeat, feel-good’ campaign created by creative and production agency Zút. Betfred Chief Executive, Joanne Whittaker, commented: “With all the brilliant …

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Charlotte Hornets fifth in bet365’s American sports portfolio

SBC News Charlotte Hornets fifth in bet365’s American sports portfolio

bet365 has been named the official mobile sports betting partner of NBA team Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets now become the fifth US professional sports team in the Stoke-based operator’s American sports portfolio, joining the Washington Commanders (NFL), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Cleveland Guardians (MLB) and San Antonio Spurs (NBA). The deal marks the first market-access agreement between an operator and a …

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Betsson’s StarCasinò Sport expands Italian sports footprint

SBC News Betsson’s StarCasinò Sport expands Italian sports footprint

StarCasinò Sport has been revealed as the new kit sponsor of SS Juve Stabia for the 2023/24 season.  The deal sees Betsson Group-owned sports entertainment site further strengthen its presence in southern Italy, after previously becoming a partner of SSC Napoli in Serie A, Palermo FC in Serie B and ACR Messina in Serie C. Stefano Tino, Managing Director of …

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Pragmatic Play sportsbook debuts via DAZN BET in Spain

SBC News Pragmatic Play sportsbook debuts via DAZN BET in Spain

Pragmatic Play has announced the roll-out of its new sportsbook product through a partnership with DAZN BET in Spain. In detail, the launch will see the operator deliver a full-service igaming solution, sports betting, as well as slots, live casino and virtual sports. Simon Gatenby, CMO at DAZN BET, said: “Pragmatic Play has a reputation for technical and creative excellence, …

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bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

SBC News bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

bet365 has formed a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) for extended sponsorship rights to the US Darts Masters. Enhancing its support of the World Series of Darts and its competitions, the Stoke-based sportsbook has been the title partner of the New York event for two years – since it moved to The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. A …

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OlyBet ‘sets new engagement standards’ in enhanced basketball deal

SBC News OlyBet ‘sets new engagement standards’ in enhanced basketball deal

OlyBet has announced an extension of its partnership with Euroleague Basketball, maintaining a visible presence in the European basketball scene The Baltic operator now becomes the premium partner for both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup, until the end of the 2024-25 season. Corey Plummer, CEO of OlyBet Group, commented: “We are driven by a shared vision of …

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1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

SBC News 1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

Racing company 1/ST CONTENT has made the decision to begin a new venture into Moroccan racing. Broadening its global footprint outside of the Americas, the company won the international distribution rights for this Saturday’s Morocco International Meeting (MIM) at the Hippodrome de Casablanca, courtesy of Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC). The firm will now continue to widen its influence …

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