Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. Italy: commercial gambling – ad ban demonstrates failure to communicate Further to last week’s reports, Italy’s council of Ministers approved the so called ‘Dignity Decree’on Monday which introduced a blanket ban on …

ORYX Gaming has strengthened its iGaming offering by agreeing a new content partnership with BetGames.TV. The new partnership will give ORYX clients access to BetGames TV’s multi-channel games including Bet on Poker, Bet on Baccarat, Dice, Dice Duel, Lucky5, Lucky6, Lucky7, War of Bets and Wheel of Fortune, across desktop and mobile. Matevz Mazij, ORYX Gaming CEO stated: “Integrating BetGames.TV’s …

Betsson Group has announced the appointment of Roderick Spiteri Schillig as Head of Employer Branding and External Relations. Betsson’s new appointment will be part of the firm’s corporate communications team, and will primarily be tasked with taking care of Betsson Group’s relations with trade media and local media in Malta, acting as the spokesperson for communications matters. He will also …

As both the World Cup and the transfer window simultaneously reach fever pitch, there’s been a plethora of business news from the world of football. This edition looks at the potential transfer of football’s biggest star and the astonishing viewing figures that are being drawn by the World Cup. Ronaldo’s remarkable move In a transfer that would send shockwaves throughout …

The All-in Diversity Project has continued to increase its varied and well rounded portfolio of partners, joining forces with the youth gambling education charity, YGAM. YGAM is one of gambling’s foremost charities and focuses on education, awareness and the prevention of gaming related harm amongst young people. Furthermore, the group joins the likes of Paddy Power Betfair, IGT and Microgaming as …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has emphasised that if lessons aren’t learnt from the way Ladbrokes handled the Tango Sky rule 4 case, then it will be forced to intervene and exercise its regulatory powers. Issuing a corporate statement, the UKGC outlined that Ladbrokes had been misleading around the case of Black Dave, which occurred in January 2015. When placing …

Betway has agreed a landmark two-year deal to become the official shirt sponsor of Spanish La Liga side Deportivo Alavés. The deal which was facilitated at SBC’s Sponsorship Forum at Betting on Football, comes as Alavés prepares for its third successive season in La Liga having finished 14th last campaign, reaching the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey. Alavés …

Kambi has completed a deal with Swedish horse racing operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for the provision of its multi-channel Sportsbook and services. The agreement follows a competitive tender process, with Kambi’s strong track record in regulated markets, cutting-edge technology and powerful operator empowerment capabilities helping secure its selection. The multi-year deal comes as Sweden prepares to adopt a new regulatory …

Betting analytics software company Bettorlogic has announced a new content deal with UK operator FansBet. The deal will see Bettorlogic integrate its Daily Bet product onto the FansBet platform, allowing players in the FansBet community to initially receive perspective odds through tailored marketing campaigns and blog content. Further down the line, they will also gain access to the best bets …

Online operator bet365 has unveiled plans to expand its Manchester footprint, creating 100 new tech jobs in the region. The company has detailed that it will look to maximise the city’s vibrant graduate culture when it comes to employment for its new offices, which will be based in Spring Gardens. Warren Hughes, head of systems development for bet365 in Manchester, …