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Unibet ‘acknowledges bonus issues’ shortly after market re-entry

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Unibet has encountered operational issues in the Netherlands, just one month after securing re-entry to the country’s online betting market.  Bettors holding accounts with the Kindred Group sportsbook brand have apparently been experiencing ‘problems’ with bonuses provided by the operator.  Issuing an update, the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), stated that it has been in contact with Unibet after receiving …

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GambleAware discourages further delay to Gambling Act review judgement

SBC News GambleAware discourages further delay to Gambling Act review judgement

GambleAware has expressed concern that the government’s white paper judgement on the Gambling Act review may be further delayed.  Political turmoil in Westminster has cast uncertainty as to whether the white paper – originally slated for publication in the spring – will still be made public this month, as previously stated by the government. Boris Johnson’s withdrawal from the premiership …

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Sportradar secures distribution of Turkish basketball betting content

SBC News Sportradar secures distribution of Turkish basketball betting content

Sportradar has signed a multi-year agreement with the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF), covering the delivery of data and betting video content. Marking the sportstech firm’s ‘first significant partnership’ in Turkish basketball, the deal will see Sportradar’s data collection tools, Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) integrity service and Synergy Automated Camera System integrated across the federation. This will include the installation …

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Low6 links with ITP to drive fan engagement and data collection

SBC News Low6 links with ITP to drive fan engagement and data collection

Low6 and Inside the Pocket (ITP) have announced a strategic partnership, as the former seeks to ‘broaden its global footprint’. The agreement will see Low6’s free-to-play (F2P) products incorporated into ITP’s content aggregation platform, enabling the firm to distribute its suite to a new network of sports betting operators.  Birmingham-based developer Low6 identified ITP as offering a ‘ground-breaking marketplace’, which …

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Lisa Waterfield to oversee FSB’s North American sales

SBC News Lisa Waterfield to oversee FSB’s North American sales

FSB has further strengthened its commercial leadership in the North American market, promoting Lisa Waterfield to the position of Director of Sales for the region. In her new position, Waterfield will be responsible for maintaining momentum FSB’s North American expansion, which has included partnerships in several US states and licence approval in the newly regulated Ontario betting sector.  FSB’s new …

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Delasport maintains focus on global expansion as UK licences acquired

SBC News Delasport maintains focus on global expansion as UK licences acquired

Delasport has secured entry into the UK betting and gaming market, achieving B2B licences for its sportsbook solution and other services.  Lauding the British sector as the ‘largest igaming market in Europe’ and ‘one of the world’s most mature’, Delasport will launch its full range of products to UK operators.  This will include its iframe and sportsbook, which covers over …

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Netherlands to ban sports sponsorships and ‘untargeted advertising’ by 2025

SBC News Netherlands to ban sports sponsorships and ‘untargeted advertising’ by 2025

Franc Weerwind, the Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, has announced major reforms to betting advertising regulation in the Netherlands, according to local media.  Economy and business newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) reported that sports sponsorship for online games of chance along with ‘untargeted advertising’ of these will be prohibited as by the end of 2025.  Under the Minister’s plans, the …

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Greyhound Racing Victoria selects Sky Racing to boost wagering profile

SBC News Greyhound Racing Victoria selects Sky Racing to boost wagering profile

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has signed a partnership with Tabcorp’s Sky Racing, granting the outlet broadcasting rights for the next four years.  The greyhound racing authority for the Australian state of Victoria aims to enhance the profile of the sport, whilst also developing additional content across the Sky Racing network.  Additionally, both Tabcorp and the GRV have outlined a joint …

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Anyone seen a stadium? Paddy Power targets 2022 Euro venue choices

SBC News Anyone seen a stadium? Paddy Power targets 2022 Euro venue choices

Paddy Power’s marketing team carried out its latest public stunt over the weekend, mocking the choice of stadiums for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022. During the match between Belgium and Iceland at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium, the Flutter Entertainment sportsbook brand launched a 25x11x5ft balloon behind a stand pointing towards the nearby Etihad Stadium. The bookmaker pointed out that the …

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Germany’s GGL targets Lottoland in first enforcement campaigns

SBC News Germany’s GGL targets Lottoland in first enforcement campaigns

The Leadership of Gluecksspiel (GGL) – the new federal agency for German gambling has initiated its first enforcement campaign “to block the offers of ineligible lottery betting operators”. The campaign was disclosed on Friday, during a digital press conference hosted by GGL co-leadership of Ronald Benter and Benjamin Schwanke, who outlined the regulator’s initial duties and measures available to safeguard …

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