Multinational lottery operator Allwyn has completed the full takeover of the Camelot network from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTTPB). The company revealed today that it had now finalised the acquisition of Camelot Lottery Solutions (Camelot LS) group, fully integrating the outgoing UK National Lottery operator’s B2C brand and support networks. As such, all companies of the Camelot LS …

The Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) has issued a A$78,540 fine (€50,000) against Ladbrokes Australia for failure to carry out due-diligence on a customer’s source of funds.  The customer in question had informed the NTRC – which serves as a licence issuer for several Australian bookmakers – that he was on a $145,000 annual salary but had ‘far less’ discretionary …

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has stepped up its campaign against illegal gambling providers in the Netherlands, penalising five operators in December 2022. Issuing fines totalling €26m, the regulator targeted Videoslots Limited, N1 Interactive Limited, Betpoint Group Limited, Probe Investments Limited and Fairload Limited. In order, the companies were handed fines of €9.87m, €12.6m, €1.78m, €1.28m and €900,000, with the KSA describing …

James Kennedy has begun his tenure as the first Head of talkSPOIRT Bet, BetVictor’s latest white label venture, operated on behalf of the talkSPORT media outlet.  Based in Gibraltar, the role will see Kennedy lead, manage and oversee the UK-facing talkSPORT Bet brand, which made its market launch late last year following its initial announcement in August. The operator uses …

Long-serving Northern & Shell editorial lead Lebby Eyres has been promoted to head the firm’s Health Lottery subsidiary as its new CEO. Eyres’ new remit as CEO of the Health Lottery will focus on the introduction of a new brand identity, as well as the launch of a new website for the operator, planned to launch in the summer. To …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has scheduled a conference later this month, inviting several cross-sector stakeholders to discuss how to ‘close the gaps’ in knowledge around UK gambling. A total of 150 stakeholders from research, academia, industry, the UKGC’s own advisory bodies and the third sector will attend the event, contributing to a collective understanding of gambling behaviour. Ben Haden, …

Operator after operator are seeking their fortunes westward as the US gold rush gets well underway with over 30 states now open to some form of regulated online gambling, and European eyes are understandably glued to stateside developments. In a call with SBC from the group’s US headquarters in New Jersey, Tipico US CEO Adrian Vella explained the group’s approach …

In a major milestone for its US expansion plans, Better Collective has confirmed that it has been greenlit to enter Massachusetts, securing first mover advantage in the state.  The firm will be able to roll out its services for licensed operators after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) allowed for third parties to be compensated on a CPA or revenue sharing …

Checkd Media has brought its ‘No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce’ podcast back for the final stages of the football season, sponsored by William Hill. Distributed via Checkd’s Footy Accumulators platform, the video podcast will continue to be hosted by Natalie Pike and former West Ham and Everton manager Allardyce, set to feature a series of ‘high profile’ guests.  …

Brentford footballer Ivan Toney has expressed concern about recent reports claiming that he has confessed to breaching FA betting rules. A statement released by the 26-year-old striker on his Instagram (IG) account informed followers that his lawyer’s were ‘writing to the FA to request that they conduct a leak inquiry’. The Daily Mail reported yesterday that Toney had confessed to …