Tabcorp, one of the largest betting and gaming groups in Australia, has become the latest firm to partner with EPIC Risk Management. Enhancing the consultancy’s presence in the Australian betting and gaming scene, the partnership will be based out of Melbourne and focus on delivery of EPIC’s executive training and gambling harm awareness.  This will include its ‘Interactions Masterclass’ programme, …

A total of £13,209,805 in voluntary donations was received by GambleAware in Q3 of the 2022/23 financial year, with two familiar faces leading the table in terms of total contributions. The charity explained that donations from the UK’s two largest operators, Entain and bet365, accounted for 90.4% of the total £13m figure, with the remaining 9.6% coming from a range …

A wave of turbulence is expected for the UK betting sector as firms prepare their Q4 trading reports with the Gambling Act review White Paper on the horizon, according to City Bet Club. The tipster service anticipates that despite the ‘bookie friendly’ turnover of the World Cup in November and December, high marketing costs associated with the tournament will negatively …

The 2022 World Cup was one for the history books, and not just because of its winter setting, but as the doors close on the tournament its impact on bookmaker year-end trading is yet to be seen. As companies across the betting space put together their Q4 results, SBC News reflected on the World Cup panels of last year’s Barcelona …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued its third financial enforcement action of 2023 against Touch Games, charging the firm £6.1m. An igamng operator, In Touch Games, like most firms that find themselves in the UKGC’s regulatory spotlight, was penalised for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.  This marks the third time the firm has been the subject of regulatory …

MST (Media System Technologies) and XB Net have enhanced the scope of their Italy-facing partnership, expanding the former’s market reach. Specifics of the deal will see the duo work to develop a responsible horse racing business across online, mobile and retail betting verticals via 24/7 turnkey service. This suite of North American programming will be distributed to the company’s partners …

Maintaining a commitment to greyhound racing as a core betting product, the UK’s four biggest retail betting operators have renewed their partnerships with Premier Greyhound Racing (PGR).  Betfred, William Hill, Paddy Power and Entain will continue to leverage content from the provider, with the latter distributing greyhound racing material via its Ladbrokes and Coral high-street holdings. Signed a year in …

Star Sports Group has confirmed Russ Wiseman as its latest Chairman at a critical moment for UK sportsbooks, seeking to leverage his ‘wealth of experience’.  Based in the Chester area, Wiseman has held senior commercial, strategic, and operational roles during a 30-year career, whilst entering the online gambling sphere in 1999 in the early stages of the sector. Much of …

Ygam will remain active in whatever legislative environment the UK government establishes, according to CEO Dr Jane Rigbye – but that doesn’t mean that the charity doesn’t have a preference. Discussing the Gambling Act review White Paper and its potential outcomes at a recent Parliamentary Reception, Rigbye asserted to MPs – including former Gambling Minister Damian Phillips – that education …

As the reach of esports continues to grow in Brazil, Betby has moved to strengthen its presence in the country, signing a deal with Aposta Gaming. The agreement will see the firm roll out its esports gaming content in the country, including its Betby.Games portfolio of titles such as NBA 2K, Rocket League and eFighting. Covering 100,000 live events each …