Toronto listed Amaya Gaming has confirmed that its online gambling subsidiary brands PokerStars and Full Tilt have been granted licenses from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), allowing for the operators to service online poker and additional digital gambling products to UK consumers. Both Amaya brands had serviced the UK market under a white-listed Isle of Man gambling licenses, prior to …

The Malta iGaming Seminar (MIGS15) partners have announced that MIGS15 will be held between the 17th and 19th of November in St. Julian’s. Speaking about his group’s plans for MIGS15, Kris Baron, Partner of Capstone Group, said: “MIGS15 will be bigger and better. We have planned to have double the amount of expo space and we’re adding an extra day, …

Private equity firm CVC Capital has confirmed the completion of its 80% acquisition stake of Sky Bet from BSkyB. CVC Capital confirmed that its £800 million has been cleared of all regulatory compliances, allowing for the deal to be finalised. Under the terms of the transaction, BskyB has received cash of £600m and a vendor loan note, and will be …

Leading bookmaker Coral achieved the highest share of voice on social media versus competitors during the notoriously competitive Cheltenham Festival, the biggest and most important week of the year for UK betting operators. Using the leading social media data analytics platform Crimson Hexagon, Coral have identified that they achieved a 28% share of voice, compared with 16% for Betfair, the …

  During racing most important month, keen enthusiast James Tucker has maintained a winning yield of +12% with Bet Advisor, making him one of most consistent tipsters in the Bet Advisor stable. This week team Bet Advisor and SBC catch up with James to discuss his tipping tactics and his passion for horse racing. __________________________________ SBC:  How did you first …

Pinnacle Sports has announced that it has gained a Class 2 Provisional online gambling licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The granting of the MGA licence will see Pinnacle expand its operations into regulated European markets and aid the company with its marketing and partnership initiatives. Pinnacle Sports announced new owners in March, who had outlined a new strategic …

British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nick Rust insists racing is seeking a “fair and reasonable return” from bookmakers under the proposed new Racing Right. Chancellor George Osborne announced the introduction of the new scheme in Wednesday’s budget, with the idea seen as the replacement funding mechanism to the 1963 Horserace Betting Levy. It would apply to all bookmakers, wherever located, who …

Online gambling independent watchdog eCOGRA has launched a free service to help settle disputes between UK consumers and licensed UKGC online gambling providers. eCOGRA has gained authorisation from the UKGC to become an Alternative Dispute Resolution provider for the UK online gambling market. The service will aim to become an additional consumer protection feature for the UK market. eCOGRA guidelines have been used …

With the approach of Easter next month signalling the start of the traditional summer season for fairground operators, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a reminder on the rules for buying, maintaining and operating gaming machines at fairgrounds. The Commission has also reminded local licensing authorities, who run compliance checks on fairgrounds, of the law. Low-stake (category D) fruit …

Online payments and risk management operator SafeCharge has won the 2015 Risk Management Systems prize at the London Fintech Innovation Awards. SafeCharge who are one of the leading online payment providers for the igaming and sports betting sectors, were awarded the prize for their technology’s flexibility and customisation which met client demands in Fintech, the world’s fastest growing technology market. …