888 Holdings has notified investors that it has begun a strategic review of its US B2C operations, considering all available options for its US joint-venture with the Authentic Brands Group. This morning, 888 notified that US partner Authentic Brands Group the apparel and entertainment fund that owns Sports Illustrated has “agreed to consensual license termination for US territories”. The decision allows …

The board of Catena Media Plc has confirmed the appointment of Manuel ‘Manu’ Stan as CEO of the Stockholm-listed affiliate media publisher. Investors were informed that “Manuel will lead Catena Media’s North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, where he is based. He will assume his position on July 1, 2024.” The appointment sees Stan succeed Michael Daly, …

Kansspelcommissie, the Gambling Authority of Belgium, has confirmed that it will apply new gambling protection measures from 1 September 2024, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 years.  The decision follows January’s approval of new player protection amendments to be added to the Belgian Gambling Act of 1999.  The mandate was approved by the Chamber of Representatives, which endorsed …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has informed that Rod Street has chosen to step down as CEO of Great British Racing Limited (GBR). Street will depart GBR at the end of April, concluding his 12-year tenure leading the promotional and marketing duties of British racing. GBR Limited is the sport’s marketing and promotional body and is a 50/50 joint commercial …

Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Gambling Authority of Germany, has initiated its legal review of loot boxes and in-game video purchases. In its evaluation, GGL stated its support for the current initiatives aimed at effectively regulating loot boxes to protect children and youth in Germany. The specifics of loot box reward mechanisms and related activities like skin betting are under scrutiny …

Last February, Better Collective, global gaming’s biggest media group completed its €176m acquisition of Playmaker Capital, diversifying its media portfolio once more to take leadership in South American markets. Ahead of the inaugural SBC Summit Rio (5-7 March), Simon Hovmand-Stilling, CEO of Better Collective South America details no compromise in the strategy to take Brazil’s top spot, building its most …

The Charity Commission has received a complaint made against GambleAware for providing false information to the British public on gambling-related harms and suicides. The complaint has been submitted by The Good Law Project, an independent non-profit organisation led by public policy expert Will Prochaska, the former Strategic Director of Gambling with Lives (GWL). In its mission statement, The Good Law …

An Interpol investigation has seen Spain’s National Police Force (Policía Nacional) arrest 53 individuals who were allegedly serving as “betting mules” for a criminal organisation involved in manipulating sports events. According to reports, the criminal network orchestrated match-fixing schemes in football, tennis, and table tennis in over 20 nations, including Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia and Bolivia. The arrests followed an …

The National Assembly of Slovenia has been warned that “there are many more violations of online gambling” than previously assumed. The warning came from the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) carrying out its annual inspection of gambling activities and licences. The agency reported that “more and more online organisers are illegally organising games of chance in the …

Abelson Info has announced that Betsson AB will utilise its in-play Goalscorer Pricing & Settlement Service (GPS) to enhance the market accuracy of its sportsbook portfolio. The partnership will see Betsson enhance its goalscorer and player card markets covering over 120 global football competitions, integrating Abelson’s live GPS solution.   Operating since 2003, Abelson Info is a specialist supplier of bespoke …