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Finixio recruits Sacha Kinser as Head of Gambling Content

SBC News Finixio recruits Sacha Kinser as Head of Gambling Content

Finixio has announced the appointment of Sacha Kinser to the new position of Head of Gambling Content, overseeing editorial disciplines across its sports betting and igaming media network. An expert in SEO and brand building, Kinser joins Finixio from Game Lounge, where she most recently served as Head of Content for the Malta-based affiliate marketing network. Finixio confirmed that Kinser …

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Brazil Betting Bill returns to Deputies as Senate flip flops on casino orders 

SBC News Brazil Betting Bill returns to Deputies as Senate flip flops on casino orders 

The Senate of Brazil has approved the ‘basic text’ of Bill 3626/2023, providing the foundations for the launch of a federal sports betting market. Yet, following further amendments, the Senate has ordered that the Bill be returned to the Chamber of Deputies for further analysis. The decision follows three critical considerations debated by the Senate yesterday afternoon ahead of its …

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René Jansen: KOA has reached its logical point of market maturity

SBC News René Jansen: KOA has reached its logical point of market maturity

René Jansen, the outgoing Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has commented on the changing makeup and dynamics of Dutch gambling. As detailed by Jansen in his latest KSA blog post, “changes in permits” reflect the new landscape of Dutch gambling and its array of businesses competing for market share. In 2021, prior to the launch …

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Spillemyndigheden takes on ‘fresh approach’ to educate Danish youth on gambling harms

SBC News Spillemyndigheden takes on 'fresh approach' to educate Danish youth on gambling harms

Spillemyndigheden, The Gambling Authority of Denmark, has launched its first-ever nationwide advertising campaign for audiences under 18, educating “Denmark’s youth on the negative consequences of compulsive gambling”. The campaign sees Spillemyndigheden address concerns over youth gambling in Denmark, as recent research conducted by the Authority shows that “a significant number of young people (15% of those aged 15-17) have gambled …

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BOS: Swedish gambling tax rise is a gift to the black market

SBC News BOS: Swedish gambling tax rise is a gift to the black market

Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s Online Gambling Trade Association has warned MPs of the negative consequences of backing a tax increase on Swedish gambling. Announced last month in the Budget Memorandum of Finansdepartementet, in Q1 the Riksdag will debate increase Swedish gambling income taxes from 18% to 22%, to be applied from 1 July 2024 BOS emphasised the impact that …

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Market Make-Up: French football sees battle on margin control…

SBC News Market Make-Up: French football sees battle on margin control...

In a new series, SBC Correspondent Jake Pollard dissects the intricacies of pricing European betting markets, for their unique and respective audiences. Supported by Propus Partners, Part 1 examines French football markets priced by a diverse cast of bookmakers, competing in a marketplace where margins and market share are impacted by markets offered, pay out ratios capped at 85% and …

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Coljuegos to overhaul Colombia slot machine laws in 2024

Kambi strengthens LatAm footprint with Colombia sportsbook extension

Coljuegos, the Federal Gambling Authority of Colombia, has published plans for a ‘regulatory project’ to overhaul the rules on owning and operating electronic slot machines (ESMs). The regulator plans to initiate the project in 2024, a move deemed critical as Coljuegos seeks to terminate the ‘illegal economy’ of unauthorised ESMs operating across Colombia’s 32 federal territories. The project is accompanied …

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Entain Foundation achieves key milestones for SportsAid & Pitching-In

SBC News Entain Foundation achieves key milestones for SportsAid & Pitching-In

Entain Plc has declared that it has achieved two high-impact milestones funded by its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, The Entain Foundation. Publishing its latest Social Impact Report, Entain announced that it had supported over 200 aspiring athletes aiming for the Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth and World Championships through SportsAid. The FTSE100 firm’s collaboration with SportsAid began in 2020, developing direct …

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GWL confirms Prochaska exit as Strategy Director

SBC News GWL confirms Prochaska exit as Strategy Director

Gambling with Lives (GWL) has announced that Will Prochaska has resigned as Strategy Director of the charity and reform group representing the families of those bereaved by gambling-related suicides. As announced this weekend, “Will Prochaska is leaving to operate as an independent advisor on gambling harm initiatives, a move that reflects his continued commitment to tackling the harm caused by …

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OHID informs on increase need for specialised treatment of gambling harms

SBC News OHID informs on increase need for specialised treatment of gambling harms

New Public Health figures for England estimate that 1.6 million adults would benefit from specialist-led treatment for gambling harms. The estimated figure forms part of a prevalence update on “gambling treatment need and support” undertaken by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (OHID), reporting to the Department of Health and Social Care. Providing a breakdown of treatment needs, the …

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