UEFA has confirmed that from 2021, more clubs from more associations will play European competitions introducing a third syndicated cup competition, a decision approved at the Executive Committee held in Dublin. The governing body of European football will move to launch ‘The Europa League 2’ (working title) replicating the current format of its flagship UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has today announced the launch its improved ‘online licence application’ portal. The improved application system seeks to provide its participants with all-around enhanced services helping streamline and improved procedures for UK betting and gambling incumbents. The redesigned portal is in-line with the UK government’s GOV.UK style and functionalities, making it quicker and easier to submit …
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Continuing to overhaul its online gambling licensing frameworks, The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has this week announced the launch of its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme directive. In place from 3 December 2018, the ADR scheme seeks to support online gambling consumers with reliable and consistent procedures and processes for challenging MGA licensed operators on matters relating to disputes, transactions …
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Stockholm-listed online gambling firm Kindred Group Plc has confirmed that it has extended its sports betting platform agreement with Kambi Group Plc, servicing its upcoming New Jersey property. Inbound for 2019, Kindred will launch its first US-centric online gambling property operating under the domain of its flagship Unibet brand. Making its US debut in the Garden State, Unibet US will …
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Industry affiliate marketing network Gambling.com Group has today published a corporate bond prospectus for €16 million in anticipation of its listing former secured bond notes on the NASDAQ Stockholm Exchange later today. The bond prospectus is attached to Gambling.com’s October 22 announcement, in which the firm declared that it would sanction a senior-secured-notes transaction seeking to raise target funds of …
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Gearing up for its much-anticipated product launch in early 2019, esports betting incumbent Luckbox has announced that it has partnered with Isle of Man-based full-scale data centre Domicilium IOM. Entering a critical period for its operations, Luckbox has selected Domicilium to act as lead network provider, servicing its enterprise hosting, DDoS protection capacities, data transfers and recovery alongside further network …
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UEFA executives have announced that the governing body of European football will introduce ‘Video Assistant Referees – VAR’ technology for its flagship UEFA Champions League competition, beginning at the round-of-16 knockout stages from 16 February 2019. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin confirmed the mandatory VAR Champions League enforcement at yesterday’s ‘special meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee’ hosted in Dublin. Governing …
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Industry risk management and jackpots insurance specialist RISQ has moved to strengthen its mobile engagement and retention dynamics, integrating Thunderbite in-app marketing solutions. Tailored for gaming and betting Thunderbite’s in-app marketing tool increases player engagement and maximises returns across all channels reducing acquisition and player promotion costs. Furthermore, Thunderbite’s intelligent messaging combined with in-app engagement rewards based on micro-segmentation helps …
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Australia’s six state governments have committed to the mandate of the nation’s first ‘National Consumer Protection Framework’ ensuring greater public safeguards and standards on interactive wagering and gambling services. Referred to as the ‘National Framework’, the governments of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia will collaborate on developing consistent nationwide policies, regulating the online gambling sector. Despite …
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The Executive of Buenos Aires is preparing to vote on legislations attached to its 2019 Budget plan which will approve online gambling services within Argentina’s biggest province. The mandate is headed up by BA Governor Maria Eugenia Vidal, who seeks to raise funds for BA’s newly created ‘FIDES – Social Development & Integration Fund’. Argentine news sources report that BA’s …
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