Updating the market Oslo-listed online gambling operator Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with US leisure and gaming group Hard Rock International. The partnership will see GIG deliver platform and front-end development provisions, for the launch of Hard Rock International first US online casino venture. Working on delivering the strategic partnership since October …

Kambi’s head of retail product development Martin Wester believes smartphone adoption among older generations means the day of betting slips and pens could be numbered… _____________________ Whatever the result of the UK Triennial Review, which could see the maximum stake on FOBTs to cut to £2 per spin, the very public debate which engulfed the issue has certainly brought the …

It was a tense Sunday night and early Monday morning for bookmakers, as Super Bowl LII delivered an epic final for NFL season 2017/18. Yet again the NFL’s showcase finale, would test all bookmakers’ nerves as the New England Patriots vs The Philadelphia Eagles would go down to the wire, with star quarterback Tom Brady required to deliver another ‘Patriots …

Seeking to meet new industry regulatory demands placed on advertising and player acquisition, online bookmaker Betway has confirmed that it will move its affiliate marketing program in-house. Updating stakeholders, Betway marketing informs that its decision has been motivated by the substantial regulatory changes within its active operational territories. Moving forward, all Betway third-party marketing partners will now be fully managed …

Issuing her final industry address as Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Harrison reflects on her two and half year leadership tenure, stating that she has seen ‘the good, the bad and ugly’ of the sector. Speaking at today’s ‘World Regulatory Briefing’, ahead of ICE 2018. Harrison seeks to breakdown the current industry priorities, that UK betting …

The Competition and Markets Authority and the Gambling Commission have been working together since October 2016 to stamp out unfair terms and conditions of, and misleading practices by, UK licensed online gambling operators. As anticipated from a speech given by CMA Project Director George Lusty at last November’s Gambling Commission “Raising Standards” conference, things have now come to a head …

Peter Jackson the new Group CEO of Paddy Power Betfair Plc (PPB), continues the strategic realignment of the FTSE100 bookmaker’s executive leadership team. Jackson’s latest movements, see him promote Aine Flanagan to Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), having previously served as Managing Director of UK & Ireland for PPB. Flanagan is a seasoned eCommerce and digital operations strategist, who will take …

Industry full-service marketing agency Digital Fuel has moved to expand its customer compliance dynamics, by launching a new tailored acquisition platform for the online gambling sector. The platform which will be unveiled at this week’s ‘ICE Totally Gaming’ & ‘London LAC Affiliate’ conferences has been specially developed to meet the rigorous new demands of the European Community’s  ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ …

Industry betting data and tailored odds specialist Abelson Info has confirmed bet365 as the latest customer of its ‘Televised & Streamed Sports (TSS)’ listings service. Abelson Info’s TSS service allows its partners to offer users a comprehensive worldwide broadcast and streaming feed, detailing live sport/match viewing information, up to two weeks in advance. The TSS service seeks to deliver best-in-class …

Issuing a corporate statement, Rank Group Plc has announced that it has moved to toughen its affiliate program’s due diligence requirements for new and existing marketing partners, as the operator seeks to meet ‘elevated industry regulatory requirements’. Updating stakeholders, group subsidiary Rank Digital which operates the marketing services of Grosvenor and Mecca digital properties will add a series of new …