DCMS has published an “update on industry-led improvements and protections” related to loot box interactions/exchanges on video games.  The guidance corresponds to the Technical Working Group (TWG) formed by DCMS, following a call-for-evidence consultation response issued in July 2022. The group was tasked with the primary focus of “improving protections for children and adults with regards to loot boxes”. Prior …

Tim Scoffham, CEO of the newly-launched WeAreGame brand, offers some insight into the creation of the company, its core values and expectations for emerging markets such as Brazil. SBC: You recently announced the formation of the WeAreGame brand. Can you tell us more about the two organisations behind the launch, WeAreTechnology Group and BelloaTechnologies? Tim Scoffham: WeAreTechnology Group provides premium …

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has approved the ‘Tax Delegation Law’, a decree that paves the way for  ‘industry reorganisation’ of the Italian gambling sector. The bill has been forwarded to the Senate for its secondary approval where it is expected to face no challenges in its passage into law.  Backing the mandate, Deputy Minister for the Economy Maurizio Leo expressed …

The board of Catena Media Plc has authorised the company to proceed with a new SEK 55m (€4.8m) share buyback programme. The transaction was ratified at an extraordinary general meeting held on 12 July 2023, following an initial resolution at the annual general meeting on 24 May 2023. Catena explained that “the purpose of the programme is to deliver shareholder …

GambleAware has disclosed the latest expansion of its Lived Experience Council as the charity looks to further collaborate with those that have experienced gambling harms to help provide guidance on the organisation’s strategic developments. The Lived Experience Council was initially disclosed in December 2022, and two months later it was said that the 12 person panel was seeking fresh additions. …

 The government of New South Wales (NSW) has formed a new independent panel to deliver a “comprehensive roadmap on gambling reforms.” The panel, consisting of 16 members, will be led by former NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing Commissioner, Michael Foggo, who will serve as Chairman. Tasked with providing optimal oversight on gambling policies, the panel’s composition includes representatives …

Grupo Codere continues the restructuring of its executive leadership team, announcing the appointment of Luis Villalba as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment sees Villalba replace the incumbent CFO, Óscar Fernández de Llano, who resigned from Codere’s leadership team during H1 proceedings. A 25-year executive in financial management, Villalba joins Codere from food and olive oil exporter Deoleo …

The Board of 888 Holdings has confirmed this afternoon that it has terminated all ongoing discussions with FS Gaming Investments LLC.  FS Gaming is the investment vehicle of former GVC Holdings (formerly Entain Plc) leadership duo Kenneth Alexander (CEO) and Lee Feldman (Chairman) – who last month acquired a 6.5% stake in the LSE Gambling Group. Further to the investment, …

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s gambling monopoly, has been ordered to cut its advertising spend by “at least 20% in 2023”.  The order has been mandated by Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, responding to government concerns on the exposure of gambling services to minors and vulnerable audiences. As such, the management of Norsk Tipping must present a plan to reduce advertising …

ComeOn Group has announced the internal promotion of Owen Parry as new Head of Customer Engagement.  Parry has formally led ComeOn’s central promotion team as Head of Customer Proposition over the past year.  He will now shift focus to overseeing customer engagement operations, working across the group’s multi-brand portfolio. As part of its growth strategy, ComeOn has emphasized identifying and …