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GiG ramps up emerging markets profile with Mediacle

SBC News GiG ramps up emerging markets profile with Mediacle

Stockholm-listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has appointed industry full-service marketing agency Mediacle Group to expand its localisation capacities for emerging markets. The agreement will see Mediacle work on optimising emerging market campaigns for GiG’s flagship online casino property Rizk (Rizk.com). Operating as a specialist industry marketing agency, Mediacle offers in-depth customisation and localisation provisions, helping its clients develop effective campaigns …

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Svenska Spel ‘monitoring all leagues’ following betting market suspension

Svenska Spel trials ‘coupon free’ paperless purchase as next retail innovation 

Following the confirmation that it had suspended all betting markets relating to the Division 2 Södra Svealand football league, Svenska Spel has revealed that it now ‘does not see any other solution’ to crack down on match-fixing other than to stop offering betting on said league. A number of integrity monitoring bodies have estimated that ‘as many as 13’ matches …

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UKGC plays key role in developing government’s ‘Economic Crime Plan’

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has supported the publication of the government’s new ‘Economic Crime Plan 2019-2022’, setting out the UK’s strategic priorities and agenda for combatting economic crimes threatening UK industry. Established by new government task force the ‘Economic Crime Strategic Board’, and backed by the UK Treasury and Home Secretary, the crime plan covers ‘7 priority areas’ for …

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Betgenius seeks Italian market growth with Desideri appointment

SBC News Betgenius seeks Italian market growth with Desideri appointment

Betgenius has appointed Luca Desideri as its new Commercial Director for the Italian market, as the organisation seeks to support its current growth strategy.  Desideri joins the sports data specialists from SBTech, where he previously held the role of Country Manager. He brings with him a wealth of localised expertise, having spent over 15 years in the italian betting and gaming …

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InsiderSport: On The Ball – Amazon Prime, Socios and Liverpool FC

SBC News InsiderSport: On The Ball - Amazon Prime, Socios and Liverpool FC

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This edition looks at cryptocurrency and the Forbes rich list.  ______________ Forbes breakthrough for LFC UEFA Champions League winners Liverpool Football Club has for the first time in its history broken into the top 50 list of Forbes’ …

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BetTracker boost helps PBS to record Wimbledon revenues

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Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) recorded a 300 per cent year-on-year (YOY) growth on mobile during this year’s Wimbledon. Over the two weeks of tennis action at the All England Club (24 June-14 July), PBS saw more than £9 million staked across all of its channels.  Yet mobile was the most eye-catching component of this ‘record turnover’ for the omni-channel sports …

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Svenska Spel calls for blanket betting ban on Division 2 Södra Svealand

SBC News Svenska Spel calls for blanket betting ban on Division 2 Södra Svealand

Following a request from the Swedish Football Association (SvFF), Svenska Spel‘s Sport & Casino igaming subsidiary has suspended all betting markets relating to the Division 2 Södra Svealand football league.  The decision comes after Svenska Spel has identified a number of suspicious betting patterns relating to the division.  “The situation that has arisen is so serious that we are unfortunately …

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Sky Sports weighs up opening instant Premier League highlights

SBC News Sky Sports weighs up opening instant Premier League highlights

UK media reports that Sky Sports is considering publishing instant Premier League match highlights on YouTube. Sky Sports maintains the Premier League’s ‘clips package’ as part of its £3.6 billion 2018 broadcast rights renegotiation, bolstering audience engagement for its revamped ‘Sky Sports Football’ network. The digital broadcaster is reported to be reviewing whether to open its arrangement with the Premier …

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SISAL Italia secures ‘big win’ through SuperEnalotto contract

SBC News SISAL Italia secures 'big win' through SuperEnalotto contract

Italian gambling operator Gruppo SISAL has confirmed that it will continue to operate Italy’s ‘SuperEnalotto’ lottery concession for a further nine years. SISAL continues to service its lead lottery contract having submitted to Italy’s Customs & Monopolies Agency (AAMS) a €222 million tender combined with a further 0.5% commission on ticket sales. Italian industry news source AgiproNews reports that SISAL’s …

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Everton’s Yerry Mina charged with breaching betting regulations

SBC News Everton’s Yerry Mina charged with breaching betting regulations

Following an investigation into a potential breach of betting regulations, Everton’s Yerry Mina has been charged with misconduct by the FA. The centre-back is alleged to have breached betting regulations after featuring in an advert for Colombian online bookmaker ‘Betjuego’ earlier this year.  An FA statement confirmed the defender allegedly breached Rule E8 (3) which states: “An individual Participant, when acting …

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