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Irish Bookmakers Association warns of job losses if Bill is delayed

SBC News Irish Bookmakers Association warns of job losses if Bill is delayed

 500 jobs and over €16 million (£13m) could be lost if delays in implementing Ireland’s Betting Amendment Bill are allowed to continue. In a three page briefing document presented to members of the House of Deputies and Senate, the Irish Bookmakers Association said if the bill fails to be passed before summer break, jobs will be lost on 1st September …

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Irish Champions Weekend launched in the UK

SBC News Irish Champions Weekend launched in the UK

Irish Champions Weekend has been launched in the British market with a promotional presence at the Chester May and York Dante Festivals. The drive is part of a strategy to target UK punters, capitalising on a large and enthusiastic flat race following. The team comprises Horse Racing Ireland, Leopardstown, and the Curragh Racecourse, in a joint venture. HRI’s Racecourse Marketing …

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Ladbrokes launches first ever responsible gaming advert

SBC News Ladbrokes launches first ever responsible gaming advert

Ladbrokes yesterday launched the UK’s first dedicated TV advertisement in an effort to promote responsible gambling. Following on from last month’s ‘Ladbrokes Life’ campaign, which celebrates the characteristics of different betting customers, the bookmaker said this follows the introduction of the ABB code of player protection, new set limits software on machines and retraining of staff to include a greater …

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EveryMatrix announces six new partnerships in Q1 2014

SBC News EveryMatrix announces six new partnerships in Q1 2014

iGaming software development company EveryMatrix has launched six new sites over the past quarter. Operators Dongcasino, who cater for customers from Asia living and working in Europe, have taken on the OddMatrix sportsbook which offers more than 12,000 live events per month. Other providers are keen to target the emerging Indian market, the business added. Chief Executive Ebbe Groes, said: …

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Winamax gets go ahead for French sportsbook.

SBC News Winamax gets go ahead for French sportsbook.

French online poker operator Winamax has received regulatory approval from l’Autorité de regulation des jeux en ligne (ARJEL) to launch a licensed online sportsbook. ARJEL granted the operator a five year sports betting licence, which will enable Winamax to offer fixed odds betting and pari-mutuel betting services via its Winamax.fr domain. At the start of 2014,, Winamax CEO Alezandre Roos …

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A BET A Signs Portable EPOS Deal With Betway

SBC News A BET A Signs Portable EPOS Deal With Betway

EPOS supplier A Bet A Technology has penned a deal allowing Betway to activate its sponsorship of the Premier League Darts with betting facilities at each venue. A Bet A, who service operators in the UK and Ireland as well as 22 global territories, has provided the bookmaker with a portable EPOS system that captures both on and off-site wagers.Their technology, …

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Gambling Bill receives Royal Assent

SBC News Gambling Bill receives Royal Assent

The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill received  Royal Ascent, reforming the 2005 Gambling Act. The passing of the bill will require all betting operators servicing UK customers to adhere to UK Gambling Commission practices and implemented laws.  Operators must also be fully licensed by the Gambling Commission in order to do business in the UK. Royal Assent is the name …

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