The rise of esports has been, of course, heavily driven by the rapid expansion of the video gaming industry over the past few decades, raising the profile of the sector to the betting and gaming industry. This has, however, also raised concerns regarding both video game addiction as well as the space’s connection to gambling, with a review of loot …
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Spain’s Consejo Superior del Deporte (CSD) – the high council of sports governance has confirmed that its membership body will track all sporting events using the ‘Alert System’ – operated by DGOJ Spain’s federal gambling regulator. The resolution follows a new cooperative agreement formed by the CSD and DGOJ with the aim of preventing and combating fraud across all levels …
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Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) – Sweden’s online gambling trade association has urged the government to end its d restrictions for online casinos from 29 September, and not on 14 November as has been announced. The trade body cited that almost all general restrictions related to the pandemic will be lifted from September 29 across Swedish business – therefore regulations concerning …
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New bookmaker BresBet has announced that champion jockey Paddy Brennan will serve as its first ‘Racing Legend’, promoting its brand and betting services to racing enthusiasts. Launched this September, BresBet seeks to become UK betting’s most comprehensive and best value bookmaker for horse and greyhound racing markets – servicing the intricate needs of racing customers that traditional bookmakers have forgotten. …
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As the review of the 2005 Gambling Act makes its way through the various stages of parliamentary proceedings, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: will the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) enforce the changes that the gambling industry really needs? Or will the industry’s current stigma bring about unwanted reform? With the findings of the review …
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Tim Miller, Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has warned industry leadership to adjust to a ‘new normal of highest expectations’ in how the gambling sector will be governed. Delivering the keynote speech at the ‘Know Now 2021’ conference on social responsibility for gambling operators, Miller reflected on the work of the UKGC during a frenzied 18-month pandemic …
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Sportradar has confirmed its Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the aim of raising $504 million through floating of shares in addition to a further $159 million via concurrent private placements. The Swiss-based sports data and technology company will offer 19 million shares at a price range of $25 to $28, with the concurrent private placements taking place with Eldridge, entities …
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulatory authority, has issued its final guidance on the advertising and player acquisition requirements of the KOA Regime, which is due to launch on 1 October. The guidance supplements KSA ‘Games of Chance’ advertising requirements, made available to all prospective KOA licensees on 1 April – the date KSA launched its licensing application window. KSA …
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Coverage of all England national women’s football team matches will now be broadcast by ITV until 2025 from September onwards. The terrestrial network will provide coverage of all England women’s tournament qualifiers and internationals, including friendly fixtures. Coverage will begin on Friday 17 September for the Lionesses’ FIFA World Cup qualifying match against North Macedonia. ITV now holds the media …
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Betway has announced its biggest Spanish market sponsorship commitment to date, becoming the international betting partner of La Liga champions Club Atletico Madrid. Securing a two-year agreement, Betway will serve as the international betting partner of Atletico for all territories except Spain and Asia. As of 1 August, Spanish media and sports clubs have observed a blanket ban on betting …
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