Tobias Fagerlund, CEO of Global Gaming 555, has confirmed that he will step down from his position ‘with immediate effect’. The resignation comes as the online gambling operator enters a ‘new phase’ which requires its leadership to operate from Estonia and Malta, where its operating units are located. Fagerlund was appointed as the acting CEO of Global Gaming in April …
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The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) will raise awareness of gaming and gambling-related harm among students with the launch of its new Student Hub. The resource, which was ‘developed by students for students’, will help prevent students from experiencing harm by providing them with information and support. Pete Woodward, Head of Delivery for University and Student Engagement at …
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Paddy Power Politics states that PM Boris Johnson may become Christmas 2020’s ‘biggest turkey’, as the UK government continues to stumble from crisis-to-crisis. Deemed bullet-proof at the start of the year, having delivered the Conservative Party a record 80 seat Commons majority following his Snap Election victory – the tables appear to have turned on Bojo’s premiership as autumn arrives. …
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Aston Villa has named LT as its new principal and official betting partner for the current campaign, ahead of the betting and gaming brand’s impending UK launch. Under the terms of the deal, LT’s logo will appear on the sleeves of first team jerseys for all forthcoming matches during the 2020/21 season. Ronald Tan, LT CEO, commented: “We are both …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that London casinos are prepared to close their bar premises in order to avoid a curfew being imposed on the capital’s entertainment venues. The BGC’s statement comes as the government reviews further lockdown measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, as the UK enters its autumn months. Latest news reports suggest …
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BtoBet‘s acquisition by Aspire Global was an “ideal match” for both companies, who have found a mutual balance in each other to achieve their goals. That was the view of BtoBet founder Alessandro Fried, who explained that his company has gained a partner to quickly reach markets missing from its global footprint, while Aspire has filled an important gap for …
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African operator 22BET has inked a new sponsorship agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, which will see the betting company become the club’s first Official African Betting Partner. The agreement, facilitated by Sportradar’s ad:s division which delivers marketing solutions for bookmakers through digital, programmatic and sponsorship services, will bring additional brand exposure for 22BET as well as exclusive marketing rights for its …
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PM Boris Johnson is reported to have instructed his closest advisors to take direct control of the government’s imminent review of the 2005 Gambling Act, steering DCMS reforms and agenda. Reported by this weekend’s Guardian, Dominic Cummings and Munira Mirza – the director of the No10 Policy Unit – are rumoured to have taken a ‘personal interest in the review’, …
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Generating high-end, modern content is a key component to elevating the customer experience when it comes to live games, explained TVBET, whose representatives wrote the following article for SBC News about its aim for continuous improvement and the creative process behind some of their game mechanics. Currently, live games are growing in popularity among players, with a small number of …
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Spotlight Sports Group has restructured its marketing leadership team by confirming that long-term executive Louise Agran has ended her 12-year tenure as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Updating media partners, Spotlight has confirmed that current Digital Director Gethin Evans will takeover Agran’s executive remit at the end of September. Both Agran and Evans were key stakeholders in the firm’s 2020 corporate …
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