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BetComply secures NL launch of Hard Rock Casino

SBC News BetComply secures NL launch of Hard Rock Casino

BetComply has offered its technical and regulatory compliance services to iCasino, helping the operator’s Hard Rock Casino brand gain a licence for the Dutch market. Following the approval of an operator licence from Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit in May, Hard Rock Casino launched an online casino platform to reach players in the nation after working closely with BetComply to ensure its compliance with KSA regulations. …

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Kaiyun sponsorship stirs regulatory issues for Forest and Palace

SBC News Kaiyun sponsorship stirs regulatory issues for Forest and Palace

Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have received warnings from the the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) concerning their partnerships with Kaiyun Sports. With both teams currently holding shirt sponsorship deals with the operator, the issue arises from the fact that the betting website is not licensed to operate in the UK.  It had previously been licenced under a ‘white label’ agreement …

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Sportsbet.io nets two-season back-of-shorts deal with Hull City

SBC News Sportsbet.io nets two-season back-of-shorts deal with Hull City

Sportsbet.io has been named a new principal partner, back-of-shorts sponsor and official Turkish betting partner of Hull City FC. The two-year deal will allow for the operator to gain further brand recognition in the EFL Championship, boosted by appearing on the first-team shorts of the team’s home, away and third kits. Alexander Haig, Director of Sportsbet.io, commented: “As a digital …

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LeoVegas nets Carl Brincat as new Policy and Regulatory Affairs lead

SBC News LeoVegas nets Carl Brincat as new Policy and Regulatory Affairs lead

LeoVegas AB has confirmed the inbound appointment of Carl Brincat, former Chief Executive of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), as the new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Joining in August, Brincat will form part of LeoVegas’ regulatory compliance team led by Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Abby Cosgrave. An expert in all disciplines related to igaming policies, licensing, and the …

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Betway and Man City ink deal that “moves away from shirt sponsorships”

SBC News Betway and Man City ink deal that "moves away from shirt sponsorships"

Betway and Manchester City have announced a new multi-year deal as the operator becomes the official global betting partner of the club. From the start of the 2024/25 season, the Premier League club joins the Super Group-owned brand’s extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes further teams from across the English top-flight, La Liga, NBA and more.   Super Group CEO, Neal …

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Apollo Global backs $6.3bn hijack of IGT and Everi merger

SBC News Apollo Global backs $6.3bn hijack of IGT and Everi merger

Apollo Global has initiated a blockbuster deal to simultaneously acquire IGT Plc’s Gaming & Digital business alongside Everi Holdings Inc. The US private equity fund has submitted a cash offer of $14.25 per share to Everi shareholders to acquire its combined business with IGT’s Digital and Gaming spin-offs. The offer comes as Everi moves to complete its February transaction to …

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Tim Naylor departs BHA integrity role

Checks could ‘decimate’ racing: stakeholders re-raise affordability concerns

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that Tim Naylor is stepping down from his role as Director of Integrity and Regulation.  Having spent seven and a half years at the organisation, Naylor was the first Head of Regulation and oversaw the successful completion of the Rules re-write in 2019.  Meanwhile, he has led the Integrity, Regulatory and Safeguarding teams …

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Sian Griffiths (CBE): Labour must fix protection deficits of the Gambling Act

SBC News Sian Griffiths (CBE): Labour must fix protection deficits of the Gambling Act

Professor Sian Griffiths (CBE) has called on the Labour Government to ensure that a robust national strategy protects Britain from gambling harms. Appointed as the new Chair of Trustees of GambleAware, Griffiths, a former Faculty President of Public Health England (PHE), is recognised as a distinguished public policy expert in the management and administration of healthcare networks. Writing in the …

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Betzone turns to Metric Gaming for UK sportsbook launch

Ygam and GamCare to lead educational initiative across England

Metric Gaming has formed a partnership with Betzone to launch the brand’s new UK sportsbook venture. The new deal follows the debut of Metric’s sportsbook in the Netherlands back in May.  Adam Joseph, Chief Operations Officer at Betzone, commented: “We are delighted to announce the partnership with Metric.  “We have been impressed with their product and proposition, as well as …

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FDJ lauds online growth as CEO Pallez zones in on Kindred takeover

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Française des Jeux’s (FDJ) H1 revenue climbed 11% YoY to €1.4bn thanks to contributions from Zeturf and Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) and a 15% rise in its online betting and gaming activities to €294m that were boosted by “exceptionally favourable” sports results. The Zeturf and PLI acquisitions helped the group’s digital revenues rise 40% to €201m (+25% like-for-like) thanks to …

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