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Flutter appoints US executives to NYSE board

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Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Christine McCarthy and Robert Bennett to the Board of Directors. As of 30 July 2024, McCarthy – described as an ‘accomplished entertainment executive’ – will sit on the Audit Committee. Meanwhile, Bennett will serve as a member of the Risk and Sustainability Committee. John Bryant, Chair of the Flutter Board, commented: “Christine and …

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DGOJ adds SIGMA controls to Spanish betting duties

SBC News DGOJ adds SIGMA controls to Spanish betting duties

DGOJ, the Directorate of Gambling of Spain, has adopted all resolutions of the SIGMA programme, Spain’s new ‘centralised directive’ to combat match-fixing and uphold the integrity of sports. Drafted in 2022, the SIGMA programme was launched in Q1 of this year to establish a ‘cooperative network’ to tackle criminal activity and the exposure of Spanish sports to match-fixing. The headline …

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Betsson and Inter collaborate on ‘biggest ever’ partnership yet

SBC News Betsson and Inter collaborate on ‘biggest ever’ partnership yet

Betsson has revealed that its Betsson Sport infotainment logo will be featured on Inter’s football jerseys for the next four seasons.  The partnership is the largest shirt deal for both Betsson and the Serie A football giants, both having recently celebrated major milestones in their respective histories – with Betsson marking 60 years in business and Inter having secured their …

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APAJO takes on Portuguese influencers illegal gambling content

SBC News APAJO takes on Portuguese influencers illegal gambling content

APAJO, Portugal’s Online Gambling Trade Association, has filed ‘criminal complaints’ against social media influencers promoting unlicensed gambling websites. The trade association has urged Portuguese authorities to intervene in the marketing of illegal online gambling, which targets national consumers and undermines the regulated market’s offering. Complaints target the social media channels of Portuguese influencers GODMOTA, Bruno Savate, Numeiro, and Cláudia Nayara. …

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96.com sponsors Burnley during football’s flurry of gambling deals

SBC News 96.com sponsors Burnley during football's flurry of gambling deals

96.com has been named official front-of-shirt sponsor of Championship side Burnley FC. The two year deal covers both the men’s and women’s teams, and will see the operator’s logo placed on the front of Burnley’s home, away and third kits for the 2024/25 season.  The partnership also grants the gambling platform branding across various physical, digital and social media platforms. …

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Sportradar sees MTS service grow in H1 with global markets opening in 2024

SBC News Sportradar sees MTS service grow in H1 with global markets opening in 2024

Sportradar has revealed that its Managed Trading Services (MTS) portfolio has enjoyed a significant clientele increase, signing 44 new sportsbook operators in H1 2024.  New and existing clients can leverage MTS to deploy a customisable sportsbook management solution, which provides the option for in-house management, as well as external support.  The solution aims to boost trading efficiency by using AI …

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Dizplai makes igaming splash with PickGuru acquisition

SBC News Dizplai makes igaming splash with PickGuru acquisition

Dizplai has announced its 100% acquisition of social gaming platform, PickGuru. The purchase sees the launch of a new division, Dizplai Gaming, which will expand the firm’s end-to-end offering and drive greater experiences for fans across both first and second screens. Ed Abis, CEO Dizplai, stated: “We fundamentally believe that when audiences are compelled, through a gamified approach, to interact, …

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BetMGM nets third PL deal in a week with Tottenham Hotspur

SBC News BetMGM nets third PL deal in a week with Tottenham Hotspur

BetMGM has entered into a three-year partnership with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur FC. The deal will see the LeoVegas Group-owned operator become the men’s and women’s club’s official betting partner, as well as the official front of training wear partner. This is LeoVegas’ third Premier League partnership deal in the past week, as the company aims to significantly boost …

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Kambi nets Werner Becher as CEO to lead new Tech vision

SBC News Kambi nets Werner Becher as CEO to lead new Tech vision

The board of Kambi Group Plc has confirmed the appointment of Werner Becher as the new CEO of the Stockholm-listed sports betting technology group. Announced this morning, Becher will take charge of Kambi’s leadership from late July, succeeding incumbent Kristian Nylén, who ends his 14-year tenure as Chief Executive. As confirmed by the board: “Becher will officially assume the position …

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