UEFA has confirmed that it will establish a third European club competition ‘The UEFA Europa Conference League – UECL’, beginning in 2021. President Aleksander Ceferin confirmed the development of the UECL at UEFA’s executive committee meeting in Nyon (Switzerland), detailing that the competition would allow for ‘more clubs to participate and benefit’ from European football formats. At present details remain …
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Sportradar AG has announced the launch of its new programmatic ad-solution which will be operated and serviced by its newly founded marketing division ad:s. Utilising its data-gathering capabilities, Sportradar informs that it developed a purpose-built digital ad solution for sports stakeholder needs, applying the firm’s analytical capacities to optimise partner campaigns, ‘maximising media investment and further eliminating ineffective inventory’. Addressing …
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A diverse range of betting stakeholders have advised the Dutch government not to restrict betting markets and instead implement sensible in-play wagering policies, as the Netherlands prepares to launch its regulated online gambling marketplace in 2021. Industry submissions have been made public as the Dutch government concludes its consultation on draft laws intended to govern remote gambling services. Seventeen industry …
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William Hill has announced the fourteen contenders which will make up the long list for its 31st ‘Sports Book of the Year Award’ (SBOTY2019). The award, considered to be the bookmaker’s legacy competition, is regarded as the most prestigious prize in English sports literature. This year’s longlist has been whittled down from 151 submissions and sees acclaimed SBOTY past winners …
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Private bookmaker Fitzdares has confirmed that it will be continuing its support of the UK racing industry through its sponsorship of the upcoming Peterborough Chase in December. The bookmaker will be launching the £500,000 Best Mate Bonus to mark the 50th anniversary of the race, and to celebrate the revered jump horse, Best Mate. The half a million pound bonus …
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In 2019, regulatory penalties and warnings have underlined the industry’s need to enhance staff training and talent development. Nevertheless, does betting leadership understand the complexities of developing effective teaching modules for staff tackling a broader remit of enforced demands. SBC speaks to Jaime Debono, Managing Director of iGaming Academy on nurturing and enhancing the industry’s learning capacity… A dynamic that …
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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued an extension to Musselburgh’s temporary licence, which is due to last until the end of the year. The extension comes as the racecourse continues its search for a racecourse operator, as its original temporary licence is due to expire on 15 October. Musselburgh management anticipates confirming a new operator this month. In recent years, …
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As title sponsor of the English Football League (EFL), Sky Bet has launched its proprietary ‘EFL Rewards’ app driving engagement between football fans and the clubs they follow. Made available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, Sky Bet’s EFL Rewards gives loyal fans the opportunity to win a range of prizes including EFL matchday tickets and signed merchandise. …
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The UK division of German gaming machines manufacturing conglomerate, Gauselmann Group, is set to significantly expand its ‘Cat-C’ and ‘B3’ machines portfolio after revamping its partnership with Roadchef – a leading operator of UK motorway service areas. Gauselmann UK, which incorporates the divisions of Blueprint Gaming, Blueprint Operations and Regal Gaming & Leisure, has completed the rollout of over 500 C-&-B3 machines across Roadchef thirty …
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Stockholm-listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has has halted investments in developing its proprietary ‘GiG Games’ studio, with immediate effect. The closure of the studio has been undertaken in order for GiG to reduce operational expenditures, whilst further returning the group to the core focuses of developing technology platforms and further igaming provisions. In its statement, GiG details that the closure …
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