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Superbet Group has become the latest member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The operator aims to reflect its commitment to industry responsibility and to ‘raising the bar’ on industry standards.  Albert Simsensohn, Chief Operating Officer of Superbet Group, said: “This is an important chapter in our journey, as becoming members of EGBA demonstrates our commitment to nurture …

BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Greg Swift, has said that the government’s decision to not increase gambling duties at this time is welcome given the potential impact on racing’s finances and its workforce.  Responding to the publication of the Autumn 2024 Budget, Swift said the group will now work with the government on next year’s consultation on gambling …

Sky Sports and the BBC have confirmed that they will continue to show the Women’s Super League (WSL) for the next five years. The new broadcast deal, worth a reported £65m, will begin from the start of the 2025/26 season. Lead broadcast partner Sky Sports will show 118 matches per season, 78 exclusively on Sky Sports platforms which includes every …

Before a last minute snap election changed everything, British racing’s leaders had been working extremely hard to secure ‘vital’ reform to the Levy. Despite this, the election provided an opportunity for racing to engage with not only a new government, but with a transformed Parliament. Victoria Morgan, Head of Policy and Advocacy at the British Horseracing Association (BHA), speaks of …

The Autumn Statement has revealed that no tax increases will be applied to UK Gambling in the 2024 Budget. Announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who this afternoon presented the UK’s first Budget statement by a female chancellor and the Labour Party’s first fiscal policies in 14-years. In her address, Reeves directly chastised former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and outgoing Conservative Party …

Betano has named Aston Villa TV Presenter Kate Tracey as an official UK brand ambassador. In her role, Tracey will leverage her skills and sports knowledge to deliver exclusive content and competitions for UK sports fans.  She has already posted a video sharing her insights on the recent dismissal of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Pablo Puertas, Marketing Director …

GambleAware fully supports the global findings and recommendations from The Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling. Recognised as a leading medical research journal, The Lancet published its report on the impact of gambling on “worldwide health and wellbeing” on 24 October. The report provides groundbreaking global estimates of gambling prevalence, stating that “46.2% of adults and 17.9% of adolescents had …

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has invited applications from the racing and betting community to replace its outgoing members. The move follows part of a planned ‘periodic refresh’ of its membership. The HBF was established in September 2015 to represent the views of those who bet on British horseracing, and to act on behalf of bettors with the sport’s policymakers. …

Checkd Group has appointed James Prosser as Growth Director, a newly created role for the iGaming media and innovation studio. The role of Growth Director was created specifically for Prosser, who recently completed a stint as a technology-led consultant for Checkd since April 2024, assisting teams in delivering commercial projects and product launches. As Growth Director, Prosser will focus on …

William Hill has been named the new sponsor of the County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival. The newly rebranded William Hill County Handicap Hurdle will take place on 14 March 2025, and is saged over an extended two miles on the final day of Jump racing’s Olympics, Gold Cup Day. It has been described as one of the Festival’s most …