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IMG Arena will acquire Leap Gaming, a virtual sports and casino games provider, setting its sights on further development of its betting and gaming operations.  The sports data company, which maintains long-term ties to the betting sector as well as media and performance, has purchased Leap for an undisclosed sum. Expected to close in the first half of 2023, the …

In a major boost to its stateside operations, UK-based SIS (Sports Information Services) has become the first non-tournament esports provider in the state. The company has partnered with fellow UK-founded betting firm bet365, which holds licences in both New Jersey and Colorado, and will leverage SIS’ Competitive Gaming esports services, operating from the company’s Milton Keynes and Salford offices. SIS …

Just three in 10 Britons believe that compulsory health warnings on betting products would be an effective measure, according to the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Citing a YouGov study, the betting industry trade and standards association revealed that 71% of polled consumers felt that such practices, as seen on tobacco products, would be ineffective. An additional 47% of participants …

Twain Sports, the sportsbook vertical of BetGames, has partnered with Betway to put its African expansion plans into action. The firm’s T-Basket product will be the first to go live in Africa as Twain seeks to ‘bridge the gap in demand’ for live sport with ‘high frequency entertainment’.  T-Basket features professional athletes competing to score the most points in 60 …

Entain’s journey into blockchain and the metaverse continued this week as the global operator initiated an NFT auction with a focus on social responsibility. The FTSE100 firm’s Entain Foundation US organised the bidding contest for a new NFT range dubbed ‘Superheroes of Responsible Gambling’, fronted by Entain partner and former NBA player Charles Oakley.  Proceeds from the sale will be …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded licensed operators and stakeholders to submit feedback on its consultation related to newly issued guidance on remote customer interactions. The Commission launched the consultation on 22 November, seeking feedback on new customer care interactions imposed on remote operators – the majority of which came into force in September 2022.   Originally announced in April …

Sports betting content provider SIS (Sports Information Services) has made its debut in the Chilean market, launching with regional operator Estelarbet. The live betting services supplier will deliver its 24/7 UK and Irish racing content to the firm, as well as covering fixtures from Canada, Dubai, Germany, Hungary, Latin America, Mauritius, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain and the US. Also …

Betting and gaming start-ups have been reminded of the upcoming deadline to submit entries to the Pitch ICE initiative for 2023. Companies have until this Thursday, 8 December, to pitch their businesses, solutions and innovative approaches to prospective industry investors and ICE London attendees.  The initiative chooses up to 14 successful participants, with interested start-ups applying for the programme via …

Oddschecker’s Commercial Strategy and Safer Gambling Director, Guy Harding, has confirmed that he is vacating his role for a new position at LC Interactive Ltd. Confirming the news on Linkedin, Harding revealed that his six-year tenure at oddschecker was coming to a close, having first joined the firm as Head of Commercial in February 2016 before assuming his now-outgoing position …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that leading Timeform analyst David Cleary will serve as the first independent Ombudsman to oversee the rating appeals related to handicap races.  The decision forms part of the governing body’s ongoing review of UK racing’s commercial capacity, standards and operating structure, undertaken for the long-term benefit of all participating stakeholders. Operating independently of …