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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 …

888 Holdings has made its latest appointment following the takeover of William Hill, naming Anna Barsby as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). The new hire will focus on the integration of the 888 and William Hill businesses, in particular driving an improved customer experience and striving to achieve the upgraded synergies set out by the firm last week.  Announced …

The commissioners of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have concluded an executive search process, confirming the appointment of Andrew Gellatly as new Executive Director.  He will serve as the third executive director of the AGCC, replacing outgoing incumbent Jorn Starck, who has led the Commission since 2015. An expert in igaming media, comms, and research, Gellatly is a former …

888 Holdings has announced a new tactic in its debt redt reduction strategy by using its 888 Acquisitions Limited subsidiary. The international gambling group intends to market €200m in senior secured notes, consisting of Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes due 2027 and euro-denominated Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2028. Functioning as an offering exempt from the registration requirements of …

Neil Hayward has been announced as the first chair of the Industry People Board for UK Racing, a new workforce directive established by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) and the Racing Foundation. An expert in business transformation and HR planning for large-scale organisations, Hayward will lead UK Racing’s new dedicated unit charged with improving …

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has significantly expanded its UK presence having entered a strategic partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.  The agreement will see GiG’s media division serve as the lead content publisher for News UK’s ‘premium sports’ portals of The Sun and talkSPORT. GiG Media will be charged with delivering in-depth and verified content to The Sun …

Global Racing Network, a subsidiary of BetMakers Technology Group, has been awarded the rights to distribute thoroughbred racing content from Malaysia’s Selangor Turf Club. The racing content will be used for fixed odds, booked bets and exchange wagering across the UK and Ireland. Kerry Gatten, Vice President of Global Racing Network, commented: “At Global Racing Network we believe that Selangor …

Major leadership changes are underway at B2C and B2G igaming firm Glitnor Group, as CEO David Flynn confirms his departure from the position. Flynn will continue to work as part of Glitnor’s board, asserting that he can better serve and support the group’s commercial ambitions in other avenues. Moving over to his as of yet unconfirmed Board position in the …

Amid the FIFA World Cup and with the Gambling Act review White Paper publication apparently looming, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called MPs to use ‘common sense’. The review of Britain’s gambling legislation, which will bring about the biggest changes since 2005, is now approaching the two year mark, coinciding with one of the biggest events for the …