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The cross-charity TalkBanStop initiative has been broadly successful in its objectives, with participants suffering less harmful effects from gambling as a result. This is according to recent research by Ipsos and reported by GamCare, one of the three organisations involved in the safer gambling programme, together with Gamban and GamStop. Ipsos found that TalkBankStop – which has been installed 9,000 …

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has issued an update on its welfare commitment, detailing progress across a number of areas. Notably, the sporting body has focused on the British betting industry’s contribution to greyhound welfare standards, noting that its strategy can ‘only be released’ with the sector’s long-term funding.  Building on this, the GBGB states that it will …

Cameron Conn, Founder and CEO of compliance and licensing management platform OneComply, delves into gaming company culture and asks if enough is being done to make it sufficiently customer-focused… Gaming and sports betting operators spend billions of dollars and massive resources to ensure they are providing an exemplary experience for their customers. From initial client acquisition to ongoing promotions, operators …

Flutter Entertainment plans to enhance  Paddy Power’s retail offering via its Alpha Hub ‘global innovation community’, calling on emerging tech start-ups to participate.  The group, which operates 625 betting shops across the UK and Ireland, is looking for firms with ‘tenacious ideas’ focused around data and analytics, the in-store experience and the future of self-service terminals.  Interested companies will also …

Esports betting operator EBET has reported a quarter-on-quarter revenue increase of 166%, shortly after rebranding from its former identity as Esports Technologies.  As of 31 March 2022, EBET’s Q1 revenue stood at $19 million, with a gross profit of around $7 million and a cash position of $7.1 million – figures the firm attributed to acquisitions in the European sports …

Paysafe and Playtech’s partnership has expanded from the US to the UK and Europe, offering payment solutions to operators in the continent.  The transatlantic business move will see Playtech offer Paysafe’s technology platform and payment products to the European betting and gaming markets.  Specifically, Playtech’s igaming Player Management System and Information Management System platforms will be made available, allowing access …

IGT Plc has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, showing overall revenue slightly ahead despite a drop in operating income during the trading period. According to the headline figures, consolidated revenue came in at $1.1bn, up 4% as reported and 7% at constant currency, from $1bn in the prior year. Global Gaming revenue increased 42% …

Interwetten has formed a long-term regional partnership Liverpool FC (LFC) in an ambition to deliver ‘emotional brand experiences’ and entertainment opportunities for football fans. The deal is set to include offline promotions and content on the Premier League side’s digital platforms in-market. The sports betting operator will also work on the development of a joint entertainment programme that aims to …

Entain has received recognition for its sustainability efforts from GamCare, as the responsible gaming charity awarded the firm its Safer Gambling Standard.  As one of the UK’s ‘Big Four’ betting and gaming group’s, Entain has stated that it is the ‘largest operator’ to be awarded with the accreditation, which covers both its online and land-based operations.  The group was recognised …

Betway has secured access to the Buenos Aires betting and gaming sector, securing a licence in the city via its partnership with Bingo Pilar. Granted by the Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the licence enables access to the city’s three million consumers – although it does not extend to the province, which exists under a separate licensing …