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GamCare and former Scotland Manager, Alex McLeish, have partnered to demonstrate the support that is available to people in Glasgow who have gambling issues, ahead of this weekend’s ‘Old Firm’ derby. Recent research by the problem gambling charity revealed that over six million people in Britain know someone with a gambling issue, whilst a quarter admit to regretting a bet …

Metric Gaming Group and Lacerta Sports have announced the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership, with the goal of developing a B2B sportsbook managed service. The deal between sports betting and gaming platform provider, Metric, and sportsbook solutions provider, Lacerta, have seen the duo detail a joint objective of creating the industry’s “most powerful and sought-after product” in this area.  …

FSB has further expanded its international presence, securing regulatory approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), as the provincial betting space continues to grow. In doing so, the London-based software developer has become one of the first betting and igaming suppliers to secure a Gaming Related Supplier licence in Ontario. The firm is preparing to be licence-ready …

MPs in the House of Commons held a two-hour debate yesterday, discussing a range of issues related to the future oversight of the UK gambling sector, with imminent reforms soon to be announced. The debate was led by long-term gambling-reformist Carolyn Harris, Labour MP for Swansea East. Proceedings were opened with Harris acknowledging the wide range of response, evidence and …

KYC and AML validation services supplier 1account has claimed that digital ID technology has been broadly welcomed by the UK’s betting and gambling industry for player protection.  The company had earlier conducted a consultation exploring the “benefits, opportunities and challenges” of linking player accounts and activities across different operators to a digital ID. Participants in the consultation included online and …

Betsson AB has debuted its first US market property, launching the Betsafe sportsbook app in the state of Colorado. Entering the US market, Betsson stated that it had built a US-customized sportsbook to support Betsafe’s partnership with Colorado’s Dostal Alley Casino.  The Stockholm-listed online gambling group has opened an office in Downtown Denver and has moved to support its regional …

Spotlight Sports Group seeks a new B2B Director, as incumbent Eugene Delaney has confirmed his departure from the sports data and betting content provider. Delaney confirmed via a LinkedIn update, that he had ended his seven-year executive tenure with Spotlight Sports to become the Managing Director of PA Betting Services – a role he took over this week. A key …

2mee has secured £500,000 in a recent funding round, detailing an ambition to drive “scale at pace” across several commercial areas.  In particular, the company intends to boost its sales and marketing activity, further grow its commercial team and partner with more sports betting and casino brands.  The firm aims to specifically target brands that seek to connect with their …

Industry leadership has been warned that UK gambling faces an ‘affordability crisis’ as the rising cost of living causes active customers to reduce their spending.   The warning has been delivered by new affordability solutions provider Department of Trust (DoTrust), which in March appointed YouGov to conduct a poll on gambling affordability in light of a drastically changing economic backdrop. Conducting …