Industry giant bet365 will be hunting a famous fifth consecutive Bookmaker of the Year title at this year’s SBC Awards, but an array of big hitters are ready to steal the show in front of more than 700 attendees at a stunning London venue – The Artillery Garden at the HAC. The shortlists for the 38 prizes were confirmed this …
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Industry charity GambleAware has expanded its board of trustees with two new appointments to advise the organisation on addictive behaviour and UK health-related matters. GambleAware welcomes London South Bank University Professor of Mental Health Marcantonio Spada and NHS Trust Surrey & Sussex Chief Finance Officer/Deputy Chief Executive, Paul Simpson as new trustees. Professor Spada is the Head of the Division of Psychology and …
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The UK rugby league season is heading towards an exciting conclusion and mobile engagement specialists InCrowd and the Ruby Football League are upping the ante for one fortunate fan. The upcoming Rugby schedule is packed, with fans looking forward to the Betfred Super League semi-finals, Grand Final, Million Pound Game, League 1 semi-finals/finals, the Steve Prescott Man of Steel awards …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has granted Oslo-listed online gambling firm Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) the right to service industry sports betting platform and systems’ provisions at a B2B level. Updating the market, GiG governance confirms that it has secured a complete UKGC B2B licence, which will allow the Oslo enterprise to service its existing white label partners and external …
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Midlands based start-up Tipstrr.com has capitalised on the company’s unprecedented growth so far in 2018 to officially launch its new in-house affiliate program. After undertaking a successful funding round in 2017, the program has been rebuilt from scratch to provide a ‘proving ground’ for professional and wannabe tipsters, complete with industry leading commissions and an automated platform that verifies every …
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Betway marketing continues to expand its presence in UK horseracing, confirming that it will sponsor the Devon stable of Kayley Wollacott. Wollacott took control of the stable earlier this year, after husband and champion trainer Richard Wollacott passed away. Despite the tragic loss of Richard Wollacott, the Devon Stable continues to develop top studs, as Lalor won the ‘Grade 1 …
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Gambling Commission programme director Ian Angus has emphasised the need for “a proper and constructive debate about gambling marketing and advertising, including sponsorship arrangements in sport”. Angus’ recommendations come after Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson mapped out the party’s policies on heightening gambling marketing restrictions, aiming to replicate the ‘whistle-to-whistle advertising ban’ introduced in Australia at the start of …
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Pentasia, global gambling’s biggest recruitment and executive search firm has confirmed that it has acquired fintech specialist recruitment agency Headcount. Issuing a market update, Pentasia stated that its acquisition of Headcount was led by the increasing synergies its is witnessing between the gambling and fintech sectors. Pentasia and Headcount will merge operating capacities, but Headcount will retain its brand identity …
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Nasdaq-listed industry technology group Scientific Games Corporation (SGC), continues to restructure the executive management of its SG Digital division, confirming the appointment of Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ambrose joins SG Digital’s leadership team from competitor Playtech Plc, where he served as UK Finance Director (2013-2018). Taking on SG Digital CFO responsibilities, Ambrose will lead the financial planning, auditing …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has moved to publish new standards and guidance on dealing with consumer complaints, which will seek to improve the industry’s ‘alternative dispute resolution – ADR’ processes. Updating the market, the UKGC will aim to implement its new ADR complaints code by the 31 October. Implemented in 2015, ADR processes allow for consumers to challenge gambling …
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