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Better Collective elevates 2023 targets 

Better Collective

Better Collective AS has upgraded its financial targets for 2023 trading, as the Stockholm-listed media publisher continues to benefit from a record-breaking Q1 momentum. Updating shareholders, Better Collective expects its FY2023 revenue target to stand in the €315m-€325m range, up from the previous target of €305m-€315m – results implying a growth of 17-21%. Likewise, Better Collective anticipates its FY2023 EBITDA …

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Finland govt to end Veikkaus monopoly ‘no later than’ Jan 2026

Finland

Finland’s government has confirmed the scope and time frame of the country’s reforms of its gambling licence system, setting an expected date for the end of Europe’s last gaming monopoly. The changes were announced in the government’s latest agenda, along with a range of other legal changes. According to authorities, interested stakeholders can expect a change away from the current …

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GambleAware: NHS bond strengthened by Statutory Levy on gambling harms

Zoe Osmund, GambleAware

GambleAware has underlined its ongoing support for the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), set to be bolstered by the government’s commitment to impose a statutory levy on problem gambling, guaranteed by all UK licensed operators.  As the chief commissioning charity for the prevention of gambling harms, GambleAware has stated that it collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure that treatment and …

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BetVictor takes full coverage of World Snooker Tour

SBC News BetVictor takes full coverage of World Snooker Tour

BetVictor has announced the comprehensive renewal of its longstanding sponsorship with the World Snooker Tour (WST).  The new agreement sees BetVictor solidify its commitment to pro-snooker, as the title sponsor for eight tournaments during the upcoming 2023/24 WST season. BetVictor will serve as the title sponsor for various prestigious events, including the BetVictor Home Nations Series, the BetVictor European Series, …

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UKGC launches test hub for White Label compliance

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new ‘test hub’ to facilitate the responsibilities and duties of working with non-licensed entities.  The hub is focused on providing information and guidance on the responsibilities of operators who choose to deal with ‘non-licensed entities’, including white-label partners. Located under the ‘Compliance’ tab, the hub defines the expectations and duties operators must …

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bet365 further expands FTP range with Incentive Games

Incentive Games bet365 Royal Ascot

Incentive Games has launched another product for one of its most prominent clients, bet365, launching the horse racing-themed 6 Horses Challenge title for the operator. Based around this week’s Royal Ascot racing event, the free-to-play (FTP) game is the first racing-oriented one developed by Incentive Games for bet365, although the firm has created several others for the Stoke-based firm. Incentive …

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Kindred: Rangers deal epitomises our new model of football sponsorship

Kindred: Rangers deal epitomises our new model of football sponsorship

The future potential of sports marketing for UK betting stakeholders has been cast into doubt by recent decisions by both the Premier League and government. This has not deterred Kindred, however, which renewed its partnership with Scotland’s Rangers FC. Unibet, the group’s sportsbook brand, recently took over the reins from Kindred’s casino operator 32Red as Rangers’ primary partner. To gain …

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Malta approves Bill 55 against foreign liability of igaming sector

SBC News Malta approves Bill 55 against foreign liability of igaming sector

The Parliament of Malta has approved the passage of Bill.55, that will allow Maltese courts to refuse the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements related to the online gambling sector. Tabled on 24 April 2023, Bill 55 ‘Gaming Amendment Bill’ has been sponsored by Hon. Silvio Schembri MP Minister for the Economy and European Funds. The Bill has now been …

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CST slams ‘short-sighted’ Chelsea after reports of new gambling sponsor

SBC News CST slams ‘short-sighted’ Chelsea after reports of new gambling sponsor

Chelsea FC has entered final negotiations with a betting company for it to become the club’s new primary shirt sponsor, according to reports.  The partnership is said to be an initial one-year contract, which falls in line with the Premier League‘s decision to keep front of shirt gambling sponsors until the end of the 2025/26 season. According to research from …

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Sportradar’s Darren Small: optimise your sportsbook before August’s big kick-off

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fore August’s big kick-off

In Sportradar’s latest blog, SVP Managed Trading Services Darren Small discusses how the firm’s next generation trading and risk-management tools can be used to optimise sportsbook operations in time for August’s big kick off.  The Premier League season came to a close just over two weeks ago, but before the dust has had a chance to settle on Manchester City’s …

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