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Kompli-Global has developed a tool to help companies deal with the more time-consuming customer due diligence challenges of the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4th AMLD). The 4th AMLD, which came into force on 26 June, includes a specific mention for the online gaming industry, where operators must perform more exhaustive checks on adverse player information. Backed up by a team …

Sky Betting and Gaming has demonstrated its emphasis on the innovative use of data by investing £3 million in 34 new roles within its Leeds-based Data Tribe. The company will appoint a new Head of Data, Head of Tech, Head of Marketing Tech, two Group Platform managers, two Marketing Technology Product Owners, four technologist roles, 10 Customer Relationship Management roles …

The UK Gambling Commission has alerted industry stakeholders to new regulations implemented on money laundering and financial transfers by the UK Government. This week the UK Government published the “The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017”, with new EU-wide regulations set to come into effect from 26 June. The new publication is set …

FTSE-listed Playtech Plc’s sports betting technology division Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) continues its strong 2017 commercial momentum detailing that it has signed a number of self-service betting terminal (SSBT) contracts with UK & Ireland independent bookmakers. Over recent months, PBS has secured new deals with G Bet, Wilf Gilbert, Victoria Gate Casino, Sean Graham and Star Sports Mayfair. Furthermore, Playtech’s …

Susan O’Leary, CEO for Alderney Gambling, talks about her favourite new technology, and what impact it will have on the sector. Travelling is a big part of my role as CEO for Alderney Gambling. While long haul travel does have its downsides, the upside is that I attend most of the industry’s conferences, from G2E Asia to the Georgia Gaming …

Stephen Harris, the lead horse racing tipster at bettingexpert, closed the gap at the top of the Tipster Challenge table after victories for Dance King and Elusive Beauty at Carlisle. The two wins, his 15th and 16th over eight weeks of action, extended his average to 10.19 points, just 0.19 behind the current leader and defending champion Sarah Shannon (OneBet). …

Ladbrokes Coral Group governance has launched an internal probe relating to confidential player self-exclusion information being found outside a Ladbrokes Glasgow Central betting shop. The incident has hit national headlines, with The Guardian newspaper reporting that Ladbrokes may face an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It has been reported that the player information related to Ladbrokes customers who …

Leading betting industry affiliate and horseracing tipster website BettingGods.com has announced the launch of its new bookmaker review portal RatedBookies.com. Launched last week, RatedBookies.com aims to become a leading destination for betting consumers of ‘all-levels of experience’, seeking advice, information and trustworthy reviews on a number of popular bookmakers. Detailing its new asset, BettingGods founder and CEO Darren Moore told …

Conall McSorley, Commercial Director at in-play betting specialist Metric Gaming, has tested his horse racing expertise by entering today’s Tipster Challenge, sponsored by Betting Gods. McSorley has provided his tips for the seven-race card at Carlisle, which includes his Nap of the Day Bletchley, “who stands head and shoulders above her rivals on official ratings”. Meanwhile, bettingexpert’s Stephen Harris, who …

New Bookmaker BetRegal (BetRegal.com) has launched today, powered by EveryMatrix platform and software provisions. Operated by The Regal Group Ltd, BetRegal seeks to quickly establish itself as the market leader in low-margin betting odds for seasoned punters in both in-play and pre-match sports markets. The new bookmaker further states that it will offer betting customers the best value incentives for …