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The UK Gambling Commission has recently set out an ambition for its voice to be “authoritative, trusted and impartial”.  Yet its good intentions are undermined by an impending muddle on problem gambling prevalence rates… In a little over a week, the NHS will publish Part Two of its Health Survey for England 2021 – a dataset that includes estimates of …

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has partnered with Cypriot betting brand Nicosia Race Club (NRC) to integrate BoscaSports’ betting display platform across the operator’s retail estate. The digital screens will be used to distribute RMG’s ‘premium’ racing content to NRC’s customers in Cyprus, covering meetings from prominent UK racecourses such as Epson, Newmarket, York and Goodwood via the Racing TVi service. …

British racing appointed eight new Board members and a Programme Director to plan and deliver an industry wide people strategy. The new hires were confirmed by Chair of British racing’s Industry People Board, Neil Hayward.  Initiated and funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) and the Racing Foundation, the Industry People Board will lead the development of racing’s long-term …

One week after the publication of the Gambling Act review, and three weeks after the Premier League’s vote on betting sponsorship, QuinnBet has signed a new football partnership. The Ireland-based betting operator has linked with EFL League Two club Peterborough United under a two year deal, signing as the team’s ‘official advertising partner’. QuinnBet will benefit from advertising around Peterborough’s …

Betfred has linked with Doncaster Racecourse and Arena Racing Company (ARC) to form a multi-year collaboration for the St Leger Festival. The event includes the ‘world’s oldest classic’ the Betfred St Leger Stakes, and takes place from 14-17 September. As title sponsor, the bookmaker will support  a number of the key races across the meeting such as the Betfred May …

Checkd Media has capped Tim Sherwood as the interim host of its ‘No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce’ podcast, sponsored by William Hill. The sudden transfer was made after long-term host Sam Allardyce, who shared his namesake with the show’s title, took up the job of manager of struggling Leeds United this week. Former Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur …

Better Change has announced the appointment of responsible gaming veteran Rob Mabbett as its new Engagement Director, taking a leading role as the firm partners with his former employer, Gordon Moody. Described by Better Change as a ‘popular well-known figure’ among both betting operators and the safer gambling community, Mabbett joins the company after a three year tenure as Director …

Canada-based betting and entertainment group FansUnite has sold its Scotland-facing McBookie brand for CA$5m (£2.9m), three years after first acquiring the operator. Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite, explained in a statement that the TSX-listed firm has opted to offload the betting and gaming operator in order to focus more on B2B operations, citing the recent publication of the Gambling Act …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated stakeholders on its plans following the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper, outlining that the results of its consultations should be due by the end of the summer. Last week’s recommendations published by the DCMS put forward a number of recommended changes for UK gambling’s regulatory framework. However, the clarity stakeholders …

Mindway AI has partnered with government relations firm Doura-Schawohl Consulting for issues related to problem and responsible gambling policy and gambling harm minimisation.  The safer gambling software provider will utilise Doura-Schawohl Consulting’s experience of the US’s problem and responsible gambling policy, government affairs and communications. Meanwhile, Mindway AI has outlined how it will contribute its knowledge of a combination of …