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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has this morning charged TGP Europe Limited a penalty totalling £316,250 for failures in anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility measures. The Isle of Man-based business, which manages a white-label network of 19 websites, including the sportsbook brands of Fun88, 12Bet, BK8 and Kaiyun, will also receive an official warning and face added conditions to …

Entain Plc has extended its reach into sports media, announcing an acquisition of Israeli livescore media and football community 365scores. The FTSE100 gambling group has purchased the entire issued shared capital of 365 scores for an initial consideration of $150m (£120m), along with further contingent payments totalling up to $10m (£8m). By integrating 365scores into its portfolio, Entain will incorporate …

Problem gambling treatment and support charity GamCare has announced two new appointments to expand its board of trustees.  Ahead of the expected publication of the Gambling Review’s White Paper, GamCare has appointed Lester Posner, the current Head of Communications for the Health & Safety Executive, as a new board member and trustee.  A public affairs expert, Posner will advise GamCare …

Allwyn UK and Vodafone have announced a partnership to revolutionise the technology infrastructure of the National Lottery for the benefit of consumers, retailers, and good causes. A new National Lottery is set to launch on 1 February 2024, under the stewardship of Allwyn UK. Vodafone, which backed Allwyn’s bid as the ‘connectivity partner’, will power the collaboration to enhance the …

Sky Sports is set to continue to show the EFL after being named the ‘preferred bidder for 2024 onwards.’ The British broadcaster has held the live rights to the league since 2002, but its partnership recently became uncertain with the EFL revealing that it was open to ‘new ideas and partners’. Last week, it was reported that DAZN was looking …

EveryMatrix has confirmed the appointment of Martin Clarke as the new Chief Product Officer (CPO) of its sports betting technology unit OddsMatrix. An expert in all core disciplines related to sportsbook innovation and product management, Clarke is a former Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) executive who has helped pioneer defining features such as Cash Out, Fast Markets, Odds Boost and Bet …

GambleAware has welcomed fellow problem gambling treatment charity Betknowmore as the newest member of its relaunched National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The NGSN is a relaunch of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), adopting a ‘regional-first’ approach with a goal to improve referral routes for people experiencing gambling-related harm. A need to meet ‘growing and changing’ treatment demand across the …

Cheltenham Festival is arguably one of the biggest events in the betting calendar. With 200,000+ bettors descending on the racecourse over a five day period, and even more watching the racing unfold on TV, is it an attractive proposition for sports betting companies? Conleth Byrne, Product Director at SIS, and Alex Beecham, Managing Director of Checkd Media, gave SBC News …

BeyondPlay has become the latest company to enter the UK betting and gaming supplier market, securing an officially sanctioned licence. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) Remote Casino Host and Gambling Software Licence will enable the company to offer its products and solutions to British operators, particularly targeting igaming firms. A B2B startup company, BeyondPlay has underscored the acquisition of a …

Betgoodwin has announced its sponsorship of The Spring Cup at Newbury Racecourse –  a Class 2 Handicap race. The deal sees the newly named Betgoodwin Spring Cup Handicap Stakes take place on 22 April as part of Newbury’s flat season opener. Regularly one of the top five betting turnover races in Newbury’s calendar, the race is run over one mile …