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With the BHA’s ‘Approved Betting Partner’ (ABP) status set to commence next January, the relationship between UK racing and bookmakers has reached its lowest ebb. Scott Longley examines the debate regarding the proposed racing right, and whether any all-round resolution can be reached in 2016 ________________________ It may be the season of peace and goodwill but it would be a …

Circus Group online casino platform provider Gaming1 has annouced the appointment of f former Amaya and NYX Gaming executive Paul Caffery as International Business Development Manager. Caffery has worked in the online gaming industry for the past seven years with his most recent position being commercial director at Amaya. Prior to that, he held roles at NYX Gaming, Sportech, the Tote …

Canadian marketing firm 37Entertainment (37E) is reported to have filed an arbitration claim with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) against London AIM listed operator GVC Holdings (GVC) for misrepresentation of business through the reneging of services on a partnership deal. The marketing firm is seeking a multi-million damages relating to a 50/50 partnership formed with GVC for igaming provisions …

Pasadena (California) based start-up Betcade is aiming to open up the world of ‘real money’ gaming apps for Android users. To date main Android app store Google Play has not permitted the promotion or downloading of betting/gambling apps directly from its shop inventory. Android users wishing to purchase betting apps have had to configure their downloads via the betting operator’s …

Presenting a review and perspective of the burgeoning fantasy sports market in 2015, Valery Bollier CEO & Co-Founder of European fantasy sports operator Oulala Games details why the year has marked a pivotal standpoint for the sector, its future growth and its relationship with external stakeholders. _________________________________________ After eight years of intensive growth in the USA, the second part of 2015 will …

York Racecourse officials have stated that they will allow bookmaker sponsors’ to renew track and event sponsorships regardless of whether the companies’ have gained an Approved Betting Partner (ABP) status by the British Horseracing Authority. The independent racecourse becomes the first venue to declare that it will not abide by BHA and UK Racing policy regarding ABP status for bookmakers, …

The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) has announced that Sophro Ltd has been commissioned to complete a study of online gambling behaviour which will investigate the causes of harm in online gambling. The research is the third strand to be announced from the independent gambling charity’s £750,000 eighteen-month programme of research into remote gambling. In contrast to “big data” research projects …

William Hill, the proud sponsors of the Bad Intentions card at the O2 in London, are getting ready for the biggest night in British boxing since Froch v Groves II. The bookies are already starting to see huge bets coming through for the top of the bill match between the unbeaten duo – Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua. One punter …

League Two London football club AFC Wimbledon, has been granted the right to build a new stadium on Plough Lane the site of the existing ‘Wimbledon Stadium’ greyhound track. Following a lengthy consultation by Merton Council, ‘the Dons’ (AFC Wimbledon nickname) have been given permission to move their home ground from Kingsmeadow (Kingston upon Thames) back to Plough Lane (London …