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The UK government has published one of two long-awaited White Papers – the first concerning the current structure and management of English football,  revelead this morning.  Initiated by the government in the aftermath of the European Super League (ESL) backlash back in May 2021 under then-PM Boris Johnson, the Fan-Led Review Of Football was led by Tracey Crouch CBE MP …

The intersection of sports, teams, and media will be one of the key highlights of the SBC Summit North America conference and exhibition, which is set to take place from May 9-11 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey.  Boasting several panels, the ‘Sports, Teams & Media’ conference track on the second full day of the event (May 11), …

Ian Chuter, an experienced professional in the betting and gaming space, has been confirmed as a C-level advisor to consultancy group Gambling Integrity. His core remit as an Executive Advisor will be to assist the firm in the training and monitoring of c-suite and senior management teams, leveraging knowledge gained from previous roles in betting and gaming. A 33- year …

Following the latest departmental shakeup at Whitehall, Stuart Andrew MP is expected to be named the latest Minister in charge of the Gambling Act review according to the Racing Post. The MP for Pudsey, West Yorkshire, will allegedly be confirmed by the government as the ministerial steward overseeing the UK Gambling Review and the imminent publishing of its White Paper …

Premier League club bosses are likely to settle on betting sponsorships no longer appearing on the front of team shirts. The decision was reported yesterday evening by BBC News as pressure mounts on the Premier League to end its relationship with betting and gambling.   The government had previously granted Premier League clubs the right to settle its sponsorship terms with …

North America has again proven to be fertile ground for Catena Media in 2022, driving substantial revenue growth for the company that continues a strategic review of its business and media assets.  Having closed the year with the €45m sale of its AskGamblers division, along with a range of accompanying websites, to Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), Catena updated its investors …

GambleAware is looking for two new members of its Lived Experience Council (LEC), three months into the body’s operation and amid looming regulatory changes. The charity has specifically encouraged people from groups ‘disproportionately affected by gambling harms’, as well as underrepresented and minority communities. Target groups include young adults aged between 18-25, Welsh residents, members of minority groups – religious, …

PM Rishi Sunak praised the vital contribution of horseracing to the British economy at yesterday’s ‘Godolphin 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards’. The awards ceremony, which recognises the work of individuals across Britain’s racing and breeding industries, was celebrated yesterday evening at York Racecourse. Via video message, PM Sunak highlighted the diverse range of work created by UK racing which contributes …

Sir Iain Duncan Smith has described British gambling laws as some of ‘the most liberal in the world’, arguing that urgent change is needed on consumer protection. Speaking to BBC for a recent feature on the White Paper were former Conservative Party leader, and Dr Mark Gaskell, Clinical Lead for the NHS Northern Gambling Service.  Both prominent supporters of change to the …

Paddy Power’s new advert on Youtube for Tottenham Hotspur has been slammed after two UK charities claimed it is making a joke of the autistic community. The campaign aimed to mock what it’s like being a fan of the club through the use of what seems to be a ‘Spurs Sensory Room’, with photographs displaying Spur’s ‘lack of achievements’, a …