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Industry horse and greyhound racing content supplier SIS has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to acquire Newcastle and Sunderland greyhound racing stadia from William Hill. Confirming the acquisition this morning, SIS governance detailed that the deal ‘underpins the firm’s commitment to ‘provide a strong programme of competitive greyhound racing for the foreseeable future’. Moving forward the Tyne & …

Kenyan betting stakeholders have warned the government that proposed laws drafted by MP Jakoyo Midiwo may end up stagnating the growing industry and killing off any potential tax revenues. Represented by industry body the Association of Gaming Operators of Kenya (AGOK), representatives have asked the National Assembly to halt Midiwo’s proposed National Gambling Bill, stating that its industry directives were deeply …

Malta gambling, police and sports stakeholders have asked for the government to review national sports integrity laws and policy, as existing legislation is no longer viable within a digital context. A sports anti-corruption task force consisting of Malta Football Association (MFA), Malta Police, the Attorney General and the Malta Gaming Association have presented a draft bill to the government seeking …

‘One-off’ sponsorship in football has been thrown into the spotlight this week, as Sun Bets prepare to sponsor the Sutton United shirt for the club’s FA Cup fifth round match against Arsenal on Monday, shown live on BBC One. The UK-based bookmaker, powered by Australian gambling company Tabcorp, will also receive a ticket allocation, full access to the players until …

The Australian Transaction Reports & Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has issued Tabcorp Holdings its biggest ever fine of AUS $45 million (£27 million) for ‘extensive breaches’ of national anti-money laundering rules and compliance standards. The fine has been forwarded to the Australian Federal Court for final approval, against Tabcorp NSW and Victoria enterprises which failed in to register AUSTRAC of multiple …

Betting on Football 2017 will underline its international credentials by delivering an extensive update on football betting markets across the globe, from an increasingly digitalised Africa, to a newly regulated Italy and the potential for legalised sports betting in Donald Trump’s North America. With less than three months to go until the fourth incarnation of the event at Stamford Bridge …

New UK bookmaker Sun Bets has confirmed that Managing Director Jamie Hart is set to leave the leadership position having chosen to join Romanian betting operator SuperBet (SuperBet.ro).  Both Sun Bets management and Jamie Hart confirmed the departure to SBC, with the operator having begun the search for a new leader. Australian gambling operator Tabcorp, joint venture partner with News …

Completing its first full-year on the Oslo Stock Exchange (listed July 2015), Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has recorded a 202% increase in corporate revenues to €53 million (FY 2015: €17.8 million). Updating investors, GIG governance stated that its performance had been driven by its effective M&A strategy which had seen the firm increase its presence in lucrative Nordic markets. Closing …