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Professor Jack Anderson of Queen’s University Belfast stated that match fixing had become the number one threat to sports integrity, surpassing doping. Speaking at the International Sports Law Conference in Adelaide, Anderson urged for a review of current processes and strategies in order to tackle match fixing syndicates in international sports. Anderson further stated that sports governing bodies remained unware …

The Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato (AAMS), the regulating body of gaming and sports betting activities in Italy are set to lift restrictions on in-play sports betting for Italian consumers. International law firm DLA Piper, broke the news that the AAMS would allow for Italian licensed sports betting operators to offer in-play betting markets. Italian news reports have suggested …

Paul Leyland, Principle Consultant at Regulus Partners, takes a look at the news that there is to be another attempt at a Judicial Review on the UK’s Point of Consumption regime and asks whether it is altogether wise. The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association, having failed to overturn the UK remote Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act, is now attempting a …

Swedish listed igaming group Betsson AB reported its best ever quarter performance, recording a 30% revenue increase. During the interim period the operator had seen revenues increase to SEK 782.1 million (£67 million) (2013 Interim – SEK 603 million) The operators strong revenue generation, had been supported by a 36% increase in improved operating income which amounted to SEK 207.2 …

Ladbrokes Plc posted its first positive interim results, for Q3 2014 following eight rounds of consecutive losses recorded in previous interim results. Ladbrokes senior management announced that after posting its positive Q3 2014 results (three month period ending 30 September), it was now on track to meet its financial targets for 2014. Ladbrokes posted Group operating profits of £33 million …

iGaming technology and services provider Playtech continued its strong 2014 corporate performance, as it the company announced its 2014 Q3 interim results. Playtech reported total company revenues of €116.5 million (£93 million) during the period, representing a 28.6% increase Q3 2013 – €90.6 million total revenues. The technology provider saw increased revenues in all its product verticals (see table below). Playtech …

Having been in full operations for just under a year, sports betting mega jackpots start-up Colossus Bets has become one of the leading start-ups in igaming. 2014  has seen Colossus Bets integrate its pool betting services with sports betting operators Betfair, BETDAQ and Boylesports, as this fast moving new comer to igaming has processed more than £5 million in pool wagers. …

William Hill released its unaudited Q3 interim management statement, the operator reports strong increases in Group net revenues (+23%) and operating profits (+89%). The operator’s digital gaming divisions drove positive results, with online gaming operating profit up 126%. During the period William Hill saw net revenues increase 23%, with 116% growth from mobile wagering. Strong digital performance, was supported by …

In six months time the greatest, and most lucrative, TV rights battle will begin as various parties vie for the right to broadcast matches from the golden goose that is the Premier League. The current deal runs until the 2015-16 season, and when the auctions begin early next year firms will bid for various packages featuring three year contracts. These …

GamCrowd.com has partnered igaming-specialist law firm Joelson Wilson with the aim of helping to provide investors and entrepreneurs with the ultimate guide to crowdfunding at this year’s EiG. Having served the remote gambling sector since the 1990s, Joelson Wilson has acted for a host of start-ups seeking seed capital funding. It has also assisted major corporates, operators and suppliers on …