Mozzartbet Serbia’s leading bookmaker has entered the South American sportsbook market, acquiring the online operating unit of Meridian Gaming Colombia SAS – the Colombian market subsidiary Meridian Gaming Ltd. The acquisition forms part of Mozzartbet’s ongoing ‘internationalization strategy’ with the Serbian betting group securing direct entry within Colombia’s regulated online gambling marketplace taking over the meridianbet.com.co domain. Stating its new …
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Adam Hyeronimus charged over betting breaches
Sydney jockey Adam Hyeronimus has been charged with multiple betting offences after it was found he had been wagering on races between 2016-2019. Reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, Hyeronimus was found guilty of 30 out of 31 illegal betting charges in addition to providing false evidence to a stewards’ enquiry. Hyeronimus had placed bets of $500 on two horses …
Read More »GentingBet secures North American racing boost with XB Net
XB Net, the provider of premium content for US horse and greyhound racing, has confirmed the formation of a new partnership with GentingBet, the UK sportsbook arm of Genting Casinos. The deal exploits XB Net’s delivery of live pictures, data and betting services from a network of over 50 North American tracks – approximately 90% of US horse racing – allowing GentingBet to flexibly …
Read More »Camelot B2B division secures WLA accreditation as a ‘responsible supplier’
The World Lottery Association (WLA) has recognised Camelot Lottery Solutions’ commitment to safer gambling after the B2B arm of the UK National Lottery operator was accredited as a certified Responsible Gaming Supplier. Recognised for prioritising player safety, Camelot Lottery Solutions has joined a handful of suppliers in achieving alignment with the WLA Responsible Gaming standards. Wayne Pickup, CEO of Camelot …
Read More »IBIA – MGA must adopt coherent approach on sports betting customer disputes
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published its official response to the Malta Gaming Authority’s (MGA) consultation on ‘suspicious betting reporting requirements and further integrity matters’. The IBIA underlined that it has followed MGA legislative developments closely since the regulatory body launched its ‘Prevention of Corruption in Sport Act‘ in 2018. Furthermore, the IBIA has supported the MGA in …
Read More »UKGC places Genesis Global under immediate investigation
Online casino group Genesis Global Limited has been placed under immediate investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), with the regulator citing unspecified compliance issues. Yesterday, the UKGC disclosed that it had enforced section 116 (2) of the 2005 Gambling Act, placing Genesis under investigation for carrying out activities in breach of its licence conditions. Under section 116, the UKGC …
Read More »SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital 2020 announces free ticket initiative
SBC has announced that the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital 2020 will now be a free to attend event in order to help the industry as it adapts to the challenging times caused by the Coronavirus. The virtual edition of the Global Betting & Gaming Show, which will be held on 8-11 September, is set to be the most comprehensive …
Read More »Alessandro Sposito, ESA Gaming: Lightweight games for a heavy impact in Africa
Africa’s sports betting sector has been booming over the last few years, with countries like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa leading the way in the region. While still heavily dependent on an ecosystem of retail shops and agents, online betting and gaming is seeing significant growth in many parts of the continent, driven in large part by improved internet accessibility …
Read More »GVC ‘surprised’ at widening of HMRC’s Turkey investigation
GVC Holdings has confirmed that the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has expanded its investigation into the company’s former online subsidiary in Turkey. The investigation, which began on 28 November 2019, was launched in relation to former third party suppliers, which the operator understood to be related ‘to the processing of payments for online gambling in Turkey’. In 2017, GVC …
Read More »Betsson outrides pandemic challenges as regulatory dramas loom
Betsson AB has published its 2020 interim results stating that it has ‘delivered all-time highs in revenues under the most challenging conditions’. The Stockholm-listed online gambling group praised its swift actions undertaken during March, which allowed the company to continue to ‘execute the strategic priorities’ as part of its ongoing transformation programme. Trading under unprecedented circumstances, Betsson recorded Q2 2020 …
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