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Aspire Global falls out with BtoBet founders over deal rewards  

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 Aspire Global has been accused of breaching business contracts by the Co-Founders of BtoBet. A legal challenge filed in the High Court of England & Wales has been brought against Aspire Global, the former Stockholm Nasdaq igaming platform and solutions provider acquired by NeoGames in 2022 for €400m.  The legal dispute, initiated by BtoBet Co-Founders Alessandro Fried (CEO) and Igor …

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UKGC launches ‘Tell us’ confidential service for reporting gambling crimes

SBC News UKGC launches ‘Tell us’ confidential service for reporting gambling crimes

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new ‘online confidentiality service’, allowing users to report criminal or suspicious activities related to gambling. The service will be hosted under a ‘Tell us something in confidence‘ segment of the Commission’s website. The UKGC detailed: “The new service provides a one-stop service allowing users to anonymously upload supporting information connected to their …

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Denmark launches new public information website for gambling

SBC News Denmark launches new public information website for gambling

Spillemyndigheden, the Gambling Authority of Denmark, has launched the new website StyrPåSpillet.dk to provide the Danish public with information related to gambling and compulsive gaming. StyrPåSpillet.dk will serve as the Danish gambling public information portal, gathering all information related to Denmark’s land-based, lottery, and online gambling sectors. Additionally, the website will feature informative content designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers …

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Desmond to launch legal challenge of National Lottery contract

SBC News Desmond to launch legal challenge of National Lottery contract

British media tycoon Richard Desmond will launch a legal challenge against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) seeking multi-million-pound damages over how the regulator handled the tender of the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition. Desmond, the Founder and Chairman of the UK media group Northern & Shell, alleges that the Gambling Commission made “numerous manifest errors” during the bidding process. As …

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Xtremepush to bolster Vibra Gaming marketing suite for LatAm

SBC News Xtremepush to bolster Vibra Gaming marketing suite for LatAm

Xtremepush has announced a breakthrough partnership with Vibra Gaming, in which its marketing suite will optimise marketing campaigns and retention programmes for Vibra Gaming’s South American clients. Launching the collaboration via Brazilian operator Betsul, Vibra Gaming’s clients that leverage its igaming platform can deliver personalised messages across all marketing channels thanks to Xtremepush’s proprietary technology. Robbie Sexton, Head of Partnerships at …

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M88 Mansion steps up MENA expansion as Icons Series sponsor

SBC News M88 Mansion steps up MENA expansion as Icons Series sponsor

M88 Mansion has been named the official sportsbook partner of the Icons Series Golf Tournament for the MENA edition. Taking place 23-24 February 2024, the exclusive sponsorship sees the Asian betting company work with the golf tournament as it aims to continue its growth and expansion globally and further its offering at the Yas Links Golf Course. Head of Marketing …

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GambleAware: NGTS efficiencies must be protected in RET Levy transition

Zoe Osmund, GambleAware

GambleAware has called on the UK government to ensure the protection of essential treatment support services for gambling harms commissioned by the partners of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). The demand follows GambleAware’s publication of the annual statistics of the NGTS, detailing that “Gambling harm support delivered by third-sector partners helped nine out of ten improve their conditions.” Recognised …

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SBC announces six promotions in media team

SBC News SBC announces six promotions in media team

  Betting & gaming media and events company SBC has made a series of promotions within its team to strengthen and freshen up its approach across the landscape of its media activities.  Martyn Elliott, Senior Media Manager, has been promoted to the new role of Media Project Director where he will be responsible for bringing new media products to the …

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888 circled by rivals as LSE share price slumps to 70p

SBC News 888 circled by rivals as LSE share price slumps to 70p

Playtech Plc is reported to have tabled a £700m offer to acquire embattled LSE rival 888 Holdings. As reported by The Sunday Times this weekend, FTSE 250-listed Playtech’s “£700m swoop for 888 Holdings” was rejected by the board as “undervaluing the company”, according to City sources. The approach is reported to have taken place in July, with Playtech valuing its …

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UK gambling adopts new IGRG Code to enhance protections on digital platforms

SBC News UK gambling adopts new IGRG Code to enhance protections on digital platforms

The members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have adopted the new rules and guidelines of the “Gambling Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising” – IGRG Code. BGC members settled on the new standards of the seventh incarnation of the IGRG Code in September, with its practices to come into effect from 1 December 2023. Established in 2007 by …

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