The Greek Ministry of Finance has confirmed that online sports betting and other games will be subject to different licences as shown in the draft gambling regulations submitted to the European Commission. The draft legislation comes as the Ministry of Finance seeks to implement further controls on the gambling industry. As confirmed in the legislation, online sports betting licences will …
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Olga Sanchez Cordero, Secretary of Governance of Mexico (SEGOB), has disclosed that Leonel Cota Montaño has been appointed as the Secretary-General of gambling supervisory department ‘Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos’ (Games & Lotteries Mexico). A Labour Party (PT) political veteran, Cota Montaño is the former governor of the state of Baja California Sur (1999-2005) and will take leadership of …
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Bolsa Madrid gambling group Codere SA will maintain its Panamanian horseracing capacity having negotiated a ‘happy arrangement’ with Panama’s Equestrian Guild to resolve a dispute on prize funding. Conducting negotiations with Panama’s government, Codere has agreed to pay half of the $8 million prize fund of 2020 schedule, a sum desired by the Equestrian Guild meeting the expectations of its …
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Sporting Solutions has won a tender to supply Norwegian state-run operator Norsk Tipping with pricing and risk management services. The decision followed a competitive procurement process in which six companies applied to deliver data and risk management services for the operator’s new sports betting solution. The services will be integrated into the sports betting solution powered by Optima, who last year …
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London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited has secured a new agreement with Sisal Loterie Maroc to supply its flagship SOCCERBET single match product. Under the terms of the agreement, SOCCERBET will become available to customers of the Moroccan National Lottery (SGLN) in over 700 retail locations across Morocco. Nick Gardiner, Director, Highlight Games, said: ““I am delighted to …
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Despite failing to secure a parliamentary majority, the agreed ‘socialist coalition’ of PSOE and Podemos (minority partner) have confirmed that Alberto Garzon Espinosa will be appointed as Minister of Consumer Affairs to oversee Spain’s gambling regulatory development. On Sunday, Spain’s parliamentary vote saw PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez fail once more in his attempt to secure a governing majority despite Catalan …
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Sports betting technology supplier FSB has issued a corporate statement on the website of white label sportsbook Black Type (BlackType.bet), confirming that the racing specialist bookmaker has entered administration and will ‘wind down all business affairs’. Black Type management’s decision has forced FSB to take control of the sportsbook to protect all customer funds and honour all open wagers. “We …
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Sports betting platform and systems provider Kambi has kicked off 2020 with the launch of its new ‘Partner with Confidence’ marketing campaign. The campaign, which will be complemented by a brand-led video, will be tailored towards emphasising Kambi’s reputation as “the industry’s trusted sports betting partner.” Gerard Starkey, the firm’s Marketing and Communications Director, commented: “A key factor why Kambi …
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Gambling advertising in Belgium is expected to face further restrictions after a new report published by the Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) criticised the ‘omnipresent’ gambling adverts during the 2019 Jupiler Pro League playoffs. The report emphasised that football fans are exposed to betting promos from the moment they purchase a match ticket, thanks to their teams’ sponsorship relationships with betting …
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Malta-based online operator Casumo has confirmed that it will be expanding into the UK betting market after launching its new sportsbook which will be made available on mobile, desktop and via the Casumo Sports app. The new launch will allow punters to personalise their betting experience upfront by selecting their favourite sports and leagues. “I am excited to be able to …
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