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Tabcorp’s C-level leadership have broadly endorsed ongoing Australian gambling reforms, in particular the creation of a ‘level playing field’ across the market and tightening restrictions around advertising. Bruce Akhurst, Tabcorp Chairman, and Adam Rytenskild, the ASX firm’s Managing Director and CEO, commented on political developments at the company’s recent AGM, whilst also offering insights into the outcomes of its extensive …

Olympic Entertainment Group-owned OlyBet has announced that it is extending its partnership with Real Betis for an additional three seasons. The Estonia-based, pan-European gambling brand will continue to serve as the La Liga club’s premier regional betting partner in the continent, apart from Spain, following on from a collaboration which began in the 2021/22 season. Corey Plummer, CEO of OlyBet, …

Comtrade Gaming will continue to supply its iCore platform to Superbet after agreeing a strategic partnership extension. As part of the current arrangement, the iCore platform is used by Superbet’s sportsbook to power its primary market operations across both Romania and Poland. Steven Valentine, Comtrade Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “At Comtrade Gaming, we are extremely pleased to continue our …

The 2023 edition of SBC Summit Latinoamérica will witness a remarkable threefold increase from last year’s event attendance as 3,000 delegates are set to converge at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Miami from October 31 to November 2. The yearly must-attend exhibition and conference specifically designed for iGaming and sports betting professionals with a Latin American emphasis …

BETER’s portfolio of in-demand tournaments has been further expanded via an agreement with the Ukrainian Ping Pong Federation (UPPF). The partnership has incorporated the Ping Pong Point tournament into BETER’s roster, with the firm offering live streaming, data and odds on the competition. Ping Pong Point takes place twice a day, featuring more than 20 matches across two tournaments for …

Ygam and GamCare have launched an English nationwide intervention and harm prevention portal alongside several regional organisations as part of a GambleAware-commissioned project. The English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) portal is a collaborative effort between the duo and five other organisations – Aquarius, ARA, Beacon Counselling Trust and Breakeven. Its remit goes beyond England’s borders, however, as EGEH will also …

Kindred Group has detailed a ‘consistent trend’ regarding the proportion of its revenue from harmful gambling, although the figure has crept up slightly between the second and third quarters of the year. The Swedish gambling group – active in multiple markets via its Unibet sportsbook and 32Red igaming brands – set itself a target in early 2021 of achieving 0% …

Sian Carson has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer of Sisal, one of Flutter Entertainment’s international operator brands. Carson is set to lead the group’s human resources and organisational design division with the goal of strengthening its expansion process in Italy and abroad. The new hire said that she was ‘proud’ to join the firm, adding: “I am …

Norwegian policymakers remain steadfast in their mission to prevent consumers in the country from accessing overseas betting firms, with new legislation proposed to parliament. The Ministry of Culture and Equality has introduced a Bill to the Storting legislature that would make amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, specifically by bolstering the powers of the Lottstift regulator. Should the changes be …

BETBY has announced a new partnership with igaming provider, Vegangster. The supplier’s sportsbook solution – which includes over 150,000 monthly events and more than 3,000 markets to bet on – will now become available to Vegangster customers. Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at BETBY, commented: “We are always excited to grow our portfolio of partners, and Vegangster is a brand …