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Chile restarts tricky path to complete new Federal Gambling Bill

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The Senate of Chile has reinitiated proceedings to launch a new federal framework for gambling, following 2023’s inconclusive developments which saw key departments fail to reach terms on a bill to legislate new laws and market standards. Chile’s Senate and National Congress have returned to duties following the summer recess. Both legislative offices are required to review the outstanding terms …

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LaLiga engages in ProhiBet via US Integrity partnership

SBC News LaLiga engages in ProhiBet via US Integrity partnership

LaLiga has signed a partnership agreement with integrity and compliance monitoring firm US Integrity (USI). The top Spanish division will now receive a real-time alert system for LaLiga EA SPORTS and LaLiga HYPERMOTION, among other services. Notably, the league will also be provided with analytical insights and engage in ProhiBet – a comprehensive prohibited betting solution, delivered by US Integrity …

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Otto Bonning joins DATA.BET to ‘establish key partnerships’

SBC News Otto Bonning joins DATA.BET to ‘establish key partnerships’

DATA.BET has announced the appointment of Otto Bonning as the group’s new Head of Sales.  The esports solutions provider praised Bonning for his wealth of experience in sales, spanning a decade and covering various industries. This includes sports betting, events, athlete management, and media – providing him with a ‘comprehensive understanding’ of the sports data provider world. The new Head …

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IBIA: Liberal sports betting regulation weakens offshore operators

SBC News IBIA: Liberal sports betting regulation weakens offshore operators

A new study on the liberal practices of sports betting regulation and their effects on sports integrity protection has been released by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The paper titled ‘The Availability of Sports Betting Products: An Economic and Integrity Analysis’ was done in conjunction with gambling market data and intelligence specialist H2 Gambling Capital.  In it, a parallel …

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Bet-at-home readies for EveryMatrix makeover as year losses mount to €1.5m

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Bet-at-home AG has declared a consolidated net loss of €1.5m for its full-year 2023 results as the Frankfurt Börse online gambling group continues to reorganise its operations. The €1.5m loss figure stands against €11m profit declared in 2022, in which the company recouped a cash reward of €11.5m from its discontinued Austrian business. Headline metrics saw group revenue drop to …

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Soft2Bet cites iGaming Academy partnership as commitment to talent development

SBC News Soft2Bet cites iGaming Academy partnership as commitment to talent development

Casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider Soft2Bet has offered an update on its partnership with global training specialist iGaming Academy, citing the collaboration as an example of its commitment to staff training at every level. Soft2Bet reported that the partnership has enabled it to train its teams at scale and strengthen its commitment to regulatory compliance and excellence. The …

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Betsson launches in Italy as new challenger

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Betsson has announced that it has officially launched in Italy with its sports betting offering. Described as a ‘strategic move’, the Swedish operator looks to further demonstrate its expansion into new markets which has accelerated across multiple different regions.  Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, described how the country has grown significantly in importance for the Betsson AB-owned …

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PMU joins AFJEL to lobby on reshaping French gambling’s future

SBC News PMU joins AFJEL to lobby on reshaping French gambling's future

SBC correspondent Jake Pollard reports on French racing’s tote monopoly Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) joining the AFJEL union to lobby on two key topics. The French tote operator Pari Mutuel Urbain has joined the country’s online gambling trade body AFJEL as part of a move to strengthen lobbying efforts by the industry on two key topics: online casino and the potential shape …

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AUSTRAC launches AML probe into bet365 following external auditing

SBC News AUSTRAC launches AML probe into bet365 following external auditing

The Australian division of sportsbook operator bet365 has landed in hot water by attracting unwanted attention from the country’s financial regulator AUSTRAC. According to the watchdog, the probe was launched based on reports of compliance shortcomings with Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). The latest is part of AUSTRAC’s ‘extensive supervisory campaign’ launched last year to …

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