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 On 20 September Kindred Group Plc will host its second ‘Responsible Gaming Conference’ in Malta discussing the industry’s current context with regards to player protections and consumer responsibilities. Kindred integrity manager Maris Bonello a key stakeholder of the ‘Responsible Gaming Conference’, speaks to SBC on Kindred social responsibility initiatives amid changing industry dynamics and new pressures.   _________________________ SBC: Hi …

Speaking at last week’s Betting on Sports 2017,  Sky Betting & Gaming CEO Richard Flint said that his company “had to act” after recent rulings by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The rulings, which led to Sky Bet closing its affiliate hub, deemed that an affiliate partner of the operator had used dubious adverts which promoted the idea that ‘gambling …

Snack Media has targeted digital fan engagement with Snack Gaming, a joint venture between its Co-Founder Rupert Pratt and Jon Trigg, founder of Fantasy sports specialist Silent Manager. The new business will use the Snack Media network of over 20 million unique users to advise on the behaviour of online sports fans. Targeting sponsors, betting companies, rights holders and media …

Presenting its H1 2017 interim results, restructured Spanish gambling operator Grupo Codere has detailed a solid corporate performance driven by the growth of its South American assets. The Spanish operator would report a 7% gain in H1 2017 group revenues to €814 million (H1 2016: €760 million) reporting strong revenue gains within the markets of Argentina (€300 million) and Mexico …

Updating the market, Toronto TSX-listed The Stars Group (formerly Amaya Inc) has announced that it has raised its full-year 2017 corporate guidance. Based on its current year-to-date performance, The Stars Group governance has detailed to investors that it will now target group corporate revenues of $1.28-1.31 billion, upping its prior forecast of $1.20-1.26 billion. The revised guidance will now see …

Colombia’s gambling regulatory body Colijuegos has awarded its second official online gambling licence to Corredor Empresarial SA, the licensed operator of Colombian provincial lotteries. The licence will allow Corredor Empresarial to operate its new online gambling brand Betplay.com.co, powered by industry software providers Kambi for its sports betting provisions and R Franco Digital acting as lead online casino and platform …

FTSE100-listed online betting group Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has streamlined its affiliate marketing terms of business, adding a new ‘1 Strike Policy’ to its Betfair and Paddy Power partnership programs. The company has informed its affiliate that it will immediately suspend any marketing partner found to have breached its promotional/messaging guidelines. PPB states that it has implemented the 1 Strike …

Group director of E-Commerce at Romanian bookmaker Superbet, Jamie Hart identified how he believes bookmakers will innovate ahead of next Summer’s World Cup. As part of a panel at Betting on Sports 2017, Hart discussed how the World Cup can help provide bookmakers with the perfect opportunity to engage with a wider audience. Hart said: “Everyone uses the world cup …

Horseracing specialist online bookmaker Black Type (blacktype.bet) has confirmed that it will launch its affiliate marketing programme utilising Income Access (Paysafe Group) platform software. Updating the market, Black Type marketing launches its new partnership programme utilising Income Access 360 player marketing, tracking and reporting provisions. Launched in 2016 by racing veterans Dave Gowers and Craig Nicholson, Black Type seeks to …

After discussing boxing on a panel at the Betting on Sports 2017 conference, head of sports at Scandinavian betting systems provider, BettingCloud, Endre Nesset broke down the intricacies of trading boxing. Endre said: “For us as a modelling company, it comes down to the models we have, so with boxing, essentially you have to calculate the chances of a fighter …