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Tennis Integrity Unit and Pinnacle Sports release joint statement

SBC News Tennis Integrity Unit and Pinnacle Sports release joint statement

Nigel Willerton, Director of Integrity at the Tennis Integrity Unit last week made a statement to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on match fixing in tennis. This is a joint response from both the TIU itself and Pinnacle Sports to clarify the following statement which was made by Willerton on Wednesday 24th February 2016: “They [Pinnacle Sports] won’t at this present time …

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Teufelberger & Bodner face Austrian corruption charges relating to Turkish licence bribery

SBC News Teufelberger & Bodner face Austrian corruption charges relating to Turkish licence bribery

Austrian news sources have reported that former Bwin leaders Manfred Bodner and Norbert Teufelberger are facing charges of bribery relating to the firm’s 2007 application for a sports betting licence for Turkey. The former Bwin executives have been accused by a Vienna public prosecutor of paying €2.25 million in order to bribe Turkish officials. Bodner and Teufelberger are set to …

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DraftKings drops esports sponsorships

SBC News DraftKings drops esports sponsorships

Late last week it was announced that DraftKings has decided to pull its sponsorships of major esports organisations. It’s believed that this is due to the mounting costs of the daily fantasy sports operator’s numerous legal battles in states throughout the US. In September DraftKings was one of many companies committing to esports financially, and it agreed deals with the …

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Microgaming expands cross-platform game offering

SBC News Microgaming expands cross-platform game offering

Microgaming has announced its new games bundle for March, with two new slots launching simultaneously across all platforms. Both Wild Orient and SunTide will go live to operators on 2nd March 2016. The slots will launch at the same time across desktop, mobile and tablet, and will be available across Microgaming’s Casino, Bingo, Poker, Mobile and Quickfire products. Neill Whyte, Head of Product Channels at …

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Weekend La Liga tips from bettingexpert

SBC News Weekend La Liga tips from bettingexpert

Barcelona may be storming to a 3rd title in 4 seasons, but there is still plenty to play for at both ends of La Liga. Popular tipster site, bettingexpert, has provided tips for 3 of the weekend’s biggest matches. Bragging rights will be on offer at the Santiago Bernabéu, Sporting Gijón will be looking to pull clear of the bottom …

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188BET announces new Horse Racing Charter

SBC News 188BET announces new Horse Racing Charter

This weekend online bookmaker 188BET is launching its commitment to all horse racing punters, with the 188BET Horse Racing Charter. 188BET is ramping up its horse racing offering ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, with several customer-focused promises and guarantees, further building on service improvements since the end of 2015. The bookie intends that the charter always ensures they go above and …

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AFL’s Tigers step away from sports betting sponsorship

SBC News AFL’s Tigers step away from sports betting sponsorship

Australian Football League (AFL) club Richmond has entered into a partnership with the Victorian Responsible Gaming Foundation, with a deal that precludes the Australian rules club from having sports betting sponsors. As reported in iGaming Business, the agreement will run for three seasons, from 2016 to 2018. Richmond, also known as the Tigers, will sign the Responsible Gambling Charter and …

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William Hill to pay National Living Wage to Under-25s

SBC News William Hill to pay National Living Wage to Under-25s

William Hill PLC has committed to extend the Government’s National Living Wage of £7.20 per hour to all employees including those in the 18-25 bracket from April 1st 2016. The company currently employs over 12,500 people in its UK retail business and while the majority are currently above the national minimum wage around 4,500 will benefit from the new National Living Wage. …

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Sky Betting & Gaming makes 100 Best Companies to Work For list

SBC News Sky Betting & Gaming makes 100 Best Companies to Work For list

Leeds-based independent online gambling company Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) was last night confirmed as the only gaming company to make it into the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The company was granted two-star status, entered the list at number 94 after less than a year as an independent company, and won a special learning …

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Oscars 2016: Any Room for an upset?

SBC News Oscars 2016: Any Room for an upset?

The 88th Academy Awards takes place this Sunday 28th February. These awards have been heavily touted as the year DiCaprio will finally get his hands on the Best Actor prize which has long evaded him, and with odds as low as 1/100 in places, the bookmakers appear to agree. Whilst this category may be a write off, there are plenty more …

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