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Nigeria’s House of Representatives corrects “ban misconceptions” on sports betting debate

SBC News Nigeria’s House of Representatives corrects “ban misconceptions” on sports betting debate

Rep. Kelechi Nwogu of Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party has issued a correction to the widely circulated news that the House of Representatives is making moves to ban sports betting in the West African nation.  The House of Representatives held a plenary meeting in Abuja last week where it directly addressed the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), which is in charge …

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FDJ clears Swedish financial audit to proceed with Kindred €2.6bn buyout

SBC News FDJ clears Swedish financial audit to proceed with Kindred €2.6bn buyout

Groupe Française des Jeux (Groupe FDJ) has announced that it has received regulatory approval by Finansinspektionen, Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority, to proceed with its offer to acquire Kindred Group Plc. The Paris Euronext gambling group secures its Swedish market’s financial authorisation to formally launch its SEK 130 (€11.40) per share offer to acquire Stockholm-listed Kindred Group, a deal announced on …

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Betfair shortens odds on Labour majority as Tories stick with Sunak 

SBC News Betfair shortens odds on Labour majority as Tories stick with Sunak 

The Labour Party’s odds of winning a forthcoming General Election have shortened to 1/4 following by-election wins in the constituencies of Kingswood and Wellingborough. Yesterday’s double victory sees Betfair Politics improve Labour’s odds of winning the next UK election from 1/3 to 1/4 (80%). Of significance, observers noted the significant swings of 11,000 votes in Kingswood and 18,500 in Wellingborough …

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SIS inks deal with Genius Sports for the provision of 24/7 esports offering 

SBC News SIS inks deal with Genius Sports for the provision of 24/7 esports offering 

Live betting provider SIS (Sports Information Services) has signed a distribution agreement with Genius Sports for the supply of the former’s Competitive Gaming product.  More than 150,000 annual live events fall under the calendar of SIS’s Competitive Gaming solution, which can now be accessed through that global sportsbook network of Genius Sports. The content covers both e-soccer and e-basketball, with …

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DSWV: Interstate deficiencies will be exposed in critical summer for German sports 

DSWV President, Mathias Dahms,

Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), Germany’s Sports Betting Trade Association, has called on Bundesländer (state authorities) to back its call for a “realignment of regulations in 2024”. The trade body has urged Germany’s 16 federal states to face the deficiencies of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv), the framework that has re-regulated the country’s online gambling marketplace since July 2021. 2023 was …

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ACMA banishes dozen of websites out of Australia

SBC News ACMA banishes dozen of websites out of Australia

A total of 12 gambling websites have been ordered to cease operations in Australia after being found to be in violation of the country’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).  Zet Casino, Wazamba, Playzilla, Slots Palace, Nomini, Casinia, SG Casino, Fez Bet, Buran Casino, Spin Better, Golden Bet and Clash.gg are the online gambling providers that the Australian Communications and Media …

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BHA expands High Value Developmental Races for 2024

SBC News BHA expands High Value Developmental Races for 2024

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revealed programming of over 80 High Value Developmental Races for the 2024 Flat season worth more than £3m in total prize money. This initiative was in collaboration with British Stallions Studs (EBF), Juddmonte, Darley and Tattersalls combining to provide financial support for an essential part of the race programme, with the races involved also …

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Bacta welcomes ‘progressive’ DCMS talks for 3-to-1 ratio on AGC machine allowances

SBC News Bacta welcomes ‘progressive’ DCMS talks for 3-to-1 ratio on AGC machine allowances

Bacta’s National President to the UK John Bollom has issued a statement regarding DCMS consultations on machine allowances for arcades and bingo halls. According to the President, the Supplementary Consultation by the government is more than enough to provide an “optimum mix” of products to keep the adult gaming centres’ industry (AGC) going strong and lock its competitiveness at a …

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“A model that is as early, accurate & explainable as possible” – Entain’s consumer protection journey

SBC News “A model that is as early, accurate & explainable as possible” - Entain’s consumer protection journey

The rollout of Entain’s player protection journey over the past eight years has been a ‘bumpy journey’, according to the firm’s Director of Player Protection Systems and Analytics, Jez White, but the improvements have been ‘massive’. White made his observations whilst speaking at Navigating The Maze, a panel session during ICE London 2024 within the expo’s Consumer Protection Zone which …

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