GambleAware has highlighted the real-life concerns of gambling addicts by launching its new public-impact campaign developed by Lucky Generals. Branded as ‘clouds,’ the campaign sees GambleAware erect the Perspex-glassed message of “Gambling clouded everything I did”. The message is gradually obscured by smoke to convey the emotions of those who have experienced gambling addiction. The visual campaign was launched this …
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Stuart Andrew: DCMS to guarantee a transparent and effective RET Levy
DCMS Under-Secretary Stuart Andrew has stated that the Gambling Review’s White Paper carries the “clearest mandate to strengthen protections against gambling-related harms.” The statement was made at a Parliamentary Forum hosted by Gambling with Lives (GWL), the charity and industry reform organisation supporting families bereaved by gambling suicides. Opening his address, Andrew thanked GWL co-founders Liz and Charles Ritchie for …
Read More »Navigating US Affiliate Strategies: Insights from Catie Di Stefano of OnlineGamblers.com
With a population exceeding 380 million and encompassing 16.5% of the earth’s land area, the North American market emerges as a vast global arena brimming with potential. Yet, across its 50 jurisdictions, each with its unique regulatory framework, navigating the North American market poses as many challenges as it does opportunities. SBC’s Affiliate Leaders recently spoke with Catie Di Stefano, …
Read More »BGC sponsors Leicester Veterans’ Day for second-year running
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is sponsoring this year’s Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, which raises vital funds for several military charities. The BGC has lauded the event as another opportunity to give back to the veteran community that has ‘sacrificed so much on behalf of this nation’s safety, security and prosperity’. Furthermore, the organisation will also be sponsoring the …
Read More »Betting & gaming industry’s biggest compliance challenges revealed
The SBC Media Challenges in Compliance Survey, commissioned by leading identity verification platform provider IDnow, is published today, providing valuable insights on the international betting and gaming industry’s biggest issues around compliance, fraud and onboarding processes. ——————————————————— The challenges faced by betting and gaming operators’ compliance teams are many and varied. As the industry continues its move towards regulation in …
Read More »Betclic shines for FL as Riahi questions FDJ and Kindred’s French Connection
FL Entertainment the parent group of Betclic has stated that strong levels of cross-sell from sports-led Betclic sites to online casino had led to 39% growth in non online sportsbook revenues. Question posed to the Amsterdam EuroNext media group asked FL Entertainment CEO François Riahi his view on the proposed €2.6bn takeover of Kindred Group by Groupe Française des Jeux …
Read More »Chile restarts tricky path to complete new Federal Gambling Bill
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »SBC reveals huge expansion plans for SBC Summit Rio 2025
SBC has revealed plans to transform its SBC Summit Rio for 2025, with a larger venue, a new date and a far bigger audience. Building on this week’s sold-out event in Brazil, SBC Summit Rio will transfer to Riocentro – the city’s foremost event space – to increase the capacity to 10,000 sports and iGaming professionals and no less than …
Read More »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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