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GamCare highlights ‘unique challenges’ of betting over Christmas

SBC News GamCare highlights ‘unique challenges’ of betting over Christmas

GamCare has published advice from its helpline which highlights some of the key concerns of gambling during the Christmas period. Emphasising how the festive month can be a difficult time for those who have experienced gambling harms, Ben – one of the charity’s helpline Night Managers – raised some key issues frequently spoken about throughout on his calls at this …

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Spillemyndigheden takes on ‘fresh approach’ to educate Danish youth on gambling harms

SBC News Spillemyndigheden takes on 'fresh approach' to educate Danish youth on gambling harms

Spillemyndigheden, The Gambling Authority of Denmark, has launched its first-ever nationwide advertising campaign for audiences under 18, educating “Denmark’s youth on the negative consequences of compulsive gambling”. The campaign sees Spillemyndigheden address concerns over youth gambling in Denmark, as recent research conducted by the Authority shows that “a significant number of young people (15% of those aged 15-17) have gambled …

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IMG secures exclusive distribution partnership with CAF

SBC News IMG secures exclusive distribution partnership with CAF

IMG has won the exclusive rights to distribute the international media rights for the Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) events in over 85 countries. The deal spans from 2023-2025 and will see the global sports, events and representation company manage the broadcast deals for the next two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as well as the tournament’s …

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BOS: Swedish gambling tax rise is a gift to the black market

SBC News BOS: Swedish gambling tax rise is a gift to the black market

Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s Online Gambling Trade Association has warned MPs of the negative consequences of backing a tax increase on Swedish gambling. Announced last month in the Budget Memorandum of Finansdepartementet, in Q1 the Riksdag will debate increase Swedish gambling income taxes from 18% to 22%, to be applied from 1 July 2024 BOS emphasised the impact that …

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Market Make-Up: French football sees battle on margin control…

SBC News Market Make-Up: French football sees battle on margin control...

In a new series, SBC Correspondent Jake Pollard dissects the intricacies of pricing European betting markets, for their unique and respective audiences. Supported by Propus Partners, Part 1 examines French football markets priced by a diverse cast of bookmakers, competing in a marketplace where margins and market share are impacted by markets offered, pay out ratios capped at 85% and …

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Bets & Balance Sheets: Streamlining Transactions in the Gambling Industry

SBC News Bets & Balance Sheets: Streamlining Transactions in the Gambling Industry

In the second of three Bets & Balance Sheets, Vasco Rodrigues, CMO at Aurum Solutions, is joined by Anschana Caravaca-Sasse, VP Specialist Markets at Kushki and Laurent Reysbosch, COO at Paytently. The trio delve into the evolving landscape of payment solutions within the gambling sector and discuss the financial benefits of adopting modern payment solutions, such as APMs, e-wallets, and …

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Coljuegos to overhaul Colombia slot machine laws in 2024

Kambi strengthens LatAm footprint with Colombia sportsbook extension

Coljuegos, the Federal Gambling Authority of Colombia, has published plans for a ‘regulatory project’ to overhaul the rules on owning and operating electronic slot machines (ESMs). The regulator plans to initiate the project in 2024, a move deemed critical as Coljuegos seeks to terminate the ‘illegal economy’ of unauthorised ESMs operating across Colombia’s 32 federal territories. The project is accompanied …

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CopyBet enters Irish market with addition of Gaelic football and hurling

SBC News CopyBet enters Irish market with addition of Gaelic football and hurling

CopyBet has officially launched in Ireland and added Gaelic football and hurling to its sportsbook. Originally established in the UK in 2016, the platform offers both a sportsbook and a non-analogue automated copy betting system. Shay Given, who became a CopyBet brand ambassador in August, said: “I’m excited to be working with CopyBet as it enters the Irish market for …

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Matthew Saxon to fuel technological advancements at GiG

SBC News Matthew Saxon to fuel technological advancements at GiG

Matthew Saxon has become the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Described as an experienced professional in the sector, Saxon will lead the development of GiG’s solutions including engineering and infrastructure, platform migrations as well as GiG Data and GiG Logic. He has worked across the igaming and financial industry for over 30 years, and now …

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