VIXIO GamblingCompliance has announced the shortlist for the 2021 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs), with Entain, Flutter and Kambi all making the final three when it comes to being lauded with the prize of ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity’. It comes in what has been a pivotal year for the gambling sector when it comes to compliance, as consumer habits and …
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US sports oddsmaker and player prop provider Sports IQ has reached an agreement with Betway to supply its player props, both pregame and in-play, across all major US sports to the sportsbook. Omer Dor, CEO at Sports IQ, said: “As a leading operator in many countries, Betway are a global powerhouse. They have a well-deserved reputation for providing their millions of customers with …
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Intralot SPA reports a significant improvement in trading, delivering growth across all business units as the Athens listed gambling technology group moves to advance its US market profile. Publishing its H1 2021 trading results (period ending 30 June), Intralot achieved group revenues of €202 million – up 34% on corresponding 2020 results of €150 million. Revenue growth was attributed to …
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David Attenborough, CEO of Tabcorp, has called on the Australian federal government to tighten restrictions around gambling advertising on prime-time television. The CEO of the ASX-registered gambling group detailed his belief that the government should reform Australia’s current advertising landscape, with a particular focus on limiting betting marketing during live sports events. He cited exposure to children being greater during …
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“Let’s talk about Spain,” said Altenar COO Dinos Stranomitis, as the sportsbook provider prepares its team for this month’s SBC Summit Barcelona (21-24 September). Speaking on the first episode in the second season of ‘Coffee Break‘ with Altenar, Stranomitis suggested that certification for sports betting operators in Spain is a ‘little bit tougher’ than in other countries. “In comparison with …
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SoftSwiss has continued to expand into regulated markets after receiving a betting and casino licence in Serbia. The licence, which will run for 10 years, was issued by the Games of Chance Administration (GCA), which forms part of Serbia’s Ministry of Finance and Economy. As a result, SoftSwiss is now permitted to organise special games of chance online – having …
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This month’s SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is set to deliver an in-depth examination of the main safer gambling, payments technology, and compliance challenges faced by the sports betting and igaming industry. The event for the global gambling industry will take place as planned at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc on 21 – 24 September, as Barcelona is fully open …
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Sportech Plc has outlined its transformed organisation that is refocused on delivering a stronger balance sheet performance and profits for investors. Publishing its first interim results as a London AIM listed enterprise, Sportech registered group revenues to £13.5 million up 70% on corresponding 2020 results of £7.9 million. Period growth was attributed to Sportech’s 11 US Venue subsidiaries that registered …
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Asia-focused operator BK8 has secured a brand ambassador partnership with former England and Arsenal Ladies player Kelly Smith. The partnership marks BK8’s debut appointment of a female brand ambassador, as well as a strengthening of its sports sponsorship portfolio following the collapse of its previous agreement with Premier League club Norwich City FC. Following fan complaints regarding the operator’s social …
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GambleAware has committed a further £2.5 million in funding to expand its Gambling Education Hubs network across England and Wales. The funding commitment follows the success of the Scottish Gambling Education Hub Service, operated by Edinburgh youth work organisation Fast Forward. Advancing its network, GambleAware has issued two new tenders for the design and delivery of hubs in England and …
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