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Entain pursues Tabcorp’s floundering wagering units

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Entain Plc has this morning issued a short statement confirming Australian media speculation that it has made a formal approach to acquire Tabcorp Holdings‘ ‘wagering and media’ assets.  The FTSE100 betting group said that ‘discussions were at an early stage’ and chose not to disclose any information with regards to its valuation of Tabcorp’s sports betting assets.  Entain stated that …

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Playtech shareholders revolt on succession duties

SBC News Playtech shareholders revolt on succession duties

Playtech Plc faces a shareholder revolt with regards to how the company handled succession duties following the departure of Alan Jackson as Non-Executive Chairman last year. The Times reported that shareholders of the FTSE250 technology group are unhappy that Playtech’s board suspended its executive search for Jackson’s replacement last May – a move that saw Claire Milne extend her role …

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Delasport: Growing a global footprint through technology

Delasport: Growing a global footprint through technology

When considering global expansion, technology should always be your greatest enabler. That’s according to Avi Shemesh, Founder of Delasport, who explained why the best technology is key to meeting the needs of players across multiple gaming jurisdictions. SBC: Delasport has grown its global footprint in recent years, having established a presence in Europe, Latin America and the US. How do …

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How Golden Palace is extending its retail sports betting reach through Altenar

Golden Palace

Multi-channel gambling operator Golden Palace has chosen to roll out sportsbook software from Altenar in 200 more terminals across Belgium after just a few months of testing. This decision, said Altenar COO Dinos Stranomitis, is proof that the software has worked well in the select number of terminals it was originally deployed for across three locations in Saint-Ghislain, Aubenge and …

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bet365 adds extension to GiG Comply partnership

bet365 adds extension to GiG Comply partnership

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) will continue to supply its GiG Comply product to bet365 after the two signed an extension to their current partnership. In 2019, bet365 became one of the first tier-1 betting operators to deploy GiG Comply marketing compliance tools and safeguards. “As one of the leaders in the industry, it makes us extremely proud that bet365 have …

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SIS and SFA form integrity alliance for Slovak football

SBC News SIS and SFA form integrity alliance for Slovak football

Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) and the Slovak Football Association (SFA) have entered into a strategic partnership to combat match-fixing in Slovakian football. The agreement will see SIS alert the SFA when irregular and suspicious betting patterns are detected in relation to the country’s top-flight Fortuna Liga in addition to the Slovakia Cup and Slovakia Super Cup.  Furthermore, the sports integrity …

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UKGC bans online slots’ autoplay and quickspin features

Neil McArthur

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a ‘package of strict measures’ to be enforced as new protections and controls on online slots games. The decision follows feedback from its public consultation carried out in July 2020 around ‘making online games safer by design’ – in which the Commission reviewed the risk and intensive play elements of online slots. Following …

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Burnley forced to seek replacement sponsor amid LoveBet ‘financial difficulties’

Burnley FC's Turf Moor

Burnley FC is seeking a replacement shirt sponsor for the Premier League club’s current contract with LoveBet, according to a report by The Athletic. The subscription-based sports site suggested that Burnley is ‘exploring new options’, with the online betting brand ‘believed to be experiencing serious financial difficulties’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report stated that agents in Asia have been …

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Flutter appoints Greg McCaw to lead global I&D directives

SBC News Flutter appoints Greg McCaw to lead global I&D directives

Flutter Entertainment Plc has appointed Greg McCaw as the FTSE100 betting group’s first Group Director of Inclusion and Diversity.  McCaw will work alongside Chief People Officer Caroline Ross, Flutter’s Chief in developing and executing the firm’s corporate diversity and employee inclusion directives across all-levels of the business – ‘from intern-to-leadership’.  A seasoned executive in HR planning and the delivery of …

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Entain launches consumer representation initiative ‘The Player’s Panel’

SBC News Entain launches consumer representation initiative ‘The Player’s Panel’

Entain plc has launched ‘The Player’s Panel,’ a new initiative aimed at ‘giving consumers a voice’ on issues relating to betting and gambling in the UK. The Panel consists of a range of Entain’s customers from across the UK, who participate on a voluntary, unpaid basis. The members will interact with ‘political decision -makers, stakeholders and the media to give …

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