Betfred has confirmed the appointment of Joanne Whittaker as new Group Chief Executive, taking over the leadership duties of Betfred founder Fred Done. The Racing Post has reported that Done sent a personal statement to Betfred employees confirming Whittaker’s appointment, with the executive set to join the company next month. The former Head of the operator’s IT division, Whittaker left …
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Slotegrator will provide expert opinion on the viability and sustainability of the Ukraine market at this month’s Ukrainian Gaming Week (UGW) in Kyiv. UGW, which will be held from 23-24 March, is entirely dedicated to issues surrounding one of the latest countries to enter the regulated gambling scene. Opening of new markets means “new horizons to reach and new opportunities …
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A Benelux collaborative agreement has been formed by the Netherlands gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) and Belgium’s Gaming Commission Kansspelcommissie (BGC). Both agencies have agreed to share insights, data, knowledge and best practices to strengthen their regulatory and market monitoring capacities. Furthermore, KSA and BGC management teams will collaborate in tackling shared threats on market integrity, AML and the prevention of …
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Global betting exchange Betdaq (Entain Plc) has announced a commission-free offer on all sports across the four days of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. The operator’s traders will be able to take advantage of 0% commission on all 28 races taking place during the festival (16-19 March), in addition to other major sporting events held during the same period, including UEFA …
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Piers Morgan sensationally walked off the Good Morning Britain (GMB) studio yesterday, after which his formal departure from the UK’s most-watched morning TV show was announced by ITV bosses. Yet updating its TV and entertainment markets, Paddy Power believes it won’t be too long before ‘Piers is back on Old Blighty screens’. The controversial presenter has been priced at odds-on …
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Pronet Gaming has continued its African expansion strategy by establishing a foothold in the Cameroon betting market, following a partnership with Winnerbet. The Cameroonian operator will migrate to Pronet’s platform, where it will integrate the supplier’s full range of solutions across both online and retail channels, in a bid ‘to move to the next level.’ “As a platform provider, it’s …
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GambleAware has launched the second edition of its ‘Tap Out’ safer gambling campaign, urging audiences to pause and reconsider their gambling habits. Since Q3 2020, Tap Out has served as GambleAware’s flagship nationwide campaign, warning the public of impulsive behaviours associated with online gambling. As part of its wider ‘Bet Regret’ campaign, GambleAware cites that the first burst of Tap …
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A report suggesting that the economy would be better off if fewer people spent money on gambling has been given the short shrift by the Betting and Gaming Council as the battle for parliamentary hearts and minds intensifies ahead of the review of the UK’s gambling laws. The report – entitled ‘Double or nothing? Assessing the economic impact of gambling‘ …
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Writing for SBC News, Mark Schmidt – Director of Sales for Africa at Pronet Gaming – looks at what the future holds for the mobile gaming experience in the region, including the spread of 5G and how it opens more possibilities around live streaming. In a world that is increasingly connected, there is a rising demand for ever-quicker mobile internet …
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To commemorate International Women’s Day 2021, global sports betting and online gaming operator Entain announced a wave of financial support to initiatives encouraging women to embark on careers in the technology sector. Coinciding with the beginning of this campaign drive, Entain held a company-wide online event discussing the role of women in business and in technology. In the panel, newly-appointed …
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