Greek online gaming and sports betting operator Kaizen Gaming has strengthened its board by appointing Claus Jansson as its new Head of Affiliate Marketing and Media Buying. Jansson’s primary responsibility will be overseeing the firm’s strategic local and international expansion plans for its flagship Betano and Stoiximan brands, and will report directly to company CMO Panos Konstantopoulos. ‘It’s a great …
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GambleAware has released its donor list for the first three quarters of 2020, with William Hill topping the list, followed by Flutter Entertainment and bet365. Publishing its industry donation figures for 1 April – 30 December 2020, GambleAware revealed that William Hill made a pledge of £1.04 million, with £540,000 donated. Following William Hill was Flutter Entertainment – the holding …
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William Hill Plc has reported a strong Q4 trading period after closing a transformative year for the heritage FTSE betting group. Updating investors, William Hill reported that group net revenues during Q4 increased by 9%, driven by a strong sportsbook comeback and the firm’s enhanced product offering and geographical expansion. Positive Q4 trading has helped William Hill soften 2020 Covid …
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BetConstruct has expanded its network of partners after signing a white label agreement with online operator BetShah. BetShah said it will gain access to a “robust” sportsbook complete with more than 45,000 live matches each month, as well as over 10 casino games from BetConstruct played in real time with skilled dealers and thousands of integrated slot games from other …
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l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has taken over management of France’s self-exclusion scheme, as it continues to fulfil core duties as France’s new unified gambling regulator. Previously managed by France’s Ministry of the Interior, ANJ immediately declared that it would move to revamp the self-exclusion service for modern consumers. Taking over responsibilities, the ANJ has stated that France’s new service …
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Metric Gaming has announced the appointment of experienced industry executive Will Stephenson as its new Head of Business Development. A new role created within the business, Stephenson’s appointment highlights Metric’s plan for continued growth in 2021. As part of this growth, Turbo Vegas Sports is due to launch next month, serviced by a fully localised Metric sportsbook. TurboVegas was, until …
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Highly experienced executive Denise Parkinson will join digital sports media company OneFootball in the newly established position of Global Entertainment Director. Parkinson has had a distinguished 25 year career in media and will bring great expertise to the company, having held positions as Head of Entertainment at TI Media from September 2019 to December 2020, Entertainment Director at The Telegraph …
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Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has reminded licensed operators of their responsibilities and duties in protecting customers as the UK’s regional governments enforce tougher lockdown measures during the winter period. Writing to betting leadership, McArthur warned operators that “no one should be in any doubt about how closely we are monitoring issues or our willingness to …
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Responsible Affiliates in Gambling (RAiG) has confirmed the appointment of Cian Nugent, managing director of Racing Post, as the new chair of its trade body. Nugent will take over from Clive Hawkswood, who had previously expressed his intentions to resign in 2021. Considered to be an expert in digital operations and igaming marketing, Nugent will lead the trade body into …
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Brazilian football team Club Atletico Mineiro has selected Betano as its new main sponsor, marking the online sports betting platform’s first commercial deal with a sports club. Last night, Betano made its debut as Atletico Mineiro’s shirt sponsor as the Série A side took on Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship. However, the top tier Brazilian club’s former primary sponsor BMG …
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