William Hill has announced that it is sponsoring the first ever Boxing Day meeting at Aintree racecourse. Including the notable Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle (formerly the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle), the bookmaker will sponsor six of the seven races on the card in total. Lee Phelps, Spokesperson for William Hill and Senior Sports Writer, said: “While many are winding down …
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Mecca Bingo to sponsor ITV’s Loose Women in 2024
Mecca Bingo has bolstered its UK brand coverage by becoming the lead sponsor of ITV’s Loose Women, beginning in January 2024. Broadcast on weekdays from 12:30 to 13:30, Loose Women is the principal daytime panel show of ITV, which attracts an estimated daily audience of 3 million viewers. On air since 1999, Loose Women serves as ITV’s longest-running talk show, …
Read More »DHSC issues gambling disorder warning on the prescription of Aripiprazole
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a reminder to healthcare professionals on prescribing Aripiprazole, a drug which can lead patients to develop compulsive behaviours such as problem gambling. Branded as ‘Abilify’ or ‘Aristada’, Aripiprazole can be prescribed by GPs and healthcare professionals to treat schizophrenia and extreme cases of bipolar disorder. However, as noted by the …
Read More »Viktoriya Zakrevskay: Notes from Tbilisi… Ukraine gambling is still to play for
CIS gambling expert, Viktoriya Zakrevskay, Founding Member and Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) shares her insights from the SBC Summit Tbilisi, as regional stakeholders still view Ukraine’s market ambitions positively. The recent symposiums held at the SBC Forum Tbilisi, sparked an illuminating discussions centered on Ukraine’s burgeoning gambling industry. Nestled on the border between Eastern Europe and Central …
Read More »Varun Sudhakar: BetDEX decentralised model questions all conservative elements of sports betting
2023 proceedings reflect the growing dominance of Tier-1 sportsbooks on their respective markets across Europe and North America. Whilst many believe this to be the reality of competing in consolidated markets, Varun Sudhakar CEO and Co-Founder of the BetDEX Labs, states that a decentralised sportsbook model offers challengers the best opportunity to disrupt a conservative status quo, which stifles …
Read More »Betsson’s Greece journey continues with Greek Cup partnership
Keeping up the pace on its Greek marketing strategy, Betsson has signed an agreement with the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) to become title sponsor of the Greek Cup. The flagship sportsbook brand of the Stockholm-listed, Malta-based international betting operator Betsson Group, Betsson has been active in Greece since 2011 and was one of the first to gain a licence under …
Read More »EveryMatrix enters Michigan via RSI deal
EveryMatrix has officially launched in Michigan through a partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). The deal will see the online gaming company will integrate the games from EveryMatrix into BetRivers, an RSI-operated platform. Erik Nyman, EveryMatrix Americas President, commented: “We’re delighted to go live in Michigan, yet another significant iGaming state and in particular to go live with our valued …
Read More »EGBA: €7m licence fee ‘unwarranted’ in new Italian licence proposals
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its concerns over the proposed new Italian decree on online gambling. Currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, the decree would introduce a significant reorganisation of the sector, particularly regarding the cost of licence fees. Furthermore, the possible introduction of (quasi) prohibitive licensing regimes and fees also raises concerns on …
Read More »KSA updates AML guidelines with specific requirements on gambling addiction engagements
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has published its updated guidelines to help licensed operators (land-based and online) uphold the laws of The Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Prevention) Act (WwFT). The legal framework of the WwFT has been applicable as Dutch law since 2008, with the underlying aim to “prevent the financial system from being used for …
Read More »GamCare highlights importance of levy transition being “without disruption”
GamCare has suggested that, if done correctly, the proposed statutory levy on the UK’s betting industry can represent a “generational shift” in the gambling harms sector. However, the gambling charity also emphasised its concern about the transition period between now and when the levy is implemented, as it wants to make sure services and support are provided to those that …
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