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IBIA suggests New Zealand adopts ‘open’ licensing system

SBC News IBIA suggests New Zealand adopts 'open' licensing system

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has suggested that the New Zealand government implements a ‘suitable regulatory and fiscal structure for sports betting’ which will ensure that licensed operators are able to deliver a wide range of betting products.  Confirmed in its response to the public consultation on online gambling across New Zealand, the IBIA divided its response into two …

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GVC secures global racing partnership with BetMakers

SBC News GVC secures global racing partnership with BetMakers

GVC Holdings has strengthened its commitment to racing after securing a new global racing partnership with Australia-based BetMakers Technology Group, which will roll out BetMakers’ technology and wagering products rolled out in Australia and other international markets. Under the terms of the new agreement, BetMakers has confirmed that it will continue to service GVC Australia brands. However, it has now …

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Ainsworth names Danny Gladstone as new chairman

SBC News Ainsworth names Danny Gladstone as new chairman

Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has confirmed that its former CEO Danny Gladstone will take up the position of Chairman of the Board following its most recent AGM. Gladstone, who will take over from outgoing Chairman Graeme Campbell, stepped down as AGT’s CEO back in June. AGT has since confirmed, however, that Campbell will remain on the board as Lead Independent …

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Taylor Swift cancels Melbourne Cup performance

SBC News Taylor Swift cancels Melbourne Cup performance

The management of The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has confirmed that US pop icon Taylor Swift has withdrawn from performing live at the Flemington Racecourse, headlining Melbourne Cup Day (5 November) celebrations. Marked as the singer’s only performance in Australia for 2019, promoting her new album ‘Lover’, Swift had been scheduled to play a televised mini-set at Flemington’s ‘Mounting Yard’ …

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GVC appoints Dean Shannon as Australia CEO

Ladbrokes Australia

The governance of FTSE250 GVC Holdings Plc has this morning confirmed the appointment of Dean Shannon as inbound Chief Executive of its Australian division. Shannon will succeed Jason Scott as leader of GVC’s Australian business unit, overseeing the corporate development of ‘Ladbrokes Australia’ and ‘Neds’ brands. Prior to the appointment, Shannon has maintained a close relationship with GVC, serving as an …

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Blockbuster! Victoria Racing books Taylor Swift for Melbourne Cup Day

SBC News Blockbuster! Victoria Racing books Taylor Swift for Melbourne Cup Day

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) plans to celebrate its upcoming Melbourne Cup Day (5 November) in pomp and style, confirming that ten-time Grammy winner and record-breaking pop sensation Taylor Swift will perform live at the Flemington Racecourse. Announcing a major coup for Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival, VRC management announces that it has secured Taylor Swift’s only public appearance in Australia …

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Unibet Australia seeks deeper brand narrative with ‘It Pays to Speak Sport’

SBC News Unibet Australia seeks deeper brand narrative with ‘It Pays to Speak Sport’

Kindred Group’s online sportsbook subsidiary Unibet Australia has launched its new multi-media advertising campaign ‘It Pays to Speak Sport’ to differentiate its brand from existing market incumbents. The high definition campaign, which is narrated by Unibet Australia Ambassadors Brian Fletcher an NRL commentator and cricket counterpart Mark ‘Junior’ Waugh, has been developed by Sydney-based creative marketing agency AnalogFolk. In its campaign …

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Ladbrokes Australia completes MyAffiliates migration

SBC News Ladbrokes Australia completes MyAffiliates migration

Updating the market, GVC Holdings confirms that it will operate all ‘GVC Australia’ affiliate marketing provisions under the MyAffiliates domain. GVC Australia has informed marketing partners that it has completed the final phase of Ladbrokes Australia’s migration onto the MyAffiliates platform, which will act as lead affiliate marketing system for its brands. Ladbrokes Australia joins Bookmaker.com.au and BetStar (betstar.com.au) as …

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Australian authorities crack down on suspicious betting in esports investigation

SBC News Australian authorities crack down on suspicious betting in esports investigation

A number of warrants for arrest have been executed across Australia this morning following an investigation into suspicious betting activity on an esports league. The investigation, carried out as part of a joint operation between the Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit and the Organised Crime Intelligence Unit, was initiated after information was received by local police regarding  activity linked to a …

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