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Sian Carson has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer of Sisal, one of Flutter Entertainment’s international operator brands. Carson is set to lead the group’s human resources and organisational design division with the goal of strengthening its expansion process in Italy and abroad. The new hire said that she was ‘proud’ to join the firm, adding: “I am …

Flutter UKI has partnered with ITV and other industry stakeholders to deliver a six-part docuseries on British horseracing. Set for a prime evening slot on ITV1 and ITVX next year, the series will focus on the forthcoming 2023-24 Jumps season, with production set to begin in December 2023. In detail, the production will tell the stories of ‘lives, journeys, and …

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the winners of its International Regulatory Award 2023. The Norwegian Gambling Authority (NGA), New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC – Australia) and Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming (OLGR – Australia) were named the winners in IAGR’s annual awards program. Announced in Botswana during the group’s annual conference and judged …

bacta has launched its Social Responsibility (SR) Exchange, to provide the industry’s consumer-facing staff with practical guidance on how to deliver a safer gambling experience. The SR Exchange forms part of a new commitment by bacta, the trade association for amusement and gaming machine industries of the UK to deepen collaboration, training and knowledge sharing between members. The first SR …

Groupe FDJ has cited stable year-to-date trading ahead of its corporate expansion integrating the new assets of ZEturf and Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI). In a YTD trading update, FDJ revealed that corporate revenues to September stood at €1.87bn, up 1% on YTD 2022 comparatives. Headline revenues remain on par with 2022 results, despite the Francaise des Jeux lottery unit recording …

SIS (Sports Information Services) has successfully launched its horse and greyhound racing content with Polish operator BETTERS. The launch brings ‘high-quality racing content’ from around the world to bettors in Poland via the operator – launched in the country’s regulated market three years ago – further increasing the reach of SIS across Eastern Europe. Bartlomiej Michalek, Commercial Manager, UK & …

Rank Group Plc continues to navigate a challenging UK business environment, but remains confident in achieving 2023/24 full year revenue and profit growth in line with expectations.  Publishing its Q1 2023/24 trading update, the LSE gambling group recorded an 11% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue (NGR) to £179m. A positive start to year trading saw Rank record NGR growth …

Sportech has completed its final day of trading as a listed enterprise of the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) as of 16 October.  The decision to de-list from the London AIM was formally announced on 11 September by the board of Sportech, following a review of the firm’s long-term interests and options. Following its de-listing, Sportech will re-register its business …

CopyBet has named Irish jockey Jonathan Burke as its inaugural racing ambassador.  With over 200 career wins to his name, the 27-year-old will be sporting the gambling company’s logo on his racing kit.  Burke will also be providing content on all the major horse racing festivals for CopyBet’s customers, as well as hosting Q&A sessions on social media to improve …

GamCare has urged the government to reconsider its proposed policy on changes related to Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs) within land-based gambling venues. The treatment support charity indicates that its ‘lived experience community’ is concerned that relaxing EGM regulations might allow the public to engage with high-risk games in land-based venues, increasing the potential of harm. As outlined in the Gambling …