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Kiron Interactive has named Leticia Palacios as the software company’s new Director of Sales for Latin America. As the supplier’s latest senior-level appointment, Palacios has been described as a gambling veteran with ‘extensive knowledge and experience’ of the region. The hiring comes at a time when the company reports that it anticipates further expansion and growth in LatAm – strengthening …

Animal activist movement Animal Rising has said that it will cease all of its protests this summer if British racing agrees to take part in a debate surrounding the morals of the sport. However, the BHA has announced that it has ‘refused to be coerced’ by the group and will not take part in the one-hour debate, which would be …

Though navigating choppy waters, Paf ultimately enjoyed a strong 2022, with turnover increasing by 23% year-over-year, marking a record for the Finnish government-owned gambling firm. Paf stated that revenue for 2022 hit €165.7m, a new company record and a 23% hike on 2021’s figure. The Ålands Islands operator also outlined that it continues to invest in responsible gaming measures, with …

Entain Australia has announced a partnership with Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) which includes a multi-million-dollar investment into the sport.  The agreement will see the FTSE 100 operator’s Ladbrokes brand takeover naming rights of the world’s richest greyhound race series – the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase – for the next ten years. The association has described it ‘the most significant track …

The Austrian Lotteries has increased the age limit across its full range of products and offerings to 18, joining several other European nations in doing so. From 10 July onwards, participation in all Austrian Lotteries games will be limited to those aged 18 and over, rising from the long-standing age threshold of 16. The decision was undertaken by the state …

The Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has initiated an inquiry related to the Government’s White Paper on Gambling Reforms, titled ‘High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age.’ The inquiry intends to assess whether measures outlined in the White Paper can be achieved and to make further recommendations to the government “during the White Paper’s consultation phase”.  The …

Total Performance Data (TPD), a live data provider for horse racing, has announced an in-running betting product in partnership with 1/ST CONTENT. Described as a US racing-first, this rollout has already seen the successful delivery of a new in-play service for Sky Bet – part of Flutter Entertainment. Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “The jury …

Allwyn International has showcased its new business profile after incorporating Camelot UK to its European gaming and lottery subsidiaries portfolio.  Publishing its Q1 2023 unaudited accounts, an enlarged Allwyn generated consolidated revenues of €1.64bn, an 80% surge on 2022 comparative results of €914m. As reported, Q1 trading saw Allwyn execute the acquisitions of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited and Camelot Lottery …

The board of Grupo Codere has informed investors that its plans to initiate additional liquidity financing of €100m have been temporarily postponed. The decision has been approved by Codere bondholders, who in April permitted corporate governance to pursue new financing options seeking €100m to assist Codere units in overcoming short-term financial pressures due to rising operating costs. Consequently, bondholders will …

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, President of l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has been elected as the Chairwoman of the Gambling Regulators’ European Forum (GREF). The appointment was confirmed following the conclusion of the GREF annual conference in Bergen, Norway (5-7 June), which featured the participation of 90 executives from 30 European authorities governing gambling. This year’s conference focused on the ‘common interests’ …