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Tennis rejects suggestion evidence of match fixing suppressed

SBC News Tennis rejects suggestion evidence of match fixing suppressed

In response to match fixing allegations aired on BBC News and BuzzFeed online, the four governing bodies of tennis (ATP, WTA, Grand Slam Board, ITF) who are partners in the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), confirmed that there is a zero-tolerance approach to all aspects of corruption and that they are and will continue to be firmly committed to protecting the integrity …

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UK court allows Codere SA to secure debt under London policy

SBC News UK court allows Codere SA to secure debt under London policy

UK High Court Judge Guy Newey has granted Spanish distressed gambling operator Grupo Codere SA the right to secure its €1.2 billion (£850 million) debt restructure utilising London market policy. Following a preliminary hearing, Newey ruled that Codere’s debt restructure was viable under London jurisdiction, despite its previous bonds having been issued in New York and the operator having no …

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Neil Goulden steps down as Chair of RGT

SBC News Neil Goulden steps down as Chair of RGT

The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) has announced that Neil Goulden is to retire from his role as a trustee and chair of the charity that raises funds from the gambling industry operating in Britain to fund research, treatment and harm-prevention activities. Goulden became the charity’s chair when it was launched in 2011 and he has overseen five successful years that have established stability and …

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British Racing rejects Coral offer after ABP row

The British Horseracing Authority has dismissed Coral’s offer for a flat 7.5% of its online and retail horseracing profits, labelling it an an “unrealistic realistic starting point” on the grounds that it would generate less for the sport than existing arrangements. The latest clash between racing and the bookmakers has been caused by the introduction of the Authorised Betting Partner …

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William Hill aims for strong new year following tough 2015 readjustments

SBC News William Hill aims for strong new year following tough 2015 readjustments

Having issued an unaudited 2015 trading statement this morning, William Hill governance is positive that the company is well placed for a strong 2016, following a year of re-adjustments to new market conditions and tax headwinds imposed on UK betting operators. Despite recording a 22% drop in its group operating profits to £290 million (FY 2014: £371 million), William Hill governance …

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Carl Leaver offers UK Racing fixed 7.5% ABP charge

Gala Coral CEO Carl Leaver has issued UK racing stakeholders a revised offer regarding the betting industry’s continued row over the disputed ‘authorised betting partner’ (ABP) policy. Leaver’s Coral betting enterprise has yet to commit to the ABP program, on Tuesday the CEO stated that his firm would “happily pay a levy of 7.5% on their winnings” relating to horse …

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Ipsos MORI to conduct study of problem gambling in licensed bingo premises

SBC News Ipsos MORI to conduct study of problem gambling in licensed bingo premises

Market research firm Ipsos Mori has been commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) to undertake a study of the nature and extent of problem gambling behaviour in licensed bingo retail operations in Great Britain. RGT and the Bingo Association will facilitate participation of licensed bingo retail operators to provide data and practical support to the research programme. Work on the project …

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Hunt for mystery Lottery winner goes on

SBC News Hunt for mystery Lottery winner goes on

Lotto operator Camelot has confirmed that the holder of one of the winning tickets has still not come forward to claim their £33 million prize. The rollover Lotto prize was split between the two tickets who matches all six winning numbers – 26, 27, 46, 47, 52 and 58. A spokesman has confirmed: “Someone out there still doesn’t realise they have …

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SB Betting selects Betradar all-in-one MTS

SBC News SB Betting selects Betradar all-in-one MTS

Bookmaker system provider SB Betting Software  (sb-betting.com) has confirmed that , Betradar’s Managed Trading Services will be integrated across all their platforms. This expands on their platforms that already utilize the MTS: Nairabet and Merrybet. Selecting Betradar’s Managed Trading Services as its all-in-one solution fully tailored to the needs of any online or retail operators. The MTS menu offers a full suite of …

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