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Paddy Power marketing has decided to withdraw a planned Ashes billboard advertisement featuring convicted sex offender Rolf Harris. Images of the controversial advert, which carries the image of Australian entertainer and convicted sex offender Rolf Harris and the message “The Only Aussie We Don’t Want to Get Out” were leaked this weekend on Twitter. It is believed that Paddy Power …

The Conservative government has rejected calls to reduce maximum wager on gambling machines to £2. The bid to lower maximum wagers on the machines was led by Newham Council, in order to minimise the increase in betting shops opening within particularly deprived areas. The council would try to attach the proposal to new provisions introduced on the monitoring of betting …

UK political betting markets have slashed the odds of far-left candidate Jeremy Corbyn becoming the next Labour Party leader. This week political magazine the New Statesman noted that polling by two independent agencies placed the party veteran at the head of the leadership race. Corbyn MP for Islington North has emerged as a surprise candidate for UK bookmakers, when the …

Problem gambling organisation GamCare is offering new dates for its one day training course Social responsibility & problem gambling awareness. The course is designed for those working within the betting and gaming industry, and aims to give staff an understanding of social responsibility and interaction with players, raising awareness of problem gambling and signposting to support. GameCare said that all …

US race track operator Churchill Downs has announced that Robert L Evans will retire as Executive Chairman of the company. Churchill Downs continues the restructure of its governance team, which saw the appointment of William C. Carstanjen as CEO in August 2014. Following a transition/learning period under Evans, Carstanjen will now take over full leadership responsibilities. Evans retires from Churchill …

Sports data and insights operator Sportradar, is has announced another multi-year data partnership with the Russian Football Premier League (RFPL). Under the agreement, Sportradar will become the league’s “Official Sports Data Partner” as of the upcoming 2015/16 season and will be granted the right to collect, archive and distribute “Official Data” to both the media and betting industry. The data …

Iforium, provider of multi-vendor casino software, are pleased to announce a new multi-year content agreement with games developer Tom Horn Enterprise. This partnership will see Iforium integrate the complete portfolio of Tom Horn Enterprise content to its Gameflex casino platform. Phil Parry, CEO of Iforium, commented “I am delighted to announce Iforium’s partnership with Tom Horn Enterprise. They offer a …

DraftKings has continued its live marketing strategy by announcing that it has partnered with the Los Angles AEG Staples Center to create arena stadium points for fantasy sports fans. The daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator will become the official “Fantasy Sports” partner of the Staples Center home of LA pro sports franchises’ the LA Lakers, LA Clippers (NBA) and the …

GBI Racing, which broadcasts British and Irish racing to betting shops and online operators in more than 40 countries, has reported a record performance for the first half of 2015. Preliminary results for the six months up to June 30, 2015 showed an operating profit of £6.5m, up £0.6m up on the same period in 2014. Factors behind the uplift include:  …

Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket has been rocked, following the decision of an appointed panel to suspend the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals on corruption charges relating to illegal betting and match fixing. The cricket teams which form part of an eight team league have been suspended for a period of two years. The three man appointed panel further …