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SIS (Sports Information Services) has signed its biggest commercial deal of the year so far, partnering with Ladbrokes and Coral operator, Entain. The FTSE100 gambling group, the largest retail operator in the UK, will leverage SIS’ production technology services until December 2030, targeting a more flexible broadcasting schedule.  Additionally, the deal will also cover distribution of live racing content via …

Ahead of its Q2 FY23 earnings call later today, BetMakers has announced some major changes to its Board, citing a need to address operational deficiencies to maximise and increase profits The long-time CEO of BetMakers, Todd Buckingham will transition to the role of Chief Growth Officer, whilst Jake Henson will step up to the CEO role, having previously been Chief …

The Football Pools has announced the appointment of James Arnold as new Chief Executive of the centenary business.  Arnold took charge of the Football Pools leadership this January, succeeding Derek Lloyd, who ended his five-year tenure as CEO.   An expert in all disciplines related to sportsbook management, Arnold joins the Football Pools having most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer …

SIS (Sports Information Services) has lauded a significant step in its 2023 commercial roadmap, signing a partnership with BetConstruct. The agreement with the global B2B and B2C gaming provider will expand the reach of Milton Keynes-based SIS’ 24/7 Live Racing Content product, which will be distributed to BetConstruct’s partners.  SIS’ coverage includes 35,000 horse races and 38,000 greyhound fixtures across …

In pursuit of its goal of supporting and expanding horse racing, the World Pools has announced the addition of four new race days.  The World Pool – set up as an international parimutuel betting community by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) – has set up new days in Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Ireland, expanding the number of …

Stake has formed an agreement with Sauber Motorsport’s Alfa Romeo Formula One Team. By growing a presence in racing, the online casino looks to broaden its demographic which will then enable it to diversify its fan base. Bijan Tehrani, Co-Founder of Stake, said: “We could not be more thrilled to join a legendary F1 team that shares with us the …

Skycity Entertainment has informed the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) of its intentions to appoint former Tabcorp Holdings CEO David Attenborough as a non-executive director (NED). The Auckland-based gambling group notified investors that Attenborough would serve as a corporate advisor to its board of directors from 1 March 2023.  The NED appointment will require the regulatory approval of the Australian …

Conajzar, the gambling authority of Paraguay, has been forced to disclose all information related to its tender competition to award an exclusive national sports betting franchise.  This week, the Commission of Paraguay’s Congress approved an appeal by rejected suitors forcing Conajzar to explain how it ran and chose concessions to participate in its tender. The appeal was brought forward by …

Gambling Minister, Paul Scully, attempted to fan the flames of concern around affordability checks as he claims the DCMS recognises the efforts made by the UK betting sector to address player protection concerns.  Whilst addressing the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) AGM yesterday, the Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy stated that he would not disclose the full outcomes …

There remains just one outstanding affair for the Gambling Review to consider… the introduction of a mandatory research, education and funding (RET) levy. The issue has become a heated topic of debate over the past year, and as the review White Paper nears publication after close to 26 months in development, MPs have raised it as requiring attention. According to …