The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will initiate “two major projects to bolster the responsibilities of licensees in relation to third parties and white label arrangements” according to Deputy CEO Sarah Gardner during her address to the KPMG Gibraltar eSummit on 15 June 2023. The projects form part of the Commission’s working mandate to put into practice the recommendations of the …
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As the dust settles on Manchester City’s historic treble, attention turns to the opening of the Premier League transfer window and speculation is rife as to which players will be switching allegiances for 2023/24. As always, this is a busy time for bookmakers. Whilst some, such as Betway, haven’t offered transfer markets for some time, others offer multiple odds as …
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The next generation of sportsbook apps will be personalised, sociable and of the quality level that the Netflix generation has come to expect, according to Morten Tonnesen, CCO of front end technology specialist Shape Games. Speaking at Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook, Tonnesen said that while the industry had adapted well to the mobile-first world in terms of its ability to …
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Entain Plc has published all documents related to a proposed plan to bookbuild £600m in new capital, which will be primarily used to acquire STS Group – Poland’s largest bookmaker. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been informed that shares of the FTSE100 gambling group will be offered to institutional investors through an accelerated bookbuild process. In addition, Entain will …
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Robert Chvatal, Group CEO of Allwyn International, has asserted that the pan-European lottery conglomerate can balance its organic and M&A growth in what promises to be a transformative 2023. Speaking to SBC following the publication of Allwyn International’s Q1 results, which incorporated the performance of Camelot UK assets, the transaction resulted in an impressive 80% surge in revenues to €1.6bn, …
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Igaming and sports betting software solutions specialist WeAreGame has already enjoyed a busy and fruitful 2023, with half of the year still to go and more developments in the pipeline. The firm’s CEO, Tim Scoffham, talks to SBC about its overall offer and the qualities that help it stand out in the market For those of our audience unfamiliar with …
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Transparency and integrity in online gambling are essential for consumer confidence and the industry’s legitimacy. Pavlos Sideris, Director of Double Up Media, says no wagering bonuses are one of the most effective ways of raising confidence levels among players. Providers must test products, random number generated (RNG) games must be certified as fair, licenses acquired and payout rates published. These …
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Regulus Partners casts its eyes to Nordic affairs, where two recent legal judgements portray a fragmented future for European gambling’s most lucrative marketplace… Two court cases decided last week affirm our view that Nordic grey markets are fast approaching some form of regulatory clarity. While Betsson won its case in Finland, Kindred lost in Norway, with the court ordering that …
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Dutch betting stakeholders have a potentially tricky year ahead, with new regulations coming in on advertising and the regulator continuing to assess cross-sector duty of care standards. In a speech at the Gaming in Holland Conference this week, René Jansen, Chair of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, emphasised the importance of public opinion in guiding the industry’s direction. …
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A top five sport in the Kambi global partner network, tennis is a key growth market for all sportsbooks, as its worldwide fan base now reaches +1 billion watching and engaging with ATP and WTA tournaments. Tennis popularity is easy to explain, as the sport has lived through a ‘Golden Era’ in which star athletes such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael …
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