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Betsson upgrades group racing content with SIS 24/7 betting channels

SBC News Betsson upgrades group racing content with SIS 24/7 betting channels

Betsson AB has significantly expanded its live racing content by integrating Sports Information Services’ (SIS) 24/7 live betting channels across its European sportsbook portfolio. The agreement marks Betsson’s ‘first-ever group-wide content deal‘, which will see SIS racing channels streamed across its sportsbook subsidiaries of RaceBets, Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet.  Betsson has highlighted its SIS channel integration as a key sportsbook …

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RMG leads media and betting duties for QIPCO British Champions Day

SBC News RMG leads media and betting duties for QIPCO British Champions Day

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has been charged with delivering the media and betting rights for UK racing’s most valuable raceday – Ascot’s ‘QIPCO British Champions Day’ (QBCD) hosted on Saturday 17 October. British Champions Series Ltd (BCSL), organisers of QIPCO British Champions Day, have entrusted RMG to distribute the global media rights for its £2.5 million Ascot raceday. RMG will …

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Svenska Spel and SvFF brand Sweden as ‘Zombie nation’ on sports integrity  

SBC News Svenska Spel and SvFF brand Sweden as ‘Zombie nation’ on sports integrity  

In a joint-article published by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Svenska Spel CEO Patrick Hofbauer and Swedish FA (SvFF) General Secretary Håkan Sjöstrand have called for an immediate overhaul of Sweden’s ‘match-fixing council’.  The Swedish government established its match-fixing council on 1 January 2019, coinciding with the launch of Sweden’s re-regulated online gambling marketplace. The council was earmarked as a key agency …

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FA stands by ‘golden share’ to thwart Premier League power grab

SBC News FA stands by ‘golden share’ to thwart Premier League power grab

The Times has reported that the FA is willing to implement a ‘golden share’ in a move to block Premier League giants from pursuing a radical overhaul of English football’s competition and reward structures. Dominating this weekend’s football headlines, the Daily Telegraph published its exclusive report outlining the objectives and changes that had been drafted by the owners of Liverpool …

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FIFA to highlight steps to protect the integrity of football at Betting on Sports Europe – Digital

FIFA Head of Integrity Ennio Bovolenta

FIFA Head of Integrity Ennio Bovolenta will deliver the keynote for the Sports Integrity track at this month’s Betting on Sports Europe – Digital conference and exhibition. The virtual event on 21 – 22 October will bring together senior executives from the European sports betting industry to share knowledge and ideas about the key issues influencing the future of the …

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Parimatch aims for highest CIS coverage with new La Liga partnership

SBC News Parimatch aims for highest CIS coverage with new La Liga partnership

Parimatch has secured terms with La Liga to become the official ‘CIS region betting partner’ of Spain’s highest tier of professional football. Agreeing terms on a two-year partnership, Parimatch confirmed that its brand will be displayed (where permitted) across 15 CIS state broadcast of La Liga matchdays. Parimatch’s logo will be showcased to CIS region audiences through the use of 3D …

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DAZN sells European football assets to new IMC venture 

SBC News DAZN sells European football assets to new IMC venture 

Global OTT sports broadcaster DAZN Group has confirmed that it will divest its shareholdings in European football assets Goal.com, SPOX and VoetbalZone to newly-formed digital sports publisher Integrated Media Company (IMC).  DAZN has secured terms on a ‘definitive agreement’ for IMC to take control of the majority stakes in its football assets for a combined deal of $100 million. Limited …

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