La Française des Jeux’s (FDJ) acquisition of Kindred Group has officially been cleared by the country’s competition regulator, the Autorité de la concurrence. The authority was notified of the plan in May but subsequently identified some potential risks to competition in the French gaming market. FDJ has now provided the regulator with behavioural remedies to these concerns. The proposed transaction …
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Chinese FA enforces 43 bans in two-year match-fixing investigation
Lifetime bans have been enforced by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) on 43 individuals for match-fixing and betting related corruption. This follows a two-year investigation, detailed by Zhang Xiaopeng, a Senior Police Official, at a news conference in Dalian. The probe uncovered a series of online gambling, match-fixing and bribery cases, leading to lifetime bans for 43 individuals by the CFA. A …
Read More »Betway exits Sweden as Super Group eyes movements in fresh markets
Betway will end its presence in Sweden’s online gambling marketplace on 1 October. This week, Betway, the flagship sportsbook brand of Super Group, informed Swedish customers and media partners of its impending exit. Swedish customers have been advised to withdraw funds and close their accounts by 29 September, as Betway seeks to end its Swedish licence on 30 September. The …
Read More »Entain flexes creative muscles with Ladbrokes ad campaign
Entain Creative, the new creative agency of LSE-listed gambling firm Entain Group, has released its first in-house produced ad to promote the group’s subsidiary Ladbrokes brand. The 30-second “GAFFER OF AN ACCA” ad dives into the ups and downs that football fans face during match days, such as overpriced match food and disappointing transfers. Towards the end of the ad, …
Read More »GMGI leadership praise ‘exceptional growth’ for Meridianbet
Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) has announced a record-breaking performance for its wholly owned subsidiary, Meridianbet, in August 2024. Known for its strong presence in the igaming and sports betting sectors, Meridianbet reportedly reached ‘exceptional growth’ across multiple regions, particularly in its B2C operations. Brian Goodman, CEO of Golden Matrix Group, commented: “Meridianbet’s August performance is a testament to our consistent …
Read More »STATSCORE: transforming player engagement with PointsInPlay
The betting industry is a fiercely competitive market where staying ahead of the curve requires constant innovation. With countless platforms already incorporating gamification techniques and free-to-play features, the challenge of capturing and retaining players’ attention is more formidable than ever. With its newest product, PointsInPlay, STATSCORE aims to “mark a new frontier in player engagement” on betting platforms. Growing role …
Read More »Flutter acquires 56% stake in Betnacional as launchpad for new Brazil business
Flutter Entertainment Plc has acquired a 56% stake in NSX Group, the operating firm of the Betnacional brand in Brazil. The NYSE and LSE gambling group put forward a cash consideration of approximately $350m to acquire its majority stake in NSX. The deal is viewed as the platform to launch the ‘Flutter Brazil’ business, that will be formed by the brands …
Read More »KTO drives growth in Brazil with Kambi’s sportsbook
Kambi has revealed an online sportsbook partnership with operator KTO Group. The multi-year deal, aimed at Brazil, will see KTO Group replace its existing third-party sportsbook provider with the supplier’s turnkey sportsbook. Werner Becher, Kambi CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with KTO, one of the leading sports betting operators in Brazil. “Both companies share a …
Read More »Sky Bet continues BHF commitment with injury time initiative
Sky Bet is giving £10,000 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for every match-winning goal scored in added time in the Sky Bet EFL this season. There were a joint-record 90 winners scored in the 90th minute and beyond across the Championship, League One and League Two last season. In May, Sky Bet and the BHF teamed up with several …
Read More »Betfair: Kamala marginal favourite of a too close to call US 2024 race
US 2024 proceedings have seen Vice President Kamala Harris become the ‘marginal favourite’ to win the US Election on 5 November. Betfair reports that during Tuesday night’s televised debate, US 2024 odds flipped in VP Harris’ favour from 11/10 to 20/21 – giving her a 52% chance of winning. Failing to land any clear blows on Harris, Donald Trump’s odds …
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