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Genius Sports pens integrity deal with XFL

SBC News Genius Sports pens integrity deal with XFL

Genius Sports has penned a new agreement with the XFL to develop a comprehensive integrity programme with the aim of protecting itself against the threats of improper and illegal betting-related conduct. The new programme will allow the American football league to help protect fans, players and officials from potential match-fixing. Steven Burton, Managing Director of Genius Sports, added: “The XFL …

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Kindred supports mental health charity with EHF rights donation

SBC News Kindred supports mental health charity with EHF rights donation

Kindred Group has confirmed a new partnership with the European Network of Active Living for Mental Health (ENALMH) which will see the gambling group donate all exposure rights during games played in Norway for Men’s and Women’s 2020 EHF Euro. ENALMH is a network that is aiming to promote active living in order to prevent and address mental health problems. Jan …

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Sporting Solutions wins Norsk Tipping tender

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Sporting Solutions has won a tender to supply Norwegian state-run operator Norsk Tipping with pricing and risk management services. The decision followed a competitive procurement process in which six companies applied to deliver data and risk management services for the operator’s new sports betting solution. The services will be integrated into the sports betting solution powered by Optima, who last year …

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Inbound Spanish Coalition appoints Alberto Garzon as gambling supervisor

SBC News Inbound Spanish Coalition appoints Alberto Garzon as gambling supervisor

Despite failing to secure a parliamentary majority, the agreed ‘socialist coalition’ of PSOE and Podemos (minority partner) have confirmed that Alberto Garzon Espinosa will be appointed as Minister of Consumer Affairs to oversee Spain’s gambling regulatory development. On Sunday, Spain’s parliamentary vote saw PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez fail once more in his attempt to secure a governing majority despite Catalan …

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FSB takes control of ‘in administration’ Black Type

SBC News FSB takes control of 'in administration' Black Type

Sports betting technology supplier FSB has issued a corporate statement on the website of white label sportsbook Black Type (BlackType.bet), confirming that the racing specialist bookmaker has entered administration and will ‘wind down all business affairs’. Black Type management’s decision has forced FSB to take control of the sportsbook to protect all customer funds and honour all open wagers. “We …

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Casumo expands into the UK with sportsbook launch

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Malta-based online operator Casumo has confirmed that it will be expanding into the UK betting market after launching its new sportsbook which will be made available on mobile, desktop and via the Casumo Sports app. The new launch will allow punters to personalise their betting experience upfront by selecting their favourite sports and leagues. “I am excited to be able to …

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LeoVegas appoints Johan Rikner as group digital marketing lead

SBC News LeoVegas appoints Johan Rikner as group digital marketing lead

Stockholm-listed LeoVegas AB has continued to restructure its marketing leadership, after confirming the appointment of Johan Rikner as new Digital Marketing Director. Detailed as a key leadership appointment for 2020 directives to Swedish business news source Resume.se, Rikner is the former founder of Nordic native and press advertising publisher Nyheter365 (‘News365’) – a business acquired by Stockholm marketing group Mediaplanet in …

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DraftKings announces NY Knicks, NY Rangers and MSG partnership

SBC News DraftKings announces NY Knicks, NY Rangers and MSG partnership

DraftKings has announced a marketing partnership which sees it become the exclusive official sports betting and daily fantasy sports partner of the NY Knicks, NY Rangers and Madison Square Garden (MSG).  As a result, the agreement will see DraftKings benefit from premier brand integration access across MSG’s assets, including digital platforms, in-game promotion and out-of-home signage. Ron Skotarczak, EVP Marketing Partnerships …

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1xBet acquires five-year National Licence for Nigeria

SBC News 1xBet acquires five-year National Licence for Nigeria

1xBet wants to “set new standards of betting culture” in Africa after being granted a full National Licence to operate its sports betting brand in Nigeria until 2024. The licence strengthens the African presence for 1xBet – a long-term supporter of Nigerian football and and an official sponsor of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF).  1xBet is the registered trademark …

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