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MGA establishes new Committee to monitor advertising standards

SBC News MGA establishes new Committee to monitor advertising standards

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has strengthened its advertising compliance capacity by establishing a new ‘Commercial Communications Committee’ (Committee). The Committee has been formed to support the MGA, making sure that licensed incumbents adhere to the advertising guidelines set by the MGA’s ‘Gaming Commercial Communication Regulations’ policy. Bolstering provisions, the MGA has published a 30-point checklist for licensed operators offering guidance …

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Gambling reform presents multiple obstacles for Zelensky ‘The Entertainer’

SBC News Gambling reform presents multiple obstacles for Zelensky ‘The Entertainer’

Industry stakeholders are monitoring the movements of newly installed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky closely, as dialogue arises of Ukraine overturning its prohibitive gambling code. Since 2009, Ukraine has operated under the ‘Prohibition of Gambling Law’ mandate first sanctioned by the Viktor Yushchenko administration, which has seen all forms of gambling (expect lotteries) – be it land-based or digital – banned …

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Degree53 hires Andy Furnival as new technology lead

SBC News Degree53 hires Andy Furnival as new technology lead

Industry design, innovation and software development agency Degree53 has strengthened its technology division through the appointment of Andy Furnival as Technical Director.  Furnival, who previously held the position of Head of Technology at William Hill, will be tasked with managing Degree53’s technology strategy, as well as the oversight all of the technical teams, and support to the leadership team. As …

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Betsson partnership sees GIG Comply maintain its tier1 status

SBC News Betsson partnership sees GIG Comply maintain its tier1 status

Stockholm-listed online gambling group Betsson AB has become the latest industry incumbent to integrate Gaming Innovation Group’s ‘GIG Comply’ provisions across its digital marketing operations. Updating stakeholders, Betsson details that it has integrated the industry’s most sophisticated ‘compliance screening tool’ to support its ongoing multi-brand marketing campaigns. Helping operators adhere to diverse marketing compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions, GiG Comply is …

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Sportradar launches white paper series for sports rights holders

SBC News Sportradar launches white paper series for sports rights holders

Leading sports data, technology and intelligence firm Sportradar has published its first report on a series of white papers informing sports’ diverse stakeholders on how they can successfully leverage and monetise their digital ecosystems. Its first white paper titled ‘The Monetisation of OTT & Data’ explores the rise of video content across multiple devices, impacting audience engagement trends with all …

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EGBA continues to fight against Norway payment blocks

SBC News EGBA continues to fight against Norway payment blocks

Despite failing in an initial legal case in Norway earlier this week, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its confidence in succeeding in its ‘main case’ against the Norwegian Ministry of Culture in Oslo District Court. The EGBA and Entercash teamed up earlier this year to bring a case which sought to block  igaming payments to offshore …

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BtoBet prioritises player prop portfolio for Euro 2020

SBC News BtoBet prioritises player prop portfolio for Euro 2020

BtoBet is pushing on with its plans for Euro 2020 – a perfect “hunting ground” for player acquisition and revival – by providing bookmakers with a boosted sports betting package including more options for betting on star players and their statistics. This package, said the industry supplier, has been designed to reflect today’s punters want for more data and analytical …

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Betdaq rolls out 0% commission offer on tennis bets ahead of US Open

SBC News Betdaq rolls out 0% commission offer on tennis bets ahead of US Open

GVC Holdings betting exchange property Betdaq has confirmed that it will be reintroducing its 0% commission offer ahead of the US Open 2019 for all tennis bets placed by both new and existing customers. The betting exchange launched the same offer earlier in the year for the Wimbledon tournament, which saw a 307% year-on-year increase in matched bets, while active users were …

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Betclic takes aim at Santa Casa in latest Portuguese advertising campaign

SBC News Betclic takes aim at Santa Casa in latest Portuguese advertising campaign

French betting group Betclic has courted controversy after launching its new Portuguese advertising campaign ‘Censurado – (Censored)’ featuring popular comedian António Raminhos. The integrated campaign, which features the slogan ‘The ad that TV could not approve’, sees Raminhos ‘bleeped out’ on TV formats as he tries to explain the benefits of wagering on Betclic against Placard– the digital property of Portuguese …

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