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UK ‘Top 5’ pledge voluntary 1% commitment to tackling problem gambling

SBC News UK 'Top 5' pledge voluntary 1% commitment to tackling problem gambling

The governances of bet365, William Hill Plc, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet and GVC Holdings have pledged to the UK government that they will commit to increasing ‘voluntary contributions to 1% of gross-gaming-yield revenues’ – helping raise funds for UK problem gambling addiction, treatment and research initiatives. This morning the BBC reports that the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has …

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Greyhound Board of Great Britain commits further funding to animal welfare

SBC News Greyhound Board of Great Britain commits further funding to animal welfare

The newly-rebranded Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has pledged to continue directing at least 75% of the funding it receives from the betting industry towards animal welfare, as detailed in its first year update. Earlier in the year, a number of the industry’s bookmakers agreed to voluntarily set aside funds to go towards greyhound racing. Betfred, Paddypower Betfair, Sky …

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BetCris & Betway join BA-7 hunting pack

SBC News BetCris & Betway join BA-7 hunting pack

Publishing its latest update, the Argentine Provinces Board for Lotteries and Casinos (IPLyC) – the overseeing body of Buenos Aires’ newly sanctioned online gambling framework – has disclosed a clearer picture of which enterprises will compete for its seven BA licenses. Updating stakeholders, IPLyC confirms that international operators’ BetCris and Betway have secured Argentine partnerships allowing them to bid for …

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BetVictor reaffirms ‘Gibraltar status’ through recruitment drive

SBC News BetVictor reaffirms 'Gibraltar status' through recruitment drive

BetVictor, one of the leading online betting employers of Gibraltar, has restated its commitment to the British Overseas Territory by launching a new local recruitment campaign. Gibraltar has been home to BetVictor’s head-office and operational headquarters for the past twenty years, supported by tech hubs in London and Budapest. Issuing a market update, BetVictor leadership confirms that it has launched …

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Virgin Bet dismisses Brexit concerns with Gibraltar launch

SBC News Virgin Bet dismisses Brexit concerns with Gibraltar launch

Only a few days after its launch in the UK, Gamesys Group-owned Virgin Bet has confirmed that it will be situating its operations in Gibraltar. The Gibraltar Government has congratulated Virgin Bet on its successful application for a new gambling licence, and new partnership with SBTech, which allows the group to operate in the UK sportsbook market. Gamesys’ Gibraltar Marketing …

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Brexit concerns see bet365 migrate Gibraltar operations to Malta

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Leading online bookmaker bet365, one of the biggest employers in Gibraltar, is reported to have sanctioned a multi-million relocation project to migrate its staff to Malta. Issuing a statement, bet365 management has confirmed that it has undertaken relocating ‘certain functionalities’ to Malta as part of its ‘strategic and contingency plans to ensure EU market access’. bet365 maintains its operations unit …

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GVC, William Hill and bet365 top the list of GambleAware donations

SBC News GVC, William Hill and bet365 top the list of GambleAware donations

According to recent figures released by GambleAware, UK operators GVC Holdings, William Hill and bet365 have topped the list of donations received by the charity, having given a combined amount of over £3.3m in 2018/19. GambleAware published its list of donations for the twelve months ending 31 March 2019. It has been pointed out that GVC Holdings, the umbrella group …

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‘Big 5’ US sports not the only show in town says Perform

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The percentage of in-play wagers on tennis in the US, combined with the sport’s potential betting-based turnover once the market reaches maturation, continues to dispel the misconception that the biggest sports in the country are the “only show in town”. That was the view of Perform Group’s Bill Anderson, who delivered a presentation on live betting at last week’s Betting …

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