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Belgium: Illegal gambling scores high on prominence among young men

SBC News Belgium: Illegal gambling scores high on prominence among young men

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a worrying statistic that further shows why the recent under-21 gambling ban adopted by Belgium was a well-timed step.  After Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives backed a decree endorsed by Minister Stefaan Van Hecke to overhaul the Belgian Gambling Act 1999, the country’s gambling authority – Kansspelcommissie, introduced new player protection measures …

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BetConstruct launches Circusbet.fr in France with Gaming1

Betclic CEO Nicolas Béraud calls for regulation of French igaming

BetConstruct has partnered with Gaming1 in launching a new sportsbook licensed in France named Circusbet.fr. The deal aims to enhance the sports betting landscape in the region. Meanwhile, the integration with Gaming1 through the White Label solution looks to underline BetConstruct’s ‘flexible and dynamic’ approach to fostering partnerships that enhance user experience and market reach. David Ozararat, Président of BetConstruct …

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‘‘You don’t build sustainability on addiction” – Belgium operators update protections policy

Ladbrokes and PMU deal criticised by Belgian competition watchdog

Belgium’s six regulated gambling operators have signed a duty of care agreement, ushering in a new prevention policy for the national industry based on four pillars. The six members of the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) – Ardent Group, BetFirst, Golden Palace, Star Casino, Kindred and Napoleon – signed the agreement earlier this week. Now that the new policy has …

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Circus to offer ‘new life’ for Brussels Basketball club as main sponsor

SBC News Circus to offer ‘new life’ for Brussels Basketball club as main sponsor

GAMING1’s flagship brand and entertainment branch of Ardent Group, Circus, has been named the main sponsor of Brussels Basketball club. The agreement, which sees the club rebranded as Circus Brussels Basketball, sees the operator aim to ‘breathe new life into the club’ following the arrival of Belgian international Kevin Tumba. Emmanuel Mewissen, CEO of Ardent Group, commented: “Our group has …

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CVC strengthens Belgian position by supporting Gaming1 expansion

SBC News CVC strengthens Belgian position by supporting Gaming1 expansion

CVC Capital Partners has partnered with Gaming1, the Belgian Ardent Group’s entertainment brand, supporting the next phase of the latter’s growth strategy.  As a result of the collaboration between CVC and Gaming1’s majority shareholders, the US-based global investment firm will provide the international gambling group with ‘expertise’ to support its growth strategy.  Gaming1 is currently active in nine countries, including …

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