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SBC Media is set to host its next instalment in the SBC Digital Series this Thursday, April 17, with the launch of SBC Digital – Casino. Held in collaboration with lead partner Soft2Bet and agenda partner DATA.BET, the event will bring together leading voices from across the global online casino industry. The fully digital conference boasts a powerhouse lineup of …

Despite the surge in visibility of golf’s big budget newcomer tournament, LIV Golf, one of the traditional giants of the sport, The Masters, continues to peak bettors’ interest according to Entain. Augusta National’s annual event accounts for 40% of the operator’s betting for golf’s four major events, with Entain declaring that The Masters is the fourth biggest global betting event …

The full extent of Austrac’s investigation into money laundering failures of Entain’s Australian business have been laid bare according to local media. Austrac, Australia’s financial markets watchdog, has drafted a 640 page report accusing the firm of non-compliance over many years, as reported by the Australian Financial Review, which appears to have seen the report. It is important to note …

Ladbrokes is embarking on a charitable initiative with its partner Liverpool FC, coming at a time of heightened scrutiny on gambling’s sports marketing partnerships which has made CSR arrangements even more important. As the official betting partner of Liverpool FC, the Entain-owned betting brand is looking to play a part in the LFC Foundation’s ambitious target of supporting 500,000 people …

New Zealand has turned its attention to influencers promoting casino content at a time of heightened political focus on the betting and gaming sector. The country is not alone in finding frustration with influencers of late with gambling marketing and the role social media personalities can play in this falling under an increasingly bright regulatory spotlight. According to Radio New …

BetComply has hired former Entain Executive Jez White as the group’s very first Safer Gambling and Sustainability Specialist. In joining the iGaming technical and regulatory compliance firm, White will design and implement safer gambling strategies, audit existing safer gambling models, as well as design CRM strategies for clients. White said on his new role: “I’m incredibly proud of the advancements …

Isthmian League team Lewes FC has given its full support to its player Danny Bassett, who is charged with breaking FA betting rules.  Bassett plans to organise an awareness campaign for other players to educate them about the betting regulations at that level of football. The player has been charged with breaching the FA’s E8 rule, which prohibits all footballers …

Entain has told SBC News that it ‘generally’ supports the forthcoming expansion of New Zealand’s online casino market, but local reports suggest that market incumbents have some doubts. New Zealand looks set to significantly expand its online casino market, with plans to issue 15 three-year licences by early 2026. This has got some of the local firms with a strong …

Entain Plc sees its business units return to ‘organic growth’; however, the FTSE100 group’s yearly profits have been wiped out by bottom-line impairments, write-downs, and restructuring costs totalling £860m. For a second consecutive year, Entain has declared a multi-million pound loss (after tax) for FY2024, totalling £460m. The figure further compounds the FY2023 loss of £900m, while group accounts further …

Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger are the latest names to depart from Entain, leaving two key positions empty in their wake.  Entain Australia & New Zealand operations will be significantly impacted, with Rodger resigning from the position of Managing Director of Entain NZ, while Fitt is stepping down from Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of Entain Australia.  Rodger …