Tag Archives: Julian Knight

Damian Green takes charge of DCMS Committee 2023 agenda

SBC News Damian Green takes charge of DCMS Committee 2023 agenda

The UK government has this morning announced that Damian Green will serve as Chair of the DCMS Committee to oversee the department’s work on current inquiries. Green has agreed to stand as Chair in the absence of Julian Knight (MP for Solihull), who recused himself from Parliament last month to resolve sexual harassment complaints made against him to the Metropolitan …

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BHA to participate in sports concussion research project

SBC News BHA to participate in sports concussion research project

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has called for licensed jump and point-to-point jockeys to participate in research trials examining the effects of concussions.  The research forms part of a wider project led by the University of Bath titled “investigating vestibular-oculomotor functions following sports-related concussions.” Jump and P2P jockeys have been called on to participate in the project, as “concussion is …

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DCMS stands firm against Camelot’s £600m pursuit of National Lottery damages

SBC News DCMS stands firm against Camelot's £600m pursuit of National Lottery damages

Camelot UK’s High Court challenge of the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition could cost the UK government £600m in damages – should the lawsuit deem the competition as an unfair outcome.  The operating steward of the National Lottery since its 1994 inception, Camelot refuses to accept the ruling of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to award its next 10-year operating …

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Winning Post: Knight rides the Rambling Rhodes

SBC News Winning Post: Knight rides the Rambling Rhodes

Regulus Partners reports that Gambling Commission Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes was ambushed by Julian Knight MP on questions related to mandatory affordability checks,  a subject that gambling stakeholders require transparency on the review’s pending technical reforms.  The Gambling Commission found itself under fire once again this week as its chief executive, Andrew Rhodes appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport …

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DCMS summons inquiry of National Lottery competition process  

SBC News DCMS summons inquiry of National Lottery competition process  

DCMS has launched an inquiry to evaluate and examine its handling of the ‘competition process’ of the National Lottery’s operating tender.  Despite facing several COVID-19 related headwinds, the ‘Fourth National Lottery Competition’ was officially launched on 28 August 2020 – overseen by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and its Advisory Panel. The ongoing multi-billion competition seeks to award the next …

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Highlight Games expands into Romanian market

SBC News Highlight Games expands into Romanian market

Virtual video sports producer Highlight Games has expanded its international operations by securing a Romanian gaming licence. The Romanian Gambling Authority has awarded the firm a Class II gambling licence enabling it to launch its flagship Soccerbet and NBA Last 60 products, among other offerings. SOCCERBET and NBA Last 60 will be available in English, Turkish and Italian variants, and …

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Highlight Games takes Soccerbet live with Jennings bet

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Highlight Games has announced that its Soccerbet video virtual football product will go live in all Jennings Bet retail venues across the UK. The Soccerbet product features archive football from various Premier League teams and players, including current giants Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Highlight Games co-CEO Nick Gardiner said: “I’m delighted to announce that …

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JenningsBet lands XB Net deal

SBC News JenningsBet lands XB Net deal

JenningsBet, a UK gambling operator, has strengthened its US offering after agreeing a new partnership with XB Net. The independent operator, which has over 100 shops across the UK, now has access to XB Net’s live pictures, data and betting services across a network of over 50 North American tracks. As a result of the deal, JenningsBet will be able …

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Highlight Games builds on SOCCERBET momentum with Jennings Bet deal

SBC News Highlight Games builds on SOCCERBET momentum with Jennings Bet deal

London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited has strengthened its portfolio of partnerships after securing a new partnership with Jennings Bet. Under the terms of the partnership, Highlight Games has agreed to roll out its flagship SOCCERBET product across the independent bookmaker’s UK retail estate. “I’m delighted to announce that this exclusive product will be available to UK players …

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