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GamCare: Deeper pathways needed on financial harms linked with problem gambling

SBC News GamCare: Deeper pathways needed on financial harms linked with problem gambling

GamCare has stated that greater cross-sector cooperation is needed to intervene on financial harms and debt impacting the lives of victims of gambling harms. The treatment and support charity has published the independent evaluation of its Gambling  Related Financial Harm (GRFH) project, undertaken by Rocket Science. The project is referenced as the first evaluation gathering evidence of financial harms linked …

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Live Solutions onboards live casino content to iGP’s partner network 

SBC News Live Solutions onboards live casino content to iGP’s partner network 

Live Solutions has inked a new partnership with igaming solutions provider iGP.  The deal will see content from Live Solutions’ streaming platform, “Multiplayer Live”, integrated into iGP’s new aggregator solution, iGaming Deck, for operators looking to diversify their offering.  Jean-Pierre Houareau, CEO at Live Solutions, said: “We are thrilled to announce this integration with iGP, which represents a significant milestone …

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Delasport welcomes Antonino Barra as new strategic growth lead

SBC News Delasport welcomes Antonino Barra as new strategic growth lead

Delasport has welcomed Antonino Barra as Head of Commercial to further advance the company on its recent growth journey.  Barra’s veteran portfolio includes leadership ventures with a number of global B2B companies. Through his appointment, Delasport will look to strengthen its entry into a number of new key jurisdictions by utilising optimised sales strategies and enhancing existing client relationships.  Delasport’s …

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Chile restarts tricky path to complete new Federal Gambling Bill

SIS Chile

The Senate of Chile has reinitiated proceedings to launch a new federal framework for gambling, following 2023’s inconclusive developments which saw key departments fail to reach terms on a bill to legislate new laws and market standards. Chile’s Senate and National Congress have returned to duties following the summer recess. Both legislative offices are required to review the outstanding terms …

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Soft2Bet cites iGaming Academy partnership as commitment to talent development

SBC News Soft2Bet cites iGaming Academy partnership as commitment to talent development

Casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider Soft2Bet has offered an update on its partnership with global training specialist iGaming Academy, citing the collaboration as an example of its commitment to staff training at every level. Soft2Bet reported that the partnership has enabled it to train its teams at scale and strengthen its commitment to regulatory compliance and excellence. The …

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iGP set to enter crypto sector with solutions that ‘maximise opportunity’

SBC News iGP set to enter crypto sector with solutions that ‘maximise opportunity’

iGP is gearing up to enter the crypto sector as the provider unveiled its upcoming tailored solutions for operators, as well as fiat currency. Launching its ‘Road to Lisbon’ campaign at SBC Summit Rio this week, the company looks to promote its new cryptocurrency solutions which will launch later this year, which aim to assist entrepreneurs and established businesses to …

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BetComply launches tool to help navigate shifting Netherlands compliance landscape

SBC News BetComply launches tool to help navigate shifting Netherlands compliance landscape

Regulatory compliance specialist BetComply has introduced a tool that combines self-assessment with auditing services for licence holders in the Netherlands.  The ‘ComplyCheck’ solution, powered by SG Certified, offers a set of questions that can be completed by operators with the relevant evidence before submitting it to the BetComply team for review.  BetComply then analyses the information with the help of …

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Belgium to apply toughest gambling protections from 1 September

Ladbrokes and PMU deal criticised by Belgian competition watchdog

Kansspelcommissie, the Gambling Authority of Belgium, has confirmed that it will apply new gambling protection measures from 1 September 2024, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 years.  The decision follows January’s approval of new player protection amendments to be added to the Belgian Gambling Act of 1999.  The mandate was approved by the Chamber of Representatives, which endorsed …

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Underperforming Casino Cosmopol fails to take Sweden over GGR target line

SBC News Underperforming Casino Cosmopol fails to take Sweden over GGR target line

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has released its annual report on total gambling turnover for the year ending December 2023.  According to the numbers, Swedish licence holders managed to accumulate a gross gambling revenue (GGR) of SEK 27.1bn (€2.5bn) from the local market, which constitutes a 1% YoY decrease.  State casino turnover, mainly driven by the state-owned Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol, …

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Catarina Marques brings ‘invaluable’ igaming expertise to Samba Digital

SBC News Catarina Marques brings ‘invaluable’ igaming expertise to Samba Digital

Catarina Marques has been named Igaming Business Development Manager at Samba Digital, as she departs from Clever Advertising. Samba Digital – a sports marketing and media agency – has praised Marques’ ‘impressive background’ in igaming which spans seven years, stating that she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the growing team. The Business Development Manager said of her …

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