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ComeOn Group’s Juergen Reutter pursuing the sporting life

ComeOn Group CEO Juergen Reutter

ComeOn Group may be best known for its casino brands but, as CEO Juergen Reutter told Issue 28 of SBC Leaders magazine, sportsbook is a central part of the operator’s growth plans.  ——————————————————- When musicians try to do something different to what made them famous, it can go very badly – think Metallica’s dalliances with orchestras and Lou Reed, or …

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Svenska Spel secures ‘important funds’ for EFD in extended sponsorship

SBC News Svenska Spel secures ‘important funds’ for EFD in extended sponsorship

Svenska Spel has extended its long-term partnership with the Association of Women’s Elite Football in Sweden (EFD). The new agreement will see Svenska Spel, a state-owned operator of betting and casino gaming products, continue as the main sponsor of the Swedish football body.  The operator will also, again, award a European bonus to the teams that represent the country in …

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CMS Committee: PL ‘must go further’ than White Paper gambling ad proposals

SBC News CMS Committee: PL ‘must go further’ than White Paper gambling ad proposals

MPs have urged that the Premier League and other sports governing bodies should commit to cutting the volume of gambling adverts in stadiums. The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has published its report on the Gambling Act review White Paper, particularly urging the government to do more to minimise children’s exposure to gambling advertising.  MPs have called for the …

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Justin Cosnett: Continent 8 Technologies’ year in numbers – 2023

SBC News Justin Cosnett: Continent 8 Technologies’ year in numbers - 2023

100 locations, 85% of operators on the EGR US Power Rankings are customers, and 10,000 LinkedIn followers – these are just some of the number highlights from the past 12 months highlighted by Justin Cosnett , Chief Product Officer at Continent 8 Technologies.  This has been a significant year for Continent 8 Technologies. It saw us celebrate our 25-year anniversary …

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Mark Hughes named Allwyn CSO ahead of National Lottery takeover

SBC News Mark Hughes named Allwyn CSO ahead of National Lottery takeover

Allwyn has named Mark Hughes as its new Chief Security Officer to lead all areas of security for The National Lottery.  Sitting on Allwyn’s Executive Leadership Team, Hughes will assume his role at the multinational operator on 15 January, ahead ofAllwyn will taking over the operation of The National Lottery on 1 February. Andria Vidler, Allwyn’s UK CEO, commented: “Preserving …

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Betsson’s Greece journey continues with Greek Cup partnership

Betsson

Keeping up the pace on its Greek marketing strategy, Betsson has signed an agreement with the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) to become title sponsor of the Greek Cup. The flagship sportsbook brand of the Stockholm-listed, Malta-based international betting operator Betsson Group, Betsson has been active in Greece since 2011 and was one of the first to gain a licence under …

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EveryMatrix enters Michigan via RSI deal

SBC News EveryMatrix enters Michigan via RSI deal

EveryMatrix has officially launched in Michigan through a partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). The deal will see the online gaming company will integrate the games from EveryMatrix into BetRivers, an RSI-operated platform. Erik Nyman, EveryMatrix Americas President, commented: “We’re delighted to go live in Michigan, yet another significant iGaming state and in particular to go live with our valued …

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EGBA: €7m licence fee ‘unwarranted’ in new Italian licence proposals

SBC News EGBA: €7m licence fee ‘unwarranted’ in new Italian licence proposals

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its concerns over the proposed new Italian decree on online gambling. Currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, the decree would introduce a significant reorganisation of the sector, particularly regarding the cost of licence fees.  Furthermore, the possible introduction of (quasi) prohibitive licensing regimes and fees also raises concerns on …

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KSA updates AML guidelines with specific requirements on gambling addiction engagements

SBC News KSA updates AML guidelines with specific requirements on gambling addiction engagements

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has published its updated guidelines to help licensed operators (land-based and online) uphold the laws of The Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Prevention) Act (WwFT). The legal framework of the WwFT has been applicable as Dutch law since 2008, with the underlying aim to “prevent the financial system from being used for …

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GamCare highlights importance of levy transition being “without disruption”

SBC News GamCare highlights importance of levy transition being “without disruption”

GamCare has suggested that, if done correctly, the proposed statutory levy on the UK’s betting industry can represent a “generational shift” in the gambling harms sector. However, the gambling charity also emphasised its concern about the transition period between now and when the levy is implemented, as it wants to make sure services and support are provided to those that …

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