Society Lotteries could be set for major reform, as the UK government embarks upon a consultation period relating to the amount of money that can be raised for good causes. Running for a period of ten weeks, and open to members of the public, a series of rises are to be considered, with the previous sales limit increase occurring in …
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Bundesliga clubs secure betting and gaming sponsorships deals
It has been a busy close season for German football, with a trio of Bundesliga clubs all securing fresh sponsorships, or renewals, with a number of online sports betting and gaming firms. VfB Stuttgart is one such example having agreed a deal with sports betting providers Betano, who become a premier partner of the club, in a deal which will …
Read More »The World Cup’s Finest with Marathonbet’s Joe Lovelace
In The World Cup’s Finest we ask various individuals to delve into their own personal history of football’s quadrennial showpiece extravaganza, selecting a number of favourites as well as revealing what is their very first World Cup memory. Today’s bumper issue comes courtesy of Joe Lovelace, Head of PR at Marathonbet, who goes very left-field when addressing a favourite World …
Read More »Camelot moves to secure board strengthening
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited has announced a duo of executive appointments, strengthening its board “in accordance with the Board Governance Review process that the company is currently undertaking”. Incoming is Sir Hugh Robertson as the new Camelot Chairman with immediate effect, the current Chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA), with a number of senior roles previously held, including serving …
Read More »UKGC issues “call to action” in enforcement report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has today published an enforcement report, in light of action it has taken against operators in the past year. Just last week 32Red were ordered to pay a £2m penalty package, for failing to protect a consumer from gambling-related harm and money laundering failures, following similar such actions against LeoVegas (fined £600,000 for self exclusion …
Read More »ARC and Vermantia launch European Racing Channel
The Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Vermantia have announced the official launch of the European Racing Channel, which both parties describe as “the most complete offering of its kind worldwide”. Available via both satellite and streaming services, the new channel is set to feature a daily schedule compromising of at least 40,000 live premier thoroughbred and greyhound races per year. …
Read More »The World Cup’s Finest with OIA Services’ CEO Carmelo Mazza
In The World Cup’s Finest we ask various individuals to delve into their own personal history of football’s quadrennial showpiece extravaganza, selecting a number of favourites as well as revealing what is their very first World Cup memory. Carmelo Mazza, CEO at OIA Services, brings an Italian flavour to this latest edition, delving into the history of the four time …
Read More »Oddschecker: Interesting trends amidst Royal Ascot breakdown
Royal Ascot arrived last week amidst its usual fanfare, as people flocked in their droves to the Berkshire racecourse for what Oddschecker describes as “a fairly standard affair” on the face of it, with the trend of the previous two year continuing with seven winning favourites. From a margin perspective it is detailed bookies enjoyed a successful week, with Friday’s …
Read More »Misleading print ad sees ASA sanction Racing 4 Profit
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has penalised betting tipster rixbets.com, after a complainant challenged the misleading nature of a claim made in a print advert, as well as whether it could be substantiated. First seen in August of last year, the ruling by the ASA states the press ad read: “… Outstanding results in the last 16 months… £34,970 PROFIT. …
Read More »The World Cup’s Finest with BETDAQ MD Shane McLaughlin
In The World Cup’s Finest we ask various individuals to delve into their own personal history of football’s quadrennial showpiece extravaganza, selecting a number of favourites as well as revealing what is their very first World Cup memory. Today we hear from Shane McLaughlin, Managing director at BETDAQ, who discusses the lasting influence of the 1986 Mexico World Cup, how …
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