Sportsbook operator group Soft2Bet has been given the green light to launch its Campobet and YoYo casino brands in Sweden after receiving the necessary approval from the Swedish Gaming Authority. The launch follows a number of ‘successful’ inspections and audits, which have ensured that both platforms are in line with the Swedish gaming regulations. The two platforms have since been …
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Industry strategic consultancy Regulus Partners examines a week full of regulatory warnings in the Netherlands, further political disruption in the UK, and gaming reform in Ireland. Netherlands: online regulation – orange warning signals? The implementation of the Netherlands Remote Gaming Act faced more parliamentary scrutiny this week, with a theme of questioning from the Justice and Security Committee being ensuring …
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Omni-channel sports betting solutions provider Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has strengthened its long-term partnership with Jenningsbet by agreeing to continue supplying its self-service betting terminals (SSBTs). The multi-year extension will see PBS roll out its SSBTs across the operator’s retail estate throughout the United Kingdom. Lee Drabwell, Senior Commercial Director at Playtech BGT Sports, commented: “We’re delighted to have extended …
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The Tote and Britbet have been confirmed as the new sponsors of the Racehorse Owners’ Sponsorship Scheme, with the partnership due to take effect on 1 January 2020. As confirmed by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), the sponsorship will see all owners included on the Scheme carrying the new Tote logo on their silks. Charlie Liverton, Chief Executive of the …
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An online survey carried out by the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), in collaboration with treatment foundation AGOG has found that half of its respondents spent more than €1,000 each month on gambling. The joint survey considered the responses of 86 people who have signed up with AGOG, which organises weekly meetings for players at risk of problem gambling behaviours. In its …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BG Council) has confirmed that it will be rolling out a new code of practice which will focus on outlining new protocols regarding VIP customers and operator enticements to gamble. The details of the code of practice, which will be published in Spring 2020, have not yet been published, however, it is expected that it …
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Online bookmaker Marathonbet has been named as the first official Russian partner of Real Madrid after the operator penned a new partnership with the La Liga team. As part of the agreement, the operator will receive a boost in its exposure across Spain via virtual LED boards in Russian broadcasts of Real Madrid games, which is expected to utilise digital …
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Racing Post has continued its expansion of its digital business into the United States after securing an agreement with Pickwise. The duo first joined forces at the beginning of 2019 and will now go stateside after Pickswise obtained a New Jersey vendor licence. Pickwise has confirmed that it is looking to secure vendor licenses in a number of other states. …
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Following an investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), Uzbekistani tennis player Albina Khabibulina has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after being found to be in breach of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme. Khabibulina, who was suspended by independent Anti-corruption Hearing Officer (AHO) Prof Richard H. McLaren with immediate effect, was found to be in breach of Section 3 of …
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Delivering the keynote speech at last week’s Gaming in Spain conference, Director General of the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) Juan García Espinosa underlined that incumbents must ensure that responsible gambling measures are upheld. Espinosa pointed out that since the market opened up in 2013, with the DGOJ issuing its first online licenses, there has been a successful …
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