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Michel Groothuizen to take over as KSA Chairman

SBC News Michel Groothuizen to take over as KSA Chairman

Michel Groothuizen has been appointed the next Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Succeeding René Jansen, who announced last October that he would be stepping down from the Dutch gambling regulator, Groothuizen will take over as Chair on 1 July of this year. Ric de Rooij, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice and Security, stated: “With Michel, the KSA …

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Sportradar reaffirms market position as processes receive ISO certification

SBC News Sportradar reaffirms market position as processes receive ISO certification

Sportradar’s processes have received ISO certification norm 9001:2015 – with the company highlighting its effort to ‘consistently review and improve’ its work, services, products and data. Certification came from TÜV Thüringen – an independent customer service provider which tests systems and processes in multiple industries – and covers Client Services & Care – Betting & Gaming, Integrity Services, Content Production …

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BHA highlights commitment to welfare in British racing

SBC News BHA highlights commitment to welfare in British racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has underscored the importance of horse safety in British Racing in its new welfare update. The group outlined that more than £47m has been invested in the last 20 years into veterinary research and education, benefiting all breeds of horses in the country including thoroughbreds. “British Racing is committed to ensuring the welfare of all …

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NatCen to study effectiveness of Gambling Act review for vulnerable groups

SBC News NatCen to study effectiveness of Gambling Act review for vulnerable groups

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the Gambling Act review (GAR).  Commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), NatCen’s project will establish the evaluation design to address how effective the review has been in preventing gambling-related harm to vulnerable groups and …

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STATSCORE to ‘elevate the viewing experience’ of Brazilian basketball

SBC News STATSCORE to ‘elevate the viewing experience’ of Brazilian basketball

STATSCORE has announced a new partnership with Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete for the Brasileirão 2024 competition. As the Brazilian Basketball Championship tips off on 15 March, the deal will see the Polish sports data company power the sport with accurate and up-to-date in-venue basketball data available through its ScoutsFeed. “We are proud to partner with the Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete, …

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BGC sponsors Leicester Veterans’ Day for second-year running

SBC News BGC sponsors Leicester Veterans’ Day for second-year running

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is sponsoring this year’s Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, which raises vital funds for several military charities. The BGC has lauded the event as another opportunity to give back to the veteran community that has ‘sacrificed so much on behalf of this nation’s safety, security and prosperity’. Furthermore, the organisation will also be sponsoring the …

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LaLiga engages in ProhiBet via US Integrity partnership

SBC News LaLiga engages in ProhiBet via US Integrity partnership

LaLiga has signed a partnership agreement with integrity and compliance monitoring firm US Integrity (USI). The top Spanish division will now receive a real-time alert system for LaLiga EA SPORTS and LaLiga HYPERMOTION, among other services. Notably, the league will also be provided with analytical insights and engage in ProhiBet – a comprehensive prohibited betting solution, delivered by US Integrity …

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Otto Bonning joins DATA.BET to ‘establish key partnerships’

SBC News Otto Bonning joins DATA.BET to ‘establish key partnerships’

DATA.BET has announced the appointment of Otto Bonning as the group’s new Head of Sales.  The esports solutions provider praised Bonning for his wealth of experience in sales, spanning a decade and covering various industries. This includes sports betting, events, athlete management, and media – providing him with a ‘comprehensive understanding’ of the sports data provider world. The new Head …

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Betsson launches in Italy as new challenger

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Betsson has announced that it has officially launched in Italy with its sports betting offering. Described as a ‘strategic move’, the Swedish operator looks to further demonstrate its expansion into new markets which has accelerated across multiple different regions.  Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, described how the country has grown significantly in importance for the Betsson AB-owned …

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