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Julio Cesar Tamayo to Keynote at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

SBC News Julio Cesar Tamayo to Keynote at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

At this year’s SBC Summit Latinoamérica, Julio Cesar Tamayo, the CEO of Wplay, will present a distinctive viewpoint on the Latin American gaming and betting sector by engaging in a keynote fireside chat alongside industry expert Dr. Evert Montero Cárdenas, President of Fecoljuegos. Recognizing that this industry plays a vital role in the prosperity of nations and communities, while also …

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PokerStars confirms Norway exit for ‘commercial reasons’

Norway Kindred court battle

PokerStars has become the latest operator to confirm its exit from the Norwegian market.  Last week, the company began proceedings, informing Norwegian customers of its pending departure. The online poker room will cease its offering on 26 October.  The flagship poker room of Flutter Entertainment is joining competitors bet365, Kindred, ComeOn, and Betsson in withdrawing from the market.  PokerStars confirmed …

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EGBA: Italy’s €1bn black market loss should end Dignity Decree ad-ban 

Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) is monitoring developments related to Italy’s online gambling marketplace being impacted by black market activities. Concerns follow a recent investigation by La Gazzetta dello Sport, which documented that the total Italian wagers placed on the black market (land-based and online) are estimated at €25bn per year. The report cited that of the estimated …

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Rank Group nets Q1 all unit growth against tough UK environment

SBC News Rank Group nets Q1 all unit growth against tough UK environment

Rank Group Plc continues to navigate a challenging UK business environment, but remains confident in achieving 2023/24 full year revenue and profit growth in line with expectations.  Publishing its Q1 2023/24 trading update, the LSE gambling group recorded an 11% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue (NGR) to £179m. A positive start to year trading saw Rank record NGR growth …

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GamCare celebrates 25th year breaking treatment support barriers

SBC News GamCare celebrates 25th year breaking treatment support barriers

GamCare has published its annual report and financial statements, signed by the board of trustees of the problem gambling treatment support charity. The 2022/2023 period represents GamCare’s 25th year delivering frontline treatment support services such as its 24/7 National Gambling Helpline, family counselling and youth programmes. Expanding its services, GamCare has taken on the role of system coordinator appointed by …

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Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

SBC News Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

Brigid Simmonds (OBE), Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has urged the government to guarantee the funding of third sector organisations in its consultation of a mandatory levy on problem gambling harms. Announced yesterday by DCMS, an eight-week consultation has been launched to gather stakeholder insights on the structure, management and oversight of a fixed levy collecting funds …

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Sportech ends London AIM status 

SBC News Sportech ends London AIM status 

Sportech has completed its final day of trading as a listed enterprise of the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) as of 16 October.  The decision to de-list from the London AIM was formally announced on 11 September by the board of Sportech, following a review of the firm’s long-term interests and options. Following its de-listing, Sportech will re-register its business …

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GiG enhances Comply solution for Betway affiliates

SBC News GiG enhances Comply solution for Betway affiliates

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has enhanced its agreement with Betway, the flagship sportsbook brand of Super Group Inc, providing its automated affiliate media compliance and screening tool – GiG Comply. Developed by GiG’s media unit, the Comply tool helps ensure affiliate programmes are fully aligned with all brand and responsible gaming requirements of respective markets. Jonas Warrer, CEO of the …

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Sky Bet falls foul of ASA monitor of Gary Neville tweets

SBC News Sky Bet falls foul of ASA monitor of Gary Neville tweets

Sky Bet is the latest bookmaker to be penalised by the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) monitoring of gambling-related  ads/content deemed likely to have a ‘strong appeal to under-18 audiences’. The bookmaker’s adverts have been review on information collected by the Active Ad Monitoring system. This system employs AI to actively identify online advertisements that could potentially violate regulations. In this …

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Bookmakers face tipping point on media & data rights

SBC News Bookmakers face tipping point on media & data rights

In life, there are the certain outcomes of death and taxes, whilst for sportsbooks, there are media rights disputes and data fees. The rising costs of operating an online sportsbook have divided opinions across the sector regarding the necessity of exclusive media rights packages and the compounding expenses of data fees. At the SBC Summit Barcelona, a panel of sportsbook …

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