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René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

SBC News René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that René Jansen will not stand for reappointment as Chairman of the Netherlands gambling authority. This afternoon, KSA informed that Jansen, who’s tenure expires on 1 October 2024, “has chosen not to stand for reappointment because he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023.” KSA has alerted Franc Weerwind, Minister for Legal Protection, of …

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Betfair cuts odds on Labour majority as Tory safe seats swing

SBC News Betfair cuts odds on Labour majority as Tory safe seats swing

Betfair has revised its UK politics markets, slashing the odds on the Labour Party winning a majority at the next General Election from 4/11 from 2/5 (72% chance).  The update follows the Conservative Party losing the ‘safe seats’ of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth, which saw Labour overturn record Tory majorities of nearly 25,000 and 20,000 votes, respectively. The by-election losses …

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bacta launches SR Exchange for shared perspective on safer gambling 

SBC News bacta launches SR Exchange for shared perspective on safer gambling 

bacta has launched its Social Responsibility (SR) Exchange, to provide the industry’s consumer-facing staff with practical guidance on how to deliver a safer gambling experience. The SR Exchange forms part of a new commitment by bacta, the trade association for amusement and gaming machine industries of the UK to deepen collaboration, training and knowledge sharing between members. The first SR …

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KSA scan showcases changed make-up of Dutch gambling 

KSA, Netherlands/Dutch gambling authority

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands has published its ‘2022 Market Scan’ tracking the performance and regulated activities of the Dutch gambling market.  The report highlights KSA’s primary observation that the “opening of the online gambling market has had an impact on the land-based market, evident from current trends and data presented by the  Gambling Market Scan of …

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Unlock Latin America… MediaTroopers CEO talks market knowledge & adaptability

SBC News Unlock Latin America… MediaTroopers CEO talks market knowledge & adaptability

“Affiliates must ensure they stay humble.. must understand it’s a whole new world out there, and accept they may not know everything.” A refreshing sentiment from the CEO of a company making tremendous waves in the highly competitive US market, using this expertise as an advantage to enter new markets – Latin America included. In the run-up to his appearance …

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FDJ hits lotto drags ahead of ZEturf and PLI enlargement

SBC News FDJ hits lotto drags ahead of ZEturf and PLI enlargement

Groupe FDJ has cited stable year-to-date trading ahead of its corporate expansion integrating the new assets of ZEturf and Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI). In a YTD trading update, FDJ revealed that corporate revenues to September stood at €1.87bn, up 1% on YTD 2022 comparatives. Headline revenues remain on par with 2022 results, despite the Francaise des Jeux lottery unit recording …

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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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