Europe

WLA accreditation sees Sporting Group aim for next-level RM development

SBC News WLA accreditation sees Sporting Group aim for next-level RM development

Sporting Group, the parent company of sportsbook services and systems supplier Sporting Solutions, has obtained a World Lottery Association (WLA) – ‘Security Control Standard (WLA-SCS) certification’. The WLA accreditation marks an important milestone for the company, which during 2018 has extended its suite of pricing and risk management provisions for the global lotteries sector,  securing several new client operators, including Danish state-owned …

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High Court stands by DCMS orders on EuroMillions third-party betting

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Operators of digital lottery syndicates have been handed a severe blow by the High Court of England & Wales, which has rejected the combined appeal of Lottoland and Multi Lotto UK to allow bets on ‘EuroMillions’ draws in other countries.   In February of this year, Lottoland and Multi Lotto sanctioned a high court appeal against the UK Department for …

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Revamped website to support Golden Race’s global growth

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Golden Race has backed up a recent bid for global growth, which has seen it gain both a UK supplier licence and associate membership to NASPL in North America, by launching a new website to provide clearer information for prospective customers, partners and media organisations across target territories. Having made its name through a popular range of products across emerging …

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Betway strengthens sponsorship portfolio with T20 partnership

SBC News Betway strengthens sponsorship portfolio with T20 partnership

Betway has strengthened its cricket sponsorship portfolio, agreeing a three-year-deal to become the official betting partner of the Mzansi Super League T20. The deal sees Betway become the official global betting partner of the Mzansi Super League T20, which takes place in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Cape Town and Paarl, it is broadcast live in the UK and …

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Dr Anna van der Gaag CBE takes charge of RGSB governance

SBC News Dr Anna van der Gaag CBE takes charge of RGSB governance

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed the appointment of Dr Anna van der Gaag CBE as new Chair of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB). Dr van der Gaag will succeed Sir Christopher Kelly, who is set to finish his leadership tenure of the RGSB on March 2019. An experienced executive in regulatory policy development for health and social care, …

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Winning Post – Industry feels impact of parliament turbulence

SBC News Winning Post - Industry feels impact of parliament turbulence

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. UK: Politics – What did you do during the Brexit? The folly of the British gambling lobby was laid painfully bare in Westminster this week. Against the backdrop of the United Kingdom’s …

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Sky Sports nets exclusive broadcast rights for Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership

SBC News Sky Sports nets exclusive broadcast rights for Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership

Sky Sports has confirmed that it will become the exclusive broadcaster of Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership content from 2020, agreeing on a five-year deal with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). UK news sources report that Sky Sports blew competitor BT Sports out of the water with a £100 million package, bolstering its dedicated ‘Sky Football’ programming for 2020. Confirming the …

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Kambi ramps up ‘on-property’ East Coast profile

SBC News Kambi ramps up 'on-property' East Coast profile

Stockholm-listed betting technology and systems supplier Kambi Group Plc has made its ‘US brick and mortar debut’ supporting partner DraftKings sportsbook launch at New Jersey’s Resorts Casino. Kambi which maintains the biggest digital platform supplier presence within the regulated state of New Jersey, details a crucial launch for its US growth strategy, supporting DraftKings ongoing sportsbook expansion. “This week, Kambi …

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Lorenzo Pellicioli takes IGT Chairmanship

SBC News Lorenzo Pellicioli takes IGT Chairmanship

The governance of New York-listed gambling technology group IGT Plc has confirmed that Lorenzo Pellicioli will take the remit of corporate Chairman of the Board, having previously served the role on an interim basis. Updating investors, IGT concludes its governance leadership search, which was sanctioned this August following the departure of Phil Satre to NASDAQ casino and leisure operator Wynn …

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RGA hosts critical leaders meeting on ‘voluntary advertising code’

SBC News RGA hosts critical leaders meeting on 'voluntary advertising code'

The leaders of Britain’s biggest betting operators are reported to be holding discussions this week, seeking to develop a rigorous new voluntary mandate on betting/gambling advertising. Mark Kleinman City Editor for Sky News, reports that the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) will host a leaders meeting on Tuesday to discuss the development of a new ‘advertising standards code’, which RGA members …

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