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SBC announces six promotions in media team

SBC News SBC announces six promotions in media team

  Betting & gaming media and events company SBC has made a series of promotions within its team to strengthen and freshen up its approach across the landscape of its media activities.  Martyn Elliott, Senior Media Manager, has been promoted to the new role of Media Project Director where he will be responsible for bringing new media products to the …

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888 circled by rivals as LSE share price slumps to 70p

SBC News 888 circled by rivals as LSE share price slumps to 70p

Playtech Plc is reported to have tabled a £700m offer to acquire embattled LSE rival 888 Holdings. As reported by The Sunday Times this weekend, FTSE 250-listed Playtech’s “£700m swoop for 888 Holdings” was rejected by the board as “undervaluing the company”, according to City sources. The approach is reported to have taken place in July, with Playtech valuing its …

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UK gambling adopts new IGRG Code to enhance protections on digital platforms

SBC News UK gambling adopts new IGRG Code to enhance protections on digital platforms

The members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have adopted the new rules and guidelines of the “Gambling Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising” – IGRG Code. BGC members settled on the new standards of the seventh incarnation of the IGRG Code in September, with its practices to come into effect from 1 December 2023. Established in 2007 by …

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Lauren Fleshman’s ‘Good for a Girl’ wins William Hill SBOTY2023 award 

SBC News Lauren Fleshman’s ‘Good for a Girl’ wins William Hill SBOTY2023 award 

“Good for a Girl: My Life Running in a Man’s World” – the memoir of US athlete/coach Lauren Fleshman has won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award (#SBOTY2023). Fleshman becomes the 36th winner of the William Hill SBOTY prize, recognised as the highest accolade for sports writing in English literature. “The announcement makes history as it is …

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DSWV claims full-house as ODDSET joins trade body

SBC News DSWV claims full-house as ODDSET joins trade body

Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has accomplished a major directive for its trade body, as ODDSET Sportwetten joins its association representing the interests of German bookmakers. The addition of ODDSET as a new member will see DSWV represent all betting businesses licensed in Germany, since the launch of the Fourth Interstate Market (GlüNeuRStv), on 1 July 2021. DSWV noted: “ODDSET’s membership represents …

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KSA warns ISP providers to uphold KOA advertising rules 

SBC News KSA warns ISP providers to uphold KOA advertising rules 

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has warned web hosting providers to ensure that they comply with the advertising laws of the Gambling Act (KOA Act), thereby protecting Dutch consumers from unlicensed online gambling. The warning follows KSA imposing two ‘binding instructions’ on ISP provider Cloudflare to terminate its services hosting the affiliate websites of Nederlandscasinos.net and Onlinecasinosspelen.com. The KSA …

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Riot Games takes equity stake in GRID as partnership ‘majorly’ expanded

SBC News Riot Games takes equity stake in GRID as partnership ‘majorly’ expanded

Riot Games and game data platform GRID have expanded their multi-year esports data partnership. The enhanced deal will see GRID become the official worldwide esports data partner for both the VALORANT Champions Tour and League of Legends esports.  Meanwhile, the game publisher has also taken an equity stake in GRID as a result of the partnership.  The announcement states that …

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Betano first betting partner of UEFA as EURO 2024 sponsor

SBC News Betano first betting partner of UEFA as EURO 2024 sponsor

Betano has secured a global sponsorship deal for UEFA EURO 2024, which is being held in Germany.  The Kaizen Gaming-owned operator has become the first betting company to reach a partnership with UEFA. The deal follows Betano’s success in last year’s FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, also being named the first official partner of the global competition. George Daskalakis, …

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Kambi: Under the Hood… Sports integrity and compliance

SBC News Kambi: Under the Hood... Sports integrity and compliance

Kambi goes ‘Under the Hood’ again this week courtesy of Director of Operational Compliance Paul Finnigen, who focuses on the technology behind sports integrity and compliance.  Paul Finnigen (Director of Operational Compliance, Kambi): The future of sports betting hinges on the crucial element of trust that consumers must place in sporting events. The role that Kambi and other sportsbooks around …

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Inspired enhances racing graphics and simulations for SIS-owned 49’s

SBC News Inspired enhances racing graphics and simulations for SIS-owned 49’s

SIS (Sports Information Services) has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Inspired Entertainment. Now introducing five newly upgraded products to enhance SIS’ 49’s offering, the integration with 49’s content will allow bettors in betting shops across the UK and Ireland to access improved graphics and race simulations. Jessica Mills, Head of Product Proposition at SIS, said: “We have enjoyed a fantastic …

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