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Two weeks ago, GambleAware published its new five-year strategy, expressing an aim to treble the number of people who receive treatment each year for gambling related harm. The charity, formerly known as the Responsible Gambling Trust, has reinforced its commitment to helping those suffering with the problem, of which there are believed to be around 250,000 in the UK, by …

John Hagan, Partner at London law firm Harris Hagan and Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG), has outlined how industry stakeholders should aim to build coherent dialogue with the government with regards to the industry’s social responsibility measures. Speaking to industry news source Totally Gaming on the matter of social responsibility and player protection, as the UK government …

With sixteen nominees as opposed to the usual ten, and still the likes of Chris Froome missing out, it just goes to show that, whilst the rest of us suffered, it’s worth remembering that British sports had a good 2016.  After the best year of his career to date which pivoted him to number one in the rankings having won …

Updating the market, leading industry platform and technology provider Playtech Plc has confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Consolidated Financial Holdings A/S (CFH Group). Playtech governance had first announced its approach for CFH Group this November, with the company prepared to pay $120 million (£95 million) for the financial trading systems developer. Confirming its deal through a regulatory …

Timeform consolidated its place in mid-table of the Tipster Challenge with three race wins at Ffos Las on Lisheen Prince, Babeny Bridge and Super Sam. Meanwhile it was a disappointing day for both Michael Whittle of Team FA and Stephen Harris, although bettingexpert’s horseracing guru was particularly unlucky to end the day with three consecutive second places which denied him a possible …

The ASA has had its latest wrangling with the betting industry, with Betfred the focus of its attention this time around. Following two complaints from members of the public the advertising standards authority investigated an email promotion the bookmaker sent out to new customers over email during the European Championships this summer. Two specific issues were investigated, though only one …

Industry news source EGR has crowned Swedish-based Unibet Group as ‘Operator of the Year’ at its EGR 2016 Operator Awards. Hosted at the HRC Artillery Garden, Unibet proved to be the night’s big winners, taking home the top industry honour of ‘Operator of the Year’ and the further awards of ‘Socially Responsible Operator’ and ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ for its multi-award winning …

Michael Whittle has become the latest industry expert to take the Tipster Challenge. Whittle, the Product Manager at Team FA, has provided tips for today’s six races at Ffos Las. Formerly of Betfred, he is now responsible for overseeing all channels and development at Team FA, a company formed after the success of the Footy Accumulators brand which started in …

FIFPro has completed its biggest ever football survey, which found that nearly 45% of players earn less than $1,000 a month, and 60% receive less than $2,000 a month. In fact, only 2% of players take home $720,000 or more per annum, and 40% of players experience late payment of wages. The ‘Global Employment Report’, which was conducted by Manchester …

Financial news sources have reported this morning, that Teddy Sagi, founder of Playtech Plc has sold 10% of his equity in the FTSE-listed gambling technology supplier. The news sees Sagi one of the UK’s richest businessmen reduce his stake in Playtech from 33.6 to 23.6%. The sale transaction of 32.2 million shares will be carried out by Sagi’s investment firm …