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PA Betting Services (PABS) has been chosen as the official supplier and managing partner of B2B services for sports data and content provider Timeform. Timeform’s brand is recognised for the provision of premium horse racing content, insight and editorial, with over 50 years of experience in British racing.  Some of Timeform’s staples include Race Verdicts, Star Ratings, 1-2-3 predictions and …

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced that it is taking the Premier Greyhound Racing (PGR) data rights to tender. Opening up an opportunity in the UK greyhound racing sector, the process is set to begin this month, with the outcome being the ARC choosing a partner to provide betting operators and media groups with greyhound content from PGR-operated tracks. PGR …

The National Lottery has launched its new advertising campaign, refreshing the Lotto jackpot to UK audiences under the stewardship of new operator Allwyn UK. The debut campaign of Allwyn UK promotes ‘everyday winners’ of the £1m Lotto jackpot, asking participants the question ‘Will you be next?’. London creative agency VCCP developed the campaign for Allwyn UK, who officially took charge …

NYSE-listed International Game Technology PLC (IGT) through subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation has extended its partnership with Lithuanian Lottery UAB Perlas Network (Perlas).  The agreement will see both parties collaborate for another 12 years until at least 2035, with IGT introducing a steady flow of upgrades to Perlas’ lottery central retail system.  Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer Global Lottery, …

GambleAware has revealed that some members of the LGBTQ+ community may be at a higher risk of gambling harm. The newly published scoping study – ‘LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review’ – was commissioned to build an understanding of the lived experience of gambling harm amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Great Britain. Researchers from the University of Brighton …

A nationwide study of the Dutch market by the Netherlands’ gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has revealed that some operators offer cashback bonuses in conflict with the Dutch Gambling Act (Wok).  Well-known in the online casino sector, loss-based cashback bonuses allow players to get part of their losses back after spending a certain amount. In the Netherlands, the gambling framework has …

The industry once again stands poised to take in a wave of fresh products and innovations in the English capital, with Stats Perform one such company that is looking to continue creating “memorable betting experiences” as a trifecta of sporting showpieces loom on the horizon. Self confessed to be “exceptionally excited” about the week that lies ahead, the group is …

According to Betby Chief Commercial Officer Chris Nikolopoulos, the landscape of sports betting regulation is in a constant state of flux, introducing new complexities that necessitate adaptability and technological acumen across diverse jurisdictions.  SBC: Tier 1 is a term that’s often bandied around, but what exactly constitutes a Tier 1 sportsbook solution in your opinion? Chris Nikolopoulos (CCO, Betby): Tier …

Brazil has advanced the launch of a regulated federal sports betting marketplace in 2024, as the Ministry of Finance fulfills the key requisite of forming a ‘Special Secretariat’ to monitor and report on market activities. Detailed via a decree published by the Ministry of Finance, the Brazil ‘Bets’ marketplace will be supervised by the ‘Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA)’ …

Kindred has announced that three world champion women boxers have become brand ambassadors for its Unibet division. The new sponsorship of Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney and Nina Hughes has been named the ‘largest ambassador deal with active female boxers in the UK’ – in terms of both length and value. Sam Mead, General Manager Kindred Group, emphasised: “Interest in women’s …