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Tabcorp has been ordered by the gambling authority of Victoria to ‘go cashless’ with its electronic betting terminals (EBTs) to prevent underage gambling. Annette Kimmitt, CEO of the Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), highlighted that there is currently a need for stricter protection against underage gambling after multiple reported incidents of minors placing bets without obstruction or the …

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with Spring Media to offer fans a betting package that includes all FIH events. Representing more than 1,300 matches across a four-year cycle, the betting package is the latest addition to the Spring Media’s hockey portfolio.  FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, stated: “We very much look forward to this partnership with Spring Media. It …

Technological innovations or advancements arguably form the fabric of the industry. Without a steady stream of these, you face the very real prospect of not just simply being left behind, but extinction. In conversation with SBC News, Evgen Belousov, GR8 Tech CEO, offers his perspective on the critical nature of such updates, elaborates on a pair of the company’s recent …

The Petitions Committee has confirmed that Parliament will debate British horseracing’s concerns on affordability and financial risk checks on 26 February. The date was scheduled following a petition led by Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, reaching the requirement of 100,000 signatures needed for parliamentary debate. Endorsed by British racing stakeholders, the petition called on the UK government …

Portuguese online betting platform LeBull has announced that Luis Figo has become its latest brand ambassador.  After receiving support from Digitain, LeBull began operating in the Portuguese betting market in 2023. The company holds the 27th and 28th licences granted by the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Services (SRIJ)  Looking to establish itself in the country, LeBull has signed the ex-footballer …

Allwyn UK has announced that Sir Keith Mills has chosen to end his tenure as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. The departure of Mills was announced by Allwyn, in its latest update revealing boardroom changes ahead of the firm’s takeover of the National Lottery contract on 1 February 2024. A key figure in Allwyn’s winning bid of the Fourth National Lottery …

OpenBet has announced a partnership with German lottery operator, WestLotto, to supply Neccton’s gambling compliance products. In detail, World Lottery Association (WLA) member WestLotto will be integrating OpenBet-owned Neccton’s responsible gaming, anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection service – exceeding regulatory expectations and boosting responsible gaming. Michael Auer, Managing Director of Neccton at OpenBet, said: “Our new partnership with WestLotto …

MGA, Malta’s Gaming Authority, has taken away the authorisation of Betago Limited following infringement of the country’s Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations Act. Effective from 8 January 2024, the regulator has ordered Betago to deal with any outstanding fees owed to the MGA within a week from the date of the cancellation. The MGA first announced the operator’s licence suspension …

ATG has declared that Swedish audiences “will reveal their inner horse instincts” playing the revamped V75 racing pool. The message forms part of a new advertising campaign launched by ATG (Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp), Sweden’s totalisator board for wagering on trotting and thoroughbred racing. The campaign is co-developed by the Stockholm agencies of Åkestam Holst and Giants & Toys, and …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling authority of the Netherlands, has reiterated its warning that all Dutch gambling advertising campaigns must comply with its rules on audience targeting. The warning follows KSA’s latest intervention where “a gambling operator made unfocused advertisements during a game show on television.” The infringing advertisement did not comply with the KOA market’s rules for sponsoring TV programs, …