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La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has opened the application window for projects to become a partner of its Corporate Foundation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The state-owned betting, gaming and lottery operator has outlined projects focusing on the inclusion and education of young, vulnerable and disabled people as being of particular interest. Organisations that prove they can …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the members of its ‘Judicial Panel’ to oversee disciplinary affairs, appeals, and licensing disputes.  The panel has been reformed following last year’s departure of Chair Brian Baker (CBE), who was succeeded by sports law expert Sarah Crowther KC. Crowther and the BHA have undertaken a comprehensive consultation with diverse stakeholders to change the …

Rank Interactive has appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Joining The Rank Group later this year, Allanson will come from Entain, where he currently serves as Commercial Finance Director and is in charge of implementing value-adding financial initiatives across the gambling firm. He will continue to be based in Gibraltar, and will now report to Richard Harris – CFO …

Allwyn UK has confirmed the inbound appointment of Andria Vidler as the new CEO, effective from 1 October 2023. Vidler, a figurehead in UK media and entertainment, is set to helm Allwyn UK as it prepares to operate The National Lottery from 1 February 2024. The incoming CEO will replace interim chief Robert Chvátal, who stepped in to the role …

The government of Victoria has unveiled a range of reforms to gambling in the state, specifically around player protection and gambling harm prevention and particularly targeting gaming machines. Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, and his Labor government, aim to make player protection in the state ‘the strongest in Australia’ with reforms to electronic gaming machines (EGMs), drafted with Minister for …

Svenska Spel has declared that its H1 2023 business activities have solidified its position as the most sustainable operator in the Swedish market. In its interim trading report, Sweden’s gambling monopoly operator highlighted a ‘stable quarter’, despite challenges faced by the Casino Cosmopol and Vegas Slots units. Q2 trading saw Svenska Spel’s net gaming revenue (NGR) increase slightly to SEK …

 The government of New South Wales (NSW) has formed a new independent panel to deliver a “comprehensive roadmap on gambling reforms.” The panel, consisting of 16 members, will be led by former NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing Commissioner, Michael Foggo, who will serve as Chairman. Tasked with providing optimal oversight on gambling policies, the panel’s composition includes representatives …

Grupo Codere continues the restructuring of its executive leadership team, announcing the appointment of Luis Villalba as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment sees Villalba replace the incumbent CFO, Óscar Fernández de Llano, who resigned from Codere’s leadership team during H1 proceedings. A 25-year executive in financial management, Villalba joins Codere from food and olive oil exporter Deoleo …

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s gambling monopoly, has been ordered to cut its advertising spend by “at least 20% in 2023”.  The order has been mandated by Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, responding to government concerns on the exposure of gambling services to minors and vulnerable audiences. As such, the management of Norsk Tipping must present a plan to reduce advertising …

The management of Ayr Racecourse has announced that Virgin Bet will continue to sponsor the Ayr Gold Cup for a third consecutive year. The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup is a sprint handicap race that saw victories by Summerghand and Bielsa in 2022. The race currently holds a value of £180,000. The increased prize money for the main event is …