The governance of gambling technology provider Novomatic Group (Novomatic) has confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of the Albanian National Lottery, strengthening the firm’s footprint within Eastern European gambling markets. The deal sees Novomatic take over Albanian Lottery asset ‘Lotaria Kombëtare’ which was granted a 10-year license in 2012 for the provision of lottery services to Albanian consumers. Novomatic …
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Racing Post & BGT put content & information first with successful launch of new terminal retail product
Continuing its strategic partnership with Playtech subsidiary Best Gaming Technology (BGT), the Racing Post has combined to launch its new horseracing and greyhound product across + 12,000 self-service betting terminals within multiple UK operator retail betting estates. The partnership sees Racing Posts digital content which includes detailed racecards, the latest form, results, race predictor, Spotlight tips, key stats and trainer/jockey …
Read More »Kenyan Parliament to review tougher policies for gambling operators
Kenya’s parliament is reported to be reviewing a number of proposed regulatory amendments to its ‘Betting, Lotteries & Gaming Act’, which could see the introduction of tougher controls and severe fines for non-compliant gambling operators. Central to the proposed amendments will be the introduction of marketing/advertising restrictions on Kenyan sports betting operator services. The amendments have been presented by Orange …
Read More »IGT wins Massachusetts State Lottery systems & terminal applications contract
Following a competitive tender, New York-listed gambling technology supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has won the contract to supply the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (Massachusetts Lottery) provisions to supply its central system and terminal software. The new systems and terminal contract sees IGT extend its supplier services for the Massachusetts Lottery, a customer since 1996. New provisions for the Massachusetts Lottery …
Read More »Former Paddy Power CEO Stewart Kenny holds stance against FOBTs
The Times has reported that former Paddy Power co-founder and CEO Stewart Kenny has secretly lobbied against fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), stating that the machines were exploitative of problem gamblers and the vulnerable. The newspaper has revealed that in a 2009 consultation, Kenny urged the Irish government not to follow the UK’s lead by banning FOBTs from Irish betting shops. …
Read More »GambleAware warns APPG about ‘overlooked’ problem gambling
Problem gambling has been ‘overlooked and underfunded for too long’. That was the message delivered by Kate Lampard CBE, Chair of GambleAware, to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). As gambling-related harm is linked to all forms of gambling, not just FOBTs, Lampard set out GambleAware’s strategy to fund further research, education and treatment …
Read More »Channel 4 to finish racing coverage on 27 December
The Coral Welsh Grand National from Chepstow on 27 December will mark Channel 4’s final racing broadcast, as the UK broadcaster bows out from the sport following 32 years of coverage. Channel 4 management confirmed that its ‘4 Racing’ program would finish the day after Boxing Day and that 4 Racing would not broadcast scheduled racing from Newbury on New …
Read More »DCMS existing levy to continue in 2017/18 – just in case
The Department of Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) has informed that the provisions of the current Horserace Racing Betting Levy will be rolled over into 2017/18 as no progress has been made on the terms of a new levy scheme. Updating industry and racing stakeholders, Karen Bradley Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport announced the government’s decision to continue …
Read More »John Hagan: IGRG – Industry Engagement is key to improving player protections
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 …
Read More »Ladbrokes Australia becomes first TopBetta Global Tote partner
Updating the market, the governance of Australia ASX-listed TopBetta Holdings (TopBetta) has announced that it has signed a ‘landmark agreement’ which will see Ladbrokes Australia become the first client of it ‘The Global Tote’ service. The partnership will see Ladbrokes Australia replace its existing tote products for TopBetta’s The Global Tote system, which enables operators to participate in international betting …
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