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HKJC stung by 5-year levy on football bets

SBC News HKJC stung by 5-year levy on football bets

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be taxed a further HK$2.4 billion (€280m) per year for the next five years, due to new fiscal measures imposed by the Government of Hong Kong.    This week’s budget statement by HK Financial Secretary Paul Chen announced the special measure that a ‘temporary betting duty’ will be applied to HKJC wagers from fiscal …

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Premier League to agree on betting shirt sponsorship phase-out 

SBC News Premier League to agree on betting shirt sponsorship phase-out 

Premier League club bosses are likely to settle on betting sponsorships no longer appearing on the front of team shirts. The decision was reported yesterday evening by BBC News as pressure mounts on the Premier League to end its relationship with betting and gambling.   The government had previously granted Premier League clubs the right to settle its sponsorship terms with …

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Entain enhances LatAm offering in triple CONMEBOL sponsorship

SBC News Entain enhances LatAm offering in triple CONMEBOL sponsorship

Entain has been named the official sponsor of CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa for the next three seasons. Through its Sportingbet and bwin brands, the operator aims to reinforce its commitment to supporting responsible football and betting in Latin America. Adam Lewis, Entain’s Managing Director for LatAm, stated: “We are proud to be official sponsors of CONMEBOL Libertadores, …

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Charities ‘really disappointed’ as Paddy Power ‘mocks autism’ in Spurs ad

SBC News Charities ‘really disappointed’ as Paddy Power ‘mocks autism’ in Spurs ad

Paddy Power’s new advert on Youtube for Tottenham Hotspur has been slammed after two UK charities claimed it is making a joke of the autistic community. The campaign aimed to mock what it’s like being a fan of the club through the use of what seems to be a ‘Spurs Sensory Room’, with photographs displaying Spur’s ‘lack of achievements’, a …

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William Hill sponsors three races as official betting partner of Grand National

SBC News William Hill sponsors three races as official betting partner of Grand National

William Hill has become the official betting partner of the Randox Grand National Festival as a part of a three-year deal. The bookmaker is also being named the sponsor of three ITV-televised races during the three-day Festival at Aintree from 13 – 15 April 2023. These include the Grade 1 William Hill Aintree Hurdle on Thursday, the William Hill Handicap …

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Genius Sports to provide the XFL with ‘vital’ data strategy

SBC News Genius Sports to provide the XFL with ‘vital’ data strategy

Genius Sports has announced a data distribution deal with professional American football league, the XFL. The sports technology company is set to gain access to the league’s exclusive data rights whilst also being named its free-to-play provider to give its network of betting and media partners the ‘fastest, most accurate feed of XFL data’. This means that brands and advertisers …

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SIS grows Saudi Cup following via HKJC World Pool deal

SBC News SIS grows Saudi Cup following via HKJC World Pool deal

SIS (Sports Information Services) has announced a deal with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC). Six races on the $31.5m Saudi Cup race meeting will now be held at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on 25 February, becoming HKJC World Pool events. Michele Fischer, Vice President of SIS Content Services, said: “As the wagering distributor of The Saudi Cup since its inception, …

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Hamburger SV builds creative content in AdmiralBet partnership extension

SBC News Hamburger SV builds creative content in AdmiralBet partnership extension

German football club Hamburger SV has announced an extension of its exclusive and official sports betting partnership with AdmiralBet. The 2. Bundesliga team will continue to give the operator branding opportunities on the video and LED boards around the Volksparkstadion.  Jonas Boldt, Board Member at HSV Fußball AG, commented: “The cooperation between HSV and AdmiralBet is characterised by reliability and …

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Andrew Rhodes: The reality is there are risks that need to be addressed

Andrew Rhodes: The reality is there are risks that need to be addressed

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been cooperating with the government on the Gambling Act review White Paper, but cannot pre-empt what the White Paper will entail.  These were the words of UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes, speaking to Racing TV via video link, where he was quizzed about the potential outcomes of the review and the dynamics on affordability checks. …

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DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan sports content with ELEVEN acquisition

SBC News DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan sports content with ELEVEN acquisition

DAZN Group has finalised acquiring ELEVEN Group businesses, seeking to enhance its European football portfolio and in turn broaden its footprint in sports broadcasting.  As well as offering local sports content in Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Canada, US and UK, DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan to its list of territories.  Belgium includes the domestic football league (Jupiler Pro League) …

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