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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has enhanced its integrity capabilities in the Nordics by announcing Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill (NBO), Norway’s Association for Online Gaming, as a new partner. Updating members, IBIA has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBO to “establish a cooperative framework for a safe and effective local licensing and regulatory regime in Norway, including …

Betway has announced a partnership with Bulgaria-headquartered engagement platform, Fans United.  Taking into consideration today’s ‘fast-paced digital landscape’, the pair have emphasised how the collaboration underscores a commitment to enhancing user engagement and interaction on products. Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway Group, commented: “We’re very excited for this partnership with Fans United, which further demonstrates our desire and commitment to …

Betsson has named Peruvian football star Paolo Guerrero as its exclusive global casino ambassador.  The partnership aims to strengthen the operator’s presence in Latin America, with the former Bundesliga striker and the all-time top scorer for the Peruvian national team, bringing his status and passion for the game to promote Betsson’s online casino offering. Andrea Rossi, Betsson’s Commercial Director for …

Liquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) has issued a statement which addresses the ‘poor conduct’ of a number of NSW-licensed bookmakers over the last few months.  A spokesperson for L&GNSW told SBC News that the conduct in question involves ‘unreasonable obstructions’ when it comes to paying out players’ winnings, as well as assisting with account closures – in some …

Oddschecker Global Media has announced a rebranded identity, becoming FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) as the group looks to tell a broader story about the entities and capabilities it holds in the market. In a move to enhance its international reputation as a partner for sports media outlets and betting operators, the company – owned by Bruin Capital – will retain …

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted a series of derogations (exemptions to the law) related to the acquisition of Sporting Index by Spreadex Limited. As announced on 15 January, the CMA launched an inquiry evaluating Spreadex’s acquisition of its main rival, Sporting Index, and its impact on the UK’s spread betting market. The inquiry will evaluate whether Sporting …

Spain’s General Directorate of Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) has added the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) to the Global Research Service for the monitoring of betting integrity.  By signing the agreement, AFE can now utilise in-depth data flows to submit information about instances of suspicious bets placed on various sporting events.  The DGOJ further clarified that the service is compliant under …

Ecuabet has partnered with the Ecuadorian Football Federation in gaining the naming rights to the country’s top football division, LigaPro. The league will come under LigaPro Ecuabet for the next five years, with the strong possibility of an extension. Miguel Ángel Loor, President of the LigaPro, said: “We have travelled an important path in the Professional League to be where …

As of this morning (24 January 2024), Flutter Entertainment Plc has declared that it has ceased trading of its ordinary shares on the Dublin Euronext Exchange. On Tuesday, 23 January, Flutter concluded its final day of trading on the Dublin Euronext, as the global gambling group prepares to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, 29 January. …

Parimatch has announced that it is extending its role as the official betting partner to the European Cricket Network (ECN). To kick-start 2024, the pair have now partnered on all ECN men’s and women’s events set to take place early this year, including the European Cricket Series (ECS), European Cricket International (ECI) and the European Cricket League matches.  Daniel Weston, …