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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, …

Continuous enhancements are critical in order to stay ahead of the game across most facets of business on a global scale, but this is especially important across the dynamic, fast-paced landscape of sports content supporting media, broadcast, fantasy sports and sports betting. In addition to offering a selection of reflections and predictions, as is customary at this time of year, …

Sportingtech has confirmed the appointment of Tom Ustunel as the new CEO of the full-service betting and igaming platform and systems supplier. The appointment follows Ustunel working with the Sportingtech leadership team for the past two years on strategic initiatives driving the firm’s global expansion across new and established markets. A seasoned online gambling executive, Ustunel has previously served as …

Jenningsbet has stated that the UK government’s plans to introduce a mandatory levy as part of the Gambling Act’s White Paper Review will hinder the bookmaker’s ability to continue with its charity work.  The mandatory levy, proposed at up to 1% of annual gross gambling yield (GGY) aims to collect funds for Research, Prevention and Treatment (RET) of gambling harms. …

DAZN has formed a partnership with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to broadcast the four PFL Europe events which are planned for this year. Following what DAZN described as a transformative 2023, following the successful launch of its DAZN Bet brand the year prior, the London-based OTT sports media platform will now distribute the MMA promotion’s bouts to French audiences …