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GVC forms ‘US Foundation’ driving new responsibility agenda

SBC News GVC forms 'US Foundation' driving new responsibility agenda

GVC Holdings has expanded its recently launched Global Foundation directive to US shores, announcing the formation of its new ‘US Foundation’ corporate responsibility programme. The US Foundation will lead the FTSE betting group’s North American strategy and standards for responsible gambling, corporate compliance and sports integrity disciplines. Supporting the development of US safer gambling and compliance frameworks, GVC is set …

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Betgenius launches ‘next level’ sportsbook streaming service

SBC News Betgenius launches ‘next level’ sportsbook streaming service

Betgenius continues to enhance its sports betting engagement provisions, after launching its first ever streaming service designed to help sportsbooks plug crucial gaps in their in-play betting schedules with sports content from around the world. Seeking to become the industry’s optimal streaming service, Betgenius has developed its product from partnerships with official rights holders across multiple sports, maintained through Genius …

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IBIA suggests New Zealand adopts ‘open’ licensing system

SBC News IBIA suggests New Zealand adopts 'open' licensing system

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has suggested that the New Zealand government implements a ‘suitable regulatory and fiscal structure for sports betting’ which will ensure that licensed operators are able to deliver a wide range of betting products.  Confirmed in its response to the public consultation on online gambling across New Zealand, the IBIA divided its response into two …

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Stats Perform secures new partnership with Control Risks

SBC News Stats Perform secures new partnership with Control Risks

Stats Perform has secured a new partnership with specialist risk consultancy Control Risks which will see the duo work together to deliver comprehensive sports integrity solutions to the market.  Under the terms of the new partnership rights holders, international federations and governing bodies will be able to utilise Control Risks’ global investigative capabilities to identify instances of corruption and match-fixing. …

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GVC pens integrity partnership with Professional Players Federation

SBC News GVC pens integrity partnership with Professional Players Federation

GVC Holdings has secured a new partnership with the Professional Players Federation (PPF) which will work towards the promotion, protection, and development of integrity in UK betting.  As part of the new agreement, GVC will support the PPF in delivering sports betting integrity educational initiatives to the 17,500 professional athletes across the UK. David Foster,  GVC’s Head of Regulatory Affairs …

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IBIA advises Brazil to rethink tax position & bolster integrity safeguards

SBC News IBIA advises Brazil to rethink tax position & bolster integrity safeguards

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published its official response to the Brazilian government’s ‘draft decree’ on developing a regulatory framework for fixed-odds betting services. Representing the integrity interests of multiple sports betting incumbents, the IBIA raises stakeholder concerns with decree provisions attached to taxation and the Brazilian government’s approach to tackling potential sports manipulations. “Our response focuses on …

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BetWarrior makes its ‘Para Play’ with Remo & Paysandu fan partnerships

SBC News BetWarrior makes its 'Para Play' with Remo & Paysandu fan partnerships

New online sportsbook BetWarrior has secured its first football partnerships with Paraense State (North Brazil) teams Clube do Remo and Paysandu Sport. Complying with current Brazilian gambling regulatory frameworks, BetWarrior details that it has formed ‘fan-focused partnerships‘ with the two clubs, who compete in the ‘Campeonato Paraense’ state league. BetWarrior’s partnerships will allow fans of Remo and Paysandu to place …

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Ukraine expects to submit gambling bill ‘in the coming days’

SBC News Ukraine expects to submit gambling bill 'in the coming days'

Following a ten-year ban of gambling across Ukraine, the newly-elected government has committed to adopting a new gambling legislation by the end of this year, with plans to submit legislation to Parliament ‘in the coming days’. In June of this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed his Cabinet of Ministers to draft a new bill by 1 October, which would …

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Sportradar secures new partnership with DISH

SBC News Sportradar secures new partnership with DISH

Leading sports data, technology and intelligence firm Sportradar has secured a new exclusive partnership with DISH which will see it named as the company’s official sports data provider. Under the terms of the new agreement, Sportradar will give DISH access to its data, which will be used to power DISH sports offerings, including the Game Finder app. The app gives …

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