French authorities need to do more to regulate online casino games and counter the wider threat of illegal gaming, according to a prominent c-level executive in the country. Nicolas Béraud, Founder and CEO of Betclic, shared his views on French regulation with radio station franceinfo, arguing that the government must bring icasino regulations in line with those imposed on wagering. …
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Multimedia betting, gaming and content production company FL Entertainment has reported a strong performance across the board in Q3, despite the liquidation of its bet-at-home brand, with trading bolstered by the Betclic sportsbook and Banijay content division. Updating its Amsterdam Euronext investors on third quarter and year-to-date trading performance, the Paris-based multinational company reported group-wide revenue of €2.7bn from January-September, improving 15% …
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Betclic has become central in the plans to establish ‘FL Entertainment’ – a new Pan-European entertainment conglomerate that seeks to list on the Amsterdam Euronext Exchange, targeting a + €7 billion valuation. Yesterday, French media mogul Stéphane Courbit ordered for his Banijay (Zodiak + Endmol Shine) entertainment venture to be merged with Betclic Everest to form FL Entertainment. Deal makers …
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Bethard Group has confirmed that it will terminate its entire UK online gambling market presence next month. The Malta-based gambling operator communicated to UK customers that its flagship Bethard brand would no longer accept wagers or further transactions from the 6 July. UK customers have been given until the 10 August to withdraw funds and clear their player accounts, as …
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French online gambling group Betclic Everest has confirmed that it has withdrawn its entire UK market presence. Last week, Betclic Everest brands – Betclic, Everest Gaming and Expekt – issued communications to players and marketing partners confirming their UK market withdrawal effective from 31 October. Post the withdrawal date, Betclic Everest brands will allow limited access to ‘My Account’ areas, allowing …
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Expekt, one of Europe’s oldest online sportsbooks, has confirmed that it will no longer operate its services for the UK. Issuing a player communication, the Betclic Everest Group subsidiary confirms its UK market closure, informing customers that it will ‘suspend its activities for the British market as of 31/10/2019’. The legacy sportsbook will no longer accept UK deposits but will …
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A report commissioned by the Remote Gambling Association, has estimated that 68% of Portuguese online gamblers wager via unlicensed operators within the country. The Eurogroup Consulting Report, based on an online gamblers survey, “demonstrates that the Portuguese legislation has not achieved one of its key objectives, namely reducing the unregulated offer.” Regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo …
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Seeking to boost its profile in the recently regulated Portuguese online gambling market, French bookmaker Betclic (Betclic Everest Group) has announced that it has entered a betting partnership with Vitória FC. The bookmaker will become Vitória FC’s ‘Official Betting Partner’ for season 2016/17. Betclic confirms its first football partnership following the granting of its Portuguese online gambling licence in May. The operator …
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Issuing a short corporate statement Betclic Everest Group has confirmed that it will reduce its majority shareholding in Frankfurt-listed European betting operator bet-at-home AG by approximately 10%. The Malta based online betting operator which owns circa 67% of bet-at-home equity, will look to place 350,000 of its share capital for sale. Updating stakeholders’ and the market, Betclic governance issued the …
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Belgium’s Gambling Commission (BGC) has granted Betclic Everest Group approval to offer licensed online sports betting and slot services under the betclic.be domain. The approval sees Betclic Everest re-enter the Belgium online gambling market, which it was forced to withdrawal from in 2012 following numerous complaints and fines from the Gambling Commission which saw its brands blacklisted by the BGC. …
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