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Peter Jackson makes first moves as Paddy Power Betfair CEO

SBC News Peter Jackson makes first moves as Paddy Power Betfair CEO

Having taken over the official leadership duties of Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) this week, new Chief Executive Peter Jackson has announced two major executive appointments for the FTSE100 bookmaker. Issuing a short statement, PPB governance confirmed the promotion of Dan Taylor to the newly created role of Chief Executive of Europe. A Paddy Power executive since 2015, Taylor has previously …

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SportsBet Australia reveals “Take a Break” campaign

SBC News SportsBet Australia reveals “Take a Break” campaign

Australian online betting operator SportsBet (sportsbet.com.au) has committed AUS $1.5 million to promote its new “Take a Break” campaign. Planned for launch in November, SportsBet aims to raise awareness of problem gambling, addiction and other risks associated with online betting. The operator revealed its campaign to the media, which promotes its self-exclusion system which allows players to temporarily bar themselves …

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Sportsbet agrees streaming partnership with Racing Victoria

SBC News Sportsbet agrees streaming partnership with Racing Victoria

Paddy Power Australian sports betting subsidiary Sportsbet.com.au has agreed terms to stream Racing Victoria thoroughbred races on its digital verticals. The streaming partnership between the two parties follows that closure of Australia’s Racing Network, which left Victoria state tracks without a broadcasting partner. The Paddy Power sports betting brand will be allowed to stream live races from all Victorian Metropolitan …

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Andy McCue pushes for in-play changes to Australian sports betting

SBC News Andy McCue pushes for in-play changes to Australian sports betting

Andy McCue CEO designate of Paddy Power has urged for changes to Australian laws and regulations concerning Australian online sports betting. Paddy Power owners of Australia’s largest online bookmaker – Sportsbet.com.au  have asked for a review of sports betting policies focusing on allowing in-play betting. Speaking to the Sydney Herald, McCue stated that the Australian market was inconsistent with regards …

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