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Serie A secures UK coverage with BT Sport deal

SBC News Serie A secures UK coverage with BT Sport deal

Italy’s Serie A will be covered on BT Sport in the UK, following a deal between the league and the subscription-broadcaster. The three-season contract will see BT Sport conduct live broadcasts of all Italian top-flight matches until 2024, beginning on 21 August. Every match will be broadcast on the opening round of fixtures, whilst at least five live games shown …

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Premier League ESL clubs agree on £20 million settlement

SBC News Premier League ESL clubs agree on £20 million settlement

The six Premier League clubs which participated in the breakaway European Super League (ESL) project earlier this year have agreed to a £20 million settlement. According to Sky Sports, the settlement between the clubs and the Premier League will ‘draw the line under’ the controversial proposed tournament, and amounts to roughly £3.5 million per team. Although the proposed tournament quickly …

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ESL attacks UEFA’s ‘alarming attitude’ as disciplinary proceedings begin

SBC News ESL attacks UEFA’s ‘alarming attitude’ as disciplinary proceedings begin

UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against European Super League (ESL) founders Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona, prompting the trio to criticise the governing body’s ‘alarming attitude’ and ‘insistent coercion’. Making the announcement yesterday, UEFA confirmed that disciplinary proceedings had commenced against the three teams following a two-week investigation. The trio are the only remaining clubs out of the original 12 …

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SBC Digital Italy: Operators must become ‘more than a betting brand’

SBC News SBC Digital Italy: Operators must become ‘more than a betting brand’

Navigating the restrictions of the Italian market has proved challenging for operators amid a ban on gambling advertising. However, betting companies have begun to place increased emphasis on consumer engagement and remarketing as ‘media brands’. In July 2019, the Italian communications authority introduced the Dignity Decree which prohibited all sports leagues and clubs from promoting or advertising gambling-related brands. Discussing …

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TOTO going from ‘strength to strength’ after successful ‘King TOTO’ campaign

SBC News TOTO going from ‘strength to strength' after successful ‘King TOTO’ campaign

Chief Marketing Officer at Nederlandse Loterij Arno de Jong has argued that the Dutch lottery’s TOTO brand is ‘alive and kicking’ due to the success of the ‘King TOTO’ campaign. TOTO recently received a Golden Effie award at the Effie Awards Europe 2020 in the Media, Leisure and Entertainment Category as a result of the campaign, garnering further international recognition …

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Betsson nets full Milan connection as Inter joins its Starcasino.sport platform 

SBC News Betsson nets full Milan connection as Inter joins its Starcasino.sport platform 

Following on from its partnership with city rival AC Milan, Betsson AB has confirmed that its flagship Italian igaming property StarCasino will serve as ‘principal Infotainment partner’ of Inter Milan FC.  Abiding by Italy’s ‘Decree Laws’ prohibiting all forms of gambling advertising, Betsson AB will develop exclusive digital content for Inter fans published on its new media platform Starcasino.sport.  Launched …

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GVC sharpens CSR focus with Foundation launch

SBC News GVC sharpens CSR focus with Foundation launch

In a bid to support its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, GVC Holdings has launched The GVC Foundation which will oversee the coordination and support of the gambling group’s objectives and donations around the world. The new foundation will primarily focus upon responsible gambling, sports integrity and gambling regulation research, education and treatment of problem gambling, as well as …

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Paul Fox – Smart Inter Milan plays open new Asian horizons for LeTou

SBC News Paul Fox - Smart Inter Milan plays open new Asian horizons for LeTou

Paul Fox, Chief Executive of Asian focused online gambling operator LeTou has proclaimed a positive and progressive first six months for the betting brand’s key partnership with Serie A football team Internazionale Milan. Back in August 2018, Philippines based LeTou extended its European football sponsorship portfolio becoming the ‘Official Asia Gaming Partner’ of the Nerazzurri, securing its biggest sports partnership …

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Paul Fox – LeTou: Changing Times require Changing Perceptions…

SBC News Paul Fox - LeTou: Changing Times require Changing Perceptions...

In order to continue its UK growth, the betting sector must adjust to growing regulatory demands and social pressures. Looking forward, Paul Fox Chief Executive of LeTou details why stakeholders have to broaden their values and agendas for 2019 and beyond. .. _____________________ The gambling industry consistently generates headlines in this country. Whether it is television advertisements, sports sponsorships, fixed-odds …

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