BGLC, the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission of Jamaica, has been ordered to review rules and standards applied to gambling advertising in the Caribbean nation. The Commission has launched a public consultation on gambling advertising, as concerns have been raised on a “noticeable rise in the volume and style of gambling related marketing and advertising” due to a more competitive …
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Australian supplier BetMakers Technology Group has contributed to the rollout of fixed odds wagering products in Jamaica, launching the offering at the Caymanas Park racecourse. The successful launch of the offering at the island’s only racetrack was conducted in partnership with Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Ltd, a gaming solutions provider focused on the Caribbean region. A joint objective of …
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Vitus Evans, the Executive Director of Jamaica’s Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), has ordered a review of advertising standards as concerns grow on the prevalence of gambling ads being broadcast to Jamaican audiences. In an interview with the Financial Gleaner, Evans confirmed that the BGLC would launch a public consultation on ‘proposed regulations’ to improve gambling advertising standards seeking …
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FSB Tech has announced that it has completed its systems upgrade for leading Caribbean sportsbook operator PowerPlay (PowerPlay.com), expanding its new markets profile. Announcing its first Caribbean-centric partnership, FSB becomes the lead online betting and casino platform supplier for PowerPlay, Jamaica’s biggest online sportsbook. In its corporate update, FSB details that it has delivered a tailored betting solution for PowerPlay, …
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This week’s 6 of the Best comes from Andy Jarrett, Twelve40 CEO. Continue reading to discover why Melbourne conjures up both good and bad memories memories and which Quentin Tarantino classic is a particular favourite, amongst much more. Best Holiday I’m very lucky to have visited some amazing places, but if I had to pick one I’d say the Maldives. …
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Isaiah ‘TriForce’ Johnson is a true esports enthusiast and former pro gamer based between his home of Jamaica and New York. He heads up an organisation called Empire Arcadia which runs teams across various esports including FIFA, Hearthstone, classic fighting games and more. We chatted to TriForce about the FIFA Interactive World Cup, the birth of ‘esports’ and its scene …
Read More »The Jamaican Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC) announced the publication of a framework for laying the groundwork to allow regulated online gaming, as well as restructuring current betting and lottery laws concerning the Caribbean nation. BGLC representative Andral ‘Jack’ Shirley proposed a review of all current gambling and sports betting laws, stating that the nation regulatory bodies needed to …
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