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Bede Gaming tops security standards with ISO certification

SBC News Bede Gaming tops security standards with ISO certification

Updating the market, industry platform and white label services provider Bede Gaming (Bede) has informed that it has been awarded the ‘ISO 27001′ certification by the International Standards Organisation (ISO). The certification recognises outstanding technology and software provisions in relation to security and data standards following a full audit undertaken by the ISO body. The platform provider gained the certification …

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SIS acquires Newcastle & Sunderland greyhound stadia from William Hill

SBC News SIS acquires Newcastle & Sunderland greyhound stadia from William Hill

Industry horse and greyhound racing content supplier SIS has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to acquire Newcastle and Sunderland greyhound racing stadia from William Hill. Confirming the acquisition this morning, SIS governance detailed that the deal ‘underpins the firm’s commitment to ‘provide a strong programme of competitive greyhound racing for the foreseeable future’. Moving forward the Tyne & …

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UK High Court greenlights Aspers Southampton super casino

SBC News UK High Court greenlights Aspers Southampton super casino

The governance of UK gambling operator Aspers Group (Aspers), states that it will go ahead with plans to build a fifth casino in Southampton (Hampshire), following its High Court win against a challenge brought by Global Gaming Ventures. Aspers, a joint venture between the Aspinall Family and Crown Resorts Australia plans to build a + US $500 million (£400 million) …

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ARC introduces Northern Stayers Series with Sun Bets

SBC News ARC introduces Northern Stayers Series with Sun Bets

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced the brand new Northern Stayers series in association with Sun Bets, which is designed to support grassroots jump racing in the North of England. The Sun Bets Northern Stayers Series will consist of eleven qualifiers across ARC’s Northern jump racecourses, before a final worth £20,000 at Newcastle on Saturday 18 March 2017. The first race …

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Coral Vegas aims to ‘Electrify’ audience with new multi-channel advert

SBC News Coral Vegas aims to 'Electrify' audience with new multi-channel advert

Seeking to boost the coverage of its new ‘Coral Vegas’ gaming app, Gala Coral has announced the launch of a planned three-month multi-channel advertising campaign devised by Newcastle creative agency Cravens, in conjunction with Moving Picture Company (MPC). The new campaign titled ‘Electrifying’ will feature new Coral Vegas animated character ‘Electric Tiger’, developed by MPC the film production company which …

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LeoVegas offers the chance to spend a penny

SBC News LeoVegas offers the chance to spend a penny

Online Sportsbook provider LeoVegas.com has launched an innovative interactive toilet-based ad campaign to celebrate the launch of the 2016 Premier League. The game will challenge men to see how many virtual penalties they can score during Premier League matches while using the urinals at over 60 bars and pubs throughout the UK. The concept involves the simple installation of a …

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Newcastle Racecourse installs all-weather track in time for 188BET Raceday

SBC News Newcastle Racecourse installs all-weather track in time for 188BET Raceday

Newcastle Racecourse management has confirmed the successful installation and trial of its new tapeta all-weather track at Gosforth Park Racecourse Following a testing undertaken by 40 horses, British Horseracing Authority (BHA) inspectors cleared the new track for sanctioned racing. The racecourse will now open in time for the first 188BET All-Weather Raceday on 17 May. a £60,000 seven race card …

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188BET announces new Horse Racing Charter

SBC News 188BET announces new Horse Racing Charter

This weekend online bookmaker 188BET is launching its commitment to all horse racing punters, with the 188BET Horse Racing Charter. 188BET is ramping up its horse racing offering ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, with several customer-focused promises and guarantees, further building on service improvements since the end of 2015. The bookie intends that the charter always ensures they go above and …

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Coral signs up Alan Shearer as first football brand ambassador

SBC News Coral signs up Alan Shearer as first football brand ambassador

Former England and Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer has today signed a season-long deal with leading bookmaker Coral to become the company’s first-ever football ambassador. The acclaimed former-footballer turned media-pundit, will write a weekly blog for Coral on the hot topics and big stories in football, as well as making personal appearances at Coral events and engaging in customer-facing social …

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BHA publishes 2016 horseracing fixture list

SBC News BHA publishes 2016 horseracing fixture list

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the Fixture List for 2016, with a total of 1,482 fixtures programmed. The headline elements of the Fixture List are: A total of 1,482 fixtures have been scheduled, 11 more than in 2015. The ratio of fixtures in 2016 – Jump 40.0% : Flat Turf 38.7% : All Weather 21.3% – remains broadly similar to …

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