Category Archives: Betting

Betsson changes board make-up and settles on chairman’s appointment

The board of Betsson AB has proposed the appointment of three new executive directors and the election of Johan Lundberg as company chairman. Ahead of the firm’s scheduled annual general meeting (AGM) on 10 May – the board of Betsson has nominated Eva de Falck, Louise Nylén and Tristan Sjöberg as new independent directors. A …

SBC agrees deal to buy the Canadian Gaming Summit

International events and media company SBC has agreed to terms to acquire the long-running Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS), Canada’s premier annual conference and trade show for land-based and iGaming professionals, from current joint owners the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and MediaEdge Communications.  The acquisition will be completed after this year’s edition of the Summit, which …

STS expands scope of UK operations with horse racing addition

STS has entered into an agreement with ATR Markets (At The Races) to incorporate horse racing into its wider UK offering, as it looks to strengthen its foothold in the British market.  The collaboration will see ATR – along with its pricing partner Pythia Sports – provide risk managed odds, data and live streamed video …

MDJS updates tender terms for Morocco lottery and sportsbook contract

La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) – Morocco’s state-owned lottery operator, has published an updated procurement notice for bids to participate in its tender to manage its lottery, sports betting and gaming activities.  This January, MDJS alerted global lottery stakeholders that it would launch an international tender to find a new operating partner …

GiG extends Betway partnership to provide compliance tool in Africa

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Betway have extended their partnership for the provision of the GiG Comply marketing compliance tool in African markets.  By utilising GiG Comply for its African operations, Betway will be able to scan web pages for content “igaming code red words”, links and regulatory requirements, to ensure marketing efforts remain proactive.  …

Stats Perform partners with Teads to enhance sports marketing offering

In a bid to bolster its sports marketing offering, Stats Perform has entered into an agreement with Teads Studio, which will see the duo integrate their respective solutions. In particular, Stats Performa will combine its sports data API with Teads Studio’s Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO) tool, to offer marketers the option to leverage key sports …

GiG to leverage Rdentify’s platform to enhance player protection

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has moved to strengthen its player protection and responsible gambling capacity, striking a partnership with Rdentify for use of the latter’s platform.  The deal will see GiG integrate Rdentify’s solutions into its operations, notably its real-time, live chat, text and email problem gambling risk detection system, which can be utilised to …

Trinidad and Tobago launches GCC to tackle gambling crimes

Trinidad and Tobago has established its Gambling Control Commission (GCC) that will monitor and govern gambling activities across the dual-island Caribbean nation.  On Monday, Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced the appointment of the GCC’s first board of directors that will be led by Stephan Tang Nian as Chairman. A sweeping reform of Trinidad and Tobago …

BHA launches new CareersinRacing.com portal 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has relaunched the jobs board of CareersinRacing.com to help fill open vacancies across UK racing’s value chain. The new portal is free to all racing employers, who will be able to list and better inform audiences of current opportunities to work in racing. A new look CareersinRacing.com has been launched …