Category Archives: Betting

Codere launches global CSR campaign against gender violence

Grupo Codere has launched its new corporate social responsibility campaign ‘Red Bank’ supporting international charities to end violence against women. The Bolsa Madrid gambling group has adopted the tagline ‘violence is never love’ to launch its new CSR initiative promoting direct initiatives against gender violence, raising awareness to the social problem and promoting a culture …

IBAS: Same Ole story… Why manager markets are still a point of conflict

The decision by Manchester United to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not have come as a surprise to many fans, nonetheless, it created stir within sports betting markets.  Reports on Thursday that Ralf Rangnick would assume the position have not silenced bookmakers, with many pricing ‘Next Permanent Manager’ odds –  a market that commentators have …

David WIlletts joins BGC as new communications chief

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed David Willetts to coordinate its press and public relations operations as Director of Communications and Digital. In his new position, Willetts will hold the aforementioned responsibilities of maintaining media relations, whilst also working towards the BGC’s objective of ‘building consumer and public trust in the betting and …

Marcel Desailly and Kirsty Gallacher to host SBC Awards 2021

World Cup winner Marcel Desailly and leading news and sports broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher will be the hosts for the SBC Awards 2021, which take place on 14 December at Evolution London. The eighth edition of the event is set to recognise and celebrate the best performing sports betting and igaming operators, affiliates and suppliers, with …

Entain sells Betdaq back to Dermot Desmond

Entain Plc has confirmed the sale of the online betting exchange Betdaq to former owner Dermot Desmond for an undisclosed fee.  The FTSE100 gambling group issued a one-line statement, informing media of its divestment of Betdaq to the Irish billionaire financier and horseracing magnet. Desmond retakes control of Betdaq, a venture the businessman backed in …

TLCBet renews Asia-focused partnership with Sevilla FC

TLCBet has moved to strengthen its sports focused marketing operations, TLCBet has renewed its agreement with Sevilla FC. The contract extension will see the online sports betting operator continue to serve as the Asian betting partner of the LaLiga football club, with fan engagement for Sevilla in the region playing a role in the partnership. …

Intertops baffles affiliates announcing rebrand to Everygame 

Intertops has communicated to its affiliate partners that it will rebrand its commercial identity to ‘Everygame’ as of 1 December 2021.  The heritage operator did not provide affiliates with material for its forthcoming rebrand – but stated that the change to Everygame would maintain its “vision to provide trusted entertainment for generations”. “Basically, we are …

Gambling harm and education charities back Chesterfield FC’s matchday awareness campaign

Engagement between lower division football clubs and safer gambling organisations continues to increase, as a National League fixture on Tuesday was host to a number of charity delegates.  A range of groups were invited to attend the match at Chesterfield FC’s Technique Stadium, including GamCare and the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM)- represented …