UK online gambling operator Bet365 has made its official launch into Mexico’s digital market via the Bet365.mx domain. The company formed a partnership with ‘Ganador Azteca’, the gambling subsidiary of Mexican national broadcaster TV Azteca, second largest media firm in the country behind Televisa. ‘Ganador Azteca’ has a 25-years licence …
Read More »Kirol denies Blackstone takeover rumours
Basque Country operator Grupo Kirol has denied rumours that it will sell its flagship business Kirolbet to US private equity fund Blackstone Group in a €100m deal. The news was posted by Spanish ‘El Confidencial’ which reported that Blackstone had sanctioned a €100 million bid to acquire Kirolbet’s entire Basque …
Read More »Brazil curses the white curse
How many years does it take to get free from a curse? The Confederacao Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) feels that 69 years are enough time to heal the wounds a hoodoo jersey has made to the average Brazilian football soul. So, they decided something that might be unthinkable in the …
Read More »William Hill forms tribal partnership in New Mexico
The leading British bookmaker William Hill revealed that its US division is to enter a partnership with a Native American Tribe to roll out a sportsbook service in the summer. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, the operator of the state’s Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, has selected William …
Read More »Sevilla FC names Marathonbet as new shirt sponsor
Online bookmaker Marathonbet has been confirmed as the principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for Sevilla FC, as part of a new two-year agreement between the duo, with the deal set to begin at the start of the 2019/20 season. The deal will give fans of the five-time Europa League champions …
Read More »183 companies interested in Dutch online licences
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that it received 183 notifications from companies interested in applying for online gaming licenses in the Netherlands. The KSA opened registrations earlier this month, with prospective licensees having until Friday 21 June to complete the registration form on the KSA website confirming their …
Read More »Newgioco launches new mobile betting platform
Global sports betting technology company, Newgioco Group, Inc. launches its second-generation mobile web betting platform for use in markets around the world, with an emphasis on the US. The reveal of the new mobile platform for international regulated markets can be found on any PC, tablet or mobile device at …
Read More »Kobe Bryant named brand ambassador for Fun88
LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been named as the new brand ambassador for Asian betting operator, Fun88, which will see him promote the company across a number of key markets. Kobe Bryant and FUN88 will work together to promote the brand in several key markets, such as Asia and …
Read More »NHS to open England first gambling clinic for children
England’s National Health Service (NHS) will launch in Sunderland its first gambling clinic for children later this year as part of a new network of services for addicts. The clinic will be tailored towards supporting those between the ages of 13 and 25. Specialist face-to-face NHS treatment for gambling addiction …
Read More »Evolution Gaming enters Swiss gambling market
Live dealer software supplier Evolution Gaming has formed a partnership with Grand Casino Baden, one of four Swiss land-based casinos to secure a new online gaming licence in the country. Under the terms of the deal, Evolution will supply its full portfolio of Live Casino games to the land-based casino, …
Read More »Soccer statistics and online betting
Online betting has become really exciting in recent years. Odds reaching hot high and dropping instantly at live betting, a huge variety of betting markets in every match and lots of offers from the online bookmakers have made betting an amazing experience, if not profitable. However, through the passing of …
Read More »INTERVIEW WITH MELANIE MARKETING MANAGER FOR THE LCB NETWORK
– How did you start working for a big affiliate company like the LCB Network? Melanie: My first job straight from University was as an affiliate manager, this was back in 2009. Over the 2 years I received training and was able to gain insight into platforms such as Real …
Read More »EGBA slams Germany payment blocking orders
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) hit back at a German state’s decision to ban an unnamed payments provider from processing online casino payments, describing the move as “ineffective and detrimental”. EGBA believes payment blockings are not a solution to the problems afflicting Germany’s gambling regulation – and a …
Read More »Frankie Dettori shocked bookmakers and scared bet365
Frankie Dettori had the bookmakers running scared at Royal Ascot on Friday as Bet365 took the unusual step of turning down multiple bets on his rides after taking a pummeling from his 449-1 four-timer on Thursday. The 48-year-old completed a 449-1 four-timer on A’Ali, Sangarius Star Catcher and Stradivarius, before …
Read More »Yggdrasil makes Czech debut with Tipsport
Yggdrasil, a gaming software development company has made its debut in the Czech gaming and gambling market. The company has partnered with Tipsport. Tipsport customers will now be able to access Yggdrasil’s portfolio of locally certified games including Luca Maniacs, Valley of the Gods and the Vikings trilogy. After recently …
Read More »AFL player hit with record ban for betting offence
Collingwood’s Jaidyn Stephenson has been handed a $20,000 (€12,261) fine and a 22-match ban (which includes a 12-week suspension) after admitting to placing bets on The Australian Football League (AFL) games he was playing in. The ban, the most severe in the AFL history, comes after 20-years old Stephenson reported …
Read More »NBA supports launch of ‘NBA Last 90’
The National Basketball Association intends to launch a virtual sports betting product, marking a first for a major North American sports league. Together with virtual sports content developer Highlight Games Limited NBA plans to launch ‘NBA Last 90’. The virtual product will utilise archived NBA match highlights as well as …
Read More »UK operators pledge voluntary 1% levy commitment
Five of the UK’s leading sports betting operators have voluntarily agreed to increase funding for UK problem gambling addiction, treatment and research initiatives. The list includes bet365, William Hill Plc, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet and GVC Holdings who have all pledged to the UK government that they will commit to …
Read More »Paul Scholes issues apology following FA fine
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has issued an apology to the Football Association (FA) after being fined £8000 (€8,995) for breaking betting rules while holding the position of director of Salford City. Scholes was alleged to have placed a total of 140 bets on games between August 17, 2015, …
Read More »Why do countries have weird gambling laws?
You’ve probably encountered more than enough weird gambling laws in various countries, especially ones that used to be British colonies in the past. Most of the countries that are former members of the British commonwealth share relatively same standpoints towards gambling operations. In essence, they allow them to exist, but …
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