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Nationality change to avoid military service

The 2020 AFC U23 Championships is held these days in Thailand. Top three teams will qualify for the Olympic Football Tournament in Japan this summer. Thailand, as host, has an augmented chance to make it, but all officials and fans celebrate before the tournament ends. Why is that? Because of …

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Euroleague extends Genius Sports deal

Euroleague and Genius Sports are partners since 2014 with the latter serving as the main data collector and distributor for the iGaming industry. Europe’s top basketball competition decided to extend this partnership. Euroleague confirmed that data from its tournaments will be secured by Genius Sports’ courtside technology and will live …

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FA Cup live streams under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission

The controversial deal between the English FA and various bookmakers to live stream games for the FA Cup for their customers who placed a bet on particular matches, is under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The deal that involves IMG agency received heavy criticism and could lead to …

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UK Government abandons plans to ban gambling on football shirts

The pressure was enormous from the football industry, since most of the teams feature gambling products on their shirts. The UK government seemed to have felt this and backed down on initial plan to ban gambling being advertised on the shirts of football teams. The new gambling legislation is expected …

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Betfred’s Fred Done investing in eSports publication GGIntel

The era of esports betting has begun. So, it comes with no surprise that more iGaming businesses are investing in the specific sport that attracts the new generations. The founder of Manchester based  Betfred and property mogul Fred Done confirmed his move to invest in GGIntel following the trend and …

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Wayne Rooney stars in ‘Stay In Control’ series

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has collaborated with Kindred-owned 32Red as the gambling operator emphasises its focus on responsible gambling with the launch of its ‘Stay In Control’ series. The opening episode of the series, which is available via Youtube, was hosted at the training facility of the Championship side. …

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ITF confirms ban on live scoring data for $15k events

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) Supervisory Board has announced plans to tighten up integrity safeguards for the World Tennis Tour (WTT), including a ban on the collection of live scoring data for minor events offering prize money up to $15,000. Initially, the Independent Review Panel …

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Former Wales coach suspended for betting breaches

Rob Howley, former assistant coach to the Welsh rugby union team, has been suspended from the sport for 18 months, with nine suspended, after admitting to breaching anti-corruption and betting regulations. Howley was found to be in breach of World Rugby Anti-corruption and Betting Regulations – known as regulation 6, …

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Unibet to sponsor EHF Euro 2020

Online gambling operator Kindred Group has agreed a deal with the Infront agency for its Unibet brand to sponsor the European Handball Federation’s men’s and women’s European Championships next year. Unibet will sponsor the men’s EHF EURO 2020 tournament, which takes place in Sweden, Austria and Norway from 9 – …

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Cheltenham Set to Dominate Bookmakers Hopes and Fears Over Coming Months

The Grand National might have more exposure to the layman, and Royal Ascot might draw the international audience, but the Cheltenham Festival is ‘the Festival’ among ordinary UK punters. Bookmakers are aware of this fact, pouring their energy into the build-up of news and the hype, which effectively starts with …

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Manchester City inks eight-figure deal with Marathonbet for training kit sponsorship

Marathonbet is on a sponsorship streak and becomes first ever Manchester City training kit sponsor. Right after becoming Real Madrid’s official betting partner in Russia, the online bookmaker extended their deal with another European football giant Manchester City. Marathonbet, a betting partner of the Premier League champion, has been promoted …

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Football giants join Sorare blockchain game

Sorare, a fantasy football game where fans can trade official blockchain cards, and Spanish and German giants Atlético Madrid, Valencia CF and Schalke 04 have signed a landmark agreement to bring the benefits of blockchain gaming to football fans. In total, the company has already signed licencing agreements with over …

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NFL player suspended for betting on games

Arizona Cardinals defensive back, Josh Shaw has been suspended by the National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2020 season for betting on league’s games. This is the first time in more than 35 years that an NFL player has been banned …

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Nine arrested in Spain’s match-fixing scandal

Police in Spain arrested nine people this week over suspected football match-fixing in the second division as part of an operation that saw players and club executives arrested in May. It has been reported that the latest arrests in operation ‘Oikos’ relate to corruption surrounding match-fixing that led to a …

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DraftKings nets betting partnership with NBA

Sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has agreed to a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will make the company an “authorised sports betting operator” of the league. DraftKings will be the NBA’s second authorized sports betting operator, following William Hill, which agreed a similar deal with …

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NBA drafts William Hill as sports betting partner

National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a new partnership deal with sports bookmaker William Hill, making the England-based firm an authorized sports betting operator of the league in the United States. As part of the agreement, William Hill will have the right to use official NBA betting data and league marks …

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10bet inks high profile deal with Juventus

Online sports betting operator 10bet has announced its biggest sponsorship agreement to date, after becoming the official ‘Gaming & Betting Partner’ of Juventus FC – Serie A’s most successful and popular football club. The operator has signed a three-year partnership with the Serie A club, which is led by football …

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