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AFE and DGOJ Team up to Fight Match-Fixing in Spain

Aiming at reducing match-fixing, the Association of Spanish Footballers and the Spanish gambling regulator teamed up. The two organizations will raise awareness by releasing informative content via a newly-established communication channel. DGOJ and AFE Step up Their Efforts to Fight Match-Fixing The Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) and the Spanish gambling regulator “Direccion General de […]
AFE and DGOJ Team up to Fight Match-Fixing in Spain
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Business

GiG and KAK Sign Expansion for Sports Betting Services in North Macedonia

On November 20, GiG signed an expansion deal with existing partner KAK to offer its online and retail sports betting services, which includes a fully integrated omnichannel sportsbook. 25 Land-Based Location to Offer Sports Betting Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) signed on Friday, November 20 an extension of an existing partnership with tourism and hospitality company […]
GiG and KAK Sign Expansion for Sports Betting Services in North Macedonia
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Industry

UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week

The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
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Legal

Gambling Ads Exposure of Minors Drops in Q3, ASA Reports

The latest Advertising Standards Authority report reveals that the number of gambling ads breaching the age-restriction advertising rules decreased in the third quarter. Some 70 ads were identified as breaching the rules in Q2, while this number decreased to only 5 ads in Q3, 2020. Only 5 Gambling Ads Breach the Age-Restriction Rules for Advertising […]
Gambling Ads Exposure of Minors Drops in Q3, ASA Reports
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Legal

Bill Seeks to Establish New Gambling Regulator in Russia

Russia is seeking to establish a new regulatory body for the entire gambling industry in the country, after a bill from the governing party was introduced to the legislature last week. Bill Set for First Reading Bill No. 1055657-7 was introduced by Viktor Deryabkin and Igor Stankevich, both representatives of the United Russia governing party. […]
Bill Seeks to Establish New Gambling Regulator in Russia
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Casino

Gambling Venues Can Operate Safely Under Tier 3 Restrictions

Gaming facilities in England are making desperate attempts to convince the Government they can operate safely even under Tier 3 restrictions. Currently, casinos and betting shops are closed due to the national lockdown imposed November 5 which will run at least until December 2, but even when the lockdown is lifted, gaming venues fall in […]
Gambling Venues Can Operate Safely Under Tier 3 Restrictions
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Sports

Sport Sponsorships Are Important during Pandemic, Says BGC

The UK Betting and Gaming Council released a statement outlining that betting sponsorships are important for multiple sports during the pandemic. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher warned that unless the Government finds balance, punters may be pushed towards the black market. Impacted by the Pandemic, Many Sports Rely on Betting Sponsorships The Betting and Gaming […]
Sport Sponsorships Are Important during Pandemic, Says BGC
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Sports

Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday

As per a new government order, a total of 487 betting shops, over half of the country’s total, will have to shut down in 11 council areas until at least December 11. Scottish Betting Shops to Shut Down on Friday Scotland will move in deeper into the lockdown caused by the spread of covid-19 and […]
Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday
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Industry

BOS Will Collaborate with IBIA on Projects of Mutual Interest

The Swedish trade association for online gambling signed an agreement for cooperation with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the voice of the betting industry announced. Regulatory Challenges The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Branschföreningen för  Onlinespel (BOS) will see both industry bodies work together on projects of mutual interest, and especially on challenges […]
BOS Will Collaborate with IBIA on Projects of Mutual Interest
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Business

Evolution Receives CMA Approval in the UK for NetEnt Deal

Evolution is a step closer to the takeover of NetEnt after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal a final approval. CMA Approves Evolution’s Bid for NetEnt Takeover The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s watchdog responsible for fighting anti-competitive activities in the country, has approved Evolution’s purchase of NetEnt in […]
Evolution Receives CMA Approval in the UK for NetEnt Deal