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Sports
June 23, 2023
Aston Villa Faces Criticism over BK8 Sponsorship Deal
Earlier this year, ahead of the release of the White Paper of the Gambling Act in the UK, soccer clubs in the country showed support for a voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships. While the White Paper was released recently, major clubs in the country had already agreed to go through a transition period over […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg MMA Odds, Time, and Prediction
In a recent interview with MZ Sports, UFC boss Dana White confirmed that the two billionaires aren’t joking about their MMA fight. He claims that he’s been talking with both Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk about setting up a fight. So, how did the two get the idea to fight in the first place? It […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Betsson Reaffirms Support for Padel Tennis with A1 Padel Swedish Master Sponsorship
Known for its unparalleled appreciation and ongoing support for sports, Betsson, the premium betting company with over 20 casino, sportsbook, and other games brands has “proudly” announced its latest proof of love for padel tennis. The company has become the official title sponsor of the highly-anticipated A1 Padel (formerly ATP) Swedish Master tournament that will […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
Denmark Ranks 12th in Europe for Gambling Expenditure
According to a new report from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden), Danish citizens above the age of 18 spent an average of DKK2,350 ($345) on gambling in 2022. Iceland Leads Nordic Region in Gambling Spending With an average gambling expenditure of DKK 2,350 ($345), Denmark ranked 12th in terms of gambling spending in Europe for […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
Norway’s Culture Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Appointments
Norway’s culture minister Anette Trettebergstuen is facing scrutiny over her recent appointments of former colleagues to board positions at Norsk Tipping, a state-owned gambling company. Controversial Appointments and Allegations of Favoritism Surround Norway’s Culture Minister One of the appointees, Thomas Breen, was made a member of the board in April 2022, while Sylvia Brustad was […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
StarGames.de Becomes Official Sponsor of Hannover 96
The partnership with the Greentube Group brand will last for the 2023/2024 season and StarGames.de will serve as sponsor and team presenter. The logo of the operator will also be featured on the training and warm-up kits for the soccer club, as well as displayed in the Heinz von Heiden Arena. Boosting Brand Awareness with […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Meridianbet Brings Blinking to Boost AML and KYC Identifications
To this end, Meridianbet has teamed up with Blinking, a player registration and verification service that will ensure that all necessary KYC and AML measures are carried up to the highest standards. Onboarding in a Safe, Quick, and Business-Efficient Way This measure allows Meridianbet to derive particular business gains as it would be able to […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
British Columbia Strengthens Self-Exclusion Measures
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the entity managing the province’s commercial gambling sector, reinforced its commitment to safe gambling by strengthening existing self-exclusion programs. The new update will require all British Columbia casinos to ask patrons for government-issued photo IDs before entry, guaranteeing they are not present on Game Break’s self-exclusion list. Patrons Must […]
Sports
June 22, 2023
Aston Villa Fits BK8 Front-of-Shirt Deal into Transitory Period
English Premier League (EPL) side Aston Villa FC announced today it has agreed to a three-year partnership with online gambling firm BK8 to make it the club’s new principal and front-of-shirt partner. Collaborations to Grow Both Brands Under the terms of the agreement, the logo of the betting and gaming firm will feature on the […]
Sports
June 22, 2023
Genius Sports to Continue Protecting German Soccer from Fraud
A week after signing a partnership with the VBA, Genius Sports, a company at the heart of the sports data ecosystem, has unveiled an expansion of its integrity cooperation with the German Football Association (DFB). Together, the two parties will protect the integrity of professional soccer and will stand united against the threats of match-fixing […]