Industry
April 12, 2021
ESIC Partners with the Betting Industry, Does Not Work for It
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has had enough of the accusations hurled at it for a while that it was working for the betting industry and released over the weekend an official statement. SB 165, ESA, Banned Players Special attention the esports integrity body paid to Nevada SB 165 sponsored by Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, which […]
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April 12, 2021
Recovered Problem Gambler Discusses NY Mobile Sports Betting
Recovered problem gambler, Carl Dellefav, discusses the potential dangers of mobile sports betting in New York should the activity be legalized. Is Problem Gambling a Risk to New York’s Mobile Betting Legalization? Now that New York is closer than ever to legalizing mobile sports betting, and possibly on terms that benefit independent stakeholders, a new […]
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April 9, 2021
Northern Territory Poker Machines Drive Record High Losses in 2020
Poker machines in the Northern Territory led to record-high losses once venues were allowed to reopen in July 2020. Northern Territory Poker Machines Drive Player Losses Gamblers were spending a pretty penny on poker machines in the Northern Territory in 2020, with consumers looking back for a quick re-entry in gambling clubs, casinos, and hotels. It all […]
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April 8, 2021
Parimatch CEO Sergey Portnov Becomes Chairman of the Board
Sports betting and gaming technology company Parimatch announced changes within its structure to accommodate a new supervisory role of the board and switch to dual executive management. The overhaul of the corporate leadership was needed with regards to new commercial opportunities, the company explained. Joint CEOs Syrotian and Liashko Replace Portnov Parimatch announced today its […]
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April 8, 2021
Conscious Gaming Appoints Blair Aronson as Operations Director
Responsible gaming organization Conscious Gaming announced the appointment of gaming industry specialist Blair Aronson as its new Operations Director. Second Full-Time Employee New Operations Director Aronson, who joins Conscious Gaming having spent the past 3 years as Director of Customer Success – Americas at Scientific Games (SG), will be working with gaming operators, state regulatory […]
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April 8, 2021
GAN Appoints Robert Shore as Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets
Former Scientific Games director Robert Shore has been named vice president of investor relations and capital markets at iGaming technology provider GAN. Focus on Positioning GAN in the Digital Gaming Space New York-listed iGaming technology provider GAN has named former Scientific Games director Robert Shore vice president of investor relations and capital markets. Shore will […]
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April 7, 2021
NHS Calls for Compulsory Levy on Operators to Fund Treatment
Gambling companies should be hit with a compulsory levy to fund treatment for gambling addicts, the head of mental health at the NHS suggests, pointing to the huge amount of profits for them while leaving the NHS to “pick up the pieces”. Contribute More to Help Treat Addictions The intervention from Claire Murdoch, director of […]
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April 7, 2021
Mayor Sadiq Khan Plans to Ban London Underground Gambling Ads
Gaming operators are facing a strong possibility of being stripped of advertising on the London Underground after Mayor of London Sadiq Khan vowed to ban such gambling ads in his manifesto. Gambling Advertising Unwanted Ahead of the upcoming mayoral elections May 6, Sadiq Khan, who had a history of banning ads of junk food on […]
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April 7, 2021
Filippo Ferri Becomes Maxima Compliance’s first CCO
Maxima Compliance appoints Filippo Ferri as its first chief commercial officer, based in the company’s office in Barcelona. Maxima Compliance Hires Filippo Ferri as Its First CCO Maxima Compliance’s strategic appointment of Filippo Ferri as its CCO aims to strengthen its commercial operations. Ferri will be based out of the company’s office in Barcelona. Maxima […]
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April 7, 2021
DraftKings Adds Additional Compliance Tools from Socure
US-based sports betting market leader, DraftKings boosts its compliance measures by adding tools from the digital identity trust leader, Socure. Socure’s compliance tools offer seamless online verification, which helps to maximize new player conversion and reduces drop-off rates. DraftKings Boosts Compliance, Adds Tools by Socure US sports entertainment and gaming industry leader, DraftKings, inked a […]