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Industry
May 31, 2022
Super Group’s Betway Appointed Chaddah as Technology Director
Online gaming brand Betway appointed Mohid Chaddah as its new Technology Director to further his career which started in the telecommunication industry and features roles at William Hill and Entain. Versatile Technology Expert Chaddah joined Super Group-owned Betway from digital marketing agency Goat Interactive where he spent just over a year from March 2021 until […]
Industry
May 30, 2022
UK’s Watered Down Gambling Review Angers Opposition
As Britain prepares to reform gambling, lawmakers remain inconclusive about what the new rules should be. Amid pressure from the industry, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport considers watering down certain measures. Dugher Said Lawmakers Should Listen to Both Sides The gambling reforms largely seek to inhibit problem gambling and mitigate the damage caused […]
Sports
May 30, 2022
Ex-NRL Player Owen Craigie Overcomes Addiction with Teammates’ Help
Many people are susceptible to developing a gambling addiction. Retired National Rugby League player Owen Craigie was one of them, but he got through that. But before he did, he had to hit rock bottom, in the man’s own words. Retiring at the age of 26, Craigie ended up wagering a total of $2 million […]
Industry
May 26, 2022
UK’s Safer Gambling Week in to Start on October 17
The Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta, Lotteries Council and the Bingo Association have confirmed that the Safer Gambling Week will start on October 17 and will last until October 23. In a joint statement, the 4 betting and gaming associations in the UK said that they are planning to build on the success in 2021. […]
Sports
May 26, 2022
Huddersfield vs Nottingham Forest Playoff Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
We already know which 19 teams will play in the Premier League in the 2022-23 season. There’s one spot left, and two teams are battling for it – Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest. Which of the two will qualify for the EPL? That’s the question that will be answered on Sunday, May 29, after the two […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
UKGC Appoints Andrew Rhodes as Its Permanent CEO
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Andrew Rhodes as the permanent chief executive. Rhodes was appointed as interim chief executive of the British regulator back in June 2021, two months after Neil McArthur decided to step down. Rhodes Was Rumored to Remain at the Helm Since January Even though the UKGC appointed Rhodes as the […]
Sports
May 25, 2022
The ECB Extended Its Partnership with InteractSport
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has extended its partnership deal with InteractSport, a sports data and technology company. This was announced by Sportradar, InteractSport’s parent group. InteractSport Will Continue Supporting the ECB The ECB has worked together with InteractSport since 2017. Thanks to the sports data provider, the ECB has successfully boosted fan […]
Business
May 25, 2022
xDesign, FanDuel Ink New Partnership, Create Jobs in the UK
The leading developer and designer of mobile and web applications, xDesign, announced a new multi-year collaboration with North America’s premier sports gaming platform, FanDuel. xDesign and FanDuel to Create 400 New Jobs The announcement came Tuesday and will see the duo jointly invest £250,000 ($312,500). Ultimately, the new collaboration will seek to create high-value jobs […]
Industry
May 24, 2022
UKGC Greenlit Gambling Harms Survey Methodology
Around 65% of gamblers in the United Kingdom are not in favor of highly restrictive betting and imposed wagering limits, according to data from a YouGov survey. They argued that the said measures would likely make them look for unregulated or black markets. Today, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to embrace a new […]
Industry
May 24, 2022
Leap Gaming Earns a Supply License for the UK Market
Malta-based games and virtual sports provider Leap Gaming was given the green light to operate on the British market. The British Gambling Commission has issued the new supplier license, following a series of licenses obtained for the regulated gaming markets in Sweden on March 10 and Romania a week later. Leap Gaming Joins One of […]