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Gamesys launches UK-facing Virgin Bet sportsbook with SBTech

Developed with Gamesys, the Virgin Bet sportsbook will feature SBTech’s platform and provide a bespoke front-end interface. The sportsbook is only currently available on mobile and as an Android app, with the iOS launch coming soon.   Gamesys said this sportsbook is firmly committed to, and aiming for disruption in, the UK market with its […]

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Illinois Senate approves sports betting bill

The news follows Tennessee’s legalisation of sports betting in similar circumstances last week, although Louisiana recently chose not to proceed following one too many amendments. Among the controversial clauses within Illinois’ sports wagering bill is a $10m license fee and a legal requirement to purchase official betting data from sports leagues. However, the most standout

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Dutch regulators hoping to open online market on 1 January 2021

The online market would then open on 1 January 2021, according to René Jansen, KSA Chairman. Jansen was speaking at the annual Gaming in Holland conference, where he told attendees managing the licensing process will be a priority over the next two years within the context of the Remote Gambling Act. He added this process

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Fifa 20 Executive Producer: Ultimate Team is not a form of gambling

Fifa Ultimate Team is an online card-collecting game mode, where gamers can piece together their dream team, purchasing football players with points. Points can be collected by winning games online, or alternatively you can buy points with real money. Belgium is the only country at present to prohibit purchasing Fifa points with real money, with

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MLS allows gambling and liquor shirt sponsorships

The move continues MLS’ relaxed stance towards gaming and liquor firms, as it looks to generate extra revenue streams from each sector. The North American major sports leagues don’t generally offer shirt sponsorship for betting firms in the manner currently seen across the English Premier League. However, NBA teams did introduce sponsorship patches in 2017,

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Kambi share price falls following DraftKings – SBTech reports

Kambi’s share price has since risen to SEK 151 at the time of writing, as the industry comprehends this sudden change in approach. In November, DraftKings’ Kambi-powered sportsbook replaced SBTech as Resorts Casino’s sports betting partner, showing the sharp change in strategy this deal would represent. A spokesperson for DraftKings said: “DraftKings speaks to a variety

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Betgenius and Betfred agree five-year football content partnership

The five-year deal will also see the supplier act as Betfred’s primary in-play trading partner for tennis and basketball, for both retail and online. In May, Betgenius was awarded the rights to collect, license, and distribute live data for the English Premier League, English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). This was granted

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New York Senator: Retail sports betting will not stop players going to New Jersey

Addabbo attended the launch of New York’s first sports betting lounge on 16 June, and while he described the day as a step in the right direction, he does not think it’s enough to stop his constituents from travelling across state borders to wager. He said: “My constituents are 150 miles away from these casinos.

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