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BGC CEO defends gambling advertising against “Sunday school prohibitionists”

In an opinion piece for Politics Home, the CEO said calls to ban gambling advertising, which have intensified ahead of Euro 2020, are simply not backed up by evidence. In his piece, Dugher pointed to an academic study that was put forward by John Whittingdale, the DCMS Minister leading the Government’s ongoing gambling review. The […]

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Kambi CEO: “You don’t do everything in-house”

Nylén firstly outlined the three core areas Kambi focuses on when optimising its sports betting content; technology, risk management and regulation.  The latter is undoubtedly a prominent topic in the industry right now, and Nylén believes the supplier is leading the way when it comes to sports betting integrity. “We are very good at making

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Flutter UK & Ireland Chairman and CEO spend day working at Paddy Power shops

The duo spent the day supporting retail colleagues and welcomed customers betting on the final group stages of Euro 2020. Grant visited the Paddy Power store based in Headrow, Leeds, while Proctor was based at Kings Cross, London. During their visits, shop managers informed the executives on Covid-19 safety measures, such as the QR check-in, Perspex

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Football tournaments increase Betsson’s sportsbook turnover by 73%

The company says it has delivered its “strongest quarter ever in terms of EBIT” due to strong sportsbook activity as a result of this summer’s Copa América and Euro 2020 tournaments. The second quarter of 2021 saw a 25% year-over-year increase in customer numbers, driven entirely by increased sportsbook activity.   Sportsbook turnover increased by 73%

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Indiana sports betting volume drops below $250m for June

According to PlayIndiana analysts, the jump in revenue is a “welcome result” for Indiana sportsbooks, since there was little help from local sports events.   Jessica Welman, PlayIndiana.com Analyst, said: “With the early exit by the Pacers from the NBA Playoffs and with no event comparable to the Indianapolis 500, a relatively low-volume month is no surprise.   “Overall, Indiana’s

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BBC reveals new Paul Merson documentary on gambling

Entitled “Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me”, it will involve reformed gambling addict, Paul Merson, exploring the relationship between gambling and football.   Merson will be the latest to tackle the relationship between football and gambling, as earlier this year Former Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, presented her own documentary on Channel 4.   The latest film will provide

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Betway signs three-year deal with VfB Stuttgart

As part of the deal VfB Stuttgart’s home stadium the Mercedes-Benz Arena will feature Betway’s branding on LED screens and on cam carpets.   The partnership will also allow Betway to gain activation rights as part of the agreement between the two.   Anthony Werkman, Betway CEO, said: “VfB Stuttgart are one of Germany’s most successful football clubs and we’re very proud to become

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Genius Sports announces new official data partnership with BCLC

Through multiple channels of distribution, BCLC manages the ropes of casinos, bingo, lottery, sports betting and commercial gambling; on behalf of the Province of British Columbia, Canada’s third-largest province by population with more than five million, including casinos, bingo, lottery and sports betting. The Senate of Canada recently passed Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated

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