BGC praises gambling industry’s “huge contribution” across corporate social responsibility initiatives

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published a new report highlighting the contribution the regulated gambling industry makes to communities, the economy, and sport. This comes just days after the BGC revealed it would work with members and tech giants to improve advertising safeguards online. The BGC’s report Published yesterday, the BGC CSR …

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Sportradar and KNVB to snuff out match-fixing in Dutch football

Switzerland-headquartered sporting analytics company Sportradar has teamed up with the KNVB, which oversees football in the Netherlands.  Together, the duo will plan to fight against match-fixing in football across the country using several tools.  Details of the deal  Sportradar already has an existing partnership with the KNVB. On top of that, it works closely with …

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ACMA blocks more offshore gambling and affiliate websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued more blocking orders against illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing sites. This comes after the ACMA issued its first blocking orders against offshore lottery websites last month. The latest sites blocked by the ACMA In an announcement made today, the ACMA revealed that it has requested …

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Flutter UK and Ireland CEO says operator will “not wait for regulation” to raise standards

Conor Grant, the chief executive of Flutter UK and Ireland has said that the gambling giant will aim to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to safer gambling by continuing to ramp up protections across its multiple brands. This comes after several industry veterans, including gambling minister Chris Philp spoke at the ninth …

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BGC partners with tech giants to improve advertising safeguards

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched an adtech forum with several gambling operators, to see how technology can help protect vulnerable people and children online. This comes after the UK gambling industry standards body recently called on the government to focus on child protection in its upcoming gambling reform white paper. BGC …

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Golden Nugget parent company pays $33m settlement to cancel merger with SPAC

Fertitta Entertainment, Golden Nugget’s parent company, and the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Fast Acquisition Corp have mutually agreed to terminate their planned merger. This comes after the two companies agreed on terms for a merger in February that would have allowed Fertitta, who owns Golden Nugget and the Landry’s restaurant chain, to go public …

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