Posts From: May 2020

FansUnite Entertainment acquires operator McBookie

FansUnite Entertainment has acquired McBookie a leading provider of regulated betting services in the United Kingdom. he recent acquisition of McBookie provides a strong foundation for the future of FansUnite as...

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ASA survey reveals age-restricted ads remains low

The number of TV ads seen by children has halved in the past six years, with the watchdog saying it is “mindful” of the need to stay vigilant in policing...

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New stats show the transfer of players, not to online casinos, but to games on horses

During the spring, the Minister of Social Security presented the picture that online casino gambling should have increased sharply during the ongoing pandemic. No verified facts for this claim have...

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Betting operators call for global sports data standards

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has called on all parties engaged in the supply chain of sports event data for betting to adhere to global best practice standards. IBIA...

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British horse racing on course for June 1 return

British racing continues to plan for resumption on Monday 1 June, in line with the UK Government’s provisional timetable for the return of sport behind closed doors. To support this...

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GVC expected to claim back £200m in FOBT tax

GVC Holdings has learned that the UK tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, has taken the decision not to appeal the ruling of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery...

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MGA and World Snooker sign data-sharing partnership

The Malta Gaming Authority has established a data-sharing agreement with the World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association (WPBSA). The WPBSA is the regulatory authority for both Billiards and Snooker worldwide....

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William Hill set for £150m VAT refund

William Hill estimated that it may receive a cash refund from UK tax authorities of between £125m and £150m. The company noted that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customer had decided...

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Casino industry expresses concern during constructive meeting with minister

Holland Casino and VAN Kans games conducted a good and constructive consultation with Minister Dekker and the NCTV. They discussed the sector’s objections to the timetable proposed by the cabinet...

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Tabcorp investors hit by dividend drought

Tabcorp will not pay a full-year dividend to shareholders amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group informed the share market on Tuesday and said it had arranged more...

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