Posts From: October 2019

GVC shares jump following better than expected earnings

GVC Holdings said it had raised its full-year core earnings forecast for the second time in three months, as betting shops proved resilient despite tighter regulation and online gambling rose....

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New insights on gambling addiction and gaming responsibility on Svenska Spel’s research day

Mandatory gambling responsibilities are more effective than voluntary and to a certain extent it is possible to predict which ones will have continued gambling problems.  Two of the research findings...

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ASA ban Casumo advert for irresponsible targeting

The ASA has banned a Casumo casino app advert after it targeted customers who googled “How to unsubscribe from all gambling”. The ASA said it considered anyone searching “how to...

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GVC partners with Professional Players Federation

GVC Holdings is partnering up with the Professional Players Federation, the organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting and developing the collective interests of professional sports people in the UK. The new...

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FDJ Makes move towards privatization

The privatization of France’s national lottery company Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) is expected in a “few weeks” and could raise 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), FDJ head Stephane Pallez told...

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Gambling Commission links up with Birmingham charity LoveBrum

The Gambling Commission has announced a new partnership with popular Birmingham charity LoveBrum. The Birmingham-based gambling regulator, which employs more than 300 staff at its Victoria Square headquarters, has become...

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Digitain wins Sports Betting Supplier of the Year at 2019 Starlet Awards

Leading platform provider Digitain has been awarded Sports Betting Supplier at the 2019 Starlet Awards. Fresh from recent wins for excellence at the CEEGC, EGR and RGW Awards 2019, the award follows...

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Ladbrokes and Coral Appoint BBH London as Creative Agency

Ladbrokes Coral has appointed BBH London as its creative partner in the UK and Ireland following a competitive pitch run by the Oystercatchers. BBH has been tasked with developing a...

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Rank Group completes acquisition of Stride Gaming

Rank Group PLC said it has completed the acquisition of London-listed peer Stride Gaming PLC, whose shares have now been temporarily suspended. In May, FTSE 250-lised Rank had made a...

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Aspire Global completes acquisition of Pariplay

Aspire Global Plc has finalized the acquisition of B2B group Pariplay for €13.1 million in cash, according to the initial conditions announced on June 28th 2019. Pariplay operates one of...

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