The penalties stem from match-fixing activities that occurred in 2017 and 2018, linked to a Belgian criminal case that concluded in 2023. Key points: – Five French players have been sanctioned for match-fixing activities between 2017 and 2018 – Penalties include one lifetime ban and multiple multi-year suspensions – Sanctions follow a broader investigation into…
The company announced today that its Board of Directors has launched a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives aimed at maximising stakeholder value over the long term. Key points: – Rivalry has launched a strategic review process, engaging XST Capital Group as an advisor – A $650,000 senior loan has been secured to support future initiatives…
If passed, this landmark bill would allow Turkish Cypriots to enter casinos in North Cyprus for the first time. Key points: Key points: – Cyprus’ coalition Governement has proposed new casino legislation in the North – Cyprus’ coalition Governement has proposed new casino legislation in the North – The proposed bill would allow Turkish…
Operator stocks have taken a significant hit, as the US stock market experienced its worst downturn in years, largely driven by concerns over new tariffs. Key points: – Las Vegas casino operator stocks experienced steep declines (6-11%) on Thursday, exceeding broader market losses, due to concerns over new US tariffs – Wynn Resorts suffered the…
Marketed as a ‘racing-first UK sportsbook’, the product will include proprietary racing features. Key points: – Metric Gaming has launched a sportsbook in the UK with BetZone – The product will focus on horseracing – Metric Gaming partnered with BetZone last July as they began development on this product Metric Gaming has launched a sportsbook…
The event brought together industry leaders to examine key issues such as responsible gambling, regulatory changes and economic impact. Key points: – BGC participated in a shadow DCMS roundtable on the future of the UK gambling industry – Industry leaders discussed regulatory challenges, economic growth and consumer protections – Nearly £10m is expected to be…
The Halo World Championship will be held at The Crucible and has a top prize of £500,000 ($657,862). Key points: – The World Snooker Tour has named Midnite as its official betting and casino partner – This will apply to the Halo World Championship running from 19 April to 5 May The World Snooker Tour…
The data reveals that 12,358 people have either completed their self-exclusion period or cancelled their exclusion early since the program began. Key points: – By 31 March 2025, BetStop had 27,763 active self-exclusions out of 40,121 total registrations – The first quarter of 2024–2025 saw a 39.7% year-on-year decline in new registrations – New South…
ANJ has completed its review of operators' action plans for combating fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing, noting an overall upward trajectory in compliance while identifying areas that still require improvement. Key points: – ANJ found overall compliance improvements among French gambling operators but identified areas needing further strengthening – Operators must enhance fraud detection,…
The teams hope to reach customers already interested in the Indy 500, as well as other racing disciplines such as Nascar and Formula 1. Key points: – Genius Sports will work with EchoPoint Media for the 2025 Indy 500 marketing campaign – This follows the success of last year’s strategy Genius Sports and EchoPoint Media…
