The HorsePWR platform will act as a hub for discussions and information regarding the welfare of British racehorses. Several British horseracing groups have launched a horse welfare campaign, called HorsePWR. The initiative is led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Great British Racing (GBR) and racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB), with financial support from the…
Operator bet365 interpreted action from the Premier League, Grand National & Masters over the weekend. It’s been another busy weekend in sport across the globe, with action from right across the sportsbook spectrum being unpicked by bet365. Starting with the Premier League – Sunday saw the title race turned on its head, with both Arsenal…
BlueBet penalised for illegal gambling billboard ads said to target young people. BlueBet has been fined AU$50,000 (US$32,418) by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for breaching gambling advertising regulations. The company was found guilty of 43 charges related to displaying gambling advertisements on or above public roads, contravening the Gambling Regulation Act…
Supplier signs deal with Portuguese operator to provide slot games. Playson has entered into a commercial agreement with Lebull.pt, a sports betting and casino operator in Portugal. Under the agreement, Playson will integrate a selection of its slots, including Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Power Crown: Hold and Win and Diamonds Power: Hold and Win,…
Relax Gaming hires Martin Stålros as new CEO, succeeding Simon Hammon, who will stay temporarily to facilitate transition. Relax Gaming has named Martin Stålros as its new CEO. Stålros, with over a decade of experience at Relax Gaming, assumes the role following the departure of Simon Hammon, who served as CEO since 2022. Stålros’ tenure…
The Star faces misconduct and regulatory breach allegations after leadership shake-up. The Star Entertainment Group is under scrutiny as allegations of misconduct and regulatory breaches have surfaced during the ongoing NSW inquiry into the company’s culture, according to WA Today and reports in the Australian media. Nicholas Weeks, the special manager appointed by the NSW…
Despite the Gambling Survey for Great Britain still being under development, it has already come under scrutiny. Laura Balla, the Head of Research at the Gambling Commission, has spoken about the upcoming changes to the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The Gambling Survey for Great Britain is a new procedure that will replace the previous…
The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is moving towards its final stages. According to RTÉ, more than €2m ($2.1m) has been spent so far on the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, despite it not functioning just yet. The body’s formation has suffered from delays in legislation, with the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 said to be…
The company has built up an existing presence in LatAm. Ecogra has received authorisation from Secretaria De Prêmios e Apostas (SPA), allowing it to operate as a certifying entity for betting systems, live gaming studios and online games in Brazil. With this announcement, the organisation now operates in 39 online gambling jurisdictions, including Buenos Aires…
More than 3,000 retail outlets in North Rhine-Westphalia will have their lottery points-of-sale updated with Contour.v terminals. Scientific Games has signed a deal with Westlotto. This will see Scientific Games supply Contour.v terminals to retail points across North Rhine-Westphalia, the most heavily populated state in Germany. Over 3,000 retail points will receive the terminals, with…
