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Minister suggests legalisation could send wrong message, encouraging young people to gamble.  According to a report in the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, has rejected the notion of legalising basketball betting in the region.  Several political parties have called for basketball betting to be introduced as a means to…

The schedule features a range of new additions, qualifiers and player packages. The Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) is set to return from 2 May to 12 May 2024. The event will be held at the Merit Royal Diamond and Spa in Northern Cyprus.  The recently released core schedule features an array of events, including new…

The platform aims to offer fans a new way of engaging with the sport. Jade Fantasy Cricket has recently launched in Sri Lanka. The fantasy cricket platform enables users to create and manage their dream cricket teams, strategise plays and compete against fellow players for cash prizes. The company positions this platform as a departure…

The initiative provides free weekly sessions for former service members. In a bid to improve community welfare, Kindred Group has extended its partnership with the Leeds United Foundation. The group has agreed to provide funding for the club’s ‘Veterans Extra Time Café,’ an initiative that aims to support mental health and overall well-being. The Veterans…

This year’s Cheltenham Festival is the first for BetMGM.  BetMGM (the UK arm) has announced that it is set to sponsor the County Hurdle on Gold Cup Day at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival next week.  Gold Cup Day is viewed as the most prestigious day in the National Hunt calendar and BetMGM’s first Cheltenham Festival…

Partnership with Glitnor Group sees Push Gaming expand further into Swedish market.   Glitnor Group has partnered with Push Gaming in Sweden.   Push Gaming is a B2B gaming supplier that will now utilise Sweden’s Lucky Casino and Happy Casino brands to help solidify its presence in the Scandinavian market. Glitnor Group Head of Games…

888-owned William Hill appoints Wellness Cloud as wellbeing support provider.  Wellbeing provider Wellness Cloud will now provide support to 11,000 888 William Hill employees.   Employees at 888 and William Hill can now access the Wellness Cloud hub, which offers 100+ annually run live talks and events – all covering topics related to employee wellbeing…

Scientific Games merges legal and public policy teams under James Schultz for streamlined operations and global expansion. Scientific Games has announced a strategic reorganisation of its legal and public policy teams. The lottery supplier aims to streamline operations and improve strategic alignment by consolidating these functions into a new unified department, Global Legal and Public…

The BGC represents 90% of the regulated betting and gaming industry in the UK. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced its sponsorship of the second annual Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, scheduled for 8 March. The event, aimed at raising funds for various military charities, serves as a platform to honour and recognise the…