Bermuda: Premier says first casino to open in 2021 Jonathan Bell, The Royal Gazette · January 11, 2021 at 10:11 pm Bermuda will get its first casino in 2021, the Premier has pledged. David Burt said the island’s banks had been the only block to the gambling industry – for more than six years after the legislation was approved. But he added that problems had been overcome and that the industry could get off the ground. Mr Burt said: “Yes. I would hope so, without question.” He added: “I am expecting … [Read more...]
United Kingdom: GBGB confirms greyhound racing to go ahead despite tightening restrictions Holly Hunt, SBC News · January 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm Greyhound racing will continue behind closed doors in England, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has reiterated. There were some doubts as to whether the sport would be allowed to go ahead amid Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s tightening of COVID-19 restrictions, but the GBGB said it has ‘not been informed of any intention to temporarily halt greyhound racing’ in a statement. GBGB … [Read more...]
United Kingdom: UKGC opens consultation on research methodology Ted Menmuir, SBC News · January 11, 2021 at 1:30 am The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking feedback and guidance on changing the ‘research methodology’ used to collect data on gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence statistics. The Commission has launched a consultation for feedback on its new approach, which aims to establish a new ‘standard on research into gambling behaviours’. As part of its regulatory function, the … [Read more...]
STS secures Polish exclusivity for BetBooster Ted Menmuir, SBC News · January 11, 2021 at 1:15 am STS will deliver new innovations to its home market of Poland after becoming the exclusive operator of BetBooster, developed by sports data studio LVision. BetBooster is an automated sports insight feed designed to optimise customer engagement with betting markets, based on historical data of markets and AI analysis of player behaviours. Promoted as a widget across STS sportsbook portfolio … [Read more...]
Africa: Delasport strikes deal with MTN Group for AfricaWinner sportsbook Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News · January 11, 2021 at 1:00 am MTN Group Limited has chosen Delasport as the sports betting platform provider for its flagship AfricaWinner brand. AfricaWinner will, therefore, take advantage of Delasport’s proprietary sportsbook and iGaming solutions as it targets a leading position in the African market. “Delasport are renowned for their cutting-edge software solutions and choosing their sportsbook platform we’ll be … [Read more...]
United Kingdom: 4ThePlayer raises significant funding to target US expansion Iqbal Johal, Gambling Insider · January 10, 2021 at 10:45 pm Software supplier 4ThePlayer.com has announced it has raised a significant amount of funding from private investors enabling it to target US expansion. 4ThePlayer, who specialises in creating mobile-first gambling games, said the seven-figure sum will help it to remain independent and develop and release further player-centric games. The sum was raised from the company’s founders, as well as … [Read more...]
Netherlands: KSA imposes €600,000 in fines for illegal gaming offerings Peter Lynch, Gambling Insider · January 10, 2021 at 10:30 pm The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed fines worth €600,000 ($734,952) for the offering of illegal online games of chance. Virtual Coin Gaming NV in Curaçao offered the games on its websites www.futgalaxy.nl and nl.futgamer.com, and has received a €500,000 fine. An unnamed individual, meanwhile, has been fined €100,000. The KSA has revealed the fines had been … [Read more...]
France: Casigrangi completes purchase of 75 per cent of SFC Phil, G3 Newswire · January 8, 2021 at 2:30 am Groupe Philippe Ginestet subsidiary Casigrangi has completed the purchase of 75.07 per cent of Société Française de Casinos (SFC), the owner of casinos in Gruissan, Châtel-Guyon, Port la Nouvelle and Collioure. The SFC “informed its shareholders that the Ministry of the Interior had approved the Casigrangi acquisition project on November 4, 2020 and that this condition precedent has been lifted … [Read more...]
United Kingdom: MansionBet aims for racing comeback by renewing ARC and JCR partnerships Ted Menmuir, SBC News · January 8, 2021 at 2:00 am Gibraltar-based online bookmaker MansionBet has continued its support of UK racing by renewing its principal sponsorship of Arena Racing Company (ARC) and the Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) fixtures. MansionBet supported ARC and JCR through the unprecedented difficulties of the 2020 racing season, which saw all fixtures take place behind closed doors. Despite tackling extreme hurdles, … [Read more...]
Racing in Ireland remains behind closed doors, as doubts cast over Cheltenham Holly Hunt, SBC News · January 8, 2021 at 1:15 am Racing in Ireland will continue without spectators after the Irish Government introduced new, stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 earlier today. The sport has been staged behind closed doors since its resumption on 8 June and the Government confirmed on its official website that protocols will remain in place to protect racegoers. Elite sports, horse racing, greyhound racing, … [Read more...]
