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CONFAD approves plan to counter sports betting fraud in Spain

The plan consists of 21 measures structured into four areas of actions, including analysis and diagnosis, disclosure and awareness, control and monitoring, and study of current regulations and operations. As part of the analysis and diagnosis element, CONFAD aims to improve knowledge surrounding the manipulation of sports competitions, while the dissemination and awareness area will […]

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Pennsylvania sports betting figures show strong growth for July

Revenue also rose to $8.1m, up 22% month-on-month. On an annual basis, Pennsylvania handle almost trebled, posting $59.3m for July 2019, with revenue up from $2.9m too. The Keystone State’s 12 casinos have all reopened following closures during the coronavirus pandemic, although 94% of all wagers were placed online. FanDuel generated the highest handle ($70m),

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Better Collective Q2 revenue down 4%; June revenue up as sport returns

The sports betting media company attributed the decline to the halt of major sports events from mid-March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. EBITA for Q2 also fell 7% to €6.3m, while cash flow from operations actually increased by 57% to €10.4m. The number of new depositing customers fell by 36% to 71,000 for

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Recovery plan for British racing seeks spectator’s return and revenue boost

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racecourse Association (RCA), and The Horsemen’s Group published ‘A Recovery Plan For British Racing’, focusing on the next phase of the sports return, which resumed behind closed doors on 1 June. The main aims of the recovery plan include putting in place a full fixture programme for the rest of

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DraftKings hires Michael Jordan as special advisor to the board

Jordan has taken an equity interest in the operator in exchange for “providing guidance and strategic advice on key business initiatives.” Jordan’s status as special advisor is effective immediately, meaning he is free to advise on “strategic and creative input.” DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, who mentioned Jordan in his upcoming US CEO Special interview with

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PointsBet set to launch mobile sports betting in Illinois

While this will be the fourth state launch for the sports betting brand, PointsBet will be the first operator in Illinois with a horse racet rack partnership, including three Off-Track Bettings.   This means that while consumers may register online, they’ll be able to visit one of four different PointsBet sportsbooks should they choose to register in person. “What we wanted to design was a catchment. So if you headed

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Video exclusive: Bill Hornbuckle – from bus boy to MGM Resorts CEO

As part of our US CEO Special, which will also feature print interviewes with 11 different CEOs across both Gambling Insider and Gaming America magazines, Hornbuckle spoke to us about his career in the industry, over two decades with MGM Resorts and how the operator has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. A little over a year

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GambleAware launches phase two of Bet Regret campaign

The ‘tapping-out for time out’ concept will consist of two television adverts, alongside a radio and digital campaign, which premieres during the opening Premier League match of the season on 12 September. The adverts will feature wrestlers intercepting unsuspecting gamblers about to place an ill-considered bet, before being pinned down until they agree to ‘tap

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GVC goes live with Inspired Entertainment’s online virtuals

The supplier’s virtual sports offering has been added to a number of GVC-owned brands, including Bwin, Sportingbet and Partypoker. These brands will feature six channels of virtuals, such as soccer, V-Play NFLA Legends Football and V-Play Basketball. The virtual sports content has been integrated into GVC’s sportsbook platform, while content will be streamed using Inspired’s

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