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FSB panel: Pandemic has become “a real leveller” between fans and players

It’s a concept which has helped FSB’s Remote Darts League (RDL) succeed, according to Dale, who helped the supplier with the project. Speaking at the SBC Digital Summit alongside FSB CEO Dave McDowell and CTO Sam Lawrence, Dale said: “The pandemic is a real leveller, particularly between fans and players. “Fans for the first time […]

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Analysis: What does the ASA’s TV ad exposure data really tell us?

The annual report assesses how much children (those aged between 4-15 years old) are exposed to age-restricted TV advertisements in the UK – namely alcohol and gambling. So overall, what does the data tell us? Well, according to the ASA’s findings, there isn’t a lot to tell. Children’s exposure to gambling advertising on TV remains

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Racing Post and partners discuss post-COVID horse racing

AllSported, the trading solution from the Racing Post’s parent company Spotlight Sports Group, is formed of a joint venture between TXODDS, Banach Technology and Racing Post. Einar Knobel, CEO of TXODDS, Mark Hughes, CEO of Banach Technology, and Alan Casey, head of trading at AllSported, sat down to discuss what impact the shutdown and subsequent

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EGBA: Regulatory restrictions during pandemic “could do more harm than good”

In the statement featured on the EGBA website, Maarten Haijer, secretary general of the EGBA, said that although he understands the good intentions behind such measures “the majority of restrictions introduced are not evidence-based.” In contrast to pre-COVID concerns, the EGBA found that data during the pandemic has shown a significant decline in online gambling

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BGC CEO blames “lack of understanding” for Scottish betting shop restrictions

Betting shops in Scotland have been closed since March as part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Ministers in Scotland have now decided land-based bookmakers can reopen their doors to the public from 29 June if they implement certain restrictions. Bookmakers will not be able to show live horseracing in their shops and

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Video exclusive: Spotlight Sports Group’s Harry von Behr on US affiliate markets

Focusing specifically on affiliate operations in the US, the exec talks us through the differences in content between US and European markets. Von Behr also discusses Spotlight Sports Group’s plans in the US (formerly Racing Post Group) as well as how other affiliates and operators may be approaching the different state markets within the nation.

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SuperBet expands portfolio, acquires majority stake in Lucky7

Founded by Olof Örn, Magnus Petersson and Karl Ahlberg, Lucky7 launched in early 2019 and accepted start-up capital from SuperBet, allowing the casino to develop its multi-market operations targeting growth in Europe and the Americas. Lucky7 aims to launch a series of challenger online casino brands across European jurisdictions in the coming months.  Confirming SuperBet’s latest investment, Örn

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Churchill Downs struggles to mitigate COVID-19 losses as Q2 revenue down 61%

Adjusted EBITDA dropped by 86%, bringing in $30.1m. The group also praised strong performance from wholly-owned regional casino properties, where net revenue increased by 9% after re-opening, with 38% in Adjusted EBITDA.  TwinSpires, the group’s betting platform, saw its adjusted EBITDA reach $18.3m, with handle growth standing at $100.7m. It’s 22% higher than the previous year, despite the rescheduling

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