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888poker teams up with Treepodia

The real-money online poker room 888poker has taken one step further by teaming up with Treepodia to launch “Personalize Video”, an option for players to share their wins and achievements on social media.

07/20/16

Rich Roberts is no longer Sportech’s digital US president

Sportech announced Roberts’ resignation adding that he has also stepped down from the company’s board.

07/20/16

Yggdrasil appoints Frida Gustafsson as first CFO

Frida Gustafsson will be Yggdrasil’s first ever Chief Financial Officer, a new role which was created following its recent months’ expansion.

07/20/16

Tennis tops ESSA’s list for suspicious gambling

According to the European Sports Security Association, tennis accounted for the majority of suspicious betting activity.

07/19/16

India is one step closer to legalising sports betting

India’s Supreme Court has ordered sweeping reforms inside the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), opening the door for the possibility of a legalised sports betting industry in the country.

07/19/16

Thousands arrested in 11 countries over Euro 2016 illegal gambling

Coordinated raids were carried out across eleven different countries during Euro 2016 in one of the largest international police operations against illegal gambling in Asia.

07/18/16

Record results for Sky Racing World

The US-based distributor of international horse-racing content has announced unprecedented results for its fiscal year 2016, ending June 30, 2016.

07/18/16

Ireland aims to proceed with Gambling Control Bill

The new Government intends to pass Alan Shatter’s Gambling Control Bill, first introduced in 2013.

07/18/16

West Africa Sports Betting Summit starts today

The sports betting summit promises to offer a smorgasbord of activities for vendors, operators, bookmakers, regulators and various stakeholders.

07/18/16

Online gambling operator Uunokasino arrives to Finland

Uunokasino launched its content packed with great games and generous welcome bonuses in Finland.

07/15/16

Brazil aims at sports betting

Whilst the country has not regularised the gaming industry yet, authorities may formalise the sector.

07/15/16

Maryland proposes DFS amendments

State’s Comptroller unveiled yesterday a gaming project to improve daily fantasy sports.

07/15/16

Hydra acquires Inspired Gaming

The acquisition deal was approved by members of the boards of both gaming companies.

07/14/16

Vbet granted with UK remote operating license

BetConstruct, Vbet’s partner announced that the gambling operator has now a remote operating license in the United Kingdom.

07/14/16

UK gambling services forbidden from advertising on pirate sites

The UK Gambling Commission announced that licensees will be required to prevent their advertisements appearing on sites that provide unauthorised access to copyrighted content.

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888poker teams up with Treepodia

Rich Roberts is no longer Sportech’s digital US president

Yggdrasil appoints Frida Gustafsson as first CFO

Tennis tops ESSA’s list for suspicious gambling

India is one step closer to legalising sports betting

Thousands arrested in 11 countries over Euro 2016 illegal gambling

Record results for Sky Racing World

Ireland aims to proceed with Gambling Control Bill

West Africa Sports Betting Summit starts today

Online gambling operator Uunokasino arrives to Finland

Brazil aims at sports betting

Maryland proposes DFS amendments

Hydra acquires Inspired Gaming

Vbet granted with UK remote operating license

UK gambling services forbidden from advertising on pirate sites

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UK gambling sponsorship ban rejected, but Andy Burnham faces pressure to intervene

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Irish gambling regulator considers enforcement action against major prediction market operator