DAVID HAYE: PROUD PUGILIST, POOR POKER PLAYER
TAGS: DAVID HAYE, GUKPT, GUKPT BLACKPOOL David Haye is indisputably a top boxer. He is a former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion with a total record of 28-4, with four wins by knock out. He is the first British pugilist to make it to the…
CANADIAN MP WANTS TO TACKLE SPORTS BETTING—AGAIN
TAGS: CHRYSTIA FREELAND, DAVID CASSIDY, SPORTS BETTING Citing developments in the United States, a lawmaker from Canada has said that the country needs to be a part of the burgeoning sports betting industry. In a meeting with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland,…
PREMIER LEAGUE APPOINTS ‘FRESH FACE’ SUSANNA DINNAGE AS CEO
The Premier League has confirmed the appointment of Susanna Dinnage as new Chief Executive replacing incumbent Richard Scudamore who will depart the organisation at the end of the year, ending his 19-year leadership tenure. A leading media and entertainment executive, Dinnage is…
BOOKMAKERS SUSPEND ‘NO CONFIDENCE VOTE’ ON MAY’S PARTY LEADERSHIP
The majority of UK bookmakers have today suspended markets on a‘vote of no confidence’ taking place on Theresa May’s party leadership. Following a frantic 24-hours of trading, triggered by the abrupt departure of Dominic Raab as lead Brexit negotiator – who…
BETTER COLLECTIVE: RESPONSIBLE GAMING IS NOTHING WITHOUT TRANSPARENCY
Philipp Lach, director of group brand sites for Better Collective, talks to CasinoBeatsabout responsible gambling – and the importance of fairness and transparency CB: How can being transparent and fair help both the casino players and be good for business? PL: “It all…
WORLD CUP DRIVES FRENCH MARKET GROWTH IN THIRD QUARTER
French regulator ARJEL has cited the impact of the football World Cup as a key driver of a 21% year-on-year increase in online gaming revenue during the third quarter of 2018. Total gross gaming revenue grew to €271m, largely thanks…
SPANISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE SIGNS DEAL WITH RUSSIAN ONLINE OPERATOR
Russian bookmaker Fonbet has become an official partner for Spain’s La Liga on a three year deal, which is set to see “ground-breaking activation’s and brand promotion” begin this year via Project11. Dubbed “unique” for the firm, it marks the…
WINNING POST: CHANGING PERCEPTIONS OF ANIMAL BETTING SPORTS
US: Florida greyhounds – dog days are over Florida, home to the oldest continually operated dog track in the world (and one of the largest) has banned wagering on greyhound races in the state from 2020. The state constitutional amendment…
POKERSTARS LAUNCHES ITS VIRTUAL REALITY POKER
The eagerly anticipated official launch of the game follows on from a well-received closed beta test which saw more than 150 invitees play and test it using Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. PokerStars VR is available to download through the…
CHASE CAREY – RESPONSIBILITY MUST DRIVE F1 BETTING PARTNERSHIPS
Chase Carey, President & Executive Chairman of Formula 1, has personally backed the sport’s decision to align itself with sports betting. Updating stakeholders, Carey insists that F1 governance will monitor wagering activities and sanctioned bookmaker marketing, stating that betting on F1…