FOOTBALL CLUBS URGED TO EDUCATE FANS ON RISKS OF GAMBLING
Problem gambling funding body GambleAware and the UK’s Football Supporters’ Association have called on professional football clubs to be more proactive in educating fans about the risks associated with gambling. Just 10% of UK football fans felt that their club…
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIERS MIDWEEK REVIEW
England edge an eight-goal thriller, Scotland are taught a lesson by Belgium & Ronaldo sets a new record Another entertaining round of Euro 2020 qualifiers saw wins for some usual suspects, as well as some surprising results and last-minute drama…
THE BASICS OF SPORTS GAMBLING: $1000 BET TO WIN $5 NOT A SMART PLAY
Sports gambling isn’t exactly a new concept, but legalized sports wagers in the U.S. are just now beginning to make it to the front lines. Today’s lesson, for those who are just breaking into the action, is that reading all…
STATS PERFORM SECURES ARGENTINE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEAL
Stats Perform will bring a more immersive betting experience to global fans of Argentinian football after striking a five-year deal with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the rights to global betting video and data across the body’s major competitions. This includes the…
FA FINES TWO IN FRESH CRACKDOWN ON BETTING RULES
The Football Association (FA) has issued a fresh crackdown on breaches of its betting rules after issuing both Yerry Mina and Jordan Stevens with fines and subsequent warnings. Mina has been handed a £10,000 fine and a warning over his future conduct, while Stevens was also…
OVER 60 FOREIGN WEBSITES BLOCKED TO SWISS GAMBLERS
The Swiss Lottery and Betting Board has published its first blacklist of foreign gambling websites following a change to the law on online gambling. Over 60 foreign websites have been blocked to Swiss gamblers. Last June, 73% of voters approved the overhaul of the…
INDIAN LOTTERY INDUSTRY BEGS GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE TAX
The current tax structure imposed by the government of India appears to be crippling the lottery industry. This according to a distributor of these lotteries, the Sugal and Damani Group. Lottery distributors have been reaching out to the government in hopes of…
EGBA CALLS FOR SINGLE SET OF RULES FOR ONLINE INDUSTRY
EGBA said that after European Parliament findings, it recommends policymakers to introduce a single set of rules for the online gambling industry. Belgium.- The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is once again asking for EU policymakers to introduce a…
SPORTPESA UNVEILS NEW SPORTING EXPERIENCES INITIATIVE
SportPesa is seeking to offer customers unrivalled experiences and access to major sporting events, with the launch of its new directive, the SportPesa Experience. The Liverpool-based operator will use current partnerships with Everton Football Club, Hull City, SportPesa Racing Point Formula One…
KENYAN BCLB REINSTATES BETWAY’S LICENCE AFTER 20% TAX INTRODUCTION
The Kenyan regulator has decided to reinstate Betway’s operator licence after the bookmaker had agreed to introduce a controversial 20% tax on sports betting winnings. Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) announced the tax this week, and has since reinstated Betway’s licence…