Tag Archives: Betting
US – Intralot announces new Board of Directors for Intralot
Intralot has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors at its fully owned US subsidiary Intralot Inc. to include three new Independent Directors. Ambassador (Ret.) Thomas Miller will serve as Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director. Daniel Rappaport has become Non-Executive Vice-Chairman and Independent Director. Nicholas Mitropoulos is the Independent Director. Byron Boothe, has…
Belgium – ESSA relaunches as the International Betting Integrity Association
Betting integrity body ESSA has relaunched as the International Betting Integrity Association with immediate effect. The move highlights the association’s desire to better reflect the global debate around betting and integrity issues and their leading role in that discussion. The association will continue to represent many of the largest regulated sports betting operators in the…
UK – SIS launches industry-first Competitive Gaming live betting product
Leading multi-channel supplier SIS (Sports Information Services) has unveiled a ground-breaking new live esports betting product at ICE London. SIS Competitive Gaming broadcasts live head-to-head competitions between skilled gamers, specifically created for sportsbooks. The schedule of 15,000 live events a year has been optimised for operators globally, and will offer multiple quick-fire betting opportunities, helping…
US – New Jersey sportsbooks accepting first legal bets on the Oscars
For movie lovers in and around New Jersey, there has never been a better time to have a strong opinion on this year’s Oscars. New Jersey sportsbooks are the first in United States history to legally accept bets on the Academy Awards — which are set for 24 February — breaking new ground on the…
UK – Vermantia and Arena Racing Company launch European Racing Channel
Vermantia and Arena Racing Company, the largest racecourse group in the UK, have launched the European Racing Channel, the most complete offering of its kind worldwide. The European Racing Channel, now available both via satellite and streaming, includes a rich daily schedule of top quality thoroughbred and greyhound races, broadcast live from the best racecourses…
US – Rivers becomes first casino in New York to offer live on-site horse betting
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has launched an historic partnership with Capital Off-Track Betting, which will bring OTB’s complete horse wagering services to Rivers Casino, making it the first and only casino in New York State to offer live on-site horse betting to guests. This partnership will not only attract new guests to Rivers, it…
Spain – Podemos Party proposes new gaming law for Madrid
The Podemos party in the Assembly of Madrid has presented a new law, which would update gaming laws in the region. The law urges the regional government to “fight gambling addiction, regulate advertising, and move betting houses away from places close to schools and institutes.” Deputy Emilio Delgado said that current gaming laws date back…
UK – Rumour of £2 stake for FOBTs sends shares plummeting
Shares in British bookmakers have slumped following media reports speculating that the Secretary of State favours a maximum FOBT stake of £2 as the outcome of the triennial review consultation. William Hill fell 11.6 per cent whilst Ladbrokes Coral dropped by 7.9 per cent on sheer mention of the rumour, which Patrick Coffey, an analyst…
Australia – William Hill considering Australian exit
William Hill is weighing up whether to pull the plug on its Australia business following a double regulatory whammy that has seen a ban on bookmakers offering lines of credit and the introduction of a 15 per cent point of consumption tax on online gambling. Philip Bowcock, CEO, commented: “Given the credit betting ban in…
