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Latest Pennsylvania DFS bill proposes 12% net revenue tax

A new bill introduced by Pennsylvania Senator Guy Reschenthaler aims to regulate daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, setting out a tax rate of [...]

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Scottish football club chairman charged with betting offences

The chairman of Scottish League Two club Annan Athletic has been charged with placing 4,011 football bets over a six-year period, while a Scottish Premier [...]

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Strong start to 2017 for Lotto24 as jackpots boost Q1 revenue

German online lottery broker Lotto24 has reported a 51 per cent increase in revenue to €6.7m for the first quarter of 2017, benefiting from a [...]

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XLMedia makes first move into Romanian iGaming market

London-listed digital marketing provider XLMedia has secured a licence in the regulated Romanian iGaming market and completed its first local acquisition.

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British Horseracing Authority brings in former detective for integrity role

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has hired Chris Watts for the newly-created role of head of integrity assurance.

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iSoftBet agrees content deal in Lithuania with operator Unigames

Online casino games developer iSoftBet has entered the Lithuanian iGaming market following a deal with land-based operator Unigames.

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Buzz Sports partners to offer ZonePlay in Asia

UK in-play games developer Buzz Sports has partnered with Philippines based online sportsbook provider InPlay Matrix (IPM) to include its ZonePlay product on the Asian focused  sportsbetting platform.

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Cantor Gaming appoints new CFO and COO

Cantor Gaming, the mobile gaming and in-running betting solutions provider, has appointed Jeff Burge as the company’s new chief financial officer and chief operating officer, replacing Coreen Sawdon who has resigned from her role to pursue other interests.

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Online growth leads the way for William Hill in Q1

Shares in UK bookmaker William Hill hit a new 52-week high in London this morning after the company reported a 12 per cent increase in total net revenues for the first quarter of 2012, following strong growth from its sportsbook which for the first time exceeded £50m in turnover in [...]

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Maltese regulator to work with ESSA against match-fixing

Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Sport Security Association (ESSA) in an effort to combat betting related manipulation of sports events.

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PokerStars seeks injunction & damages in tracking dispute

Online poker giant PokerStars has threatened legal action against poker tracking site Poker Table Ratings, claiming that the company is infringing its intellectual property rights and breaching the terms and conditions of its software license.

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Amaya extends offer deadline to CrytoLogic shareholders

Canada’s Amaya Gaming Group has extended the offer period to acquire online casino games developer CryptoLogic by two weeks, with Amaya having now received approval from shareholders representing over 86 per cent the company.

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Malta’s LGA signs up to FIFA’s Early Warning System

Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has signed a collaborative memorandum of understanding with FIFA’s Early Warning System (EWS), under which the LGA and its licensed operators will provide assistance to protect and maintain the integrity of football and sports betting.

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Solid Q1 for Ladbrokes ahead of sportsbook re-launch

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes plc has reported a 9 per cent increase in group net revenues for the first quarter of 2012, following an improved performance from the company’s Digital interactive business.

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EGBA calls for sustainable EU policy for online gambling

Ahead of the European Commission’s next meeting with national gambling regulators which will look to explore areas for EU-level cooperation, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published a manifesto for a sustainable EU policy for online gambling.

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Betfair extends sponsorship of British amateur boxing

Online betting exchange Betfair has signed an agreement to become the official gaming partner of the British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA).

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St Endellion launches affiliate platform with Income Access

Gibraltar-licensed online gaming operator St Endellion has launched a new affiliate platform under the Kaffiliation brand following a partnership with affiliate solutions provider Income Access.

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ECJ rejects Austrian restrictions on gambling advertising

The European Court of Justice has issued an opinion rejecting Austrian advertising restrictions on gambling, the third time that the provisions of the country’s federal law on gaming has prompted Austrian courts to refer questions to the ECJ in order to clarify the rules relating to the freedom to provide [...]

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