A Supreme Court-appointed panel in India has recommended that the country consider legalising sports betting. Headed up by former chief justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, the three-person panel was appointed after…
The Senet Group has moved to strengthen its board by appointing directors from Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Donal McCabe, group corporate communications director at Ladbrokes, and Catherine Colloms, director of…
OpenBet has signed a five-year extension to its licence, development and support partnership with Sky Betting & Gaming. Under the renewed deal, software provider OpenBet will continue to supply the…
Match Poker has appointed investment banking firm Turnstone Securities as its financial and placement agent for a new capital raise. Run by the International Federation of Poker (IFP), Match Poker…
The Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) has appointed John Hagan as its new chairman. Hagan, a founding partner of specialist gambling law firm Harris Hagan, replaces outgoing chairman Barry…
Dutch coalition MPs have called for the introduction of a uniform tax for gambling activities, stating online gaming should face the same rates of tax as the land-based sector when…
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has altered his lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel in a move that could see the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry hit with approximately $3…
The Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania has announced a number of changes to the country’s laws in relation to remote gambling. As…
NetBet has signed a six-year extension to its contract with Playtech, in a move that will take the partnership through to 2021. Under the renewed contract, NetBet will have access…
Media and technology law firm Wiggin has appointed two new partners to its betting and gaming practice. David McLeish, general counsel and group head of legal at Playtech, and Stephen…
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