Supreme Court panel backs legalised betting in India
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…
Ladbrokes, Paddy Power directors appointed to Senet Group board
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 extends partnership with Sky Betting & Gaming
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 targets major markets through funding round
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…
IGRG confirms Hagan as new chairman
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 MPs want uniform tax for gambling
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 AG amends lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel
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…
Lithuania unveils amendments to remote gambling regulations
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 brokers six-year extension with Playtech
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…
Playtech, DLA Piper legal chiefs join Wiggin
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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