ONLINE NEWS
commitments to protect both children and young people from the dangers of gambling. Building on its existing efforts, the national regulator has worked in partnership with expert advisers and the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) to identify areas for improvement. The UKGC has pledged to focus on access and exposure to gambling by children and young people, as well as digital and online risks, preventative education and treatment, and evidence collection and consumer engagement.
UKGC sets out plans to protect children T
he UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled further
Tim Miller, executive director at
the UKGC, said: “We have a strong commitment to protecting children and young people from the harm gambling can pose – it’s at the heart of how we regulate. We asked our expert advisers, the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board, to consider this critical theme. “The advice helps us to refocus
and reinforce what we are doing already, and what we need to do next. For example, this year we will be carrying out targeted compliance and enforcement activity to identify and tackle any weaknesses in the age verification processes.”
Miller added: “Safeguarding
children in a digital age is complex, and what both RGSB and our research has highlighted is that it takes a multi-faceted approach by us, government, educators, gambling firms and parents. It will take firm ongoing commitments from the Commission as gambling regulator, but also from all of those with a part to play.”
Sportsbet sues CrownBet over planned name change S
portsbet has launched legal action against Australian rival CrownBet over its plans to
rebrand as ‘Sportingbet’. Paddy Power Betfair-owned Sportsbet said in the Federal Court lawsuit that the name would infringe on its own trademark and confuse punters in the country. Earlier this month it was revealed that CrownBet had applied to the Australian corporate regulator to change its name and revive the Sportingbet name, which the operator was known as prior to a buy-out by William Hill five years ago. The proposed rebrand comes after The Stars Group in February acquired a 62% stake in CrownBet Holdings, before increasing its stake to 80% in April. The Stars Group now also
owns the William Hill Australia business. In court documents seen by the
Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, Sportsbet said the name change could “mislead or deceive” consumers as the two brands are “substantially similar”.
Sportsbet also accused CrownBet of “flagrant disregard” for its right as owner of the Sportsbet trademark, and said the rebrand would mislead consumers into believing its services are connected with Sportsbet. CrownBet, in correspondence with Sportsbet lawyers,
has rejected demands to withdraw the trademark application and has successfully applied to the Federal Court for an earlier hearing date on the matter.
Foxwoods launches first international live table gaming platform
F
oxwoods Resort Casino has expanded its global footprint through a partnership with
live casino pioneer Authentic Gaming. Foxwoods has introduced Authentic Roulette, a platform that allows casino players in Europe and around the world to play a live table game from the floor of a United States casino for the first time in gaming history. Foxwoods’ first table with
Authentic Roulette technology is a single zero European roulette table located in the Club Newport VIP Lounge at the Grand Pequot
Tower. An unlimited number of online players in regulated markets can watch and bet in real- time from locations around the world through online gaming operators including Betsson, Unibet and LeoVegas. “This groundbreaking
partnership is uniting players across the globe for a one-of-a- kind gaming experience,” said Seth Young, Executive Director of Online Gaming at Foxwoods. “Taking the Foxwoods brand international is a monumental achievement and a testament to
our position as a leader in the gaming industry. Authentic Gaming is an incredible partner and together we are thrilled to bring this revolutionary gaming opportunity to life.”
JULY 2018 49
New Jersey’s Meadowlands to begin taking sports bets
M
eadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey is to begin accepting sports bets from
July after the US state this month legalised full sports wagering. New Jersey recently became the second state to launch a regulated sports betting service in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) earlier this year. On June 14, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy placed the state’s first legal sports wagers as betting went live at Monmouth Park, while the Borgata in Atlantic City is also accepting bets. Meadowlands is now looking to join
the regulated market and, according to the
NJgamblingsites.com website, has set a target launch date of July 15. The racetrack has already brokered a partnership with Betfair US ahead of the planned launch. Jeff Gural – owner and chief
executive of Meadowlands – said that the failure of neighbouring New York to pass sports betting this year will boost business at the racetrack. “New York did me such a favour by
not passing sports betting; they gave me a tremendous gift,” Gural told the Associated Press. “That leaves me the entirety of New York City, Long Island, Westchester County. There are 15 million people that live within 20 miles of the Meadowlands.”
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66
