The GI Newswire: 30 September 2024

Gambling Commission looks into consumer gambling behaviour related to Euro 2024

The Gambling Commission has released statistics looking into consumer behaviour surrounding the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship back in the summer.?The regulator has previously looked into behaviour and attitudes in the light of major football tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and for Euro 2024 it used cross-sectional tracking using the consultancy Yonder’s omnibus survey to ask a series of questions to a total of 6,237 people.?Read the full story here.

Other stories from Europe:

• Premier League clubs found violating voluntary gambling advertising code (Read)
• The Jockey Club introduces changes ahead of Cheltenham Festival 2025 (Read)
• GGL thanks public for support in combating illegal gambling (Read)
• Swedish Gambling Authority intensifies efforts against illegal online gambling (Read)
• BetBlocker announces Portuguese version of its blocking software (Read)

Responsible Gaming Education Month: The state of play

Following the arrival of Responsible Gaming Education Month this September in the US – Gambling Insider explores 2024’s key initiatives & major stories from the RG field across the pond. Click here to read.

Other stories from North America:

• Flutter outlines long-term growth plan ahead of investor event (Read)
• Global Gaming Awards Americas 2024: Watch the new Shortlist Show (Read)
• Aristocrat obtains preliminary injunction against Light & Wonder (Read)

Grupo Silvio Santos partners with OpenBet

OpenBet has secured a long-term agreement with Grupo Silvio Santos (GSS), one of Brazil's largest media and retail conglomerates. The deal will see OpenBet launch a new sports betting and gaming brand for Todos Querem Jogar (TQJ), a venture of GSS. The partnership will utilise OpenBet's end-to-end betting ecosystem to power TQJ's platform. This includes OpenBet's betting engine, player account management system and managed trading services. Read the full story here.

Other stories from South America:

• Meridianbet teams up with Integrity Compliance 360 for Brazilian market entry (Read)

888Africa partners with SL Benfica for sports betting in Mozambique and Angola

888Africa has signed a partnership with Portuguese football club SL Benfica to become its official sports betting and gaming partner in Mozambique and Angola. Under the agreement, 888Africa’s 888bets brand will feature prominently at Benfica’s home matches at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Additionally, the partnership includes creating content tailored for football fans in these regions and launching competitions that offer prizes such as signed merchandise and match tickets. Read the full story here.

Other stories form Africa:

• NSoft expands into South African gaming market via Intelligent Gaming (Read)

New Thai Government defends casino plan

The Pheu Thai Party has defended its plan to legalise casino-entertainment complexes, saying it will help boost Thailand’s economy and generate significant tax revenue. This was in response to concerns raised by the opposition Thai Sang Thai Party over weak law enforcement, which they believe could hinder effective regulation of the casino industry.?Read the full story here.

Other stories from Asia-Pacific:

• Star Entertainment net profit down 71% in FY24 report (Read)
• Hong Kong launches second phase digital currency tests; Macau follows (Read)
• Sands China partners with Marriott International for Londoner Grand Hotel relaunch (Read)
• Macau casinos see shares rise after Central Government’s stimulus (Read)