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Casino Guru teams up with City, University of London to research and recommend best practice for self-exclusion standards
Casino Guru, a global gambling authority with the most extensive database of online casinos, has recently engaged City, University of London, one of Britain’s top universities providing outstanding education to its students for over 125 years, to identify best practice in online gambling self-exclusion and to recommend a set of standards for adoption across different jurisdictions.
The origins of the project can be traced back to Casino Guru’s Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, launched back in 2020, whose aim is to establish an online self-exclusion scheme on a global scale that would provide a much-needed additional layer of protection for players grappling with problem gambling.
“Upon identifying the rules for self-exclusion in a proposed global system, we came to a conclusion that no general standards are currently in existence. Each jurisdiction creates their own set of rules for self-exclusion, and very few of them actually follow the same level of standards, not to mention the details of implementation. This creates a considerable gap in terms of the general effectiveness of self-exclusion within the industry, and the goal of this project is to close this gap,” stated Šimon Vincze, Casino Guru’s Sustainable and Safer Gambling Lead and the mastermind behind the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative.
The project is led by City, University of London’s Associate Professor Dr Margaret Carran, who possesses extensive research experience in the field of gambling and has in the recent past devoted herself to the analysis of player protection and monitoring of problem gambling in the EU states. The project is set to last around 18 months and involves three phases: research and fact finding, workgroup meetings with representatives of all stakeholders’ groups, and broader consultations.
The workgroup meetings will consist of experts with various backgrounds, whose task will be to find a consensus based on the research and fact finding exercises of existing self-exclusion rules’ impact, their professional experience, expertise and lived-in experience. This is set to be the main pillar of the project, which plans to deliver a recommended set of rules for online self-exclusion.
The final phase of the project will see the findings of the workgroup be open for broader consultation for other stakeholders in the industry. Gambling operators, regulators, non-profit organizations and trade associations will be invited to give their feedback. Criticism will be evaluated and incorporated, and the project will culminate in a series of freely available self-exclusion guidelines for effective implementation and greater protection of players who use self-exclusion to limit their access to gambling.
“Research represents a reliable basis for decision-making of regulators and the creation of standards, especially in the field of player protection. This project is exciting as no such work on self-exclusion has ever been done on an international level before. I have high hopes for the real impact of the project and wish for it to significantly improve player protection across jurisdictions,” Carran commented.
The first phase of the project has already started, and the second phase is scheduled to begin in September when the workgroup holds its initial meeting.
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LeoVegas Group’s newly launched international sportsbook brand BetMGM has entered into a new three-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, branding the Premier League club’s training wear. The partnership, LeoVegas Group’s third Premier League partnership deal in just a week, will significantly boost the Group’s visibility and showcase its hero sportsbook brand BetMGM to millions of football fans across the world.
LeoVegas Group and Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur F.C. have today announced their new 3-year partnership deal that will see the Group’s newly launched sportsbook brands BetMGM become the men’s and women’s club’s Official Betting Partner, as well as the Official Front of Training Wear Partner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. As Official Partner, BetMGM will prominently feature on media backdrops and the men’s training kit during Premier League, domestic cup, and European fixtures. Additionally, the brand will be regularly highlighted on pitch-side LEDs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the largest club stadium in London, on stadium big screens, and on IPTV.
The partnership will enable increased awareness and reach of the Group’s sportsbook brand BetMGM, which was recently launched in the UK and the Netherlands. Customers and fans can expect to be included in exciting partnership events, including unique experiences for fans and giveaways.
Sam Behar, UK Director BetMGM, said “We are very proud to launch this partnership with Spurs as their progressive spirit fully aligns with BetMGM’s ambitions. This is our third Premier League deal in just a week, and we look forward to kicking off this exciting season as we continue to grow BetMGM’s presence in the world of sports.”
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer at Tottenham Hotspur, said “We are delighted to announce this partnership with BetMGM. The Club and BetMGM’s values align exceptionally well through a competitive spirit, whilst also continuing to strive for greatness.
“BetMGM has demonstrated it is putting its customers first by continuously developing its product offering to fans. Throughout this partnership, we are looking to help BetMGM further establish itself in the UK market, as well as enhancing customers’ knowledge around responsible gambling.”
The new Premier League club deal marks LeoVegas Group’s third in a week, underscoring a significant milestone in the strategy to amplify its focus on sports. Over recent years, the Group has entered into several strategic partnerships, most recently with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Newcastle United F.C.
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The new jerseys will, for the first time, display two stars, marking Inter’s 20th Scudetto victory. The strategic alliance unites two prominent names in their respective fields, each boasting a rich heritage. This four-year agreement represents the largest shirt sponsorship deal in the club’s history.
The partnership signifies the largest shirt deal ever for both Betsson and the Serie A champions and last year’s Champions League finalists FC Internazionale Milano. Alongside the prominent display of Betsson.sport on the team jerseys, both parties share a mutual goal of enhancing the overall fan experience. With Betsson’s extensive reach and innovative approach, the goal is also to strengthen and connect with supporters worldwide.
“This sponsorship is the biggest to date for Betsson,” stated Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Operations. “It allows us to connect with passionate football fans in Italy and around the world. Our aim is to be more than just a sponsor – we want to be a partner that brings excitement and value to the club and its supporters. This deal reinforces our strategic growth in key markets and underscores our commitment to positioning Betsson as a leading global sports brand within the industry.”
“We are delighted to welcome Betsson into the Nerazzurri family as the Official Main Partner and to have signed this historic agreement that will see the Betsson Sport logo placed on the front of our new kits. This new collaboration will help us reach new heights in fan engagement and with our partner’s extensive reach and innovative approach, we are poised to expand our international fanbase and enhance the overall experience for supporters in Italy and worldwide” commented Alessandro Antonello, FC Internazionale Milano Corporate CEO.
Betsson Group’s sponsorship portfolio extends globally, with a strong presence in various sports and football clubs. In Latin America – Betsson is the main sponsor of Boca Juniors, Racing Club de Avellaneda and Atlético Nacional. In Italy, the infotainment brand Betsson Sport has partnerships with clubs such as SSC Napoli, Torino FC and Francesco Totti as ambassador.
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