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LiveScore and Dimitar Berbatov Ask Fans to Take “Extra Added Time” for Their Mental Health
LiveScore and former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov have teamed up to encourage fans to take “Extra Added Time” for their mental health. As part of the campaign, LiveScore will donate £250 for every key Premier League moment delivered via its app post-90 minutes throughout November.
“Extra Added Time” comes as added time across all major leagues significantly increases. During the 2023/24 season, Premier League matches saw an additional 38% of play, pushing the average match duration to 101 minutes and 42 seconds.
As fans anxiously watch the clock tick beyond 90 minutes, waiting for a dramatic last-minute goal, or even a red card, LiveScore turns those added time moments into support for the mental wellbeing of the football community.
In addition to a total of £10,000 donated to a leading mental health charity, Bloomsbury Football – an organisation that harnesses the power of football to transform the lives of young people across London – will also benefit from the initiative, receiving £3000 to support its mental health coaching programme.
Spearheading the campaign is Dimitar Berbatov, who scored an equalising penalty for Tottenham as they went on to win the 2008 League Cup Final in extra time. The former Manchester United and Premier League icon is leading the call out for fans to take additional time to focus on their mental health.
The extension of added time in the Premier League has led to a significant surge in goals scored after the 90th minute, rising by over 110% from 49 goals in the 2022/23 season to 103 in 2023/24.
Fans can track the progress of the campaign directly through the LiveScore app, ensuring they can engage with the cause while keeping up with the game’s critical moments.
Extra Added Time ambassador and former Manchester United footballer, Dimitar Berbatov said: “Football has a special power to bring joy to the world, and nothing brings people together like last minute goals.
“That’s why I’m delighted to join LiveScore for Extra Added Time, where the charity donation for every moment in added time will make a big difference, and hopefully, together, we will encourage people to spend more time on their mental health.”
LiveScore CEO Sam Sadi commented: “For over 25 years, LiveScore has been delivering every moment to fans. We are delighted to see this campaign translate these moments into an important donation to charity, as we look to use the power of the sport to support the mental wellbeing of the whole football community.”
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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, today announced that Christian Erlandson has been appointed as Chair of the board. Effective immediately, Erlandson succeeds Gehan Talwatte, who served as Chair for the past two years. He brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership, strategy and innovation, making him a valuable addition to the company as it continues to pursue growth and long-term success.
“I am honoured to join Vixio as Chair and excited to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth,” said Christian Erlandson. “Vixio’s commitment to the RegTech space, combined with its innovative AI-driven platform that enhances data insights and streamlines workflows, positions the company as a leader in regulatory intelligence. I look forward to helping steer Vixio through this exciting period of innovation and expansion, delivering impactful solutions for our customers, future customers, and employees alike.”
Christian Erlandson brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience in the data and analytics sector, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. He has played key roles in high-growth companies and held prominent leadership positions, including CEO of Dun & Bradstreet UK, Managing Director at Thomson Reuters, Chief Commercial Officer at GfK, and CEO of Automotive Transformation Group. Throughout his career, Christian has led successful digital transformations, spearheaded product development initiatives, built high-performing teams, and leveraged data-driven insights to deliver exceptional results for clients.
Erlandson continues to serve as an advisor to Spotlio and currently holds the position of CEO at TNW (a Financial Times Company), reporting to the Financial Times Board. As a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO, Christian has a proven track record of driving transformational change in both scale-ups and well-established blue-chip organisations.
“We are delighted to welcome Christian to Vixio, and extend a heartfelt thanks to Gehan for his invaluable contributions to support Vixio’s expansion over the past two years,” says Mike Woolfrey, CEO Vixio. “Christian’s extensive leadership experience, strategic vision, and commitment to fostering innovation will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our position as a leader in the RegTech market.”
Vixio was acquired in December 2022 by Perwyn, a European private equity investor, to enhance and increase the product offering and geographic coverage whilst maintaining and enhancing its leading reputation as the go to provider for regulatory intelligence in both the payments and gambling market. In his new role as Chair at Vixio, Erlandson’s industry experience and leadership will support Vixio’s continued growth in the payments and space with new products being brought to market to deepen its existing portfolio, as well as its expansion into the wider financial services industry and into new territories.
“Christian’s exceptional track record of driving growth and delivering value to stakeholders makes him the perfect leader to guide Vixio into its next phase of success,” says Gurinder Sunner, Partner at Perwyn. “We are confident his leadership will strategically position the company for continued growth in payments and gambling, as well as long-term success as we expand further into financial services. I look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead under his chairship.”
Christian’s appointment comes at the perfect time as the business cements its position as an award-winning leader in the RegTech space.
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The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) announced that it has recently adopted an updated sports betting policy for all licensees, officials, and employees.
Effective immediately, the policy prohibits unethical betting practices and reinforces the commitment to maintaining fairness and public trust in combative sports, including boxing, wrestling, extreme wrestling, kick boxing, and combative sports exhibitions, events, performances, and contests.
“With this action, we are safeguarding the integrity of combative sports events. By implementing these standards, we are sending a clear message that unethical behavior will not be tolerated in New Jersey’s combative sports industry,” said SACB Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr.
The policy applies to board officials, such as inspectors, timekeepers, judges, referees, and physicians; board members, including the chairman; and board employees, such as the commissioner and deputy commissioner. Promoters, participants, and their agents are also encouraged to adopt integrity policies in line with these standards.
Key policy provisions include those related to betting restrictions, prohibited conduct, training, and enforcement, among others:
• Officials, members, and employees are prohibited from betting on any combative sports event, both within New Jersey and globally. Legal betting on non-combative sports is allowed, provided it complies with local laws. Board employees must register with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) before placing such bets in New Jersey.
• All forms of illegal betting, including through unauthorized platforms, are strictly prohibited.
• Prohibited conduct includes match fixing and acting on or spreading insider information.
• Board personnel are prohibited from working for sportsbooks or their affiliates.
• Promoters and participants, along with their agents and managers, must refrain from betting on combative sports events held in New Jersey or engaging in any actions that compromise the integrity of performances.
• All stakeholders, including board officials, members, employees, promotors, participants, agents, managers and seconds, are obligated to report any violations of this policy to the SACB Commissioner immediately.
• Board personnel are required to undergo training and acknowledge this policy.
• Violations may result in disciplinary actions, including fines, license suspensions, or revocation.
Nuvei Corporation announced that it has been selected by Delaware North’s interactive gaming division to power deposits and payouts for Betly, its online real-money casino and sports betting brand. Delaware North operates Betly in West Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and Ohio in the US.
This partnership enhances the player experience at the checkout, streamlining both the deposit and payout processes for Betly customers across their online casino and sports betting profile. Delaware North is leveraging Nuvei’s local acquiring capabilities in the US to accept card payment deposits and enable all the relevant payout methods players demand, including real-time account-to-account transactions via Nuvei’s industry-leading Instant Bank Transfer product.
Todd San Jule, general manager for Delaware North’s interactive gaming division and Betly, said: “Providing a seamless and secure iGaming cashier experience is crucial for our customers’ satisfaction and our business growth. By partnering with Nuvei, we’re able to offer our players a wide range of deposit options and swift payouts across all our online casino and sports betting brands. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and positions us to better serve our customers in the competitive U.S. iGaming market.”
Philip Fayer, Nuvei Chair and CEO, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Delaware North, one of the premier brands in the hospitality and gaming industry in the US. This collaboration showcases our commitment to providing the most relevant and modern payment solutions that drive growth for our customers by enhancing the end user experience in the rapidly evolving iGaming market, further solidifying our position as a global leader in this arena.”
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