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GVC Holdings Considers Tax Residence Relocation from Isle of Man to UK

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6 years ago

January 13, 2020

Niji Narayan

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GVC Holdings is going to relocate its tax residence from the Isle of Man to the United Kingdom.

Jay Dossetter, head of media relations at GVC, said that the move will increase the company’s efficiency by allowing key meetings to be based closer to its largest market.

“The main reasons for making the move is that under the group’s current Articles of Association and tax residency we are unable to hold Board meetings or shareholder meetings within the UK. The proposed change will give us the ability to hold full board and board committee meetings in the UK, which will reduce operational complexity and enhance governance, and in turn, will increase efficiency and reduce costs. It also means that future shareholder meetings can be held in the UK,” Dossetter said.

Dossetter added that articles of association that located the company’s place of management on the Isle of Man came at a time when GVC was much smaller and long before its 2017 acquisition of Ladbrokes Coral. As a result, he said the move is more fitting with GVC’s place in the gaming market today.

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“The previous articles were drafted back in 2010 when the group was a radically different business, these changes reflect where the company is today,” Dossetter said.

“The relocation is just for the top holding company and has no impact on staffing or the operational side of the business. It has no impact of our tax bill or the effective tax rate we pay. Operationally, the online business will continue to be run from Gibraltar and the UK retail estate from the UK,” Dossetter added.

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KSA Issues New Duty of Care Guidance for Gaming Arcades and Casinos

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2 hours ago

September 19, 2025

Niji Narayan

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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued new guidance for gaming arcades and casinos to improve the implementation of their duty of care. The KSA previously visited gaming arcades across the country. These visits revealed that while most arcades are paying attention to their duty of care, implementation could be improved in some areas. The guidance the KSA is now sharing with license holders contains practical tools and explanations, but no new rules.

Duty of care of arcades

With the implementation of the Gambling Act (Wet Koa), the duty of care for gaming arcades has been further expanded. This means they are obligated to prevent and mitigate gambling addiction as much as possible. Since then, gaming arcades have taken steps to comply with this requirement. However, in practice, the stated good intentions and the relevant policy are not always sufficiently aligned. The KSA has discussed this with various parties within the sector. Based on the input from these discussions, the new guidance has been developed.

Guidance

The guidance for arcades includes resources that providers can use to properly fulfill their duty of care and better inform their employees. The guide provides explanations and examples of what arcades must do and what the KSA expects of them. It also includes an overview of frequently asked questions. In addition to the guidance, a poster and an animation have been developed to raise awareness among arcade employees about the duty of care.

Along with the duty of care guidance, arcades also received a Guideline for Identity and Cruks Verification. The KSA regularly receives questions from the sector about the Cruks exclusion register. This guideline addresses the operation of Cruks and the most common questions and problems.

KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen said: “Certain key factors of the duty of care are easier to monitor for online providers than in brick-and-mortar casinos. In our conversations with arcade owners, we’ve noticed that they want to do more with the duty of care, but sometimes still struggle with its proper implementation. With this new guidance, supplemented with informational materials for employees, we’re giving them new tools to do so. In this way, we’re working together to ensure that players are optimally protected even at brick-and-mortar providers.”

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 8-15

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3 days ago

September 16, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

IGT announced that its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Big Money Spin electronic table game (ETG) recently made its world debut at Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The vibrant standalone ETG game includes many of the attributes that have propelled the success of the Wheel of Fortune slots franchise for nearly three decades including word puzzles, wheel spins and exciting jackpot rewards. The game is accompanied by an attention-grabbing, 9-plus-feet upright video wheel that stands independent of the ETG terminals and entertains casino guests with the famous “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” chant.

MGM Resorts International has announced that Corey Sanders, Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the company after more than 30 years of dedicated service and leadership. Sanders has agreed to remain COO through Dec. 31, 2025, and to serve as an advisor to the President and CEO through Dec. 31, 2026. The Company intends to name a new COO to serve as Sanders’ successor later this month. Sanders is currently MGM Resorts’ Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company’s Las Vegas and regional properties as well as multiple corporate departments, including Hospitality, Gaming, Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives. Prior to that, he served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Members of Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, the Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria and Big Lagoon Rancheria gathered outside the State Capitol in Sacramento to protest Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831). If passed, the bill would limit economic opportunities available to less wealthy tribes in the state by banning legitimate online social games using sweepstakes promotions. It would also eliminate more than $1 billion of existing economic activity generated by the industry in California, and close off a potential new revenue source for the state via sensible, modern regulation and taxation.

Partnerships

Genius Sports Limited has expanded its long-term partnership with Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook (Hard Rock Bet) to power the top-rated platform with its market-leading official data, trading and marketing solutions, as well as its ground-breaking BetVision product. Genius Sports has worked in partnership with the leading operator since 2021, providing the highest quality official data and pinpoint trading solutions across top tier leagues globally, including the Premier League, Serie A, European Leagues, Liga MX, NFL and more. Hard Rock Bet will be able to provide its customers with Genius Sports’ first-of-its-kind BetVision low latency streaming solution.

Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading provider of data-driven casino intelligence and player engagement platforms, has announced that Dania Beach Casino is continuing to benefit from its deployment of the QCI Nimble platform. While the property currently focuses on the QCI Host and QCI Marketing modules, it has expressed enthusiasm about the capabilities of the new AGI56 release and its impact on future customer engagement strategies. AGI56 represents the most ambitious release in QCI’s history, with the platform undergoing a full refresh of its technology stack, improved integration of advanced analytics, and the introduction of generative AI-driven tooling through Chatalytics.com. QCI’s platform is currently deployed in more than 350 casinos worldwide.

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MediaX Agency Officially Launches Linkible

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

Niji Narayan

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MediaX Agency, a globally recognised leader in digital PR and growth marketing, has officially launched Linkible, an AI-powered link building agency engineered to help businesses in highly competitive and regulated industries achieve stronger online authority, higher search engine rankings and sustainable organic growth.

With AI-driven outreach and industry-specific link strategies, Linkible is redefining how brands secure high-quality backlinks, increase domain authority and dominate their niches in Google search.

Linkible is purpose-built for industries where credibility and compliance are critical:

• Law Firms & Legal Marketing – Earn authoritative legal backlinks to attract clients and improve local SEO.

• SaaS Companies – Accelerate organic growth with niche placements and product-led content strategies.

• Cannabis & CBD Brands – Gain SEO visibility while staying compliant in a restricted advertising environment.

• iGaming, Casino & Gambling – Drive traffic with white-hat link strategies tailored for high-competition keywords.

• E-commerce Businesses – Build scalable backlinks to boost product visibility and drive online sales.

Key Features of Linkible

• AI-Powered Prospecting & Outreach – Identify and connect with the right publishers at scale.

• Niche-Relevant Authority Backlinks – Secure placements on trusted websites that move rankings.

• Compliance-First Approach – Tailored strategies for industries facing strict regulations.

• Transparent SEO Reporting – Real-time dashboards to track backlinks, traffic and keyword improvements.

• Scalable Growth Solutions – Flexible link building packages for startups, enterprises and agencies.

“Traditional link building is outdated and ineffective in competitive industries. With Linkible, we’re combining the power of AI with our proven PR and SEO expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and compliance-friendly link building strategies that help businesses rank higher and grow sustainably,” said Rachita Chettri, Co-Founder of MediaX Agency.

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