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TIU Bans French Line Umpire for Betting on Tennis Matches
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has banned French tennis line umpire David Rocher from professional tennis for 18 months for breaching the betting rules laid out in the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme.
Mr Rocher was charged with placing eleven bets on tennis between January and October 2019 and a further charge of not co-operating with the TIU investigation. He admitted the first charge and contested the second.
The case was ruled on by Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Ian Mill QC, who found that Mr Rocher did not fully co-operate with the investigation and accordingly would be sanctioned for six months for the betting offences and 18 months (with four suspended) for failure to fully co-operate. The bans will run concurrently, meaning from the date of the ruling (6 December 2020) until 6 February 2022, Mr Rocher is prohibited from officiating in or attending any tennis event authorised or sanctioned by the governing bodies of tennis. In addition, he was fined $5000, with $4000 suspended.
The breaches of the Tennis Anti-corruption Programme (TACP) that Mr Rocher has been found guilty of are:
D.1.a: “No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, wager on the outcome or any other aspect of any Event or any other tennis competition”
F.2.b: “All Covered Persons must cooperate fully with investigations conducted by the TIU including giving evidence at hearings, if requested. Even in the case where a Covered Person is represented by a legal counsel, the Covered Person is still personally responsible for ensuring that they cooperate fully with the investigation. The Covered Person shall be deemed not to have cooperated if the Covered Person’s legal counsel interferes with a TIU investigation.”
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CT Interactive Named Finalist for “Most Innovative Supplier” at European iGaming Awards
CT Interactive, a global provider of online gaming content, was selected as a finalist in the prestigious “Most Innovative Supplier” category at the European iGaming Awards. This recognition highlights CT Interactive’s commitment to creating immersive contribution for the iGaming industry.
The European iGaming Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the gaming sector, recognising companies that drive industry evolution. The award ceremony will be held in Barcelona on 21 January 2025. CT Interactive’s nomination reflects its focus on delivering cutting-edge technology, a diverse game portfolio and tailored solutions that enhance player engagement and operator success.
“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in such a competitive and esteemed category. Innovation has always been at the core of our mission, and this nomination reaffirms our efforts. It is a testament to our talented team’s hard work and our partners’ trust,” Martin Ivanov, COO at CT Interactive, said.
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Blackstone to List Spain’s Cirsa Shares in Madrid Early 2025
Private equity investor Blackstone plans to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in the first half of 2025 in an initial public offering.
Blackstone would raise between 700 million euros and 1 billion euros,floating between 20% and 25% of Cirsa.
The investment fund has hired Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley as global coordinators, according to reports.
Cirsa, Blackstone, Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Blackstone acquired Cirsa, which operates casinos and betting shops across Spain and Latin America, in 2018 for an undisclosed sum.
In 2021, a Spanish newspaper reported Blackstone was considering a Cirsa IPO in a deal that would value the company at around $3.4 billion.
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Betsson’s Customer Service Team Nominated for Award at the CX Exchange Awards 2024
Betsson Group’s Customer Service team has been shortlisted for the “Best Customer Experience” at this year’s prestigious CX Exchange Awards 2024.
Melissa Zalbeigi, Director of Customer Service Operations at Betsson Group, said: “We are honoured and excited to be nominated for this award. It’s a privilege to be recognised alongside industry leaders and to compete against such esteemed companies. This nomination is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing exceptional customer service.”
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