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Swiss Gaming Regulator Rebrands to Gespa
The Swiss Lottery and Betting Board that was previously known as Comlot is now rebranded as Gespa. All of Comlot’s rights, functions and responsibilities were acquired by Gespa, including oversight of large-scale gambling, including Swiss sports betting and lotteries.
Gespa’s board of directors is made up of six members, including the president and two members representing each French and German-speaking part of Switzerland. It also has a member for the Italian-speaking part of the country.
In the new organisational structure, former Comlot commissioners became ex-officio members of Gespa’s supervisory board. While the Comlot secretariat became the office of the new body.
Gespa has various functions and responsibilities. It must ensure the creation of a safe and socially responsible gaming environment for Swiss citizens when it comes to skill-based games and sports betting.
Another of its functions is to combat illegal gambling through the creation of a blacklist of websites that operate without a license.
The body must do its best to prevent any kind of match manipulation. It will be in charge of the preparation of reports and will ensure that national and foreign authorities, as well as sports organisations and gambling operators, are kept informed.
Another responsibility of the Swiss regulator will be to compile annual statistics related to gambling at all levels and to provide information on the income from sports betting and the use of lotteries.
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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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