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Kindred Named a 2021 UK’s Best Workplace™ in Tech by Great Place to Work®

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October 12, 2021

Niji Narayan

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Kindred Group has been named a 2021 UK Best Workplace in Tech by Great Place to Work®.

The recognition is driven by an annual employee engagement survey, which measures the extent to which employees across the organisation reported a consistently great workplace experience. It considers factors such as physical and mental wellbeing, fairness, camaraderie, and trust in the leadership. The survey shows that 95% of Kindred’s tech population in the UK say they are treated fairly regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or position. Furthermore, 95% of tech employees say that Kindred is a friendly place to work.

“We are extremely proud to receive this recognition for the third year running. The pandemic has tested us, and we’ve had to manage big changes in personal and professional lives. At Kindred, we have invested in training for our employees on how to manage remote working, their own mental health and avoid burnout. We have also trained managers to support the mental health of their teams,” Gavin Hayward, Chief HR Officer at Kindred Group, said.

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“We have recently introduced our approach to hybrid working. This policy is based on employee feedback and allows our people to organise their time for optimum performance and focus on their goals and responsibilities, whether at home or in the office,” Hayward added.

“Technology has enabled the world of work to evolve with pace during the pandemic – and it’s what will continue to push even more leaders to embrace new ways of working, no matter their organisation size, location or industry. Those within the UK’s tech space who have actively prioritised building a positive employee experience and supported their people’s personal wellbeing are the ones we’re proud to celebrate today,” Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work UK, said.

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GGBET UA is expanding its presence in football: first press conference with FC Zorya held in Kyiv

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February 25, 2025

George Miller

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The first media event as part of FC Zorya Luhansk’s partnership with their title sponsor, GGBET UA, has taken place in Kyiv. Zorya is the second Ukrainian football team that the brand has successfully collaborated with. The partnership with the leading betting brand has boosted Zorya’s media activity and brought the club closer to fans.

By working with GGBET UA, Zorya have strengthened their presence on social media, regularly sharing engaging and interactive content. Thanks to this new strategy for interacting with fans, the reach and engagement of certain types of social media posts have doubled. The club have launched an updated version of their official site, where you can now find all the information about their history and current activities. Zorya will also soon be delighting fans by launching an official fan shop.

This approach to the partnership between GGBET UA and FC Zorya Luhansk is bringing the team closer to their fans, creating real value for all involved, and promoting Ukrainian football.

GGBET UA CEO Sergii Mishchenko shared his thoughts about the collaboration and the future of the partnership: “GGBET chooses its partners carefully. Signing football clubs just for the sake of a portfolio is not the approach we take. Shared values, a drive for growth, and a desire to evolve and improve are all important to us. Our partnership with FC Zorya is a brilliant example of our philosophy when it comes to collaboration. We only started working together at the end of 2024, and we’re already seeing results. And we have many new and interesting things to look forward to in the future.”

During the press conference, club representatives also shared the results of their winter training sessions and discussed how the team is preparing for the second half of the Ukrainian Premier League season. The club also announced that it has signed some new players: Bosnia’s Dejan Popara and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Bilotserkovets.

You may recall that previously GGBET UA broadened its support for Ukrainian football by partnering with FC Dynamo Kyiv. A press conference with the club was held in autumn 2024 and was an important step forward in terms of strengthening the brand’s ties with Ukrainian football.

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Compliance Updates

Missouri Sports Betting Launch Delayed Until Fall 2025

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February 25, 2025

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Missouri’s plan to launch legal sports betting this summer has been delayed after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected an emergency rulemaking request filed by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). The decision, announced on February 21, means that regulators must follow the standard rulemaking process, effectively pushing the anticipated June launch to late summer or fall 2025.

Hoskins stated that the proposed emergency rules, which were submitted to Governor Mike Kehoe on January 27, did not meet the legal requirements for emergency approval.

Under Missouri law, emergency rulemaking can only be granted if there is “immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare” or if the rule is necessary to “preserve a compelling governmental interest that requires an early effective date.” Hoskins determined that sports betting regulations did not meet these conditions, meaning they must proceed through the standard rulemaking process, which includes a public input period.

The MGC had initially targeted June 2025 as the market’s launch date, despite the state’s legal deadline requiring that wagering begin no later than December 1, 2025. Following Hoskins’ rejection, the MGC confirmed that its proposed licensing rules, which were filed alongside the emergency request, will become effective on August 30, 2025.

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CT Gaming Expands its Presence in Mexico

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February 25, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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CT Gaming has strengthened its footprint in the LatAm region with multiple successful installations across Mexico’s leading land-based gaming venues. Among the trusted partners are Cirsa, Golden Lion, Euromex, and Jumamex. In recent months over 70 NEXT cabinets have been installed, elevating the gaming experience for players across the region.

Designed for unmatched comfort and seamless gameplay, the NEXT cabinets feature advanced technology and ergonomic enhancements, ensuring both player satisfaction and optimized performance for operators. To maximize engagement and deliver top-tier results, most of the newly installed machines are paired with Diamond King 3, featuring the legendary Mega Jack Trio—Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol, and Champagne Party. Additionally, the Diamond King 4 multigame has made its debut at Casino Clover Aguascalientes, further expanding the company’s portfolio in the market.

“These installations play a key role in strengthening our presence in the LatAm market. We are grateful to our partners, whose trust and support have been the driving force behind our expansion. We have exciting plans for 2025, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress so far,” Gjorgi Smilanov, General Manager for Mexico, said.

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