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Altenar ready for growth with Isle of Man office expansion

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4 years ago

November 29, 2022

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Award-winning UKGC-licensed supplier to capitalise on outstanding 2022

Altenar, the leading sportsbook provider, has made a number of key appointments in its Isle of Man office as it continues to expand its operations.

The expansion of the office will enable Altenar to support existing customers further and the opportunity for the company to recruit additional key roles.

Alongside that, Altenar has recently become an Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales Training Employer, as it aims to offer development opportunities across their international team.

Altenar has also confirmed that new CFO, John Quaye, has been appointed to lead the office with the aim to further develop key areas of the business as the company continues to grow and to also drive Altenar’s financial strategy.

Quaye has a wealth of experience as a CFO, joining Altenar after several years as a CFO and Managing Director in the Trust and Corporate services sector. He has considerable knowledge of the Isle of Man, which will prove invaluable in his new role.

Altenar has appointed Quaye on the back of its most successful year ever, with multiple awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution to the industry.

These include Best Virtual Sports Supplier at the EGR Nordics and Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at the EGR Italy Awards, as well as multiple accolades at the MiGEAs and Baltic and Scandinavian Betting Awards.

Stanislav Silin, CEO at Altenar, said: “We are delighted to be expanding our Isle of Man office and this is the first step in next level expansion for 2023.

“I am also really excited to announce that John will be at the forefront of the operation in the Isle of Man, and he will build a team underneath him that can support the pace of growth we are seeking to achieve. The CFO is highly visible and a sign of our ambitions to continue to scale the business.”

John Quaye, CFO at Altenar, commented: “I am really pleased to join Altenar and I am confident that Altenar will continue to go from strength to strength.

“Whilst still relatively new to Altenar, what struck me was the strong team environment across multiple jurisdictions. Altenar is a company made up of many experts in different fields coming together to deliver a great product with a great service. There is a real pride in what we do and we celebrate Altenar’s successes as a team.”

Licensed across a total of 14 major global markets, including the UKGC and MGA, Altenar has now firmly established itself as the sportsbook provider of choice for multiple leading operators.

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Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026

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9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

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Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.

PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.

The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.

“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.

PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.

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Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity

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9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

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Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.

The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.

In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.

“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”

The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.

For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.

The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.

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Former WBC World Champion Tony Bellew Joins PartyPoker as Brand Ambassador

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9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

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Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.

A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.

Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”

His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.

As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:

London – July
Glasgow – August
Cork – November
London – December

With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.

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