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CopyBet extends deal with Shay Given
CopyBet extends deal with its first-ever brand ambassador, Shay Given, to continue the partnership throughout the 2024/25 football season.
The Republic of Ireland and Premier League legend, who joined CopyBet in August 2023, will provide his knowledge and insight on the beautiful game to CopyBet customers, and help drive awareness of the brand.
Shay Given, CopyBet brand ambassador said: “I’m delighted to extend my ambassadorial role with CopyBet and I look forward to kicking off with the upcoming European Championships in Germany. It’s been a stellar season of football, and next season looks set to be just as exciting with changes on the pitch and in the dugouts.”
Anton Ivanov, Business Development Director, CopyBet UK, said: “We’ve enjoyed having a Premier League legend as our brand ambassador, using his knowledge to connect with football fans. The football calendar doesn’t stop, and Shay will be providing customers with his predictions for the European Championships and then throughout the 2024/25 season.”
CopyBet is a sportsbook that offers competitive odds and attractive deals for both pre-match and in play betting events daily, including Euro 2024, the Premier League, EFL Championship, and the Champions League. In addition, customers can use the platform to copy the bets of top tipsters to make informed decisions on where to place their bets.
The partnership was brokered by sports marketing agency WH Sports and London based Talent Management Agency, Bear Faced Talent.
In addition, CopyBet has extended its partnership with Queens Park Rangers Football Club as the Official Front of Shirt Partner for the EFL Championship club throughout the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.
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Finnish market
Veikkaus Renews its Betting and Online Casino Operations
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Veikkaus’ active preparation towards the new gambling system, which will launch in 2027, continues.
As part of the new strategy, Veikkaus held change negotiations in the Betting and Online Casino operations in the autumn. The change negotiation process has now been completed. Following the change negotiations, 14 employment relationships ended and 19 Veikkaus employees underwent significant changes in their employment relationships.
“We had to make decisions that were painful from a human perspective, but they are necessary for the future of the company. I would like to thank those who will no longer be with us for their hard work,” said Business Director Jarkko Nordlund.
According to Nordlund, Veikkaus is now creating a new organizational structure that will prepare the company for the coming years.
“Digitalization is also strongly driving our industry. International competition and the pace of development are really fierce. Veikkaus has decades of fine traditions and a lot of good expertise as a company. Alongside these, we now need the kind of professionalism that will enable us to serve our customers even better and more individually.”
The company is recruiting dozens of new digital channel and betting professionals over the coming year.
“We need more expertise for Veikkaus that will make us even stronger and more competitive in the new market situation. We are also looking beyond Finland’s borders. According to current estimates, more than 30 new positions will open by next summer. We want to be strong, growing and profitable in the future,” Nordlund said.
The Parliament intends to have the new Gambling Act passed by the end of 2025. When the law comes into force, it will open up the opportunity for other gambling companies, in addition to Veikkaus, to apply for, for example, sports betting and online casino licenses in the Finnish market. According to the current estimate, other gambling companies could also start operating with a license in Finland during 2027.
Lottery games, cardboard tickets and physical slot machines will remain exclusive to Veikkaus in the future.
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Compliance Updates
Kansspelautoriteit Sees Increasing Risk Analyses of Sports Betting
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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has conducted research into the risk analyses that online gambling providers must conduct regarding their sports betting offerings. The study examined the implementation of the identification, analysis and evaluation of risks to the integrity of the relevant matches at four providers. Based on this risk analysis, providers must identify and mitigate match-fixing risks.
Following reports to the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU), an investigation has been launched into a possible match-fixing. By examining the providers’ risk analyses, it will become clear whether providers have their analyses properly in place and are adequately assessing, assessing and ultimately mitigating the risks. While the KSA sees room for improvement in areas such as the specification of certain risks, the measures taken and the implementation of the reporting obligation, it is generally positive about the implementation of the providers’ risk analyses. This represents an upward trend compared to a year ago. The KSA continues to randomly audit risk analyses.
Source: kansspelautoriteit.nl
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Amusnet
Amusnet Releases Vampire Dice
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Amusnet invites players into a realm of mystery and midnight thrills with Vampire Dice, its latest Online Casino portfolio addition. This captivating dice-themed game combines gothic elegance, thrilling features and an immersive atmosphere where every roll reveals secrets of the night.
As the moon rises, Vampire Dice comes alive with its hauntingly beautiful design and dark, enticing energy. Step into a world ruled by immortals and hidden treasures, where every moment is filled with anticipation and every roll could awaken the riches buried within the shadows.
At the heart of the excitement lies the Expanding Wild, a powerful feature that stretches across the dice, transforming ordinary rolls into extraordinary wins.
Dare to roll the dice and embrace the allure of the unknown – fortune awaits beneath the crimson moon.
Expanding Wild
The Wild symbol expands across the dice, enhancing your chances for thrilling and rewarding combinations.
Gamble
Play the game and multiply the winnings through the Gambling feature
Jackpot Cards
The Jackpot Cards bonus game is triggered at random during the gameplay to allow players to win impressive jackpots.
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