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John Ferguson Appointed to BHA Board

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October 5, 2022

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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that bloodstock agent, former trainer and senior industry figure John Ferguson has been appointed to the Board of the BHA as one of the two Member-Nominated Directors nominated by the TBA, ROA, and NTF (acting on behalf of the Licensed Personnel).

John has taken over from Luca Cumani, whose term on the BHA Board has ended.

John’s career in racing has been extensive and varied. His roles have included working as stable staff and as an assistant trainer to Sir Michael Stoute, as a trainer of 287 National Hunt winners (including Grade 1s with Ruacana and Parlour Games), and as a racing manager, owner, breeder and bloodstock agent.

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John also represented Darley and Godolphin for over 22 years from 1994 to 2017, including as Chief Executive of Godolphin.

In 2021 he set up Natalma Bloodstock, a bloodstock investment company which has broodmares in Europe, the United States and Australia. He is also a member of the UK Jockey Club, US Jockey Club and has a Japan Racing Association owners licence.

John Ferguson said: “Having had a career in horseracing that has been beyond my wildest dreams, working for some incredible people, I feel honoured and privileged to have been offered this role.

“Having worked as a member of stable staff and had my first novice hurdle winner at Hexham, through to breeding, owning and selling horses all over the world, I hope that I am able to well represent licensed personnel.

“It is now in our hands to shape horseracing into a sustainable and fabulous sport for future generations.”

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith said: “We are delighted to welcome John to the Board. He brings with him extensive experience of the training and bloodstock industries, alongside his intimate knowledge of the industry’s workings from his time as a senior leader in the sport.”

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Kongebonus statement: Norway’s election result signals gambling policy continuity, but licensing debate is set to intensify

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11 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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With the centre-left retaining a narrow majority, Norway’s gambling framework is set to remain largely unchanged in the near term.

Norsk Tipping’s monopoly will continue, and enforcement tools such as payment and DNS blocking of unregulated operators are likely to remain in focus. While a shift to a licensing model appears unlikely this parliamentary term, the Progress Party’s stronger position as the main opposition keeps the reform debate active.

For industry stakeholders, the sensible course is to concentrate on compliant, sustainable strategies and to track policy signals closely as the debate continues.

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Slots Temple Announces Exclusive Free-to-Play Tournament Partnership with Pragmatic Play

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13 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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Leading online casino operator Slots Temple is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with the UK’s number one slot provider, Pragmatic Play. This exclusive new deal will allow Slots Temple to integrate Pragmatic Play’s industry-leading products into its free-to-play tournament platform.

As part of this collaboration, Pragmatic Play’s renowned online slot portfolio, which features popular titles like Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash, and Gates of Olympus, will be available on Slots Temple’s tournament platform.

This is a landmark moment for Slots Temple as it continues establishing itself as a unique proposition in the UK marketplace. The operator became the first affiliate site to receive a full United Kingdom Gambling Commission license, enabling it to offer real-money prizes and slots to its customers. Through this partnership, Slots Temple will also be the first operator in the UK to offer free to play Tournaments (on Pragmatic Play Slot Games) that award real cash prizes

Slots Temple is committed to giving its players access to the latest and best slots available, and this new partnership underscores that dedication.

Fraser Linkleter, CEO of Slots Temple, said: Tournaments are the beating heart of everything we offer here at Slots Temple. By signing this exclusive partnership, we are continuing to demonstrate to our players our commitment to collaborating with the best the industry has to offer.

“Slots Temple has repeatedly proven itself to be a trailblazer in the UK slot scene, and we’re excited for their players to engage with our titles through dynamic tournaments. Our games are designed with player engagement in mind, making them a perfect match for this format.” Beatriz Chamero, Business Development Manager at Pragmatic Play commented.

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iGP Partners With BetComply to Support Strategic Expansion

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13 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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iGP, the full-service iGaming platform, aggregator, and lottery provider, has partnered with regulatory consultancy BetComply to accelerate its strategy to expand its presence in regulated markets. This marks a key milestone in iGP’s multi-year transformation project into a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, following a strategic shift to become a purely B2B-focused business.

BetComply, the leading compliance advisory business, will provide iGP guidance across licensing applications, documentation preparation, internal controls, and technical compliance. This ensures iGP and its operator partners are fully equipped to launch and scale successfully in regulated markets.

The strategic collaboration adds further strength to iGP’s full-suite offering, which includes a feature-rich iGaming Platform, the next-generation iGaming Deck aggregator, turnkey casino and sportsbook offering, integrated crypto and retail capabilities, as well as the latest lottery solution. With BetComply’s expertise, iGP reinforces its ability to deliver long-term compliance assurance alongside the robust infrastructure operators depend on.

Having evolved from a fast-growing tech provider to a trusted partner for scalable growth, iGP empowers operators to expand with confidence and achieve sustainable success in competitive regulated markets.

Jovana Popovic Canaki, CEO at iGP, said: “Partnering with BetComply marks a significant milestone that underscores both our ambition and momentum. It strengthens iGP’s position as a serious player in regulated markets worldwide, and I’m immensely proud of the teams and partners who made this possible. With BetComply’s support, we are ready to deliver our technology and vision to operators across regulated markets. We look forward to announcing our new market launches shortly.”

Mike de Graaff, Chief Compliance Officer at BetComply, said: “We’re excited to support iGP as they target to expand into regulated markets. Our role is to ensure that iGP and its partners enter every jurisdiction on a strong and sustainable compliance foundation, giving operators the confidence to focus on growth.”

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