Jonathan Smart

What could a Labour Government mean for gambling companies and the UK’s review of the Gambling Act? Atticus Senior Consultant Alexander T. discusses the pressures that a new Government may come under from campaigners, and the regulatory environment in the UK that at present, prevents the sector from modernising. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e6vTbz2q

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Only one week left to apply for the SGA Bursary for Module 2 - Introduction to Sports Governance. Limited spaces are available on this module and time is running out so apply now before it's too late! Topics covered include: 🏞️ The sports governance landscape 🏗️ Sports organisations and governance structures in the UK 🧩 Approaches to sports governance ✍ Relevant legislation ⚠️ Applications close 7 November 2024 at 16:30 GMT ⚠️ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eUKDrxCx #governance #sportsgovernance #sportsbiz

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The CMS Sports Conference 2024 will be an excellent opportunity to network with peers and contacts working in sport and hear from industry leaders at a pivotal moment, on a range of topics. Those topics include: ➡ The Women’s Super League ➡ Perspectives on Major Events ➡ The relationship between Gambling and Sport ➡ Investment in Sport ➡ Addressing online abuse Find out more about the event, and register your interest, here: https://lnkd.in/eWs4bawi #CMSlaw #sport #gambling #investment #WomensSuperLeague #onlineabuse #sportslaw

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⚽️ #BettingSponsorships in Football: A never-ending dilemma Ipswich Town’s recent move to reject future betting sponsorships shines spotlight on the growing debate around gambling’s role in football. Here are the key takeaways from their decision: 🚫 #FanBacklash is real: Ipswich isn’t the only club feeling the heat. Fans at clubs like Aston Villa and Norwich City have voiced strong opposition to gambling-related sponsors. 🤝 #LegalChanges are coming: The Premier League has already agreed to a ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors starting in 2026/27. This means that even clubs who rely on betting deals now will have to look for new revenue sources soon. 🎲 #Community matters more: Ipswich Town is a club rooted in its community. Chairman Mark Ashton stressed that they are “community-first,” and they will only seek sponsorships that align with their values. In a world where brand image is everything, this decision shows that aligning with the community is not only ethical—it’s strategic. ⚡️ #InnovativeSponsorships are the future: Ed Sheeran’s partnership with Ipswich shows that clubs can find creative, meaningful sponsorships that resonate with fans. It’s proof that clubs don’t need to rely on betting deals when there are other, more authentic opportunities to explore. What’s your take on the growing movement against betting sponsorships in football? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 📖 Full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZJS5N7Z

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2 weeks until SBC Lisbon! Looking forward to meeting with sportsbooks and platforms to discuss our premium sportsbook solutions, and exciting partnerships. Message me or drop by stand D145 to learn more. [email protected] ⚡ 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 - Low-latency venue odds feeds on the EPL, EFL, La Liga, Campeonato Brasileiro and many more. 🆕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Cricket coverage of every major domestic league, T20, Test, and ODI, plus over 150,000 annual eSoccer and eBasketball events. 📈 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Using 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲, incrementally adjust pricing based on real-time liability data and your exact trading requirements. 🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Discover how 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 is set to revolutionise in-play betting on the 2024 NFL season. #sportsdata #igaming #geniussports #sportsbetting #sportsbook #SBCLisbon

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The UK gambling industry, long considered one of the most tightly regulated in the world, faces significant changes. Recent reforms to the Gambling Act 2005, laid out in the 2023 and 2024 White Papers, have sparked debate over whether the government is overreaching into the personal freedoms of gamblers or if these changes are a necessary response to the failures of self-regulation in the sector. Read the full article below ⬇️ #GamblingRegulation #ResponsibleGambling #GamblingNews

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🇬🇧 UK Introduces Online Slots Betting Caps ❌ The UK government has set £5 caps for over-25s and £2 for 18-24s on online slots, alongside a mandatory levy to fund research, education and treatment (RET) for gambling harms and online slots betting caps to protect new players. What impact will this have on gambling-related issues? Find out more in our article 👇 #UKGamblingReform #SaferGambling #BettingCaps

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Skills needed to become a sports analyst 🧑🏻‍💻📊 We take a look at some of the key skills needed to become a successful sports analyst. Comment if you think we’ve missed any! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQGgrHnx

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What brands are the biggest spenders in African sports sponsorship and where are they putting their money?   Find out in part four of our expert’s guide to African sport, as James Torvaney explores the current sponsorship landscape in Africa.   #SportsBiz #SportinAfrica #SportsSponsorship #Sponsorship #SportsMarketing #Marketing

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As Safer Gambling Week approaches (18-24 November 2024), the conversation about gambling and its potential harm takes centre stage in the UK. Learn about the history, purpose, and effectiveness of Safer Gambling Week, its promotion strategies, and broader efforts within the UK... Link in the comments below 👇 #SGWeek24 #SaferGambling #ResponsibleGambling

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The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission announced that it is taking the soccer-themed website Sorare.com to court. The company, which partners with the English Premier League, has been charged with the provision of “unlicensed gambling facilities to consumers in Britain.” Sorare, for context, offers a crypto-based fantasy sports game. It was developed in 2018 and, like other similar products, allows players to assemble their dream team. Sorare players can collect digital playing cards representing professional soccer players. Participants can assemble teams of five players using digital Ethereum-based playing cards. Sorare currently offers soccer, basketball and baseball-themed games. Read the full article ➡ https://lnkd.in/dmthdmqJ #europe #uk #gambling #gamblingnews #regulation

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Black Myth: Wukong Hits 2.4M Players – SocialPeta Ltd Report After four years of anticipation, Black Myth: Wukong has captivated players worldwide, reaching over 2.4 million concurrent players since its August 20th release. This epic journey, crafted by 游戏科学(Game Science), has quickly become the top-ranked single-player game globally, earning a 9.5/10 from SocialPeta. The game’s breathtaking visuals, immersive storyline, and intense marketing campaign, which included 310 overseas ads, have fueled its success. The collaboration with Luckin Coffee and the surge in related stock prices further underline Wukong’s cultural and commercial impact. Discover more about the game’s journey and SocialPeta’s insights. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhxuMu-b #BlackMythWukong #GamingIndustry #GameReport

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'Put your shirt on it: Gambling’s shifting relationship with professional sports' by Danielle Sharkey and Dan McDonagh: https://lnkd.in/ekdyni-Y   Using examples from English football, cricket and the USA, this article explores the evolving approach to the relationship between gambling and sport. The authors highlight some of the difficulties and challenges sports bodies have faced trying to enforce regulated measures in this area as the landscape has evolved.   Charles Russell Speechlys #sportslaw

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