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Mims Davies becomes UK sports minister
Following the sudden resignation of Tracey Crouch from the position of sports minister citing the delay in implementation of gambling legislation reforms, Mims Davies takes over as UK sports minister.
Crouch resigned following the government decision delay the raise in maximum stake on FOBTs would be delayed till October 2019. Crouch was rooting for earlier implementation of the reduction of maximum cap to Ā£2.
The 43-year-old Davies became a Member of Parliament in 2015 on Conservative ticket, representing Eastleigh. She had been a local radio presenter for the AA, the BBC and the police.
Davies was appointed an Assistant Government Whip on in January 2018 and subsequently to the role of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Wales in July.
She will be the minister responsible for gambling, horse racing, sport and the national lottery.
Crouch tweeted: āCongratulations Mims Davies! You’ll be brilliant and I know the fantastic team at the DCMS will look after you well. Enjoy!ā
Following her appointment, Davies tweeted: āNew challenges await, thank you Theresa May. A proud day – canāt wait to get started.ā
Source: iGaming Business
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PRAGMATIC PLAY DELIVERS BRAND NEW DEDICATED LIVE STUDIO FOR BETSSON
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its partnership with Betsson Group to deliver an exclusive dedicated Live Casino studio featuring a mix of premium Blackjack and Roulette tables.
Incorporating all the fan-favourite features of Pragmatic Playās Live Casino games, including multiplayer mode, chat functionality, and bet behind, the nine custom-built tables have been uniquely crafted to immerse players in the Betsson Group brands.
In total, eight new dedicated Blackjack tables and one new Roulette table will be broadcast from the custom-built live studio, every detail of which has been designed to Betssonās precise requirements.
It is the latest dedicated studio to be delivered by Pragmatic Play, whose operator partners can also use Smart Studio to customise elements of the Live Casino titles to produce bespoke environments that showcase their brands.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: āDelivering a dedicated studio for Betsson marks another milestone for Pragmatic Playās award-winning Live Casino offering. Betsson is a much-valued partner, and we are delighted to provide them with an immersive live environment that is fully dedicated to their brand.ā
Chellyanne Cassar, Live Casino Manager at Betsson Group, added: āWe are delighted to collaborate with Pragmatic Play to ensure delivery of a bespoke dedicated studio, where we can showcase our brand-new Blackjack and Roulette tables.
āThe partnership highlights our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences, and weāre thrilled with the final results of the studio.ā
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Evoplay bolsters presence in Lithuania with Betsafe deal
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding in the Baltics thanks to its latest tie-up with Betsafe in Lithuania.
The deal sees over 90 of the supplierās leading titles live on the Betsson Groupās Lithuanian brand Betsafe, a leading operator in the market.
Included in the agreement are Evoplayās top-performing titles such as Elven Princesses, Hot Triple Sevens and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy which are now available for Betsafe players.
The latest integration follows a string of similar deals for Evoplay who has continued its expansion across regulated markets in Europe and beyond.
Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: āIntegrating our products to Betsafe, a leading brand in Lithuania, is another important step in our commercial trajectory as our titles continue to grow in popularity and develop a stellar reputation among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
āLithuania is a vibrant and dynamic market, and we are thrilled to bring our award-winning content to even more players in the region.ā
Aurimas Å ilys, Head of Lithuania at Betsson Group, said: āBoosting our offering with a diverse array of titles is of utmost importance for Betsafe as we strive to deliver an unmatched gaming experience to players in Lithuania.
āWe are delighted to integrate Evoplayās dynamic portfolio into our offerings, and we anticipate it will resonate exceptionally well with our audience.ā
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EL Executive Committee Names Mr Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as New Member
The EL Executive Committee has named Mr. Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as its newest member during its meeting on April 5. Mr. Andrei is the General Manager of Loteria RomĆ¢nÄ since 2022, and succeeds Mr. Olgierd Cieslik, whose term as CEO of Totalisator Sportowy (Poland) has concluded.
āIt is with great pleasure to welcome Mr Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as a new Executive Committee member. As an experienced executive, Mr Andrei has already contributed in various ways to our Association and the EL Executive Committee members trust he will continue to do so in the future,ā Arjan van āt Veer, Secretary General of EL, said.
Mr Andrei will oversee the learning and development activities of EL. His appointment underscores the further commitment of the European Lotteries to inclusivity and collaboration among its members.
āI am honoured to join the EL Executive Committee and look forward to working closely with my colleagues to advance the mission and values of the Association,ā Ionut-Valeriu Andrei said.
Mr Andreiās co-optation will be formalised during the upcoming EL General Assembly in Salzburg (Austria) on 17 June 2024.
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