Josef Bogdanovich Showing love for the Caribbean
Josef Bogdanovich, CEO of Reggae Sumfest and Downsound Records, has initiated the Caribbean Love Now concert to raise money and relief items for Caribbean countries which were ravaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.The show (and telethon) is scheduled for November 22 at Red Stripe Oval in Kingston, Jamaica. It has a number of top acts including Sean Paul, Tarrus Riley, Assassin, Beenie Man, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons, Bunny Wailer, Freddie McGregor, Etana, Nesbeth, Sizzla, Romain Virgo, Third World, Toots and the Maytals and Mr. Vegas.Visited devastated islands Josef Bogdanovich visited some of the affected islands recently with Jamaican government officials. He was particularly struck by the devastation in Dominica, Anguilla and Barbuda.“Now, more than ever we have to stand up for our Caribbean brothers and sisters. No one could have imagined that so much could have been lost so quickly. Jamaica is in a position to help in a meaningful way, but we must act now,” he said.Bolt company support’s effortA number of Jamaican companies have pledged their support for the event including Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, a popular Kingston nightclub.Bogdanovich, an American, is principal of Downsound Records which has worked with a number of top Jamaican artists including Fantan Mojah, Ninja Man, Ishawna, Nanco and DYCR. He bought the rights to the annual Jamaican music festival, Reggae Sumfest last year.Anguilla, Barbuda and Dominica suffered the brunt of the two hurricanes’ deadly force. Located in the Leeward Islands, the governments of the affected countries reported extensive damage to infrastructure and in the case of Dominica, approximately 27 deaths due to Hurricane Maria.For previous article on Caribbean Love Now, click the link: Joe Bogdanovich launches Caribbean Love Campaign
Former Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller The Court of Appeal Friday granted leave to former prime minister Portia Simpson Miller and other senior officials of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to take the so-called Trafigura matter to the London-based Privy Council – Jamaica’s highest court. In February, the Appeal Court had reserved judgment in the application filed by lawyers representing the former prime minister challenging, among other things, a decision by the Supreme Court to make an order that Simpson Miller, Phillip Paulwell, Robert Pickersgill, Colin Campbell and Norton Hinds can answer questions in open court from Dutch investigators probing the J$31 million donation to the PNP in 2006.Dutch firm Trafigura Baheer made the donation to the PNP while the Jamaican government had an oil-lifting agreement with the company.Dutch firms are prohibited from making donations to foreign governments and Dutch investigators want Simpson Miller and the other PNP officials to answer questions in public about the donation.Attorney Patrick Atkinson, who is among the attorneys representing thr PNP officials, said the court’s decision is based on a matter of rights under Section 110 of the Constitution that stipulates that the Court of Appeal may grant leave to the Privy Council where, in its opinion, the question involved in the appeal is one that, by reason of its great general or public importance or otherwise, ought to be submitted to Her Majesty in Council.Atkinson says the applicants have 90 days within which to file an appeal.
Share Björn Nilsson: How Triggy is delivering digestible data through pre-set triggers August 28, 2020 It wasn’t just the bookies that took a battering on day two at the Cheltenham Festival. There were similar struggles for our experts in the Tipster Challenge, sponsored by Betting Gods.Harry Lang, Marketing Director at Pinnacle, could only match the 3.50-point return for both Timeform and bettingexpert’s Stephen Harris. All three landed a single winner on Might Bite (7/2), which came as early as the second race.The rest of the day was a struggle, with only Timeform recording another top three on 9/4F Cantlow. Timeform and bettingexpert held their positions in 15th and 6th, while Lang entered in 14th place.Race Winners at Cheltenham:Willoughby Court – 14/1Might Bite – 7/2Supasundae – 16/1Special Tiara – 11/1Cause of Causes – 4/1Flying Tiger – 33/1Fayonagh – 7/1Tipster Challenge 2016/17 Leaderboard RankTipsterRace WinsPoints Related Articles StumbleUpon ESI Digital – No Drama Please… Esports growth should be treated as business as usual August 20, 2020
Submit Danske Spil calls for esports makeover with Pinnacle Solution August 25, 2020 1Sarah Shannon – AppBet313.69 2Alan Alger – Betway311.41 3Jacob Johns – Easyodds37.72 4Phillip Anderson – Before The Off36.17 5Ciaran O’Brien – William Hill35.29 6bettingexpert1.574.70 7Ben Cleminson – Square in the Air14.50 8John Hill – Coral24.25 9Alex Donohue – Ladbrokes24.11 10Michael Shinners – Sky Bet24.00 11Stuart Tilly – Argyll Entertainment14.00 12Darren Moore – Betting Gods23.66 13Trevor Keane – Sportego23.50 14Harry Lang – Pinnacle13.50 15Timeform1.813.46 16Matthew Hulmes – Betfred23.25 17Paddy Power13.00 18Russell Yershon11.88 19Charlie McCann – BetVictor11.75 20Stephen Power – @racingblogger21.69 21John Cruces – Dafabet11.25 22Michael Whittle – Team FA10.91 23Ed Nicholson – Unibet10.73 Share bettingexpert, Timeform and a rotation of guests will be providing expert tips for a specific Wednesday race meet.We will keep record of points won each week and the number of race wins for each.The guests will compete individually, with their points going up against the average totals for bettingexpert and Timeform.The new tips will be published on Wednesday ahead of the race meet, and the results will be available on Thursday.For the competition, we will assume that all selections are backed with 1 point.Lost tips will count as 0 and won bets will be added to the leaderboard at SP value.For example, if bettingexpert backs a winning horse at 8/1, they will get 8 points.
Victoria Police charges two following tennis corruption investigation June 29, 2020 Share Submit Europol warns of ‘greater risk’ of match-fixing during pandemic August 7, 2020 Related Articles Share SBC Magazine Issue 9: Esports future, online shift and Brazil betting soap opera June 4, 2020 Susan O’Leary, Director of eCommerce at Alderney, says a recent panel discussion at the ASEAN Gaming Summit suggests progress is on the horizon when it comes to combating match fixing.During the recent ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila, I was invited to take part in a panel on sports betting regulation. Expertly moderated by Harmen Brenninkmeijer of Dynamic Partners, the panel session provided a great platform for a diverse speaker set to rally together to tackle the issue of match fixing.In summary, the session highlighted the importance of collaboration between regulators, governments and sporting bodies in order to combat the widespread corruption, rigging and illegal betting occurring in sports all over the world, particularly in Asia.Joining me on the panel were; iGaming consultant Jesper Jensen; Paul Newson, deputy secretary of Liquor, Gaming and Emergency Management for New South Wales and Melvin Byres, founder of Business of Sport Network and owner of MSB concepts, the organisers of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.Each speaker offered a unique set of experiences and anecdotes, from regulation and how it can stamp out match fixing from the outset, to governmental issues and good bookmaking practices.We all agreed, however, that the scale and scope of the problem means the solution must be bigger, more organised and truly global. It requires cooperation between stakeholders and across international borders. No one regulator, association or government alone can fix it; victory requires a strength in numbers approach.Newson stated that cooperation was pivotal as there was “no one answer”. He pointed to Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act under which there has been no prosecutions since 2001, despite numerous complaints to police. He also highlighted the importance of sufficient memorandum of understandings and agreements to assist domestic regulators in seeking information against offshore operators.There is a clear need for an international network dedicated to information sharing, and for stakeholders to combine their resources.Jensen called for good bookmaking practices, with restrictions to limit the size of bets allowed on certain sports and markets. Bookies currently offer odds on every sport going, from college football in China to Premier League cricket in India and some areas of sport where the pay levels are low, such as under 17 football, are far more susceptible to match fixing than a professional golfer taking part in the Masters. Jensen’s solution is to set bet limits low.The real issue, however, is that sports betting is still very much in the shadows and needs to be brought into the light via regulation. Setting rules and licensing operators has gone a long way to combating match fixing in Europe.That’s not to say it still doesn’t happen, because it does, but regulatory frameworks are making it much easier to spot rigged games and to bring those acting illegally and committing fraud to account. Again, it comes down to stakeholders working together.With cooperation between regulators, governments, sporting associations and agencies, I have no doubt that with time, and by working together it will be game set and match for match fixing. StumbleUpon
Kambi takes full control of LeoVegas sportsbook portfolio August 26, 2020 StumbleUpon Björn Nilsson: How Triggy is delivering digestible data through pre-set triggers August 28, 2020 Share TVBET passes GLI test for five live games in Malta and Italy August 25, 2020 Share Related Articles Submit Gustaf HagmanStockholm-listed online gambling group LeoVegas AB has moved to expand its presence within the German market, confirming the acquisition of Malta-based firm World of Sportsbetting Ltd for €2.6 million.The strategic acquisition sees LeoVegas secure World of Sportsbetting assets which holds both a sports betting licence and casino licence in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.Undertaking the transaction through its subsidiary, ‘LeoVegas International’, the multi-market online gambling group, will now be able to promote its betting services within the German, compliant with existing regulatory provisions.In a further announcement, LeoVegas Sports has confirmed that German football legend Lothar Matthäus has been secured as new LeoVegas Brand Ambassador for Deutschland.Matthäus is considered one of German football’s most successful and recognisable figures, having captained the Nationalmannschaft to World Cup glory at Italia 1990, and furthermore is a regular Bundesliga pundit on German TV broadcasts.Commenting on LeoVegas German ambitions, Gustaf Hagman (Group CEO of LeoVegas) stated: “The licenses give increased credibility when we collaborate with, for example, media partners, which is important in order to get the full effect on our market investments. Our new ambassadors also increase the local touch in our marketing, which we know creates loyalty and increased brand awareness.“LeoVegas can now also be even more local on the product side and, especially, add important payment solutions that are important for the German market. This is line with our strategy to enter regulated markets and gives LeoVegas the best possible conditions to accelerate further in the German market.”
Soft2Bet continues new market drive with Irokobet launch August 26, 2020 Share Netherlands Remote Gambling Act submitted for EC review July 15, 2020 StumbleUpon Submit Share KSA issues ‘conduct warning’ following covid marketing breaches July 28, 2020 Related Articles Dutch Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit and The Malta Gaming Authority have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaborative and aiding efforts.As part of the MoU, both entities will collaborate and aid each other by sharing each authorities best practices and information. The MoU will help in supporting its responsibilities at law, while also allowing both authorities to engage in discussions on policy matters of interests.Expressing his satisfaction at signing the MoU, Rene Jansen, Kansspelautoriteit’s chairman, stated: “I am delighted that agreements with international regulators, like the Malta Gaming Authority, are formalised and captured in Memorandums of Understanding. “These MoU’s are a solid basis to share knowledge, to cooperate, and to smoothly exchange information. At the same time operators will be receiving a clear signal that hands of regulators will be joined internationally.”From signing the MoU, both authorities will gain benefits due to common objectives of preventing criminality, making sure gaming is fair and transparent, and protecting vulnerable persons against gambling addiction.MGA’s chief executive officer Heathcliff Farrugia added: “This MoU with the Dutch Gambling Authority is another step in the right direction, and follows other similar MoU’s which the MGA signed with other regulators over the past years.“Our relationship and cooperation with Kansspelautoriteit has already yielded tangible results in the past, and with this MoU, apart from formalising such relationship, a stronger collaboration at an international level is also ensured.”
PvPRO.com has announced Betway will be the Head Sponsor of the ESG Tour in Mykonos this year. Anthony Werkman, BetwayThe tour, which kicks off on September 7th, will see eight top CS:GO teams battling it out for the €200,000 (£184,188) prize purse. It’s all taking place in a rather lavish setting, a private resort named Destiny Villa on the island of Mykonos. Teams include Virtus Pro, BiG, Team Liquid, Team EnVyUs, SK Gaming, mouz and more. You can read more about the tournament here. Betway only announced its partnership with the ESL Pro League earlier this month making it an excellent end to the summer for the operator’s esports department. It should also help to ease the pain of the loss of the popular NiP partnership which was forced through due to Riot’s regulations and the team’s decision to enter League of Legends. As part of this arrangement with the ESG Tour, Betway will provide viewers with live odds updates throughout the tournament broadcast and take on the naming rights to the ESG Tour in Mykonos.Anthony Werkman, Director of Marketing and Operations at Betway, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with PvPRO.com for the ESG Tour in Mykonos. We can’t wait to see how the world’s best teams perform in this unique and exciting tournament location next week.“Our latest partnership is a continued sign of our commitment to the esports industry, as we look to become increasingly involved through team and competition sponsorship, backed up by our unique and exclusive live odds feeds into the broadcast.”Stamos Venios, CEO of PvPRO Ltd, added: “We are very happy to partner with a brand that is fully committed to growing the industry with financial investment and broadcast innovation, as well as a strong focus on integrity.“We expect fans of the Betway ESG Tour to appreciate what this partnership will bring to the table of what is an already strong product in the sector.”Esports Insider says: With this title sponsorship of the ESG Tour coupled with the partnership with the ESL Pro League, Betway is making a strong bid to be the first bookmaker CS:GO fans think of. It continues to do good work to support the scene too and fans will come to recognise this.
Note: A previous edition of this detailed that this was a partnership agreement between the two companies. In fact PVP.me has integrated Nano technology.PVP.ME, the person-to-person betting exchange, has announced that it has integrated Nano, a ‘low-latency payment platform’. We are told that this news means that PVP.ME users can exchange faster and will be offered a reduction in fees due to the nature of the Nano platform.This new arrangement will see PVP.ME enter the blockchain space, using the Nano ‘Block-lattice’ technology. The technology is said to remove the waiting time on micro-transactions that PVP.ME handles due to the nature of their P2P betting exchange model. PVP.ME users won’t pay a fee on their transactions, which they say should lead to better odds across the site, whilst the increased speed is intended to lead to users seeing less downtime on receiving their winnings.Yurk Kolesnik, CEO, PVP.ME, had this to say about the news: “Today is a really important step for PVP.ME as we enter the blockchain space, in this case, we are adopting a newer technology called block-lattice that allows us to improve the experience of our products. With Nano, users can send & receive funds instantly without any transaction fee.”He continued “With traditional blockchain, users have to wait a few minutes or hours if the bitcoin network is saturated, at its core it is a good way to keep a ledger but it is outdated for any kind of micro-transactions. We are committed to this technology and currently working for its full integration in our platform.”Troy Retzer, Communication & PR, Nano, added: “Nano is designed to offer instantaneous transactions with zero fees, allowing high-throughput systems to function in real time while incorporating unique, block-lattice technology. The Nano team is excited that PVP.ME has chosen to integrate Nano into their platform and we look forward to seeing how they utilize the technology.”Esports Insider says: By the sound of things, PVP.ME users look set to have a better site experience overall once the system is fully integrated. We’ll have to wait and see however whether this arrangement with Nano can deliver customers what they have claimed that it will. PVP.ME also have a focus on Twitch, and faster transactions here will be a big help if they wish to push this feature further in the future.
The Ghana Football Association says it is waiting on the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to approve a proposal that will allow coaches of the various junior national teams and women’s teams to work under legally-binding contracts.The head coach of the Black Stars and his assistant are currently the only national team coaches under contract, with all others receiving allowances for their services.Henry Asante Twum says the Association has been in constant engagement with the coaches to keep them abreast with the situation.“The teams belong to the state, whatever decision you take has to be in conjunction with the state.“This is one of the things the President of the GFA tabled before President Akufo-Addo in their engagement,” he said in an interview on Citi FM’s Sports Panorama.“The president said it is a good idea, that [he] likes it, and that he’ll take it up but [we should] deal with the [Sports] Ministry.“We are in constant dialogue with the Ministry for approval. Once that approval is given, it will go back to the office of the president and it will receive green light.“That green light will give us that authority to now issue out contracts to all national team coaches.“We have been engaging these coaches, we have made them aware that it is not as if we do not care, it is not as if we don’t care about their conditions of service,” he concluded.
To mark the launch of the new Cristiano Ronaldo’s new Nike boots, the rather snazzy purple and pink Mercurial Vapor VIII CRs, Nike have produced a video of the former Manchester United star chilling in a music studio with his great mate Pepe.As Nike inform us: “Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe take a break from football to focus on a different passion. See how they stepped up in the studio.”Ronaldo tells us of his love for music (there are English subtitles on the video) and then we hear the Portuguese striker do some beatboxing, sing and play drums. Happy days!A supplementary video below, is an explanation from Nike behind the “CR7 Collection.”