Kate Chambers: campaign to encourage respectful representation of women began over a year ago The organisers of Ice have pledged to produce an action plan to tackle the accusations of sexism over the way women have been represented at their shows and raise standards on the show floor. This year’s event hit the headlines in […]
1,600 jobs to go after GVC takeover of Ladbrokes Coral Around 1,600 jobs are set to be lost as a result of GVC’s takeover of Ladbrokes Coral, it emerged last week. The prospectus sent to shareholders of the two companies last week said that redundancies were likely where the two businesses have overlapping functions “such […]
Media rights moves send seismic shockwaves through sport Seismic changes occurred in the world of racing’s media rights last week, moves which could threaten the harmony built up within British racing over the last few years. The changes affect Irish racing as well with the shock news that Irish coverage of the sport will switch […]
Ice London, “an event which simply cannot be missed”, according to Kate Chambers the managing director of organisers Clarion Gaming, gets under way in a week’s time at ExCeL. The show is nearly twice the size it was in 2012 with more than 500 exhibitors filling a record 43,500 square metres. Last year more than […]
FOBT debate reignites as reports suggest dramatic cut The chances of the government reducing the maximum stakes on FOBTs to £2 appeared to have risen last week, wiping millions off the value of Ladbrokes Coral and William Hill and prompting dire warnings about the possible effect on British racing. They were reacting to a Sunday […]
The biggest event in the industry calendar with 30,000+ visitors kicks off on the 6th February. Once again the Racing Post Cafe (S2-230) will be the focal point within the Sports area, providing visitors with a meeting area to meet and connect with clients and suppliers. Our team will be on the stand and we […]
William Hill consider Australian exit citing regulatory pressures The hostile environment for gambling operators in Australia may soon claim its most high-profile victim with William Hill considering withdrawing from the market. The company announced last week that they were launching a strategic review of the business in the face of increased regulation and taxation. Hills’ […]
Jackson begins to make his mark at Paddy Power Betfair Peter Jackson took over from Breon Corcoran as Paddy Power Betfair’s chief executive last week and immediately began to make his mark at the company with the appointment of two new divisional heads. One of the changes was forced upon Jackson, with Cormac Barry standing […]
Commission action heralds tough year for gambling operators Gambling companies are confronted by a tough 2018 from a regulatory point of view and the bad news has started early with five online casino operators facing a possible licence review by the Gambling Commission. They are among 17 firms being investigated owing to concerns about the […]
Kate Chambers, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming, looks ahead to the forthcoming ICE London and explains why comparisons with Davos are flattering. ICE 2017 was another record breaking event with 30,000 + visitors, 151 nations represented and more net space occupied by international gaming innovators than ever before. Where do you go from that lofty position? Well what […]
