partnerships
Sporttrade and Birches Health Partner to Launch Responsible Gaming Education and Problem Gambling Resources
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Birches Health and Sporttrade are pleased to kick off Problem Gambling Awareness Month (March) by announcing a partnership. This initiative focuses on increasing public awareness of problem gambling and promoting awareness, prevention, treatment and recovery services. The partnership will center on ensuring that users of the Sporttrade platform have access to a robust catalog of customized responsible gaming resources and services.
Birches Health is a behavioral health services provider that focuses on the prevention and treatment of problem gambling and gambling disorder, gaming disorder and related mental and behavioral health problems in the United States. Birches Health provides modernized solutions for responsible gaming including online educational resources, learning modules and convenient treatment options designed and led by licensed, specialized behavioral health clinicians. Birches Healthâs mission is to provide convenient, comprehensive care and resources to individuals facing challenges related to problem gambling and other behavioral addictions. For more information, visit Birches Health at https :// BirchesHealth. com/.
âIn the initial conversation with Birches Health, it was a no-brainer that this industry needs this and I want to make sure Sporttrade patrons have access to this valuable resource,â the Chief Compliance Officer for Sporttrade, Arpita McGrath, said. âMy biggest question at the end of the initial conversation with Birches Health was âhow quickly can we implement this?â.â
Sporttrade places a unique emphasis on customer care with support that extends beyond regular service to helping players become smarter and more responsible players.
âThrough a collective focus on the promotion of responsible gaming and sustainable play, we are ensuring that individuals are able to access these resources,â the founder of Birches Health, Elliott Rapaport, said. âWe are pleased to partner with Sporttrade to ensure that individuals looking for these resources are able to swiftly and securely access high quality care.â
Compliance Updates
IGSA Welcomes Sharp Vision as Silver Member
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The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed Sharp Vision as a new Silver member. Sharp Vision is a leading provider of regulatory turnkey solutions for gaming authorities.
âWe are delighted to be a part of IGSA and we look forward to contributing to the advancement of best practices among regulators in the fast-growing gaming industry,â Damien Raymond, COO of Sharp Vision, said.
âIGSA is very excited to welcome Sharp Vision to our membership. We believe that IGSA Standards can enhance Sharp Visionâs products supporting regulatory authority oversight. We look forward to their participation in IGSA committees,â Mark Pace, President of IGSA, said.
Latest News
BETBY AND PIXBET ENTER LONG-TERM BRAZILIAN SPORTS BETTING PARTNERSHIP
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BETBY strengthens its Latin American position with agreement to power leading Brazilian brand Pixbet
BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has signed a long-term sports betting agreement with Pixbet. The partnership will see Pixbet leverage Betbyâs award-winning sports betting solution and services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Brazilians a best-in-class online betting experience.
Pixbet a leading Brazilian bookmaker present throughout the national territory, is well known for its bold marketing strategy, having earlier this year been announced as the new shirt sponsor for Brazilian soccer club Flamengo under a lucrative two-year deal.
Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Betby, said: âIt is a pleasure to have put pen to paper on this agreement with Pixbet, an operator whose management team boasts clear expertise and a passion for sports betting that mirrors our own.
âThis agreement further bolsters Betbyâs impressive range of partners throughout Brazil and Latin America, and we are excited to capitalise on the rich promise this partnership holds.â
Ernildo Junior, owner of Pixbet, said: âWe are very pleased to have signed with Betby as we look to further deliver on our sports betting ambitions to become the leading betting brand in Brazil.
âBetby has a proven track record in Latin America and its suite of high-performance sportsbook technology will provide our players with a superior sports betting experience whilst providing us with cutting-edge risk management tools.â
Canada
Aristocrat Interactive Expands to Play Alberta with New Games
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iGaming in Alberta continues to soar to new heights on PlayAlberta.ca. Albertaâs only regulated gambling website has now added select titles from Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat Leisure Limitedâs regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) and Gaming Systems division.
The integration of Aristocrat Interactiveâs games will provide a familiarity for players, as Aristocrat Leisure Limitedâs land-based gaming division, Aristocrat Gaming, is the number one supplier of slot terminals within Alberta land-based casinos.
âAdding another world-renowned games provider to PlayAlberta.ca only helps bolster entertainment offerings for our players. Aristocrat Gaming has an established presence globally and bringing their features to Alberta will continue to enhance the provinceâs only regulated gambling website while encouraging Albertans to use a safe-and-secure iGaming destination â Steve Lautischer, Executive Vice President, Business Development.
âExpanding our reach across North America remains a key priority and this launch with Play Alberta represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to players in the region. Play Alberta has resonated with players across the province and we are thrilled to establish what we are sure will be a very positive relationship,â Shivan Patel, VP of North America at Aristocrat Interactive.
Titles being added to Play Alberta include: Buffalo, Wicked Winnings II, 7 Hot 7 and Gold Stacks 88 Lunar Festival with more set to be available in the coming weeks.
Being Albertaâs only regulated gambling website and a leader in online gambling means offering players responsible gambling tools that engage all players. AGLCâs GameSense and Self-Exclusion programs are best-in-class resources that offer bet, deposit and loss limits, to make sure players are in control of their gambling.
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