Problem gambling has been the main social risks that bookmakers have faced especially when a firm is located near a school or a homeless shelter. There are new rules that will mainly put into consideration the location of a bookmaker as well as the adequate security to various premises.

Gambling commission has brought about this new rule in safeguarding the interest of the surrounding community. The commission, the licensing authorities as well as the Local Government Association will work closely in implementing the new requirements and making sure that these services are delivered to clients in the right manner.

The Chief Executive of the Association of British Bookmakers Malcolm George claimed that the bookmakers will work closely with the local council in attempt to safeguard the local environment as well as assuring the clients that the new structures are safer in the area. This involves making the betting shops one of the safest betting place along the streets.

Policy Development Manager at the Gambling Commission Rob Burkitt on the other hand claimed that assessing the risks in the local area will award betting operators a channel in which they can run and maintain their business in accordance to the law. This will make sure that betting is free from crime; it is fair and open as well as protecting the vulnerable group in the society including the children. Burkitt continued to say that the vulnerable group would come as their first priority in setting up betting premises. In essence, the use of Geofutures map research would play a major role here.

A spokesman from the Local Government Association claimed that the LGA is in support of the risk assessment programs that will be important in the protection of various betting addicts. The local councils have initiated local areas risk profiles that will be helpful to various businesses that will come up with their assessment pointing their focus on several localities where there are schools nearby or treatment centers.

The slow pace in Germany’s online sports betting framework is set to be investigated by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). This is after criticisms that were aimed at Hesse Ministry in Interior and Sports (HMDIS) procedures brought forth by the many stakeholders.

The ECJ is scheduled to launch investigations in the procedures of legislation that might be thought to have crumbled down after rulings that was not favourable from the Administrative Courts of Frankfurt and Wiesbaden.

The investigations are thought to venture into knowing the licensing procedure of the Hesse Ministry which a limitation of 20 pre licensed operators accessible by the German sports betting market.

Criticisms have been aired towards HDMIS after a myriad of sporting organizations, sectors in the government and internationally recognized operators who have been puzzled about the transparency of the ministry regarding the licenses approval. This has occurred after the licensing framework announcement.

Investigation findings indicated that 80 operators have sent in their application to gain one of the 20 licenses that were being offered by HMDIS. The procedure said to be restricting has brought a lot of criticism and has embarrassed the regulators from HMDIS.

An announcement was made in April 2015 regarding the German sports body SAB stating that they would not be in a position to be involved in discussions that were related to the nation’s online sports betting framework. The body said that they felt as if their contribution was not being valued.

This investigation by the ECJ might bring about delays for the implementation of a framework for the online sports betting in Germany. The ECJ court might deliver their ruling and findings on the processes of legislation before or on September.

The ECJ is the Supreme Court when it comes to the European Union in matters that relate to the Union law which makes this case a perfect fit for the court. They job is to make sure that the EU make sure of equal application across Europe, as well as, its members of state. We look forward to a great session and good judgement for the case.

Sportradar and Europol are now in a joint venture. This partnership is aimed at protecting integrity in sporting in the continent. These two parties penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which acknowledged their collaboration and support to one another. This will also include trading of expertise, information, statistical data and trends that will relate to integrity to sports’ events.

The Europol Deputy Director; Wil Van Gemert pointed out that they need to work hand in hand in order to stop incidences like match fixing. He was grateful of their new collaboration with Sportradar and they plan to create difficulty in match fixtures and game manipulators to continue with their crimes.

CEO to Sportradar Carsten Koerl acknowledged on the efforts by Europol towards discussing and investigating issues that related to match-fixing. He pointed out on operations by Europol like VETO which involves teams of police from 13 European countries that were successful in identifying 425 individuals who were suspected of having 380 matches fixed in 15 countries. With this, it is evident that Europol is committed in getting rid of match fixing.

This move to sign the agreement shows how the two entities are dedicated at making sure that sports betting is safe and no manipulation is happening. Working together will strengthen their mission and will assist them in making more breakthroughs which will bring down those who undermine credibility of sports we are all interested in.

Sportradar grow their portfolio by bringing in a Tennis Channel

Sportradar made announcements that they have expanded their portfolio with a US pay TV tennis channel. The channel has right to telecast the US Open, Roland Garros, Australian open and Wimbledon among many more.

They have a 1-year aggrement were the Tennis Channel brings into action Sportradar Media Service’s XML feed for tennis on their portal. The XML feed brings in a wide array of data like the live scores, statistics and tournaments.

The Tennis Channel Vice President echoed his gratitude to being in business with Sportradar. He added that he hopes their fans will be treated with updated statistics and information.

Match fixing is a worldwide threat to sports and nothing regarding the competition will be in a position to work unless the officials, players and fans are sure of the results. Groups in the industry are coming up with a new system that is designed to assist in alerting in case of any suspicious betting activities that would arise in a match.

The World Lottery Association and European Lotteries launched the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS). Sportradar is powering the system and will make it possible for groups making use of it to make communications and issue alerts on any suspicious matches. The President to European Lotteries said that the EL and WLA have their commitment towards upholding honest betting and integrity around the globe.

This detection of suspicious betting has been a tool which will be used in bringing match fixing to an end before it starts or have betting stopped before a match starts. The system will make void if there is unusual volumes of betting coming in or if betting is proving to go against what the bookie might be expecting.

A recent report by the European Sports Security Association (ESSA) reveals that tennis seems to be the sport that is often associated with betting activities that are suspicious. The ESSA has for a while been monitoring betting activities and submitting alerts; over the first three months of 2015 they made 27 tennis match alerts and 17 of these were said to be suspicious after investigations were carried out. The tennis alerts were more than half of the alerts generated by the organization. Most of the remaining alerts were from soccer; others were from snooker, table tennis and snooker and they had at least one suspicious betting pattern in the quarter.

Comments from the WLA president said that this new GLMS will assist the gaming industry in corporation with the world’s sports magazine. Through this system, the organization will be in a position to work with IOC and FIFA in making sure that all information on irregular betting is addressed.