Weekend Report: Arrests over illegal horse betting, Michigan targets unlicensed websites, Betano partners Club World Cup
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: arrests over illegal horse betting in Singapore and Malaysia, Michigan regulator clamps down on illegal websites and Betano links up with Fifa’s Club World Cup.
Illegal horse betting arrests in Singapore and Malaysia
Police in Singapore and Malaysia have arrested 16 people in a joint investigation into a criminal syndicate that carried out illegal horse betting.
Officers from the Singapore Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Special Operations Command conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across Singapore. Some 14 men and one woman were arrested as a result.
Another man was arrested in Malaysia during a raid by the Royal Malaysia Police’s CID. A further 41 people across both countries are also being investigated in connection with the case.
The raids also led police to seize cash, bank accounts and electronic devices such as mobile phones and gambling-related items.
According to The Straits Times, the wider investigation remains ongoing.
Michigan regulator targets five illegal gambling websites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist letters to a further five gambling websites.
The MGCB said BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Lucky Legends and Wager Attack Casino are operating without a licence in a breach of state law.
All five websites offer some form of online casino gaming, while BUSR Wager Attack Casino also runs sports betting.
“We will not tolerate unlicensed gambling operations that exploit Michigan residents,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. “Our top priority is to protect the public by enforcing the law and shutting down these illegal platforms.”
Maverick partners with Delasport for Ontario launch
In Canada, Maverick Games has partnered with Delasport to launch its sports vertical in Ontario.
Built on Delasport’s technology, Maverick will offer a range of sports betting options to players. It is the second brand to launch with Delasport’s technology in the province.
The launch follows the announcement of SuperPot, a new sports betting jackpot product that will soon be rolled out in Ontario.
“Our sports vertical is a major step forward for us,” Maverick CEO Matt Rathbun said. “Launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one.”
BetMakers pens Total Performance Data deal
Meanwhile, BetMakers Technology Group has entered a partnership with Total Performance Data (TPD).
Under the deal, BetMakers will distribute TPD’s real-time odds across its network of clients. The service includes in-running coverage of premier UK and US racetracks, as well as Victorian metropolitan racing in Australia.
TPD’s data will be available via BetMakers’ Core API and managed trading services.
“Adding more quality racing product such as this partnership with TPD to the BetMakers network is a win for the industry and our global customer base,” said Joey Carroll, director of business development and partnerships at BetMakers.
Betano scores Club World Cup partnership
And finally this week, Kaizen Gaming’s Betano has struck a partnership with the ongoing Fifa Club World Cup.
Betano become an official partner of the competition for South America. The tournament is taking place in the US from 14 June to 13 July.
Some 32 teams from around the world are featured in this summer’s event. These include Paris Saint-Germain of France, England’s Manchester City and Chelsea and Inter Miami of the US.
“It is a privilege to work closely with Fifa for a tournament that brings together millions of fans from all around the world as they get to watch the best club teams and players football has to offer,” Kaizen Gaming co-founder and CEO George Daskalakis said.