Weekend Report: ITIA suspends tennis players, new ICRG president, TaDa Gaming UK licence
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: ITIA provisionally suspends players, ICRG names new president and TaDa Gaming lands UK licence.
ITIA hands provisional suspensions to Dominican players
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has given provisional suspensions to two players from the Dominican Republic over corruption allegations.
Jossting Cruz and Jasel Beltre have been suspended since 30 May this year. They will remain inactive pending the consideration of charges under the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP).
The ITIA said the double suspension is in line with section F.3.b.i.4 of the TACP. This states that there is a “likelihood” the named individual has committed a “major offence”.
Cruz, 19, reached a career-high ITF singles ranking of 2,318 in May 2025, while Beltre, 24, is unranked. Neither player has elected to appeal their provisional suspension.
ICRG welcomes Soll as new president
Elsewhere, the International Centre for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has appointed Michael Soll as its new president.
Soll will commence his new role on 7 July and replace Arthur Paikowsky, who has led the ICRG since October 2021.
Soll has served on the ICRG board since 2022 and has almost nearly 30 years of gaming industry experience. Most recently, he was president of research and advisory firm The Innovation Group (TIG).
Prior to his time with TIG, he held planning and development roles at Hard Rock International and Caesars Entertainment.
TaDa Gaming lands UK licence
In other news, slots and casino games provider TaDa Gaming has secured a licence from Great Britain’s Gambling Commission.
The approval enables TaDa to work with licensed operators in the British market. This will cover new content such as Fortune Coins, Jackpot Joker and Legacy of Egypt, which will launch at iGB L!VE 2025 in July.
TaDa will also adapt its games for regional audiences. This follows similar, regional releases in other markets including the US and Brazil.
“The UK is a core focus for us,” TaDa Director of Business Development Ray Lee said. “We are excited to connect with new partners ready to benefit from our diverse, glocalised content and powerful engagement solutions.”
SIS pens extension with Greyhound Racing Ireland
Meanwhile, Sports Information Services (SIS) has extended its partnership with Greyhound Racing Ireland.
The three-year deal will see SIS broadcast over 500 races per month from 10 of the country’s leading tracks. Additional venues will also be announced in due course.
The agreement covers major Irish racing events such as the Irish Derby, Kirby Memorial and Winter Racing Festival. In total, operators will be provided with over 24,000 live greyhound races every year.
“Greyhound racing from Ireland has in recent years established itself as a core part of the greyhound coverage for retail and online operators, both in the UK and international markets, and our coverage showcases the very best the nation has to offer,” SIS EMEA Managing Director Paul Witten said.
Bet365 scores Chicago Sky partnership
Finally this week, Bet365 has entered into a partnership with WNBA team the Chicago Sky.
The multi-year deal will see Bet365 become the official sports betting partner of the Chicago Sky.
Bet365 will benefit from a branding presence on behind the basket on the north end of the court, along with the centre pole pad on both home and visiting team baskets. The operator will also receive logo inclusion on in-arena, social media, broadcast and digital promotional marketing products and materials.
Chicago Sky’s Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Alex Teodosi, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Bet365 to align with a growing sports trend that brings new visibility to the WNBA and the Chicago Sky.”