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\"\"Betsson<\/a> is reducing its business presence in the UK further by reducing its licenses to only one after handing back three to the UK Gambling Commission.<\/p>\n

The operator has been pulling back from the UK market since 2018 when it closed its offices and now with the remaining license will operate under the Rizk brand exclusively.<\/p>\n

With just 3% of Betsson\u2019s business coming from the UK market and with the company saying that with the cost of investments in technology, regulatory compliance and marketing it was prudent that review and downsize its operations in the UK.<\/p>\n

B2C Brands such as Guts, Kaboo, Betsafe, Betsson, Casino Euro, Live Roulette, Racebets and Jackpot247 will all be removed from the UK markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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