BETTING KENYA Another blow for SportPesa as Irish FA terminates contract 4 years ago Iwo Bulski Post Views: 698 Gaming company SportPesa, which started out in Kenya before spreading its world to the rest of the world, has been dealt with another heavy blow as the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) terminated its contract with the company. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has refused to renew the company’s Kenya operating due to concerns over the rapid rise of gambling addiction and the wave is now spreading to the rest of the world with countries very keen to control the sensitive industry. FAI association with SportPesa had raised concerns in Ireland with many condemning it. They seem to have finally taken the cue with a joint statement by the two parties announcing they had agreed to “mutually terminate” the contract. “A re-evaluation of sponsorship focus at the FAI prompted discussions between the two parties which has led to the expiry of this deal. We respect that the FAI has decided to shift its priorities and re-evaluate its partnerships portfolio,” a SportPesa source told The Irish Sun. As an organization that takes responsible gambling incredibly seriously, we understand the new approach taken by the FAI towards its partnerships with those in the gaming sector, – he added. FAI says it is “shifting priorities” and “reevaluating its partnership portfolio” hence the termination of the contract. Source: nairobinews.nation.co.ke About Post Author Iwo Bulski Issues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. See author's posts Iwo BulskiIssues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Nairobi, sport betting, SportPesa Continue Reading Previous Kenya: Why state failed to renew SportPesa licenceNext Betika injects more millions in the countrywide drive to boost local teams More Stories BETTING BURUNDI 1xBet supported women with albinism in Burundi 4 days ago Tools BETTING NIGERIA PalmPay And BetKing Promote Responsible Gaming In Nigeria 4 days ago Samuel BETTING SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone welcomes betPawa 4 days ago Samuel BETTING GHANA The captivating world of sports betting in Africa 5 days ago Samuel BETTING IVORY COAST FL Entertainment eyes further African growth after revenue jump 6 days ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Should sports betting be banned or regulated? 1 week ago Szarlot BETTING SENEGAL GR8 Tech partners with Mojabet 1 week ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Bet9ja Breaks Silence After Nigerian Man Wins N110 Million 1 week ago Samuel BETTING GHANA New gaming firm Odibets enters Ghana’s betting market 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA Understanding Responsible Gambling 1 week ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Kiron Interactive and Betika’s Kiron.Lite partnership 2 weeks ago Samuel ANGOLA BETTING Melbet Angola — Leader in The World of Sports Betting 2 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.