Daniel Graetzer of Mediatech Solutions takes a look at what omni-channel actually means for the gambling industry, and where it can make the most impact. While omni-channel is definitely one of the biggest buzzwords in today’s gaming world, don’t let it distract you from the opportunities it presents. 2015 brought us a constant stream of stories in the M&A columns …

Betting technology supplier OPTIMA has recruited well known industry personality Jamie Maskey as Commercial Director. In his new role, Maskey will concentrate on developing new business opportunities for all areas of the Optima portfolio based on the OPTIMA MGS Suite. MGS is a multichannel, web, mobile, retail and call centre sports betting and e-gaming product suite which integrates the most advanced and new …

Embed from Getty Images This week’s allegations surrounding instances of corruption in tennis, including during prestige tournaments such as Wimbledon, are damning if true but, says Scott Longley, they need to be placed in context. While it is clearly somewhat disingenuous to argue that offences that pre-date the introduction of the new code on corruption that came into force in …

EnergyCasino.com, the online casino with its own Energy drink brand, has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK market by recruiting Daniel Hurley as its new UK Country Manager. Hurley is joining from BetSocial where he handled the firm’s marketing & affiliates. Before that he held roles at GuruPlay, YouWin and Mansion. He will be making his debut for EnergyCasino at the London Affiliate …

James Fleming, Commercial Director at emerchants Europe, talks about how his firm’s payment service has transformed the way customers get funds from bookmakers. Emerchants is providing gaming operators with the ability to give their customers instant access to funds via a prepaid card. Can you give a bit of flavour how it works? Our original goal was to dramatically improve …

Organisers of London Baby, the best attended networking party on the first night of ICE, are advising people to sign up sooner rather than later if they want to join the crowd at Café de Paris. Last year the demand for the event was so high that Sports Betting Community (SBC) and iGaming Business (iGB) had to close off registration …

Tom Seymour, Commercial Director at Durham County Cricket Club (CCC), aims to take SBC readers on a cricketing’ tour of discovery over this year, focusing on the biggest players, grounds and opportunities the sport has to offer. Durham County Cricket Club may be a new kid on the block within the national game, but in terms of winning trophies and …

Darren Macdonald of MRG Systems has taken time out from his busy schedule developing the latest LBO screen technology to run his eye over the industry events of 2015 and what they mean for bookmakers and suppliers. What industry development caught your eye last year? Fantasy sports.  I believe this has a big future.  Fantasy football was very popular years ago …

ICE Totally Gaming has teamed up with Sports Betting Community (SBC) once again to provide two Official Sports Betting Tours of the exhibition floor during ICE Totally Gaming. The tours are designed to give delegates the opportunity to mix with key industry suppliers and to discover the latest products that will help their business thrive in a competitive market. The …

The Senet Group, the betting industry body set up by the sector’s major operators, has refreshed its Board at the start of 2016. Catherine Colloms, Director of Corporate Affairs at Paddy Power, and Donal McCabe, Group Corporate Communications Director of Ladbrokes, have been appointed to the Board of the gambling watchdog. Colloms and McCabe take the roles of Industry Directors …