SBC Media presents an exclusive short documentary celebrating the first year of Ontario as a fully regulated and operating iGaming space. Hosted by Canadian Gaming Business journalist Nick Ware, it covers the anticipation in the lead up to the launch of the province’s iGaming market, also tagged as “The birth of a new industry” by Scott Vanderwel, CEO, PointsBets Canada. …
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We’ve seen a number of big name players make the move over to the Saudi Pro League as of late. Cristiano Ronaldo got the ball rolling, then it was Karim Benzema and most recently, Neymar – all, undoubtedly, attracted by the allure of the bumper contracts and the prospect that the Saudi top-flight could soon become the most ambitious football …
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The arrival of CS2 to replace CS:GO is one of the biggest changes the esports world and the associated esports betting sector has seen for many years. Pavel Hacker, Head of Marketing & Affiliates for esports odds feeds and risk management specialist Oddin.gg, tells SBC News what to expect. ———————————– After 23 years, Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has been …
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The flourishing sporting culture of Latin America has transformed it into a strong prospect for businesses in the betting and iGaming sectors, with affiliate businesses also benefiting from recent regulatory developments. A multitude of affiliate businesses have already made their presence felt in various Latin American markets, with many others aiming to tap into this high-potential region. Atlas World Sports, …
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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has embraced new AI systems to proactively identify breaches of the UK Advertising Codes. For Legal Eye, Gemma Boore, Gambling Regulatory Counsel for Harris Hagan reviews the outcome of three ASA disputes on the promotion of betting content, and how AI detection will challenge operators’ management of marketing campaigns… Traditionally, the Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) …
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Entering new markets presents its own set of challenges, but navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape within the global gambling space is something that Soft2Bet has become very adept at. Having recently entered the Italian market, and with licences for Sweden, Greece and Romania acquired earlier this year, Soft2Bet’s General Counsel David Yatom Hay has had his work cut out for …
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Ahead of G2E next week, Dotan Lazar, CEO at LSports, reflects on five years of legalised sports betting in the US before outlining the two major challenges that sportsbooks face when looking to gain a competitive advantage. In May, marking the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalise sports betting in the USA, the industry found itself in …
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Given the high profile attention that unexpected player transfer stories gained in international media, it could be taken as a guarantee that these movements would also influence bettor behaviour. Alexander Martin, CEO of SKS365, observed at the SBC Summit Barcelona that when Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018, a large number of Italian fans began to bet on the …
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Great technology and a stand-out user experience are two factors that are the foundation for any successful betting company. But finding a technology partner that is reliable and can help your business scale is easier said than done. This is where Evgen Belousov, CEO of GR8 Tech, believes his company can bring something new to the table. Speaking at SBC …
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The inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio is set to present over 2,000 delegates with an in-depth, Brazilian-focused, conference agenda providing senior executives unparalleled insights into the Brazilian market. Brazil’s senior executive betting and gaming event, the latest addition to the SBC roster of events, is poised to take place March 5-7, 2024 and will be hosted at the 5-star …
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