Interviews

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Bayes Esports: why the sector can’t survive without a data strategy

SBC News Bayes Esports: why the sector can’t survive without a data strategy

Amir Mirzaee, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director of Bayes Esports, assesses the numerous advantages that are born from utilising the correct data, as well as what plus points these can bring to both operators and players. Esports has become ubiquitous in the context of the next generation of sports and gaming enthusiasts alike. But, what role exactly does esports …

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Matching Visions COO explores Network Dynamics ahead of CasinoBeats Summit

SBC News Matching Visions COO explores Network Dynamics ahead of CasinoBeats Summit

SBC’s Affiliate Leaders recently engaged in a discussion with Leanne Muleba, Chief Operating Officer of Matching Visions, in anticipation of her upcoming role as a speaker at the CasinoBeats Summit in May. Muleba delved into the mechanics of affiliate networks, underscoring their advantages for both smaller to medium-sized affiliates and well-established industry players. Muleba advocates alternative strategies for traffic monetisation …

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Novibet new market growth led by Greek Power & Intelligence…

SBC News Novibet new market growth led by Greek Power & Intelligence...

Novibet’s tech and product leadership team of Lambros Sialmas (COO) and Sotiris Haritos (CTO) have provided SBC an exclusive insight into the pan-European igaming group’s growth strategy driven by the fundamental pillars of consolidating leadership positions, enhancing product offerings and customer experience and maximising operational efficiencies.  To Novibet’s advantage, its strategy leverages  its ‘Greek-engineered’ GameTech platform to export domestic success …

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Abelson Odds: capitalising on unparalleled Brazilian football fanaticism

SBC News Abelson Odds: capitalising on unparalleled Brazilian football fanaticism

Despite enjoying much success alongside a range of clients across Europe, Abelson Odds is looking to spread its wings to a Brazilian region that is renowned the world over for an intense fanaticism for the beautiful game. That was the viewpoint stressed by COO Jeevan Jeyaratnam at the recent SBC Summit Rio to SBC News during a conversation that was …

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Gator Wagers Talks Alliances, Golf, and DFS values

SBC News Gator Wagers Talks Alliances, Golf, and DFS values

We often stress the value of customer loyalty, especially from the standpoint of operators. Yet, as our interviewee astutely notes, there are times when ‘it’s essential not to be exclusively loyal to any one sportsbook.’ “Where you place your bets can be just as crucial as who you bet on.” That’s why Gator Wager aggregates real-time odds from major operators …

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Clever Advertising talks future trends, regional expertise, regulation & compliance

SBC News Clever Advertising talks future trends, regional expertise, regulation & compliance

Brazil. A country that has captured the attention of the industry for quite some time, but one that has exploded into prominence in recent times due to a much discussed green-light being issued regarding the adoption of online gambling regulation. Fresh off the back of a successful SBC Summit Rio, Clever Advertising has reflected on this development and its own …

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Experts Table: Gambling needs a sanity check on data discipline & business intelligence

SBC News Experts Table: Gambling needs a sanity check on data discipline & business intelligence

Data management and business intelligence have been determined as the vital disciplines for all gambling-related businesses to maximise margins and reduce costs needed to compete in a cutthroat market. Yet, despite AI innovations, gambling’s value-chain has become more convoluted in its data frameworks and processes. Hence incumbents require an intelligent approach beyond data collection, to benefit from a data-driven culture …

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Mark Wilson, FSB: five key steps in offering a leading horse racing service

SBC News Mark Wilson, FSB: five key steps in offering a leading horse racing service

Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, Sportsbook and Trading Director Mark Wilson pinpoints five key challenges to be encountered, and highlight how FSB will overcome these as the true horse racing specialists in the sportsbook platform provider space. People The foundation upon which our entire horse racing operation has been built on. Having intuitive, in-house expert knowledge on the sport allows …

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Navigating US Affiliate Strategies: Insights from Catie Di Stefano of OnlineGamblers.com

SBC News Navigating US Affiliate Strategies: Insights from Catie Di Stefano of OnlineGamblers.com

With a population exceeding 380 million and encompassing 16.5% of the earth’s land area, the North American market emerges as a vast global arena brimming with potential. Yet, across its 50 jurisdictions, each with its unique regulatory framework, navigating the North American market poses as many challenges as it does opportunities. SBC’s Affiliate Leaders recently spoke with Catie Di Stefano, …

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PABS and Timeform: ‘Shared commitment to accuracy and integrity make for a natural fit’

SBC News PABS and Timeform: ‘Shared commitment to accuracy and integrity make for a natural fit’

Content and sports betting data supplier PA Betting Services (PABS) recently announced plans to become the official supplier and managing partner of sports data and content provider Timeform’s B2B services. SBC Media spoke exclusively to PA Betting Services Director Eugene Delaney and Timeform Director Sebastian Butterworth about the rationale behind the deal. SBC: What was it about Timeform that made it an attractive …

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