SBC checks in on bookmakers’ nerves pricing the homestretch of matchdays of an enthralling Premier League 2023/2024 season. With all outcomes yet to be decided, which team or final result has bookmakers restless, as punters place bets on a record-breaking end of season… SBC: With just Six Premier League matchdays remaining, will all PL season 2023/2024 outcomes be resolved on …
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Brazil SPA bans credit cards and bonuses from Bets payment framework
New developments in Brazil see the Secretariat of Awards and Prizes (SPA) publish the ‘Normative Ordinances’ related to payment authorisations, required to establish the general rules that operators of sports betting and online gaming in the country must abide by for financial transactions. Titled as ‘the Payment Ordinance‘, the framework dictates that deposits, withdrawals, and prize payments can only be …
Read More »SBC Summit: Lisbon Producers Tell All
In a noteworthy move last year, SBC announced the relocation of its flagship event to Lisbon. However, beyond the focus on the move, the real narrative unfolds in the transformative changes that come with this shift in location. Set against the backdrop of Feira Internacional de Lisboa, SBC Summit, scheduled for the 24-26 of September definitely takes on a fresh …
Read More »Winning the game: how localisation and advanced tech are shaping sportsbooks in LatAm
What does it take for a sportsbook operator to succeed in the dynamic and diverse markets of Latin America? Drawing on insights from current market leaders, overarching trends, and extensive experience on the operator side of the business, the answer, according to GR8 Tech’s Senior Business Development Manager Thomas Carvalhaes, centres around one pivotal element: localisation. In a region as …
Read More »KOA on the ropes as reformists win motions to ban online slots and gambling advertising
A vote taking place at the Kamer this afternoon saw Dutch MPs approve motions to ban online gambling advertising and implement a further ban on ‘high risk’ online casino games. Both motions were put forward by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, as part of the Kamer’s ongoing revision of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act), the legislative framework …
Read More »Bayes Esports: stakeholders must have a clear strategy to ensure esports success
Ahilleas Papantos, Director of Partnerships at Bayes Esports, speaks to SBC News regarding the importance of correctly managing and developing the group’s portfolio of data partnerships across the global esports ecosystem to make further waves in the sector. SBC News: Complacency doesn’t light a path to success in business. Could you briefly touch upon how Bayes Esports is plotting to continue …
Read More »Market Make-up: Secondary Sports punch hard in CE battles of Poland & Czech Rep
Following a short break in Q1, Jake Pollard’s Market Make-up series returns with Propus Partners dissecting the online sportsbook trends of dynamic CE markets of Poland and the Czech Republic. Vying for a larger slice of market share in Poland and the Czech Rep, sportsbooks have deepened their offerings of secondary sports such as MMA, ice hockey and esports, spearheaded …
Read More »Bwise Media: putting fans first is essential for Brazil Serie A success
After a lengthy off-season spanning the entirety of Q1, the Brazil Serie A campaign finally got underway at the weekend. One of Latin America’s most-watched leagues, Serie A will captivate a nation which is hooked on football and celebrates the sport as a cultural cornerstone rather than a hobby or pastime. The 2024 season will throw up several intriguing storylines. …
Read More »Covering All Bases: Andrew Garven Discusses Covers’ Expansion Amidst Industry Shifts
“Competition for new player acquisition is greater than ever before and the challenge is for affiliates to prove their they remain the most cost-efficient means of providing them.” SBC’s Affiliate Leaders engaged in a discussion with Andrew Garven, Head of Marketing at Covers, leading up to his upcoming speaking engagement at SBC Summit North America this May. The conversation delved …
Read More »Ben Cleminson: My Market… Grand National is a Family Affair
Ben Cleminson, Director of Square in the Air, kicks off SBC’s ‘My Market’ series by sharing his love of the Grand National, a sporting event viewed as a family affair in the Cleminson household. With anticipation building up for this weekend’s race at Aintree, Ben views the Grand National not merely as a race, but a phenomenon that captivates the …
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