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Bookies Corner: Premier League comes down to the wire…

SBC News Bookies Corner: Premier League comes down to the wire…

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

SBC News 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 …

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SBC Summit: Lisbon Producers Tell All

SBC News 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 …

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Winning the game: how localisation and advanced tech are shaping sportsbooks in LatAm

SBC News 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 …

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KOA on the ropes as reformists win motions to ban online slots and gambling advertising

SBC News 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 …

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Bayes Esports: stakeholders must have a clear strategy to ensure esports success

SBC News 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 …

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Market Make-up: Secondary Sports punch hard in CE battles of Poland & Czech Rep

SBC News 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 …

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Bwise Media: putting fans first is essential for Brazil Serie A success

Endrick at Palmeiras

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. …

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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 into Covers' inception and its transformative journey into a pinnacle brand renowned for its premium sports wagering insights. Garven underscored the brand's unwavering commitment to adaptability in a dynamic landscape, spotlighting pivotal elements such as community immersion, responsible gambling advocacy, and cutting-edge multi-channel marketing strategies, bolstered by enduring partnerships with industry titans. Additionally, he shed light on the shifts within the US industry and offered insights into Canada's evolving market.

“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 …

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