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With the highly anticipated Canadian Gaming Summit approaching on June 18-20, SBC’s Affiliate Leaders had the privilege of catching up with JD McNamara, VP of Operations-Canada at Better Collective, for an exclusive chat ahead of his appearance as a speaker at the Summit. McNamara, who brings a wealth of insider knowledge and expertise to the table, delves into Better Collective’s …

As sports bettors continue to become more sophisticated and have more and more  player-focused resources at their disposal, the need to foster acquisition and player loyalty through seamless customer journeys and unparalleled customer service is proving paramount.  SBC’s Affiliate Leaders recently sat down with Cassie Brickman, CEO of Betting Hero, ahead of her appearance at the Canadian Gaming Summit. Discussions …

Soft2Bet has obtained a Certificate of Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), allowing the online gambling and sports betting solutions provider to enter Canada’s Ontario market. The accreditation paves the way for Soft2Bet to launch its iGaming brand, Tooniebet.com, in Ontario under the Certificate of Registration of (Nbr: OPIG1280338) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of …

Gambling.com Group has demonstrated its “capital-efficient business”, achieving all commercial and operating objectives for 2023. Publishing its full-year 2023 accounts this afternoon, the Nasdaq media group confirmed its agreed $42.5m acquisition of FreeBets.com and related European and Canadian market assets from rival publisher XL Media Plc. Prior to the deal announcement, Gambling.com concluded FY2023 trading, achieving peak revenues of $108m, …

Ahead of ICE London next month, Will Whitehead, Commercial Director at mkodo, underlines the importance of collaborating with front end experts when it comes to elevating the user experience.   SBC: Let’s talk about the role that operators play in shaping the future of app user experience and how working with front end and UX experts, like mkodo, can help operators …

Jim Bombassei has been appointed as Sportradar’s Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance. He will report directly to the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, Gerard Griffin. In his new role, Bombassei will take charge of building and maintaining relationships with global investment firms, as well as aligning the firm’s business model with its long-term strategy and financial goals. Gerard Griffin, Chief …

Canadian sports network Sportsnet has selected Sportradar to deliver immersive and data-driven content. Aiming to create more immersive experiences for sports fans in North America, viewers will witness a ‘seamless’ inclusion of real-time statistics, player information and advanced data sets into Sportsnet broadcasts – all via the Swiss firm’s OnAir service.  The deal also sees additional access to both statistical …

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.  …

Rivalry expects to achieve profitability by H1 2024 after recording another quarter of revenue growth in Q2 2023, momentum which the firm expects to stay consistent into next year. The Canada-based firm – active in the Ontario and Australian markets, with a focus on esports – reported group-wide revenue of CAN$8.5m to its TSX investors, up 60% on corresponding Q2 …

Over 2,000 delegates are poised to convene at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit, organized by SBC for the very first time. The event will showcase an unparalleled focus on all Canadian provinces, stretching from Ontario and beyond, offering an extensive exploration of a region that is witnessing remarkable growth. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, …