Erin-Marie Gallagher

Mark Wilson: How FSB is meeting the recreational cricket punter’s demands

SBC News Mark Wilson: How FSB is meeting the recreational cricket punter’s demands

On the eve of England’s final test match against Pakistan, FSB Head of Trading Mark Wilson (pictured) gave SBC News valuable insight on the rise of cricket algorithms and how he and FSB had to quickly adapt their cricket strategy during lockdown. SBC: International cricket made a return earlier this summer with the Test series. Can cricket step-up to the …

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‘Volatile’ Swedish regulations see Raketech grow global focus

SBC News ‘Volatile’ Swedish regulations see Raketech grow global focus

Raketech Group has decreased the dependency of its affiliate publishing network on Swedish coverage, stating that the ‘volatility’ of the market due to the re-regulations has made it ‘challenging to navigate’. This story featured in today’s SBC News 90. To view the latest round-up, watch today’s edition here. Publishing its 2020 interim results (period ending 30 June), Raketech revealed that …

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RWA takes zero-tolerance approach to online abuse

SBC News RWA takes zero-tolerance approach to online abuse

Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has urged gambling operators to ‘take firm steps’ in identifying and blocking punters that are engaging in the online abuse and harassment of athletes from their platforms It follows on from a series of reports that jockeys, AFL and NRL players are facing a barrage of abuse on social media from exasperated punters. According to Brent …

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EPIC and Whysup ‘continue to make real change’ with partnership renewal

SBC News EPIC and Whysup 'continue to make real change’ with partnership renewal

Gambling harm minimisation consultancy EPIC Risk Management has added a 12-month extension to its partnership with Whysup, with the option of a multi-year arrangement The collaboration, which was cemented in May 2019, involves both EPIC and Whysup taking a shared collaborative approach to combat and reduce gambling-related harms at a national level. The strategic partnership will continue to contribute to …

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Gambling.com maintains momentum against COVID-19 impacts

SBC News Gambling.com maintains momentum against COVID-19 impacts

Gambling.com Group has praised its ability to overcome the challenges posed by the global pandemic, reporting a ‘record performance’ during Q2 2020. Publishing its interim results for the period April – June 2020, Gambling.com declared revenues of €5.69 million, up from €4.42 million in Q2 2019, marking an 29% increase. Total revenue for the six months from January – June …

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Catena lauds ‘record’ Q2 as casino drives performance

SBC News Catena lauds ‘record’ Q2 as casino drives performance

Catena Media has praised its resilience and adaptability in navigating the challenges faced by COVID-19 as the group posted a ‘record’ Q2. This story featured in today’s SBC News 90. To view the latest round-up, watch today’s edition here. Publishing its interim results for April – June 2020, Catena declared operating revenues of €27.8 million, a 17% increase on Q2 …

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NTU study recommends review into high-speed games

SBC News NTU study recommends review into high-speed games

A recent psychology study published by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has called for a review into gambling legislation related to lower stakes and fast-speed gambling games. This story featured in today’s SBC News 90. To view the latest round-up, watch today’s edition here. The study, entitled ‘The Relationship Between Gambling Event Frequency, Motor Response Inhibition, Arousal, and Dissociative Experience’, was …

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GVS targets ‘equine support’ with new finance service

SBC News GVS targets ‘equine support’ with new finance service

After being launched this summer by The Jockey Club’s Simon Bazalgette and Paul Fisher, Global Venue Services (GVS) will support equine and other sports industry stakeholders in accessing financial capital by launching its ‘Global Venue Finance’ subsidiary. ‘GV Finance’ will work closely with Andrews Bowen, an equine and sports surfaces and equipment company, as well as a group of finance …

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Footstock signs Chris Kamara as new brand ambassador

SBC News Footstock signs Chris Kamara as new brand ambassador

Player trading and fantasy football platform Footstock has signed Chris Kamara as its new brand ambassador for the 2020/21 season. Kamara will support the brand with a range of marketing and PR activations, helping Footstock grow its brand awareness and UK customer base. Commenting on his new role, Kamara said: “Ever since gaining my lucky break being spotted playing for …

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BlueRibbon signs strategic partnership with The Stars Group

SBC News BlueRibbon signs strategic partnership with The Stars Group

B2B marketing platform provider BlueRibbon Software has strengthened its network of partnerships after inking a new deal with The Stars Group (TSG). The agreement with BlueRibbon will see the Canadian gaming and online gambling giant implement new jackpot-based promotions across its online casino assets throughout its multi-national jurisdictions. Commenting on the agreement, Amir Askarov, co-founder and CEO of BlueRibbon, said: …

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