Europe

Gaming Corps fuels global content growth through iGP’s iGaming Deck

SBC News Gaming Corps fuels global content growth through iGP’s iGaming Deck

Swedish game developer Gaming Corps has signed a partnership with iGP for the distribution of its premium games portfolio through the latter’s iGaming Deck aggregator platform.  Through its cloud-based centralised hub, iGaming Deck offers a collection of online casino games with seamless integration to gaming websites with the help of a single API and extensive data analytics.  Inesa Glazaite, CCO …

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KSA extends Loket Kansspel concession ahead of regulatory revisions

Peter-Paul de Goeij reappointed to NOGA leadership

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has extended the concession of Human Assistance Network for Daily Support (HANDS) to run the country’s Loket Kansspel gambling helpline. Having already been the engine behind the problem gambling support service for a number of years now, HANDS will continue to offer players and those close to them assistance and guidance on gambling harm …

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Age of Automation… Genius Sports on growing sportsbook revenues on real-time liabilities

SBC News Age of Automation... Genius Sports on growing sportsbook revenues on real-time liabilities

Thomas Holland, Product Director at Genius Sports, outlines how automated trading technology is enabling operators to use real-time liabilities across correlated markets to drive margin growth at scale, reducing reliance on manual limit settings to minimise risk. _________________ In many ways, the growth of 24/7 betting content has been both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, the 250% …

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Betway leverages AllSported’s solutions across entire racing offering

SBC News Betway leverages AllSported’s solutions across entire racing offering

Betway has expanded its partnership with racing trading feed provider, AllSported. Initially focusing on enhancing the Super Group-owned operator’s South African horse racing content, followed by the integration of its greyhound product, AllSported’s feed technology has been described as essential in ‘maximising pricing efficiency’ and ‘extending trading windows’. CEO of Betway, Anthony Werkman, stated: “We’re very happy to expand our …

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Betby & Lala.Bet sportsbook deal big step in ‘redefining the industry’

SBC News Betby & Lala.Bet sportsbook deal big step in ‘redefining the industry’

Betby has announced a partnership with LalaStars to integrate its sportsbook into the company’s Lala.Bet brand.  The sportsbook features over 210,000 monthly events, more than 6,500 available markets across 125 sports. Chris Nicolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer of Betby, commented: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with LalaStar and bring our cutting-edge sportsbook solution to their platform, enhancing the user experience and expanding …

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UKGC prioritises data and evidence in new 2024-to-2027 strategy

SBC News UKGC prioritises data and evidence in new 2024-to-2027 strategy

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has vowed to provide stakeholders with better evidence to ensure better outcomes for consumers and the public engaging with gambling. The need for better evidence and enhanced data collection was outlined by the Commission’s launch of its new corporate strategy for 2024-27 tailored to adopt the recommendations set out in the government’s White Paper High …

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Sky Bet to ‘centre its purpose’ in new fan-focused brand repositioning

SBC News Sky Bet to ‘centre its purpose’ in new fan-focused brand repositioning

Sky Bet has redesigned its platform as part of a new campaign to demonstrate its commitment to football fans. ‘For the fans’ was created in partnership with Grey London, which became the operator’s creative agency in March last year, and was tasked with developing its long-term strategic brand platform. Leigh Peacock-Goodwin, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Sky Bet, highlighted …

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BGC elects ‘standout leader’ Grainne Hurst as new CEO of trade body

SBC News BGC elects 'standout leader' Grainne Hurst as new CEO of trade body

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Grainne Hurst as the new Chief Executive of the trade and standards body representing the UK gambling sector. An expert in public affairs and corporate social responsibility (CSR), Hurst joins the BGC from Entain Plc, where she served as Group Corporate Affairs Director of the FTSE 100 gambling group. 2024 has seen …

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QiH Group strengthens affiliate strategy with new CMO and COO appointments  

SBC News QiH Group strengthens affiliate strategy with new CMO and COO appointments  

Gambling affiliate QiH Group has announced a new hire and a separate internal promotion as part of its strategic growth plan.  David Murphy will join the firm as the Chief Marketing Officer, leading QiH to double digit growth through marketing channels and commercial relationships, increasing revenue and profit along the way.  On his appointment, Murphy commented: “QiH Group has been …

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CE Spotlight: Poland market gains prevalence over Hungary and Slovenia reforms

SBC News CE Spotlight: Poland market gains prevalence over Hungary and Slovenia reforms

Hipther’s Gaming & Tech Conference in Prague shedded some light on the gambling developments around Central Europe, as experts determine a somewhat static picture across key markets.  One of the panels saw moderator Dan Iliovici, who is the VP of Rombet, handing over the mic to Gábor Helembai, Legal Counsel at TaylorWessing, to shed insights and opinion on the most …

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