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BOS Sponsor Profile – Vahe Baloulian – BetConstruct

SBC News BOS Sponsor Profile – Vahe Baloulian – BetConstruct

BetConstruct, a developer and provider of both online and land-based betting solutions, has been confirmed as a Bronze Sponsor for the upcoming Betting on Sports conference. The company recently picked up the best Technology Supplier / Provider award at the 2016 International Gaming Awards, adding to its EGR B2B Award for Best Customer Service. BetConstruct’s has an extensive range of …

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Why live betting & esports is a match made in both heaven and hell

SBC News Why live betting & esports is a match made in both heaven and hell

As a general rule of thumb esports are ideally suited to the live betting environment.  For an overwhelming amount of fans they’re consumed online via live streams, many esports communities are highly active on Twitter and Reddit, and the potential variety of in-play markets is huge and exciting. Back in September 2015 Betgenius released one of the most comprehensive esports …

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Tom Seymour – Durham CCC – BOS Speaker – A growing betting market for limited overs cricket

SBC News Tom Seymour – Durham CCC – BOS Speaker – A growing betting market for limited overs cricket

Bookmakers are using a range of sports for marketing purposes, but which sports are proving to be the best, and most accommodating, partners? Tom Seymour of Durham County Cricket Club (CCC) will be speaking on the ‘Different Ball Game’ panel at Betting on Sports. As Commercial Director for one of the leading clubs in the country, Seymour is well placed …

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Why the bookies love famous faces

SBC News Why the bookies love famous faces

Big name sports stars looking to keep bringing home the bacon post-retirement have a few options these days.  From attempting to emulate GNev’s punditry on Sky Sports, the usual route of remaining in the game as a manager, coach, scout or agent to opening a carp fishery in France if you’re Lee Bowyer, there’s another choice becoming all the more popular. …

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BOS Speaker Profile: Johan Styren – LeoVegas – New Faces… New Values!

SBC News BOS Speaker Profile: Johan Styren - LeoVegas - New Faces... New Values!

The current trials and tribulations facing new sports betting operators will be discussed at BOS Conference’s ‘New Faces’ session. In a mature digital market, can new incumbents not only challenge legacy operators but further create fresh thinking and new industry values? Johan Styren CEO of igaming operator LeoVegas details to SBC readers the preparation and launch of LeoVegas Sports, as his …

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BOS Speaker Profile: James Watson – Sportradar – The skins volcano

SBC News BOS Speaker Profile: James Watson - Sportradar - The skins volcano

Esports form a notable part of the agenda at Betting on Sports (#bettingonsports) next month, and with a plethora of issues to discuss and debate it’s no great surprise why.  One industry expert is Sportradar’s James Watson. James will be on a panel alongside Pavol Krasnovsky, founder of RTSmunity, exploring how live betting can work in an esports environment. In …

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SBC Events welcomes Ricky Hatton to The BiG Sports Dinner

SBC News SBC Events welcomes Ricky Hatton to The BiG Sports Dinner

Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton will be attending The BiG Sports Dinner in London on Friday 16th September. SBC Events has teamed up with the BiG Foundation to co-host the third annual dinner, and attract a raft of sporting superstars, which include the WBA, IBF, IBO and British boxing champion. Ray Parlour, who made 25 appearances in Arsenal’s 2004 ‘Invincibles’ campaign, …

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BOS Sponsor Profile – Marcin Sapinski – EnergyCasino

SBC News BOS Sponsor Profile – Marcin Sapinski – EnergyCasino

EnergyCasino has been confirmed as an Affiliate & Media Event Sponsor for Betting on Sports! The online casino operator is based in Malta, and has its own brand of energy drinks. They are also close to launching a new UK-licensed online sportsbook, EnergyBet. We caught up with Managing Director Marcin Sapinski, who spoke about the conference debates he is most looking …

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Tony Kenny – William Hill – BOS Speaker – The importance of a broad sponsorship mix

SBC News Tony Kenny - William Hill - BOS Speaker - The importance of a broad sponsorship mix

Tony Kenny looks after the PR/Communication and activation of William Hill’s sponsorship portfolio, which includes the Scottish Cup, Premier League and World Darts Championship. Kenny will be on our ‘Different Ball Game’ panel at Betting on Sports 2016 (September 15-16), speaking about how betting companies can reach new audiences via sports partnerships. SBC: William Hill has always had a broad …

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