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World’s Sexiest DJ Kellie Acreman to entertain at the SBC Awards

SBC News World’s Sexiest DJ Kellie Acreman to entertain at the SBC Awards

SBC Events has announced the signing of internationally acclaimed DJ Kellie Acreman for its awards ceremony on December 7 at Chelsea FC’s Under the Bridge night club. Sponsored by EnergyBet, and voted the ‘World’s Sexiest DJ’ in 2009, Kellie Acreman will be entertaining the 500 guests through the evening by providing a mix of music to reflect the occasion. Simona Pinterova, …

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Optima reflects on the success of its Trade Fair sponsorship

SBC News Optima reflects on the success of its Trade Fair sponsorship

Betting industry supplier OPTIMA has revealed the reasons behind its decision to sponsor last month’s TVC Bookmakers Trade Fair, which took place in Solihull’s Cranmore Park Conference Centre. The event, which was moved to Solihull last year after the moving of night racing at the previous location in Wolverhampton, brought the industry together to showcase new products and technologies. OPTIMA, a provider of …

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Bet365 to defend title as SBC Awards shortlists announced

SBC News Bet365 to defend title as SBC Awards shortlists announced

The SBC Awards shortlist is finally ready, and the sports betting industry is one step closer to recognising the very best companies in 2016. Bet365 will defend its ‘Bookmaker of the Year’ prize at the SBC Awards 2016, after being shortlisted alongside Sky Betting and Gaming, Unibet, 10Bet and Pinnacle. The Stoke-based bookmaker is also in the running for the …

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Berlin Affiliate Conference breaks attendance records in 2016

SBC News Berlin Affiliate Conference breaks attendance records in 2016

iGB Affiliate has confirmed that last month’s Berlin Affiliate Conference (BAC) was the best attended in its history. A total of 3,056 delegates attended the four-day event at Messe Berlin, which followed the EiG Expo in the same city, and included 1,695 affiliates and introducing brokers. The focus has now shifted to the London Affiliate Conference (LAC) on 9-12 February, which …

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BtoBet CEO on esports betting in South Africa at BiG Summit

SBC News BtoBet CEO on esports betting in South Africa at BiG Summit

Stakeholders from across the wide world of igaming will be meeting in Cape Town this week as the 4th Annual BiG Africa Summit gets underway today.  Issues such as compliance, responsibilities and the future of the market in South Africa will be discussed. Another major point of discussion on the table will be esports which continues to garner the attention of major investors, …

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SBC recognises new industry talent with Rising Star award

SBC News SBC recognises new industry talent with Rising Star award

SBC will crown the inaugural Rising Star in Sports Betting at the SBC Awards 2016, which will be held on December 7 at Under the Bridge nightclub. This prestigious award has been created to recognise the most prolific emerging operator or affiliate in the sports betting industry. Andy McCarron, Managing Director at SBC, said: “We are particularly excited about crowning the …

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Is your company a ‘hard hitter’ in the sports betting industry?

SBC News Is your company a 'hard hitter' in the sports betting industry?

SBC is inviting the ‘hard hitters’ in the sports betting industry to put themselves forward for one of 15 awards created to recognise excellence in 2016. If you feel your company deserves special recognition this year, make sure you get your nomination in before October 25. The SBC Awards 2016, which will be held on December 7 at Under the Bridge …

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Argyll Entertainment sponsors star hostess Hayley McQueen for SBC Awards 2016

SBC News Argyll Entertainment sponsors star hostess Hayley McQueen for SBC Awards 2016

Award winning producer and TV sports presenter Hayley McQueen is to present the SBC Awards 2016 on Wednesday 7th December. Argyll Entertainment, the company behind the Alan Brazil-branded BetonBrazil sportsbook, has been confirmed as the sponsor of the evening hostess. McQueen, a familiar face to viewers of Sky Sports News HD and Sky Sports’ football coverage, will be opening the …

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