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Entain H1 progress tainted by £580m Turkish legal provision  

SBC News Entain H1 progress tainted by £580m Turkish legal provision  

Entain Plc stands by its growth strategy and long-term financial prospects, following a transformative H1 trading period in which the FTSE gambling group acquired four new businesses to its global portfolio.  Publishing its 2023 Interim trading results, Entain registered a net group revenue (NGR) of £2.4bn, up 14% on H1 2022 results of £2.1bn. Generating a period NGR of £1.65bn …

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Flutter faces ‘transformation point’ on positive US EBITDA of $100m

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Flutter Entertainment Plc has reached an “inflection point” for its business, as its US FanDuel division ‘achieves profitability’ to transform its group earnings performance and prospects.  Delivering on a core strategic target, Flutter published its Interim H1 2023 results registering group revenues of £4.8bn, up 42% on 2022 comparatives of £3.38bn. Period trading marked a strong momentum, with average monthly …

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Jacob Schytte, LeoVegas: Denmark is a ‘natural step’ for nye expekt

SBC News Jacob Schytte, LeoVegas: Denmark is a ‘natural step’ for nye expekt

With the Danish gambling market continuing momentum after its re-regulation, brands such as LeoVegas’ nye expekt are taking advantage of this expanding space. To boost its visibility, the company entered into a sponsorship agreement with Denmark’s top football league, 3F Superliga, last month. The potential of the market is apparent. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority,  recently reported that the country’s …

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John White, bacta: Reality check needed on cash vs cashless debate.

SBC News John White, bacta: Reality check needed on cash vs cashless debate.

John White, CEO of bacta, the trade association for the UK’s amusement and gaming machine industry – has stated that more must be done to accommodate consumers who still wish to utilise everyday cash.  Speaking to PaymentExpert, White reflected on the current “cash vs. cashless” debate impacting the British public and their access to services and social mobility. Changing dynamics …

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Genius sees clear path to NYSE profitability following strong H1

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Genius Sports has exceeded its H1 trading expectations, prompting the firm to upgrade its guidance for the remainder of 2023 and project full year revenue of $410m. Publishing its interim H1 trading results, the NYSE sportstech and data provider reported revenue of $184.1m for the first six months of the year, a 17% increase from $157m in 2022. The company …

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BoyleSports: M&A one of several strands to growth but not central

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BoyleSports has been betting big on the UK retail sector with its most recent shop opening last week in Edmonton, but grander moves were made in Greater Manchester earlier this year with the acquisition of local chain Lewis Bet. Lee Otter, BoyleSports’ Director of Property and Development, offered exclusive insights into the company’s Mancunian venture. As a thriving city, Manchester …

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Data, partnerships and flexibility: Angelika Antonova on the foundations of Affilka

SBC News Data, partnerships and flexibility: Angelika Antonova on the foundations of Affilka

Angelika Antonova, Head of Sales at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, spoke with SBC News at the recent iGB Live about the key challenges facing affiliate managers in 2023 and the reasons why data is “the new oil” for igaming businesses. She dives into the need for personalisation of affiliate management platforms, before discussing the reasons why commission structures require further flexibility …

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Jonas Linné, Forza Football: Finding a ‘statistical revolution’ for the women’s game

SBC News Jonas Linné, Forza Football: Finding a ‘statistical revolution’ for the women’s game

The Women’s World Cup is now underway, and bookmakers expect strong engagement with the tournament amid a period of growth for the sport.  However, with backlash against the FA due to the England women’s team not receiving bonuses, questions have been raised about continuing hurdles in the way of the continuing growth of the women’s game. Speaking with SBC News, …

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Resolving Disputes: Inovatiq CEO Sirp de Wit on Transparency for Trust

Resolving Disputes: Inovatiq CEO Sirp de Wit on Transparency for Trust

In the dynamic world of affiliate partnerships, securing a beneficial deal with operators is paramount to unlocking the true value of players.  Yet, amid the pursuit of success, disputes over player value can occasionally arise, leaving both parties seeking an equitable resolution.  For Sirp de Wit, CEO of Inovatiq, who started his career in affiliate marketing back in early 2009, …

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Atlas-IAC’s Miloslav Ivanov: planning for growth and all eyes on LatAm

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Miloslav Ivanov, who recently joined Atlas-IAC as Chief Sales Officer, outlines his plans for the company and its continuing growth, particularly in LatAm where it has established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting new success stories.    Congratulations on your appointment as Chief Sales Officer at Atlas-IAC! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your plans …

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