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Trade like a tier 1: Why sportsbooks are switching to LSports’ STM

STM

Bookmakers switching to LSports‘ STM will never have to calculate their odds or margins, and never experience their most painful problem – downtime.  We spoke to Yoav Ziv, VP Sales and Business Development at LSports and LVision.io, to find out more about how the automated trading tool has eliminated ‘tedious’ actions associated with sportsbook management, giving bookmakers the most control …

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Ed Blonk: Sportradar IPO proves status as most innovative sports business

SBC News Ed Blonk: Sportradar IPO proves status as most innovative sports business

Cited as 2021’s most audacious public listing, yesterday Sportradar grabbed global business headlines as company Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl rang the opening bell of the Nasdaq Exchange with Michael Jordan. Speaking to SBC from 6 Times Square, Sportradar’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ed Blonk, discussed the company’s ambitions as a Nasdaq enterprise and how generated funds will be spent to …

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Jada Gaming: Using AI to alleviate “systematic struggles” in the iGaming industry

SBC News Jada Gaming: Using AI to alleviate “systematic struggles” in the iGaming industry

Jada Gaming’s CTO Josh Tromans-Jones (pictured) sat down with SBC News to explain why Jada is “a one-stop shop for AI in the gaming industry” before giving us a sneak peak into the company’s plans for SBC Summit Barcelona. SBC: ​​First of all, can you tell us a little bit about Jada Gaming? JTJ: Jada Gaming was created to provide …

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TVBET: Flying the ‘nest’ to find new market opportunities

TVBET: Flying the 'nest' to find new market opportunities

New products, markets and a strong network of local representatives is helping to drive growth for TVBET, according to Head of Sales and Business Development Ewelina Antonakos. Speaking to SBC News, Antonakos began discussions by reflecting on her role at TVBET, disclosing that it was the “numerous professional opportunities” and “unique verticals” that drew her to the company. Since joining …

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Moving beyond sponsorship: How Fonbet’s KHL deal is “much more than a business decision”

In Russia, hockey is considered to be the national sport and so securing a partnership with the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is a “strategically important asset” for Fonbet.

In Russia, hockey is considered to be the national sport and so securing a partnership with the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is a “strategically important asset” for Fonbet.  Speaking to SBC News, Fonbet reflected on the ways in which the operator’s collaboration with the league transcends the typical sponsorship model, highlighting the importance of fan-engagement and social responsibility for hockey …

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Sacha Dragic: How SuperBet has maintained its entrepreneurial DNA

The possibility of an operator acquisition seemed “impossible” for SuperBet even as recently as 2018, said former Founder and Executive Chairman Sacha Dragic.

The possibility of an operator acquisition seemed “impossible” for SuperBet even as recently as 2018, said former Founder and Executive Chairman Sacha Dragic. However, two recent acquisitions have enabled the Romanian company to expand its reach across new markets without compromising its core values. Speaking as part of the SBC Leaders podcast, Dragic began discussions by giving an overview of …

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Reflecting on a summer of sport: How Enetpulse has improved client partnerships

SBC News Reflecting on a summer of sport: How Enetpulse has improved client partnerships

With the return of live sports events, including the rearranged Euro 2020 and Tokyo Olympics, it has been a very busy summer for Enetpulse.  Marc Stenum,  Head of Business Development at Enetpulse, explained how the Danish-based sports data provider has used the Covid crisis to rethink how it meets the needs of its clients. SBC: This summer has been jam-packed …

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Sportsflare: Bet on Yourself can bring esports betting to the world of casual gamers

Bet on Yourself products can be the driving force behind introducing casual gamers to the world of esports betting, according to Max Polaczuk - CEO of Sportsflare

Bet on Yourself products can be the driving force behind introducing casual gamers to the world of esports betting, according to Max Polaczuk (pictured) – CEO of Sportsflare – but in order to engage and retain new players, sportsbooks must ensure that their odds are ‘solid’.  Speaking to SBC News, Polaczuk shared his views on the integrity challenges associated with …

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Robert Chvátal: SAZKA’s transformation has pushed the static boundaries of European lotteries

SBC News Robert Chvátal: SAZKA's transformation has pushed the static boundaries of European lotteries

Speaking exclusively to SBC Leaders, Robert Chvátal reflects on his eight tenure leading SAZKA Group, transforming the Czech operator into Europe’s dominant pan-national lottery operator that now targets winning the National Lottery’s 2023 stewardship by putting forward a generationally innovative bid to reinvigorate the UK’s lottery market.  ____________ SBC: Thanks for speaking with us. 2020 marked your eighth year of …

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