Interviews

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Domenico Mazzola, Flows: advanced tech & data key to ensuring player welfare

SBC News Domenico Mazzola, Flows: advanced tech & data key to ensuring player welfare

In a world where engagement, acquisition and retention have arguably been key topics of conversation for many years, the necessity of ensuring a safe environment for players is one that has eclipsed all of these to be placed front and centre of the industry’s attention. With the role of automation in player engagement previously examined by Flows, Sales Director Domenico …

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Xtremepush and InclineBet: latest state of play in the dynamic US marketplace

SBC News Xtremepush and InclineBet: latest state of play in the dynamic US marketplace

As more states join the US sports betting and igaming fray, the market dynamics are evolving rapidly. Robbie Sexton, Director of Partnerships & Sports Betting & Gaming at Xtremepush, sat down for an interview with Oren Langburt, VP of Marketing at InclineBet to talk about the current state of play in the US.  XP: Can you give us an overview …

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OKTO: solid partners & reliable, robust paytech key to long-term LatAm expansion

OKTO Commercial Director, Galina Bineva.

“There’s been a shift, but for the last year there has been a lot of insecurity within the operator space.” This began a recent deep-dive into the Brazilian and LatAm market in general as OKTO Commercial Director, Galina Bineva, adopted a Latin American focus during a recent sit down with SBC Media. Despite a plethora of global jurisdictions being on …

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Game Interaction Group: staying ahead in the fiercely competitive platform game

Francesco Arena, Game Interaction Group CEO.

In a similar fashion to much of the online gambling ecosystem, the platform space is one that has quickly become inundated with wave after wave of entrants, as many look to capitalise on what is viewed as a major opportunity for significant success. Boasting 14 years of igaming experience, Game Interaction Group is aiming to adhere to a strict set …

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Oddsgate: committed to sustainable growth in LatAm and Brazil

Coherence, consistency, and differentiation: Emilia Perez on RSI’s LatAm roadmap

Igaming and sports betting platform and software developer Oddsgate has been highly active in LatAm, specifically the emerging Brazilian market. Tiago Almeida and Mario Silva discuss some of the key considerations for indigenous operators and market entrants. SBC: First off, talk us through the background of Oddsgate’s Work in Brazil  Tiago Almeida: Many of our team members worked as senior …

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Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective engaged in all media for South American growth

SBC News Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective engaged in all media for South American growth

This November, Better Collective executed its second biggest M&A acquiring Playmaker Capital for €196m, a deal which significantly amplifies its media network for sports audiences across South American markets. Simon Hovmand-Stilling, Better Collective CEO of South America, tells SBC of the active commercial opportunities on-boarded by the Playmaker acquisition and how Better Collective will apply its most diverse and localised …

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Bayes Esports: does the industry need to do more to protect esports integrity?

SBC News Bayes Esports: does the industry need to do more to protect esports integrity?

As esports continues to grow in popularity among bettors across the world, stakeholders need to ensure that they are doing all they can to protect integrity for the sport.  This is a multi-step process and one that requires real collaboration, Amir Mirzaee, Bayes Esports’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) & Managing Director, explained. Mirzaee sat down with SBC News to discuss …

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Natalia Hurina, V.Partners: realising the full potential of igaming affiliation

SBC News Natalia Hurina, V.Partners: realising the full potential of igaming affiliation

Affiliation has long been a staple in any igaming operator’s strategy, often acting as an important strategy to engage with new player bases around the world. But can affiliation sometimes be overlooked? Natalia Hurina, Head of Affiliates at V.Partners, sat down with SBC News to discuss some of the key things to consider when looking at using affiliate networks. Natalia …

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Jason Angelides, Epoxy.ai: online casinos are one to many, it should be one to one

SBC News Jason Angelides, Epoxy.ai: online casinos are one to many, it should be one to one

Product differentiation and fan engagement are staples of today’s digital world, and such concepts must be embraced to ensure that organisations don’t get lost in the crowd, believes Jason Angelides, Founder and President of Epoxy.ai. In a wide ranging conversation on the show floor of the recent SBC Summit Latinoamérica, Angelides addresses the cost savings to be felt by correctly …

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Five pillars of OpenBet: Nikos Konstakis on a new look portfolio

Nikos Konstakis, CPO at OpenBet

Since the company was founded over 25 years ago, OpenBet has established itself as a leading force within the sports betting industry. And for good reason too.  With its platform capabilities, trading knowledge and expertise in the sports entertainment space, OpenBet has long showcased the “quality, scale and depth” of its products.  Speaking to SBC Media, Chief Product Officer Nikos …

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