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Thomas Holland, Product Director at Genius Sports, outlines how automated trading technology is enabling operators to use real-time liabilities across correlated markets to drive margin growth at scale, reducing reliance on manual limit settings to minimise risk. _________________ In many ways, the growth of 24/7 betting content has been both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, the 250% …

Nominated as a new board member of Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), Mateusz Juroszek, partner and co-owner of investment fund Betplay Capital, backs a transformed GiG to become the biggest disruptor of igaming media. Yesterday, GiG accelerated its plans to split its business by announcing the composition of two separate boards for its Platform and Media subsidiaries. Alongside legal expert Cristina …

Hipther’s Gaming & Tech Conference in Prague shedded some light on the gambling developments around Central Europe, as experts determine a somewhat static picture across key markets.  One of the panels saw moderator Dan Iliovici, who is the VP of Rombet, handing over the mic to Gábor Helembai, Legal Counsel at TaylorWessing, to shed insights and opinion on the most …

As sports bettors continue to become more sophisticated and have more and more  player-focused resources at their disposal, the need to foster acquisition and player loyalty through seamless customer journeys and unparalleled customer service is proving paramount.  SBC’s Affiliate Leaders recently sat down with Cassie Brickman, CEO of Betting Hero, ahead of her appearance at the Canadian Gaming Summit. Discussions …

The leadership team of Allwyn International believes that the global lottery sector is at a ‘point of intersection’ driven by digital transformation and societal change. The thoughts and opinions of Allwyn’s leadership team were published in a report titled “The Future of Lottery: A Game for Change,” produced by the research agency The Future Laboratory. Allwyn commissioned the report to …

As an unusual April heatwave engulfs the streets of Bulgaria’s capital, passing by the doors of the Parliamentary House in the heart of Sofia might leave one with the impression that the heat is coming from its halls.  Bulgaria’s brightest minds tirelessly pace back and forth in preparation for another day of debates to defend their electorates’ interests – and …

2023 saw OpenBet acquire customer protection specialist Neccton, which is considered a key pillar for the tech giant in building its new compliance unit to support the operations of Tier-1 clients. Neccton co-founder Dr Michael Auer, a pioneer in player protection, explains to SBC why Neccton is challenging standardized player protection frameworks. These frameworks have a low adoption rate of …

Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at bespoke casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet, offers some useful insight into the process of platform integration and migration. Efficiency and speed, he believes, are just two of the key elements required for onboarding new clients. SBC: Tell us about your experience and expertise in platform integration and migration. Yoel Zuckerberg (CPO of Soft2Bet): …

Recent gambling developments in the Nordics have painted the region as a market that is currently undergoing a significant transformation accommodating new compliance measures and tougher supervision of licences, whilst individual governments revise market frameworks. As stands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway appear to be moving away from traditionally state-owned gambling monopolies in favour of privatised competition. Yet no guarantees …

Capitalising on untapped potential is a common theme throughout each passing year as many across the industry aim to gain a critical advantage in a range of emerging markets. With this in mind, Liliana Almeida, Head of Brand and Corporate Communications at Clever Advertising, has been in discussion with SBC News to take a dive into the African continent. In …