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Entain CCE has appointed Mikolaj Cymerman to serve as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Central and Eastern European venture of FTSE100 Entain Plc. The appointment was confirmed by Cymerman on LinkedIn, who revealed that he would take on the dual responsibilities of commercial lead for Entain CEE as well as serving as an advisor to the board of STS …

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has enhanced its integrity capabilities in the Nordics by announcing Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill (NBO), Norway’s Association for Online Gaming, as a new partner. Updating members, IBIA has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBO to “establish a cooperative framework for a safe and effective local licensing and regulatory regime in Norway, including …

Gambling affiliate software platform PartnerMatrix has collaborated with DeepCI, the EveryMatrix-owned iGaming affiliate intelligence solution. The partnership will help PartnerMatrix customers strengthen their ability to optimise and boost their campaigns, operations and revenues by using DeepCI’s technology as a new avenue to explore new global markets, pinpoint key publisher traffic, gain comprehensive site ownership insights, and identify high-value pages.  Furthermore, …

GG.BET has extended its partnership with esports club Natus Vincere (NAVI). The deal involves plans to collaborate on content creation and offline projects with a view to boosting the popularity of esports The pair will also host press conferences with the organisation’s players in addition to in-person activations at events where it is competing.  A statement from GG.BET read: “The …

In the face of mounting pressure to raise the standards of safer gambling in the country, the Australian federal government has taken on the task to reach higher player protection levels by enforcing new regulations. These regulations are affecting a number of areas of bookmaker operations, including payments and retail betting. Recently, the Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) …

As one year ends and another begins, a series of reflections and predictions are to be expected. However, despite the optimism that encompasses many as January commences, numerous challenges remain and emerging trends continue to provide various opportunities. In the conclusion of a two-part SBC News special, a selection of these, including player retention, emerging tech, markets of promise and …

The City expects Flutter’s NYSE listing to have an impact on the corporate valuation disciplines of gambling PLCs… But nothing can stop the industry’s M&A momentum. The frantic movements of gambling PLCs have dominated industry headlines in the early proceedings of 2024. On the European front, despite no regulatory resolutions being settled in the past year, gambling PLCs continue their …

DS Virtual Gaming has embarked on a mission: to create a smoother and more pleasant experience for players who want to bet on virtual games in retail betting shops.  And, like many sectors globally, while the rise of online gaming has posed a significant threat to retail operations, DS Virtual Gaming has utilised digital technology to solve a brick-and-mortar problem.  …

France’s gambling regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has placed reducing excessive gambling and the protection of minors at the heart of its 2024-26 strategic plan and has called on all economic and institutional stakeholders to work alongside it to reach those targets. ANJ’s plan marks the end of its first cycle of regulation since it succeeded ARJEL as industry …

With ICE London fast approaching, Sportradar’s Patrick Mostboeck shares his thoughts on this year’s event and how he’s looking forward to reconnecting with existing clients and meeting some new faces along the way.  SBC: What trends are you anticipating seeing at the event?  Patrick Mostboeck: From an audiovisual perspective, I’m expecting to see greater focus on data-driven streaming services. Operators …