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GR8 Tech: staying ahead of the competition in such a quick-paced industry

SBC News GR8 Tech: staying ahead of the competition in such a quick-paced industry

Technological innovations or advancements arguably form the fabric of the industry. Without a steady stream of these, you face the very real prospect of not just simply being left behind, but extinction. In conversation with SBC News, Evgen Belousov, GR8 Tech CEO, offers his perspective on the critical nature of such updates, elaborates on a pair of the company’s recent …

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BHA: Parliament must address racing realities on affordability checks 

SBC News BHA: Parliament must address racing realities on affordability checks 

The Petitions Committee has confirmed that Parliament will debate British horseracing’s concerns on affordability and financial risk checks on 26 February. The date was scheduled following a petition led by Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, reaching the requirement of 100,000 signatures needed for parliamentary debate. Endorsed by British racing stakeholders, the petition called on the UK government …

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BGC changes chair as Simmonds steps away from UK gambling 

SBC News BGC changes chair as Simmonds steps away from UK gambling 

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that Brigid Simmonds (OBE) will step down as Chair of the industry trade and standards body for UK gambling.  The former Chief Executive of The Pub Association, Simmonds was appointed the BGC’s inaugural Chair in 2019, tasked with representing a “united betting and gaming industry” ahead of the Gambling Review being initiated …

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LSports: Reflecting on success & anticipating greater heights in 2024

Dotan Lazar, CEO of LSports

After a dynamic 2023, the sports betting industry steps into an exciting new year. Weeks before its traditional celebration at ICE London, SBC News had the opportunity to speak with LSports’ Dotan Lazar.  The CEO of the sports data provider discussed the challenges sportsbooks faced this year, highlighted a selection of the trends that will dominate the industry in 2024, …

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Sportingtech: “Our Brazil Serie A results prove the untapped potential of Bet Builder in LatAm”

Brazil Serie A fixture

Tommy Molloy, Chief Sportsbook Officer at Sportingtech, shares the sportsbook provider’s results across its Bet Builder on Brazil’s Serie A 2023 – most notably reporting a 1,300% boom in betting volume compared to the 2022 season. Football continues to dominate Brazil’s sports consumption; Brazilian bettors are fiercely loyal to both their nation and their clubs, unafraid to put their money …

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GambleAware: Statutory Levy changes must prioritise National Strategy for Harm Prevention

SBC News GambleAware: Statutory Levy changes must prioritise National Strategy for Harm Prevention

GambleAware has stated that the government must prioritise the development of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Treatment of gambling harms in its ongoing review of gambling laws and duties. The statement was made by GambleAware in its response to the Statutory Levy consultation as proposed by the Gambling Review’s White Paper, authored by CEO Zoë Osmond. Under consultation, …

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Italy approves Reorganisation Decree for Online Gambling

SBC News Italy approves Reorganisation Decree for Online Gambling

Italy will undertake a sweeping reform of its online gambling laws in 2024, as the government approved the ‘Reorganisation Decree‘ mandate needed to settle long-standing industry conflicts. On Tuesday, the government declared that it had approved the terms of the Reorganisation Decree, as proposed by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF). The Decree will see Italian gambling undertake …

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Roobet thriving on diet of TikTok, crypto and rap stars

Roobet thriving on diet of TikTok, crypto and rap stars

Standing out from the crowd is difficult to do in the gambling industry, but a focus on community, social media and star appeal is working for Roobet, Co-Founder Matt Duea told Issue 27 of SBC Leaders magazine.  ——————————————————- When a story involves viral TikTok videos, cryptocurrencies, a world-famous rapper, knockout punches and a gun-toting video game, you might expect it …

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Lula signs Brazil Sports Betting Bill into federal law

SBC News Lula signs Brazil Sports Betting Bill into federal law

President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva has signed Bill PL3626/23 into law, which will establish the regulatory framework for Brazil to launch its federal sports betting marketplace. Authorised by Lula on Saturday, December 30, the president’s endorsement completes the legislative process, steering clear of the 2022 impasse when former President Jair Bolsonaro withheld federal sign-off of sports betting. The Workers’ …

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