With more and more markets beginning to consider the idea of igaming and sports betting regulation, it is becoming increasingly important for industry stakeholders to consider operating in multiple jurisdictions across the world. This year will see SBC host its inaugural Betting on Sports America which will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Centre in New Jersey. Among those attending …
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Scott Davies sharing experiences to help prevent problem gambling
“Some people will understand, some won’t. But there was a point when betting was the reason I was getting out of bed in the morning. Not the football, not my family, I just got up and placed bets, that was it. It was all I wanted to do.” Whether it’s the lifestyle, passion for the game or simply it’s a …
Read More »SkillCorner: Morgan Jacquin – The industry must keep offering a betting experience that keeps players coming back
Football and technology appear to go hand-in-hand with one another, especially given the increasing use of VAR technologies across a number of UK and international fixtures. In the run up to this year’s Betting on Football, SBC caught up with Morgan Jacquin, Head of Business Development at SkillCorner, to discuss technological innovation in the world of football. Jacquin tells SBC …
Read More »Assessing the football and betting sponsorship dynamic
Much has been written regarding the industry’s relationship with sports, none more so than football, where criticism has suggested measures must be put in place to curb what is seen as an over saturation of marketing, sponsorships and advertising. This topic is set to fall under the microscope at the sixth annual Betting on Football, taking place this week at …
Read More »Marco Castaldo, Microgame: Growth potential remains despite Italian ad ban
SBC News caught up with Marco Castaldo, CEO at Microgame, for his take on the much-discussed advertising ban in Italy, how it might influence Microgame’s business model, and why adapting an online platform for the country – given the current uncertainty and speed to market – “makes less sense now than before”. SBC: With Microgame’s Italian offering very diverse, including …
Read More »InsiderSport: William Hill & Matchroom Boxing’s knockout combination
William Hill’s partnership with Matchroom Boxing has meant the operator has been associated with the renaissance of British heavyweight boxing, as well as the exponential rise of the Heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua. InsiderSport Editor Joe Streeter spoke to William Hill’s Head of Media and Sponsorship Liam McKee, who underlined that the partnership with Matchroom is about far …
Read More »Peter Woodfine, Vermantia: Why retail can still rival the solitary world of online betting
On the eve of next week’s Betting on Football conference at Stamford Bridge, Peter Woodfine – Business Development Director at Vermantia – says in-shop betting is changing. But he is a firm believer that retail will always be detail. There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the death of retail, but to paraphrase Mark Twain – it’s been …
Read More »Better Collective’s Jesper Søgaard: Cultivating a sustainable affiliate model
Gaining a foothold is difficult in any industry, but this rings particularly true for igaming affiliates. It’s a sector that is subject to regular upheaval, with regulatory changes and compliance focuses often forcing firms to change their whole business model at the drop of a hat. We caught up with Better Collective CEO Jesper Søgaard to find out how to …
Read More »Kambi Group – Leaders Webinar – Delivering on Bet-Builder’s True Capacity
Powering a diverse range of betting tier1 operators across multiple markets, Stockholm-listed Kambi Group Plc has to deliver and maintain an optimal betting suite meeting its partners’ high demands. Hosting an exclusive ‘SBC Leaders Webinar’ (Wednesday – 3 April) Kambi Group’s Chief Product Officer Mattias Eriksson and Chief Commercial Officer Max Meltzer detail the product journey (from concept-to-delivery) of Kambi’s next generation …
Read More »Sam Barrett: Trustly – PaymentExpert Forum will dissect betting/payment current complexities
Sam Barrett, Director of Gaming at Trustly, will chair SBC’s inaugural PaymentExpert Forum – A special event designed to provide payment professionals working for both operators and payment suppliers with a platform to discuss opportunities and threats as part of the future of the betting and gaming industry. Facing increased regulatory scrutiny and a demand for higher standards, Barrett tells …
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