At first glance, the proposals made in the Gambling Act review paid little attention to the lottery sector, focusing more heavily on betting and casinos. This is something which Lebby Eyres believes is due to the lottery space being ‘on the softer side of gambling’. Regardless, The Health Lottery CEO stressed that lotteries, like other betting and gaming stakeholders, must …
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Liliana Almeida: Clever Advertising is ‘going for BOLD’ with content production
Content production is a fundamental part of any marketing strategy – for igaming operators, you need to have the right messaging to ensure that your audience is engaged with your products. This is where Clever Advertising comes in. With a stronghold in both Europe and Latin America, Clever Advertising has become synonymous with scaling igaming operators’ reach to new heights …
Read More »SBC Leaders Magazine: Retail recovery in Italy, online opportunities in Brazil and igaming in Japan
Issue 26 of SBC Leaders Magazine takes a whistle stop tour of the world of betting and gaming, with features looking at the markets in Italy, Romania, Greece, Brazil and Japan, among others. The front cover interview takes us to Italy, where SKS365 CEO Alexander Martin details how the company coped with lockdown and the steps it has taken to …
Read More »Winning Post: UK Gambling lacking support in Parliament
Regulus Partners comments on the loss of gambling’s voice in Parliament following the All Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming Group’s decision to close its ranks. UK gambling requires a new approach to engage with MPs on pending matters. The paper tiger of gambling’s ‘powerful industry lobby’ emitted a plaintive meow this week, as the All Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming …
Read More »“UK betting needs a reputational correction” – William Woodhams’ White Paper reflections
UK betting stakeholders still stand at a regulatory crossroads following the Gambling White Paper, with more DCMS consultations due to take place. But can the industry still guide itself on the right path? In this second part of SBC’s discussion with William Woodhams on the White Paper’s recommendations, the Fitzdares CEO shared his views on why the industry needs to …
Read More »Mykola Mashkovskyi: KYCAID is leading the RegTech revolution
In an industry where regulations are changing constantly, it’s incredibly important that betting and gaming companies remain ahead of the game when it comes to compliance. This is where KYCAID comes in. After partnering with JKR Investment Group back in February, KYCAID is making significant headway in its plans to lead the RegTech revolution with new identity verification technologies. Mykola …
Read More »“NASCAR is sitting on potential’ – Tipico’s plan to take the lead in stateside race
The enduring popularity of NASCAR in the US makes the sport increasingly attractive to sponsors, with a growing list of domestic and international operators exploring the space, including established European firms. Matt Stallknecht, Senior Business Development Executive of German-founded Tipico, discussed with SBC News the sportsbook’s recent deal with Front Row Motorsports (FRM), the potential of NASCAR as a sponsorship …
Read More »Better Collective lauds new business profile as Q1 cash results jump x3
Better Collective AS has opened FY2023 trading with a further consecutive recording-breaking quarter, underlining the success of its strategic business shift and M&A strategy. The results of Q1 2023 have been deemed as a “high-water mark in its financial performance” as group revenues total €88m, up 30% on corresponding 2021 results of €67m. “We’ve achieved another record-breaking quarter. The performance …
Read More »Ian Catchick: the UK market is the ‘perfect fit’ for Twain Sport
The UK is known for its affinity for sports content, among many other things. Whether it’s football, horse racing, rugby or even Formula 1, bettors in the UK are arguably some of the greatest consumers of sports in the world. For betting companies, this presents a whole host of opportunities to tap into new audiences – an opportunity that BetGames …
Read More »DS Virtual Gaming: Taking the online experience to the betting shop
As DS Virtual Gaming launches a new Online Retail Solution, SBC News caught up with its Head of Business Development, Araksi Sargsyan, to find out all about it. In this interview, she explains what the product means for players and operators, who will now be able to use the virtual games specialist’s full range of online content in a retail …
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