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Kindred hails improved customer interventions in latest Journey to Zero update

SBC News Kindred hails improved customer interventions in latest Journey to Zero update

Kindred Group Plc cites that improved customer interventions have led to a ‘slight decrease’ in revenue share generated from harmful gambling, recorded during the close of 2023. The Stockholm-listed gambling group continues to report on responsible gambling metrics and customer interventions on a quarterly basis as part of its ‘Journey towards Zero’- a social responsibility initiative launched in February 2021.  …

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EveryMatrix smashes all commercial records in 2023

EveryMatrix

EveryMatrix has proclaimed its “best financial results in its 16-year history” as the igaming and sports betting technology group sets new growth and profitability records. Publishing its Q4 and full-year results, EveryMatrix registered a 75% increase in FY2023 consolidated net gaming revenues (NGR) of €114m (FY2022: €65m). Headline growth reflects EveryMatrix expanding its key client base across all products and …

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Entain priorities data analysis with new employee academy

SBC News Entain priorities data analysis with new employee academy

Entain has announced the launch of its first data academy which will look to upskill its employees.  The initiative aims to establish three criterias: Giving its people the opportunity to upskill, learn how best to use data to drive business success, and supporting the development of STEM[1] roles across the company.  Satty Bhens, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Entain, …

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Timeform signs new B2B deal with PA Betting Services

SBC News Timeform signs new B2B deal with PA Betting Services

PA Betting Services (PABS) has been chosen as the official supplier and managing partner of B2B services for sports data and content provider Timeform. Timeform’s brand is recognised for the provision of premium horse racing content, insight and editorial, with over 50 years of experience in British racing.  Some of Timeform’s staples include Race Verdicts, Star Ratings, 1-2-3 predictions and …

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Stats Perform: innovations to heighten entertainment & drive confidence

SBC News Stats Perform: innovations to heighten entertainment & drive confidence

The industry once again stands poised to take in a wave of fresh products and innovations in the English capital, with Stats Perform one such company that is looking to continue creating “memorable betting experiences” as a trifecta of sporting showpieces loom on the horizon. Self confessed to be “exceptionally excited” about the week that lies ahead, the group is …

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Brazil forms Secretariat to supervise duties & conduct of ‘Bets’ market

SBC News Brazil forms Secretariat to supervise duties & conduct of 'Bets' market

Brazil has advanced the launch of a regulated federal sports betting marketplace in 2024, as the Ministry of Finance fulfills the key requisite of forming a ‘Special Secretariat’ to monitor and report on market activities. Detailed via a decree published by the Ministry of Finance, the Brazil ‘Bets’ marketplace will be supervised by the ‘Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA)’ …

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Kindred nets largest ever ambassador deal with female boxers

SBC News Kindred nets largest ever ambassador deal with female boxers

Kindred has announced that three world champion women boxers have become brand ambassadors for its Unibet division. The new sponsorship of Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney and Nina Hughes has been named the ‘largest ambassador deal with active female boxers in the UK’ – in terms of both length and value. Sam Mead, General Manager Kindred Group, emphasised: “Interest in women’s …

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OKTO links with Modulus in second betting partnership of 2024

SBC News OKTO links with Modulus in second betting partnership of 2024

OKTO has formed a wide-reaching international agreement with gaming systems platform Modulus. In its latest move in the international gambling sector, OKTO’s core areas of focus in the deal will be Europe and Latin America, with the latter region high on the company’s agenda for 2024 as Brazil finalises the regulations for a nationwide betting market. Specifics of the deal …

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FSB launches in-house Bet Builder tool for trans-continental football league odds

SBC News FSB launches in-house Bet Builder tool for trans-continental football league odds

Sports betting platform FSB has launched its automated Bet Builder product as part of its latest updated offering.  The new tool is fully powered by FSB’s in-house football pricing models, delivering a selection of pre-built Bet Builder bets for individual matches.  The odds content will cover around 100,000 matches per year across various international top-flight and lower leagues in both …

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OpenBet enlarges business as new home of IMG ARENA 

SBC News OpenBet enlarges business as new home of IMG ARENA 

Endeavor Co, the NYSE-listed sports and entertainment fund, has announced that it has integrated the business of IMG ARENA “under the banner of OpenBet”. The strategic decision to combine both technology businesses is required to execute commercial opportunities servicing key clients within the global sports betting and gambling sectors. As announced this morning: “The integrated entity will leverage the individual …

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