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FSB and SuperSportBet unveil partnership for tailored South African content

SBC News FSB and SuperSportBet unveil partnership for tailored South African content

Sports betting platform provider FSB has strengthened its South African presence by signing a new deal with SuperSportBet.  With the partnership, FSB will be able to distribute its sportsbook, casino and platform products through the multimedia capabilities of the South African brand owned by KingMakers Group.  Adam Smith, Chief Executive Officer at FSB, said: “This landmark partnership has been many …

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Craig Artley named Chief Financial Officer of FSB

SBC News Craig Artley named Chief Financial Officer of FSB

FSB Technology has announced the appointment of Craig Artley as its new Chief Financial Officer. Joining from Sporting Group, Artley will oversee the igaming software provider’s financial strategy, lead its finance and compliance teams and direct commercial relationships with new and existing platform partners. Adam Smith, CEO of FSB, commented: “Craig is another outstanding hire into our senior leadership executive …

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FSB backs PLYMKR as new retail tech distributor

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FSB has entered a strategic partnership with new  sports betting technology studio PLYMKR The strategic alignment will see the London-based PLYMKR exclusively distribute FSB’s retail technology stack of SSBT, EPOS, Companion App and Odds Display for the UK and Irish markets. PLYMKR will now be responsible for the commercial and technical development of the retail stack, the product will remain …

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Adam Smith steps up as FSB CEO full-time

SBC News Adam Smith steps up as FSB CEO full-time

Following a three month interim period, Adam Smith will take on the position of Chief Executive Officer at FSB full-time. Smith initially stepped up to the CEO role back in December 2022, taking over from David McDowell, who has since joined the firm’s Board. In this time, the B2B sports betting and igaming supplier has taken its first major steps …

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FSB makes Canada debut with Fitzdares partnership

SBC News FSB makes Canada debut with Fitzdares partnership

Canada is the next stop for FSB after the sportsbook and igaming service provider announced it had gone live in Ontario alongside its long-term partner, Fitzdares. FSB has agreed to power Fitzdares’ sportsbook, iCasino aggregation product and will also elevate the operator’s back office platform.  This partnership, FSB explained, will not only grow its global footprint but will also enable …

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Adam Smith: Leading FSB in 2023

SBC News Adam Smith: Leading FSB in 2023

A few weeks on from his appointment as interim Chief Executive Officer of FSB, Adam Smith is settling into the role and looking forward to the year ahead.  Smith sat down with SBC News about the global markets on his agenda for the next 12 months, touching upon the reasons why he was attracted by the opportunities at FSB and …

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FSB to de-prioritise US operations under interim CEO Adam Smith

FSB to de-prioritise US operations under interim CEO Adam Smith

FSB Technology has unveiled an updated strategy for 2023, including new leadership and a refocusing of its international operations away from the US. Describing its new year outlook as a ‘de-prioritisation’ of stateside activity, the London-based betting and igaming supplier will instead target the UK and Ireland, Europe and Africa.  Coordinating this strategy will be Adam Smith, who will take …

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FSB ramps up global expansion plans with new exec hires and Nairabet launch

SBC News FSB ramps up global expansion plans with new exec hires and Nairabet launch

FSB has continued to scale up its global ambitions by launching with Nairabet and also confirming two new additions to its executive leadership team. By launching with Nairabet, a Nigerian gambling operator, FSB will not only strengthen its position in the African market but will also demonstrate “its ability to deliver a Tier 1 customer with a high quality and …

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£50 & £20 paper notes to cease as legal tender on Friday

SBC News £50 & £20 paper notes to cease as legal tender on Friday

Businesses across Britain have been reminded that Friday will mark the final day that paper banknotes will be accepted as legal tender. Following the 30th of September, the old banknotes will no longer be seen as legal tender, and will be completely replaced with polymer notes. A statement from the Bank of England revealed: “Although the majority of paper £20 …

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Matchroom Boxing on the brink of finalising ‘nine figure’ DAZN deal

SBC News Matchroom Boxing on the brink of finalising ‘nine figure’ DAZN deal

Matchroom Boxing is on the verge of inking a ‘record-breaking’ agreement with sports streaming service DAZN, which will replace Sky Sports as the company’s exclusive UK broadcast partner, according to reports. Following the announcement that Eddie Hearn will succeed his father Barry Hearn as Chairman of the Matchroom Sport brand upon his retirement, the promoter has struck a landmark rights …

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