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Betsson’s betFIRST launches Belgium online casino

Betsson

betFIRST has partnered with Middelkerke Casino to launch a new online casino in Belgium. The Betsson-owned sportsbook became the first to obtain an online sports betting licence in Belgium back in 2011, and now aims to become the leading operator in the country with its recently secured A+ casino licence. Betsson Operations CEO, Jesper Svenssen, stated: “We acquired a market …

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A bright outlook but not all smooth sailing as leaders tackle future unknowns

SBC News A bright outlook but not all smooth sailing as leaders tackle future unknowns

The speakers on ‘the future of sports betting – era of inflation’ panel, part of the SBC Summit Barcelona’s Leaders Track, share both an optimistic but foreboding consensus.  The future of the industry, with a focus on Europe and North America, remains ‘very bright’ – in the words of Betsson AB CEO and Founder Pontus Lindwall, but headwinds are visible …

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Betting on Sports Europe agenda to explore future direction of sports betting industry

Betting on Sports Europe

Next month’s Betting on Sports Europe 2021 in London will provide an in-depth exploration of the future direction of the sports betting industry, with an agenda that will examine corporate stewardship, regulatory changes, the next generation of technology and products, and the latest marketing strategies.  The conference and exhibition at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium on 9-11 November is set …

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Betting CEOs expected ‘no soft landing’ for 2020

SBC News Betting CEOs expected ‘no soft landing’ for 2020

Betting’s C-level agenda holds no respite, as European markets prepare for another round of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown enforcements.    Moderating a CEO panel at this morning’s Betting on Sports Europe – Digital, Keith O’Loughlin, SVP of Sportsbook & Platforms for SG Digital, asked participants whether a second wave has created further disruptions for betting returning to any semblance of normality. …

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The key questions about the industry’s future, answered at Betting on Sports Europe – Digital

Betting on Sports Europe - Digital

Next week’s Betting on Sports Europe – Digital is set to provide invaluable insights on the industry’s hottest topics, as 120 expert speakers share their ideas for the future of the sector.  Delegates at the virtual conference and exhibition on 21 – 22 October can expect to learn the answers to key questions, including: How should the industry approach its …

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betFIRST names Timothy Mastelinck as new marketing lead

SBC News betFIRST names Timothy Mastelinck as new marketing lead

Belgian sportsbook and casino operator betFIRST has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Mastelinck as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Mastelinck joins betFIRST having previously served as the Global Head of Sponsorships with Kindred and the Belgian Country Marketing Manager for Bwin. Commenting on his new role, Mastelinck stated: “I am very excited to take on this challenge with the leading …

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Minja Bolesnikov: “I think we are boring as an industry”

SBC News Minja Bolesnikov: “I think we are boring as an industry”

This year has seen a seismic shift in the sports betting landscape. Retail in Europe at times became temporarily null and void, whilst operators have had to adapt to new sectors in order to provide a market for their punters when live-sport was unavailable. Speaking at SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital’s ‘Future Landscape of Sports Betting’ panel Minja Bolesnikov, CEO, …

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Major operators head high-quality day one speaker line-up for SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital

SBC Summi Barcelona Digital - Day One Preview

The biggest ever virtual event for the betting & gaming industry kicks off on 8 September with a stellar line-up of speakers, as top executives from DraftKings, Sportradar, GVC, Paddy Power, Parimatch, Coingaming, Pinnacle and Stanleybet share their insights with the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital audience.  Day one of the online conference and exhibition opens and closes with unmissable …

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Safer Gambling Forum: The industry needs bold leadership to implement change

SBC News Safer Gambling Forum: The industry needs bold leadership to implement change

At the inaugural SBC Safer Gambling Forum, which took place at the CasinoBeats Summit in September, industry leaders came together to discuss some of the most pressing responsible gambling topics at the minute. Ahead of Responsible Gambling Week, which runs from 7-13 November, SBC will look at some of the topics addressed during the forum, and what measures the industry …

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Ladbrokes announces further managerial changes as operator streamlines international operations

SBC News Ladbrokes announces further managerial changes as operator streamlines international operations

Continuing its operational and executive restructure under new CEO Jim Mullen, Ladbrokes plc has announced that following a review of the costs and efficiency of its international team it intends to restructure its International operations. Following the restructure Damian Cope, MD – International will leave the business and nine roles in the centrally based International team will be placed at …

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