Tag Archives: PointsBet

Teresa Fiore appointment ‘key marker’ of EPIC’s US expansion

SBC News Teresa Fiore appointment ‘key marker’ of EPIC’s US expansion

EPIC Risk Management has revealed Teresa Fiore as the company’s new VP of Partnerships. The gambling harm minimisation consultancy cited its continued expansion in the US, stating that this has led to the key appointment. Joining from PointsBet – where she held the role of Manager of Responsible Gambling and Corporate Social Responsibility for several years – Fiore will now …

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News Corp gets cold feet on Betr investment 

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Concerns are mounting on the future of Betr, as Australian news sources report growing rifts between the owners of the company. Betr, which made its market debut during last year’s Spring Carnival, is a new Australian sportsbook venture led by Matthew Tripp’s TGW business, with the support of the Tekkorp Las Vegas fund and the Murdoch family’s News Corp media …

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Insider Knowledge at Canadian Gaming Summit: ‘Leaders’ Track Showcases Top Operators and Regulators

Canadian Gaming Summit

Apart from a vibrant exhibition showcasing various products and services and numerous networking opportunities, the Canadian Gaming Summit — the country’s premier gaming and betting event — will host a conference with an unrivalled line-up of first-rate speakers, handpicked by the event organiser, SBC. The ‘Leaders’ conference track, which will take place on June 14 at the Metro Toronto Convention …

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PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

International betting company PointsBet has entered into discussions with newly launched Australian operator NTD for the sale of its operating arm in the country.  PointsBet confirmed that preliminary discussions were underway following reports of the potential transaction in The Australian newspaper.  The firm stated that any decisions taken would be done so in pursuit of its objective of maximising value …

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Transatlantic tricks of the trade: Branch’s Reed Kuhn examines betting

SBC News Transatlantic tricks of the trade: Branch’s Reed Kuhn examines betting

Much of the global betting industry’s focus over the past year has been on US developments, but Europe still has ample ‘greenfield space’ ripe for revenue cultivation. Having established itself in North America’s big tech space from its Silicon Valley headquarters, Branch.io has now looked to new avenues for success.  Looking ahead, as the company’s Director of Business Strategy, Reed …

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Australia provides solid base for PointsBet as FY22 revenue climbs 32%

SBC News Australia provides solid base for PointsBet as FY22 revenue climbs 32%

PointsBet experienced positive trading across the Australian, US and Canadian betting markets throughout 2022, although finding minimal success in the latter. As detailed in its financial results for Q4 and FY 2022, the ASX-registered enterprise saw its sports betting turnover increase by 32% from $.78bn in 2021 to $5bn, with a gross profit of $497.8m – a 41% rise on …

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Building scale and innovation – PointsBet on why Dublin is a betting tech hub

SBC News Building scale and innovation - PointsBet on why Dublin is a betting tech hub

As North American betting stakeholders continue to expand their operations across the states and provinces of the US and Canada, many are looking to the established markets of Europe for guidance and support. This has included US-facing PointsBet, which recently announced the opening of a Dublin tech hub off the back of its acquisition of Banach Technologies. For the company’s …

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Low6 links with ITP to drive fan engagement and data collection

SBC News Low6 links with ITP to drive fan engagement and data collection

Low6 and Inside the Pocket (ITP) have announced a strategic partnership, as the former seeks to ‘broaden its global footprint’. The agreement will see Low6’s free-to-play (F2P) products incorporated into ITP’s content aggregation platform, enabling the firm to distribute its suite to a new network of sports betting operators.  Birmingham-based developer Low6 identified ITP as offering a ‘ground-breaking marketplace’, which …

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Betting and gaming industry’s biggest brands head SBC Awards North America shortlists

SBC News Betting and gaming industry’s biggest brands head SBC Awards North America shortlists

The SBC Awards North America 2022 will see the biggest brands in sports betting and gaming compete for the top prizes, with BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Penn Interactive, PointsBet, and Rush Street Interactive all making the shortlists announced today. The winners of the 27 operator, supplier, and affiliate categories will be announced in front of an audience of 600 senior …

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SBC Summit North America 2023 confirmed for May in New Jersey

SBC News SBC Summit North America 2023 confirmed for May in New Jersey

SBC Summit North America 2023 has been confirmed for May 9-11, when the region’s leading sports betting and igaming event will return in significantly expanded form at Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.  The conference and tradeshow has enjoyed strong growth since its launch in 2019 and has established itself as the place for the U.S. and Canadian online …

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