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Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective holds no compromise to lead Brazil media market

SBC News Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective holds no compromise to lead Brazil media market

Last February, Better Collective, global gaming’s biggest media group completed its €176m acquisition of Playmaker Capital, diversifying its media portfolio once more to take leadership in South American markets. Ahead of the inaugural SBC Summit Rio (5-7 March), Simon Hovmand-Stilling, CEO of Better Collective South America details no compromise in the strategy to take Brazil’s top spot, building its most …

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Vermantia: delivering digital innovation in retail betting shops

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Vermantia Chief Technology Officer Menelaos Ladopoulos sits down with SBC News to discuss the firm’s latest Digital Signage product launch, Vision 3.0 by Vermantia, that has proven popular in Italy and is making its way to the top of all tier one European retail operators. SBC News: What differentiates Vermantia and more specifically the technological department that you foresee?  Menelaos …

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Weerwind eyes new gambling harm institute to enhance Dutch player protection

SBC News Weerwind eyes new gambling harm institute to enhance Dutch player protection

Franc Weerwind, Legal Protection Minister of the Netherlands, has informed the President of the House of Representatives about his intentions going forward in regards to the upcoming evaluation of the country’s Remote Gambling Act (KOA) taking place in October. The letter to Martin Bosma is a follow up to Weerwind’s previous alert on failing player protection measures of the Remote …

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Simon Lidzén, Fast Track: We’re already looking at the future of CRM

SBC News Simon Lidzén, Fast Track: We're already looking at the future of CRM

At a bustling ICE London, Fast Track CEO Simon Lidzén talked to SBC News about a slogan that is so synonymous with the engagement platform, the current state of CRM, the importance of delivering truly unique experiences, what the future holds for the company and much more. SBC News: What is meant by ‘the future of CRM’ being synonymous with Fast Track, …

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Localisation, search and AI: targeting success in Brazil’s sports betting market

Brazilian sports betting market

The establishment of a regulated sports betting market in Brazil has created huge excitement in the industry, but has also left international operators, suppliers and affiliates with a host of questions about the size of the opportunity, how to localise product offerings and the most-effective promotional strategies.  To find out some of the answers, we spoke to Altenar’s Americas Regional …

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UK Gambling warned of vital interplays as Affordability Checks blur spotlight

SBC News UK Gambling warned of vital interplays as Affordability Checks blur spotlight

Yesterday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) showcased the distinct opinions of key political actors at the centre of delivering the change needed to future-proof UK gambling.  “There is never a dull moment in our industry,” stated BGC CEO Michael Dugher, opening the proceedings of the AGM held at the Institution of Civil Engineers in …

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Leadstar Media: affiliates must be quick to adapt to Brazil’s marketing guidelines

SBC News Leadstar Media: affiliates must be quick to adapt to Brazil’s marketing guidelines

Brazil’s upcoming sports betting and online casino launch has unsurprisingly been one of the hottest topics of 2024, largely due to the amount of time that the industry has had to wait for the country’s Government to enact a bill that has been swirling around for four years.  Now President Lula has penned that bill, onlookers are dissecting the specifics …

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Gambling.com: Exploring the Interplay of EEAT and AI: Insights

SBC News Gambling.com: Exploring the Interplay of EEAT and AI: Insights

SBC’s Affiliate Leaders caught up with Edoardo Ganetti, Director of SEO at Gambling.com, ahead of his participation at the CasinoBeats Summit to discuss some of the key talking points during the SEO Chatshow titled ‘E-E-A-T and AI: frenemies or not?’, where he will appear as one of the speakers. The conversation encompassed a range of topics, delving into the correlation …

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Lee Willows, ESG Gaming: “Managing the narrative” to prevent gambling harm

SBC News Lee Willows, ESG Gaming: “Managing the narrative” to prevent gambling harm

Through the lens of his personal experiences of gambling addiction, Lee Willows, Founder & Executive Chair of ESG Gaming – a non-profit social responsibility, sustainability and harm minimisation group – discussed consumer protection, player integrity and safeguarding. At a session in the Esports Betting Conference during ICE London 2024, Willows expressed how he used this knowledge of gambling harms to …

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Dr Mary Donohue: navigating the crossroads in an evolving digital landscape

SBC News Dr Mary Donohue: navigating the crossroads in an evolving digital landscape

Ahead of an expert panel session this Friday, Digital Wellness Centre CEO Dr Mary Donohue offers up this thought-provoking blog. The online industry, she warns, faces a challenge in showcasing its proactive strides towards safeguarding player well-being and enhancing the overall gaming experience.  In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and digital entertainment, the online gaming industry stands at a pivotal …

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