Andrew McCarron

Mecca Bingo avoids queues with Q App

SBC News Mecca Bingo avoids queues with Q App

Mecca Bingo has announced it has selected UK’s leading mobile ordering platform Q App to trial mobile ordering and payments at its Mecca Bingo clubs, following an extensive selection process. The service will initially be tested at Mecca Croydon and Mecca Southend in Q1 2015. Q App enhances customer experience and increases efficiency of catering operations by enabling customers to …

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Vermantia goes to Defcon1 with Obodo

SBC News Vermantia goes to Defcon1 with Obodo

Vermantia has released four new multi-level instant win games to participating operators via the Odobo Marketplace. Vermantia’s new games have six levels and two bonus games for more ways to win. As players level up, they are able to cash out or embark on the next challenge with the risk and rewards increasing with each new stage. Players are able …

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INTRALOT teams up with Bit8

SBC News INTRALOT teams up with Bit8

INTRALOT has reached an ‘in principle’ commercial and strategic partnership agreement with Bit8, a Malta-based gaming platform solutions company. Bit8 has developed a cutting-edge online gaming platform based on proprietary artificial intelligence technology. Bit8’s platform is an all-inclusive sportsbook and casino platform that includes functionalities such as Player Account Management (PAM), eWallet, real-time analytical tools, automated rules and a bonus …

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Six Nations signs integrity monitoring deal

SBC News Six Nations signs integrity monitoring deal

Six Nations Rugby Limited signed a three year service agreement with Sportradar under which the next three editions of the senior Men’s, Women’s and U20s Six Nations Championships will be monitored by Sportradar’s Fraud Detection System. Sportradar, which already works with the Rugby Football Union and the Australian Rugby Union, will employ its FDS to monitor the global betting patterns …

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OpenBet – Jeremy Thompson-Hill – Customer First Logic

SBC News OpenBet - Jeremy Thompson-Hill - Customer First Logic

In an exclusive interview OpenBet Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Thompson-Hill reveals how he has been working hard to change the firm’s logic and mechanisms to be more customer-centric than focused on IT structures. As igaming consumers become more demanding and selective in their choices, SBC’s Managing Director Andrew McCarron finds out how Thompson-Hill has implemented strategic change at OpenBet. SBC: It’s …

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London Baby registration closed after unprecedented demand

SBC News London Baby registration closed after unprecedented demand

Registration for next week’s London Baby! party at Café de Paris on 3rd February has had to be closed following an unprecedented number of gambling professionals signing up for the networking event. A 400% increase in pre-registrations means the event, organised by Sports Betting Community (SBC) and the iGaming Super Show, has reached capacity much earlier than ever before. SBC …

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Bookmakers launch GambleAware week

SBC News Bookmakers launch GambleAware week

The UK’s high street betting shops have officially launched GambleAware Week as part of their ongoing commitment to promote responsible gambling. The week is designed to educate customers about the tools available to help them stay in control and includes measures to increase the number of players setting voluntary limits on gaming machines. It coincides with the launch of new …

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