Chris Murphy

Chris has written about the gaming industry in the UK and globally since 1990 as a reporter and editor at Coinslot International, Coinslot Review and EuroSlot magazines. He has covered some of the biggest stories in virtually every segment of the business, including the overhaul of the UK Gambling Act 2005 which transpired to be one of the most turbulent periods in gaming history for British operators and manufacturers of pay-to-play gaming products. Prior to joining SBC Global, Chris worked at Novomatic UK as media & communications manager with PR responsibility for several high profile brands including Astra Games, Bell-Fruit Games, Gamestec, Playnation, and RLMS Sales.

TalentBet: a tailored and knowledgeable approach to the art of recruitment

Sennette Lam, Director of Talent & Co-Founder, TalentBet

Sennette Lam, Director of Talent & Co-Founder at igaming and fintech recruitment specialist TalentBet, shares her view on what it takes to stand out as a recruiter in an industry that’s constantly seeking the very best talent. For those of our audience who are not already familiar with TalentBet, tell us about your company and give us a brief overview …

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Betsson’s Kay Hook and Ronni Hartvig: A bet really does make the difference

Betsson

Betsson Group opted for a global approach when it launched its new advertising campaign ‘A bet makes the difference’ last week. The initiative encompasses a series of commercials developed by the firm’s in-house advertising team, with direction coming from internationally-renowned Brazilian director, Rodgrigo Saavedra.f Betsson’s Global Brand Director, Kay Hook and CCO, Ronni Hartvig took time out this week to …

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GiG: wrong to look at LatAm from a European perspective

GiG: wrong to look at LatAm from a European perspective

The complexity of the LatAm gaming sector should never be underestimated according to David Bonnefous, Commercial Director at igaming and sportsbook platform solutions provider GiG. What goes in one jurisdiction doesn’t automatically go in another. It is not a land of ‘Curacao licences’. Much has been said about the need for extensive experience in Latin American markets because of the …

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Sportradar: supercharging engagement with tennis bettors via paid social media

sportradar tennis

Brendan Tinnelly, Head of Paid Social at Sportradar, shares his views on betting on tennis and explains why operators are turning to paid social to engage tennis bettors and boost their customer acquisition strategies. Where does tennis as a global sport sit in terms of its importance to betting operators and can you tell us more about the content it …

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Sportradar’s Darren Small: optimise your sportsbook before August’s big kick-off

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fore August’s big kick-off

In Sportradar’s latest blog, SVP Managed Trading Services Darren Small discusses how the firm’s next generation trading and risk-management tools can be used to optimise sportsbook operations in time for August’s big kick off.  The Premier League season came to a close just over two weeks ago, but before the dust has had a chance to settle on Manchester City’s …

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Delasport’s Oded Amir: a platform that’s built with a ‘future-proof’ mindset

Delasport’s Oded Amir: a platform that’s built with a ‘future-proof’ mindset

Oded Amir, Delasport’s recently-appointed VP of Product, joins the firm with over 15 years of experience, mainly working in product positions with the likes of SBTech and DraftKings. Here he shares his vision and strategic direction for Delasport’s products and how they will align with customer needs, business growth, and the firm’s overall technology roadmap. You’ve recently joined Delasport, with …

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GiG’s Luis de Prat: the LatAm way – find a partner with experience in regulated markets

GiG’s Luis de Prat: the LatAm way - find a partner with experience in regulated markets

Luis de Prat, Regional Head of Sales at igaming and sportsbook platform solutions provider GiG, shares some insights around the importance of having a partner in Latin America with extensive experience in regulated markets. Regulation, he advised, is a complex process that requires timely coordination in order to meet regulatory requirements.  Given the vast size and potential of the developing …

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Abios obtains five-year B2B permit to deliver esports solutions in Sweden

Abios obtains five-year B2B permit to deliver esports solutions in Sweden

Esports data and technology solutions provider Abios has obtained a B2B permit to deliver its products and services to operators licensed in Sweden, the company confirmed in a statement today.  The Stockholm-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Kambi Group plc, has obtained a five-year permit to provide esports solutions. It will run until 30 June 2028, subject to regulatory requirements from Spelinspektionen, …

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