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.

Betby’s Kirill Nekrasov: keeping up the post-Euros momentum

SBC News Betby’s Kirill Nekrasov: keeping up the post-Euros momentum

With the Euros fast-approaching Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Betby Games, explains how operators can create a compelling esports experience that complements traditional sports betting. While much of the focus will be on betting during the tournament, he also advised operators to carefully consider the transition period between the end of the Euros and the start of the English Premier League.     …

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IBAS supports mechanism for punters to query betting data disputes

SBC News IBAS supports mechanism for punters to query betting data disputes

IBAS, the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, has clarified its position on matters related to settling disputed bets between bookmakers and customers. Recognised as the UK’s most referred-to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service, IBAS issued its response related to this weekend’s BBC article referencing its ADR service used by customers to challenge the outcome of disputed bets. The BBC highlighted concerns …

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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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Logifuture and Mozzartbet extend Simulate partnership to Kenya and Serbia

SBC News Logifuture and Mozzartbet extend Simulate partnership to Kenya and Serbia

Logifuture, the B2B igaming services provider, has announced the expansion this week of its Simulate virtual gaming product into two new European and African markets. The move, which sees Simulate enter Kenya and Serbia, has been completed in partnership with Mozzartbet Group.   In a statement confirming the news, Logifuture described Simulate as cutting-edge gaming technology that “decides virtual results of …

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Playbook Engineering hires industry veteran Jonathan Chilton as new COO

Playbook Engineering hires industry veteran Jonathan Chilton as new COO

Global betting platform provider Playbook Engineering, has announced the expansion of its executive team this week with the appointment of Jonathan Chilton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In a statement confirming the move, the firm said that the hire marks the latest in a series of appointments within the business over the past few months. Chilton’s arrival follows …

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Epom: exploring seasonality in advertising and how to deal with it

Epom: exploring seasonality in advertising and how to deal with it

Lina Lugova, Chief Marketing Officer at Epom, shares some deeper insight into the ways that seasonality impacts advertising. In a new survey, 86% of gamers turn off gaming websites because of excessive or irrelevant emails, text messages and push notifications, while influences such as major sporting events, good weather, major holidays, the financial crisis and political figures all have an …

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Bayes Esports and Team Snowball address the challenge of going global

Bayes Esports Team Snowball

Team Snowball’s CEO, Yun Hyeon Yoon, and Ahilleas Papantos, Director of Partnerships, Bayes Esports, talk partnerships, South Korean esports and the roll out of fan engagement solutions to a global audience.  Firstly, Ahilleas, can you tell us a bit about how this partnership with Team Snowball came about?  Ahilleas Papantos: Prior to joining Bayes Esports as the Director of Partnerships, …

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Sporting Solutions launches esports offering via Pandascore partnership

SBC News Sporting Solutions launches esports offering via Pandascore partnership

Sports betting technology firm Sporting Solutions has today announced that it will introduce its esports offering to partner and prominent esports provider Pandascore.   In a statement confirming the development, Sporting Solutions said that the integration with Pandascore provides its partners with all major markets for CSGO, Dota 2 and League of Legends, which will be delivered through Pandascore’s expert dedicated …

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Xtremepush’s Tommy Kearns: giving players a reason to stick with you

Xtremepush’s Tommy Kearns: giving players a reason to stick with you

Tommy Kearns, CEO of Xtremepush, reflects on the firm’s recent purchase of Thunderbite, the importance of a unified player journey and how the standard sports betting app doesn’t quite cut it anymore. Firstly, are you able to tell us more about the acquisition of Thunderbite and its significance on the igaming industry? The acquisition of Thunderbite by Xtremepush opens up …

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