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.

Abios’ Peter Torsson: what it takes to build a same-game parlay in CS:GO

Abios’ Peter Torsson: what it takes to build a same-game parlay in CS:GO

The end of Counter-Strike Global Offensive, one of the largest esports titles in betting, is near. In the summer of 2023, CS:GO will become Counter-Strike 2, altering several key game mechanics. Abios’ Engineering Manager Peter Torsson, who has extensive experience within the esports industry, aims to shed some light on what we might expect from CS2. He also covers the …

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Novibet launches localised LatAm campaign to ‘Play in the new era’

Novibet launches localised LatAm campaign to ‘Play in the new era’

Sports betting and igaming operator Novibet has launched a localised campaign this week to promote its presence in the key LatAm markets of Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Ecuador. The ‘Play in the new era’ promotion has, said the firm, been “amplified by strategic partnerships in each market. Featuring the football superstar Arturo Vidal, the launch campaign ‘Play in the new …

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PA Betting Services: how to stand out in a competitive marketplace

pa betting services content marketing

Content marketing is fast becoming a vital component in the drive to make your brand stand out in the marketplace according to Richard Duncan, Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, PA Betting Services. But crucially, there are some challenges to address if you want to strike the correct balance.  SportsHandle has reported the cost of acquiring customers has been …

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Round-by-round betting in CS:GO as Abios launches new odds service

Esports data and technology supplier Abios has today revealed its new odds product for CS:GO,

Esports data and technology supplier Abios has today revealed its new odds product for CS:GO, featuring a wide selection of engaging bet offers curated for esports fans.  In a statement, the company confirmed that bet offers can be mixed and matched with “exciting product features such as same-game parlay, player props, and flash markets, allowing sportsbooks to take full advantage …

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GiG: helping operators access regulated markets smoothly and efficiently

GiG: helping operators access regulated markets smoothly and efficiently

Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) is widely acknowledged as an industry leader in advancing operators into regulated markets via its ground-breaking platform. Director of Sales & Business Development Martin Collins, and Technical Compliance Business Director Daniel Files, explain all to SBC News.  GiG has earned a robust reputation as something of a specialist in helping operators access regulated markets quickly and …

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Sportradar Q1 results show revenue growth and investment for the future

Carsten Koerl, Sportradar: the US, media rights and the importance of new data

Sports technology firm Sportradar has posted a buoyant set of Q1 results for 2023, delivering growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA during a trading period that saw further big investments in AI and CV. Total Q1 profit, however, was lower at €6.8m compared with €8.2m year-on-year. Speaking to SBC News, CEO Carsten Koerl said that the company had “delivered again” …

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Sportradar Integrity Services: using data to improve match-fixing detection

Sportradar Integrity Services: using data to improve match-fixing detection

In the latest of a series of insightful blogs, Sportradar’s EVP Integrity Services, Andreas Krannich, shares how the company’s access to betting data supports the integrity of global sports. Without fair competition sport would lose not only its magic for fans but also its commercial value. At Sportradar we are strongly committed to safeguarding the integrity of sports, using our …

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Sportradar collaborates with Delhi Capitals in three-year tech partnership

Sportradar collaborates with Delhi Capitals in three-year tech partnership

Sports technology solutions provider Sportradar has announced the signing of a three-year deal with Indian cricket’s Delhi Capitals today. Under the terms of the new collaboration, the firm becomes the official technology partner of the Delhi Capitals Academy.  In a statement, Sportradar said that the partnership has been formed in a bid to boost the Delhi Capitals Academy programme and …

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BETER opts for in-house approach to content distribution

BETER opts for in-house approach to content distribution

Sports and esports betting data and content provider BETER has issued a statement today outlining a change in its approach to the distribution of its basketball, table tennis and esports content. The firm will now take control of the process as it pushes ahead with what it described as “ambitious growth plans for its in-house sports and esports betting content”. …

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