Craig Davies

Craig Davies is a writing enthusiast who joined SBC in September 2017, following years spent in the news and sport sectors of Journalism, in addition to a significant period of time travelling.During his time at the University of Central Lancashire, Craig grasped every opportunity he could to gain experience writing on a plethora of sports. Culminating in a year spent working for The Lancashire Telegraph at Blackburn Rovers during the, then Premier League side’s, 2009/10 season.Upon graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism, he began working for the Tameside Reporter, a regional title, where his primary duty was news, however, it quickly turned into something of a joint role with sports incorporated into the mix.After the newspaper entered administration Craig began doing freelance work for a number of websites in several different fields, before donning a backpack for a two year stay in Australia and South Eastern Asia. Short story writing as he ambled from place to place.Eventually all roads led to home, and his position as a Journalist for SBC.

Slotjava: developing a true community experience critical to future success

SBC News Slotjava: developing a true community experience critical to future success

Interactivity, engagement and fostering a true sense of community are ultimate ambitions that are spread right across the igaming ecosystem, with each, or combination of all, crucial in ensuring players are truly valued and receive maximum satisfaction from their experience. This forms a primary objective for Slotjava and Nuovicasino, which are seeking to heighten each of these in order to …

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Beacon Counselling Trust: industry holds a responsibility to keep all customers safe

SBC News Beacon Counselling Trust: industry holds a responsibility to keep all customers safe

Beacon Counselling Trust has urged the industry to adopt a much more collaborative and unified approach to create a stronger overall positioning to tackle and prevent gambling related harms.  In addition, the charity has also cautioned that it’s imperative for those working within all levels of the gambling ecosystem to be in receipt of appropriate training to help identify and …

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OpenBet: why standardisation is the key to strengthening responsible gaming efforts

SBC News OpenBet: why standardisation is the key to strengthening responsible gaming efforts

While significant strides have been made, Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director at OpenBet’s Neccton, suggests there is a need for a uniform and proactive approach to player protection.  A call for standardisation The UK is largely viewed as a leader in responsible gaming best practices, but there is still no uniform approach among operators. When identifying problematic patterns of play, …

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A Better Change: Games Global partners with industry experts to promote safer gambling in the workplace

SBC News A Better Change: Games Global partners with industry experts to promote safer gambling in the workplace

Games Global spoke with SBC News about its recent partnership with Better Change and other igaming organisations to support safer gambling in the workplace. The latest initiative provides tools and training to prevent gambling harm and support well-being in the igaming industry. Ty Smith, Head of Environmental, Social & Governance at Games Global, and Rob Mabbett, Engagement Director at Better …

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Betknowmore UK: research critical in shaping future & eliminating barriers

SBC News Betknowmore UK: research critical in shaping future & eliminating barriers

PlayItForward is committed to creating partnerships with charities who support those affected by gambling harms, making sure that service users’ needs are prioritised.  However, this is not possible without concrete data to inform action. With support from PlayItForward, Betknowmore UK has engaged in exciting research projects to inform the development of its services.  In conversation with SBC News, Dr Liz …

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GR8 Tech: personalisation & customisation critical to platform success

SBC News GR8 Tech: personalisation & customisation critical to platform success

Operators must become significantly more savvy with the implementation of customisation and personalisation techniques that can have a significant influence on success by driving a 40% or higher difference in players’ lifetime value, says Oleksandr Feshchenko, Deputy CEO & CRO at GR8 Tech. However, should igaming incumbents not want to risk players seeking more engaging experiences elsewhere, they will need …

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Enhancing player protection and compliance: insights from Bede Gaming and OpenBet’s Neccton

SBC News Enhancing player protection and compliance: insights from Bede Gaming and OpenBet’s Neccton

Speaking to SBC News, Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton, and Sarah Hitchcock, Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Bede Canada at Bede Gaming, discuss the integration of Neccton’s AI-driven responsible gaming and anti-money laundering solutions into the latter’s platform. They share insights on the value this collaboration brings to operators and how it addresses player protection …

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Bayes Esports: margin management critical to ultimate esports success

SBC News Bayes Esports: margin management critical to ultimate esports success

Aleksandr Glotov, a Senior Product Manager at Bayes Esports, explains the crucial elements that esports operators must keep in mind to ensure that a financial uptick and player retention are witnessed. There is a lot of risk associated with gambling, whether you’re the one placing the bets or accepting them. For sportsbooks to manage risk, stand out from competitors, and …

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