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.

Betfred teams with Racing Post to offer key football content

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Betfred are to partner with Racing Post to offer mobile customers an “innovative” new digital football content package, becoming the first high street bookmaker to provide the service. Customers can benefit from a variety of football markets alongside the Racing Post football data content package, which includes match verdicts, keys stats for a variety of markets and latest team form …

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SBTech announces Polish entry with Etoto partnership

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Sports betting solutions provider SBTech has unveiled a new link up with Polish firm Etoto, marking the firms entry into another regulated market. The deal sees the sports betting operator go live with the SBTech gaming platform following the launch of a new retail offering, with the partnership designed to offer a seamless integration of its online business and land based network. …

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Lottery firms plead for suspension of Parliamentary approval

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The Lotto Betting Group is calling for Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), to suspend a parliamentary process related to EuroMillions betting. The four companies who make up this opposition, World Lottery Club, Lottoland, Jackpot.com and Multilotto, currently exploit a loophole allowing punters to make cut price wagers on the EuroMillions draw. Launched …

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Global Gaming joins Yggdrasil stable

SBC News Global Gaming joins Yggdrasil stable

Yggdrasil Gaming has added Global Gaming to its growing roster, joining bet365, Betsson Group and Mr Green, of firms to whom they supply an expanding portfolio of titles. Global Gaming’s growth in recent years has seen the launch of challenger brands including Ninja Casino, in addition to established Finnish online casinos NettiCasino and Kotikasino. Stefan Olsson, Global Gaming CEO, said: …

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GAA issues ban on gambling sponsorship deals

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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has taken steps to introduce a blanket ban on sponsorship’s from betting companies within the sport, reports rte.ie. After last years prohibition on players and management wagering on games they are involved, the GAA details that is is now “prohibiting the sponsorship of any GAA competition, team, playing gear or facility by a betting company.” …

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ManBetX teams with World Snooker in sponsorship extension

SBC News ManBetX teams with World Snooker in sponsorship extension

Asian focused bookmaker ManBetX has been announced as the title sponsor of two upcoming World Snooker ranking events, The Welsh Open and The Gibraltar Open. Emanating from the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, The ManBetX Welsh Open, one of the sports longest running tournaments and an ever present on the calendar since 1992, begins today (Monday 26 February) and runs until …

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Philippines Football League signs Sportradar in multi-year deal

SBC News Philippines Football League signs Sportradar in multi-year deal

The Philippines Football League (PFL) has announced a multifaceted agreement with Sportradar, ahead of the association’s second season, which kicks off at the start of march. As part of the deal the sports betting solutions provider is to become the PFL’s official and exclusive global audio-visual, data distribution and integrity services partner. Utilising the Sportradar over-the-top (OTT) solution, the PFL …

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RGA to help operators with good practice guidelines

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The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has published a set of behavioural analytics, drawing on the first-hand experience of its members, with the intention of providing minimum standards for operators to follow. Encapsulating a number of areas, such as operator policies, markers of harm, customer interactions, recording and reporting, staff training and evaluation, the good practice guidelines also take into account …

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Find a diamond in the rough with Gem Rocks

SBC News Find a diamond in the rough with Gem Rocks

Yggdrasil Gaming has announced the unveiling of another new addition to its ever expanding portfolio of titles, with Gem Rocks the latest to join the fold. In the new release players are promised “monstrous cascading wins huge enough to make the very ground beneath your feet shift and shake.” Featuring big wins tumbling down reels, users of Gem Rocks will …

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