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.

Genii to go live with Bede Gaming

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UK based independent iGaming firm Genii is to team up with online gambling software suppliers Bede Gaming in a new content based partnership. As part of the link up clients of Bede Gaming, who process tens of millions of transactions per month, are to gain access to Genii’s extensive portfolio of in excess of 140 HD games, which incorporate a …

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Betradar to launch sports betting solutions for US market

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Betradar has detailed plans to launch “a comprehensive range of tools and services” to companies looking to provide sports betting in a post PASPA United States. Acknowledging a variety of permutations could yet impact the landscape following the Supreme Court ruling, it was detailed that existing operators, in addition to new entrants, could benefit from the firm’s expertise in navigating …

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ESSA and Victoria Police in world first integrity link up

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A new world’s first agreement between ESSA and Victoria Police is to target suspicious betting activity and deter betting related match fixing. Law enforcement is to be provided with information from across the world, with the deal set to be in place for 2018 sporting events, including the Australian Open tennis which got underway today (Monday 15 January). ESSA, the …

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Betfred enhances Rugby League relationship

SBC News Betfred enhances Rugby League relationship

Betfred has strengthened its Rugby League relationship, with an extension of its sponsorship deal with the sports governing body. Fresh off the back of it’s 2017 debut season as title partner of the Super League, including the spectacle of the Old Trafford hosted Grand Final, won by the Leeds Rhinos, the UK based bookmaker has increased its involvement in the …

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Sporting Solutions wins Svenska Spel pricing partnership

SBC News Sporting Solutions wins Svenska Spel pricing partnership

Sporting Solutions has beaten off competition from a number of sportsbook suppliers, to provide Svenska Spel with its outsourced pricing services (OPS). The firm, which forms part of the Sporting Group, will see the partnership run for an initial year long period, with Svenska Spel holding the rights to exercise the option of a further year. Fredrik Wastenson, Vice President …

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BtoBet secures Betsoft Gaming partnership

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Global markets are the target for BtoBet and Betsoft Gaming, following the signing of a new partnership between the two firms. Software providers BtoBet, winners of the Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation at the 2017 SBC Awards, and iGaming developers Betsoft, detail that Europe, Africa and Latin America are the focus moving forward. Under the terms of the partnership …

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UK watchdog warns of “serious risk of harm” from spread-betting

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Britain’s financial watchdog has warned spread-betting firms of poor practices, following a review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) related to the industry’s use of contracts for difference (CFD) A warning letter has stated consumers are “at serious risk of harm,” after finding that the majority of customers lost money through their trades. The regulator revealed that it found 76% …

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PDC hits the spot with Sportradar extension

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The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and long standing partners Sportradar has announced an extension to its relationship. Through their “multi-faceted cooperation,” Sportradar is to continue in its role as official data and live media rights partner to the year’s biggest competitions. David Lampitt, MD at Sportradar, said: “The PDC is an ambitious organisation and their appetite for innovation matches our …

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