Writing for SBC News, NSoft journeys through the emergence of the online gambling space and the unique betting behaviours observed across the Balkan region. Until recently, there was a certain stigma associated with the gambling industry. But with advances in technology, a rising popularity of sports in mainstream media, the emergence of a sports-centric culture and rapid improvements in internet …
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The Maradona documentary produced by Better Collective’s German sports media Wettbasis marks a shift away from traditional affiliation, the company explained to SBC. As the World Cup is currently being played out, and Argentina has secured its place in the World Cup final, it seemed to be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the life of one of the greatest Argentine …
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As 2022 comes to a close, LSports is celebrating 12 months of “huge sports data coverage growth”, with its in-play offering increasing by 77% for the year. Said to be a “tremendous step” for the company, the sports data supplier has also reported a 45% growth in its pre-match product. “Each year we mark incredible achievements, constantly growing our coverage …
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Blackjack has long been a staple in any casino operator’s portfolio. But how do you ensure that this mainstay product still continues to generate the same level of excitement for players as time passes? For BETER Live Director Anna Vikmane, the answer lies in new features and functionalities. Back in September, BETER released a new iteration of blackjack, Gravity Blackjack, …
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Online slots remain the dominant product in online casino, but despite a huge number of titles available to players, there are no guarantees that growth will follow, says Pavlos Sideris, director of Double Up Media. New products such as live casino and innovations such as Megaways have proved very popular with players in recent years, but the volumequantity of content …
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Swedish esports data provider Abios has expanded its coverage of Rainbow Six with the addition of more data points and live data feeds. Abios will use machine learning algorithms to watch images of streams. This, the company explained, will help determine what happens in each given match, thereby giving Abios the ability to provide data “at speeds roughly on par …
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The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit(KSA), will be “extra alert” throughout the remainder of the World Cup after recently speaking with two providers over an advert during a game that said people could create a pool on the tournament. The regulator underlined its views that the rules on games of chance are clear, but this latest issue showed that “providers of …
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Sportradar Group AG has strengthened its commitment to athlete well being with the release of a new educational video which will be made available to its Integrity Services league and governing body partners. The documentary-style video aims to explore how legal sports betting may have an effect on the mental health and wellbeing of athletes. Athletes including former professional soccer …
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Spotlight Sports Group will extend its coverage of the World Cup with the launch of 11 content hubs which will be available in seven languages. The content hubs will feature a live odds integration and add-to-betslip functionality too – something that SSG explained will “create a true one-stop-shop experience for all sports bettors”. Rob Black, Spotlight Sports Group B2B Sales …
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BetConstruct will support Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies with the launch of its new, Philippines-facing sportsbook. The launch of Jade Entertainment’s new sportsbook offering comes “just in time for the new season of the NBA and the FIFA World Cup” and will offer both retail and remote gaming. Joe Pisano, Chief Executive at Jade Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to …
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