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bet365 goes live in second US state following Colorado entry

SBC News bet365 goes live in second US state following Colorado entry

Stoke-based operator bet365 has strengthened its footprint in the North American market after entering its second US state, Colorado. Having signed a 10-year agreement with Century Casinos, bettors across the Centennial State will gain access to “thousands of betting events and hundreds of in-play markets” via the bet365 site. In addition, punters will also benefit from early payout offers, parlay …

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XEDIA: driving innovation in the igaming affiliation space

XEDIA: driving innovation in the igaming affiliation space

Will Edwards, Director at XEDIA, walks us through the developments taking place at Betting Partners, aff.ai and Cashback.bet as the company prepares to “revolutionise the industry from multiple angles”. SBC: For those that might not know, can you tell us about XEDIA? XEDIA is a company I created, to unite a group of the most highly skilled individuals I’ve encountered …

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SOFTSWISS deepens esports knowledge with Kostya Sivko partnership

SOFTSWISS deepens esports knowledge with Kostya Sivko partnership

SOFTSWISS has made its entry into the esports space after naming Kostya Sivko, a CS:GO commentator, as its new brand ambassador. Sivko has previously commentated at the CS:GO Major Championships, and was also named “the best commentator in the industry” in 2020 and 2021. By partnering with Sivko, SOFTSWISS will be able to strengthen its knowledge of esports betting and …

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AstroPay debuts VIP programme

AstroPay debuts VIP programme

AstroPay will enrich its global offering with the launch of a new VIP Programme, which it believes will reward its “most exclusive clients” for their brand loyalty. The programme will offer promotions, dedicated support and unique experiences to clients which are considered to be a VIP. Sara Rita, Chief Commercial Officer of AstroPay, commented: “We are thrilled to be launching …

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Mike Van Ermen: North American licences herald ‘exciting times’ for FSB

Mike Van Ermen: North American licences herald 'exciting times' for FSB

Entering a new regulated market requires “a lot of expertise, experience and a lot of resources” to ensure you pass the litmus tests set by regulators according to Mike Van Ermen, VP of Business Development at FSB. Not only that, he said, these processes are fundamental for establishing a trusting relationship with both new and existing partners. Speaking at the …

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

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

Following the publication of the Sportradar Q2 results last week, CEO Carsten Koerl spoke with SBC Americas to discuss the company’s recent performance and the growing opportunities within the US market. Discussing how much of a priority the US market is when compared to Europe, Koerl began: “So at the moment, the US accounts for approximately 15% of total revenue …

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Šarūnas Mazalas: delivering the future today with Twain Sport

Šarūnas Mazalas: delivering the future today with Twain Sport

“We’re living in a fast-changing world where brands can stay alive if they adapt to what people want.” – a key message from Šarūnas Mazalas, Chairman of Twain Sport,. Ahead of next month’s SBC Summit Barcelona, Mazalas explains the ways that T-Basket will “transform the world of sports” before giving us a sneak peek into what we can expect from …

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Abios expands fast sports content with BETER data deal

SBC News Abios expands fast sports content with BETER data deal

Abios has strengthened its esoccer and ebasketball content after entering into a new partnership for the data rights and fast betting tournament content powered by BETER. The deal, which was facilitated by Betbazar, will give Abios access to – and the ability to distribute – BETER’s esoccer and ebasketball data, which currently consists of approximately 14,000 matches every month. “We’re …

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SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team completes GamCare responsible gambling training

SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team completes GamCare responsible gambling training

The SOFTSWISS Managed Services Anti-Fraud Team has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility after becoming the latest company to complete the ‘Social Responsibility, Communication and Motivating Behaviour Change’ course by GamCare. SOFTSWISS explained that it will be able to carry out a series of upgrades to its service level to ensure all parts of the business work “in line with …

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