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SBC Digital Summit: Measured approaches ‘need to be based on evidence’

SBC News SBC Digital Summit: Measured approaches 'need to be based on evidence'

With this week’s announcement by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) that it has agreed to voluntarily remove all gaming product advertising on TV and radio during the COVID-19 lockdown, the subject of safer gambling is hot on the thoughts of people in the industry. Speaking at the SBC Digital Summit, Andy Danson, partner at Bird and Bird, and a panel …

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SBC Digital Summit: Esports betting can complement traditional sports – Parimatch

SBC News SBC Digital Summit: Esports betting can complement traditional sports - Parimatch

The esports betting industry has risen to prominence amid the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Parimatch CEO Sergey Portnov has said that for the sector’s long-term potential growth it should look to complement traditional sports, not compete against it.  Speaking at SBC’s Digital Summit, Portnov stated: “I don’t think esports can carry success on its own. Esports is strong, I agree, and …

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BETBY enhances esports portfolio with basketball product

SBC News BETBY enhances esports portfolio with basketball product

Sports betting supplier BETBY has enhanced its esports range with the addition of eBasketball to its portfolio. The basketball solution will provide sportbooks with 24/7 betting options, similar to BETBY’s FIFA18 24/7 offering. Moreover, BETBY will provide competitive fixtures featuring NBA, WNBA and All-Star teams, supplemented by Twitch video coverage of every match. Sergey Tsukanov, Chief Risk Officer at BETBY, …

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Interwetten strikes virtual partnership with Golden Race

SBC News Interwetten strikes virtual partnership with Golden Race

Sports betting and online gaming operator Interwetten has agreed to integrate a range of virtual sports and games from Golden Race after the duo secured a new agreement. Under the new agreement with Interwetten, Golden Race has continued to build upon its European growth strategy, with its services now available across 50,000 shops and featuring on more than 400 websites. …

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Vanarama National moves towards immediate conclusion

SBC News Vanarama National moves towards immediate conclusion

Vanarama National League clubs have voted by a ‘clear majority’ to cancel all remaining fixtures for its three non-league divisions. In total 90 per cent of all National League clubs, across its three leagues, responded to the organisation’s proposal to end the playing season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020. As a result, the National …

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Betgenius: Why esports betting is crucial during and after the COVID-19 crisis

SBC News Betgenius: Why esports betting is crucial during and after the COVID-19 crisis

Esports has provided sports betting and gaming operators with some much needed relief during financially unstable times brought about by COVID-19. However, now attention is turning to its validity after the virus threat level recedes and how the esports industry will ultimately fit into the betting sector.  Siim Ühtid, Esports Trading Manager at Betgenius, spoke to SBC News about why …

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RTSmunity: Data is imperative to esports’ success in the betting industry

SBC News RTSmunity: Data is imperative to esports’ success in the betting industry

Esports betting has taken centre stage as a viable alternative for bookmakers during the COVID-19 crisis. However, with this relatively new sector garnering a lot of attention, questions are being raised as to how stable it is compared with traditional sports betting.  It is vital that esports betting keeps its integrity during this period as a mistake could derail the …

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SPFL concludes Ladbrokes Championship with COVID crisis plan

SBC News SPFL concludes Ladbrokes Championship with COVID crisis plan

Scotland’s Ladbrokes Championship, Ladbrokes League 1 and Ladbrokes League 2 has reached a ‘written resolution’ effective immediately after the SPFL’s COVID-19 crisis plan was passed. The plan, passed by 81 per cent of all SPFL clubs including the Ladbrokes Premiership, has resulted in Dundee United FC being crowned Championship champions. However, Scotland’s top decision has not been affected in the …

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