Viktor Kayed

Viktor graduated from the University of Salford with a BA in Multimedia Journalism and an MA in International Journalism. His additional professional proficiency in English and German, as well as native Bulgarian, makes him a highly-versatile media worker who can be easily deployed across several key markets.

EvenBet Gaming reinforces hunt for AI threats in poker games 

SBC News EvenBet Gaming reinforces hunt for AI threats in poker games 

Igaming software solutions provider EvenBet Gaming has reinforced its fraud detection capabilities against AI-powered bots. As artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology advances, AI bots have become harder to identify, posing a growing financial and reputational threat to the global gaming industry.   Therefore, EvenBet has introduced a rigorous anti-money laundering (AML) policy that it says can “pinpoint potential bots with up …

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Bayes Esports boosts C-Level leadership to ‘meet mid-term profitability goals’

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Esports data provider Bayes Esports has introduced a restructuring to its leadership ranks with two new C-Level hires.  Effective since 1 May, Amir Mirzaee is now the Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), transferring from his previous role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and will be working closely with current CEO Martin Dachselt.  The other change sees Christopher Bohlmann, previously VP Growth …

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SB Software welcomes Filip Sosnowski as new company CEO 

SBC News SB Software welcomes Filip Sosnowski as new company CEO 

Sportsbook and casino software provider SB Software has confirmed the appointment of Filip Sosnowski as its new CEO.  Sosnowski will utilise his long-spanning background in igaming and multiple previous management roles to guide the company’s future. This will include overseeing development of in-house sports betting and online casino tools. He previously held positions at Austrian-based Greentube, part of Novomatic Group, …

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Bacta: Early elections could disrupt adoption of Gambling Act Review reforms

SBC News Bacta: Early elections could disrupt adoption of Gambling Act Review reforms

Bacta utilised its latest meeting in Glasgow to address the potential ramifications of early elections on the industry. The organisation’s President John Bollom, Vice President Joseph Cullis, and Executive Directors George McGregor and Robert Gibb, reinforced their commitment to Bacta’s membership programme in front of an audience of its Scottish members. The trade body explained that early general elections will …

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Sportradar to expand in-play betting experience for UTR Tennis fans 

SBC News Sportradar to expand in-play betting experience for UTR Tennis fans 

Sportradar has teamed up with UTR Sports to drive fan and bettor engagement across the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) tournament. The partnership will commence in January 2025, and will give Sportradar exclusive rights to official PTT data and audiovisual feeds to deliver an enhanced betting experience.  Data will be captured from across more than 20,000 PTT matches per year …

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Betinvest enhances OddsMatrix sportsbook offering with 28,000 new events 

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Sportsbook solution supplier Betinvest has signed an agreement with EveryMatrix to boost the latter’s OddsMatrix offering.  The deal will focus on expanding OddsMatrix’s options with the addition of two esports leagues, CyberLive!Arena and Esport Pro Club, as well as two four fast sports leagues – WINCUP, TT EURO.CUP, Winners, and Winners Goal Pro Cup. Tor Skeie, CEO at OddsMatrix, said: …

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IBIA initiates education campaign to curb match-fixing in Canada 

SBC News IBIA initiates education campaign to curb match-fixing in Canada 

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched an educational programme in collaboration with the Professional Footballers’ Association Canada (PFA Canada).  Together with its members bet365, Betway and FanDuel, IBIA will provide around 300 PFA Canada players and staff with in-depth training on the importance of integrity in the Canadian Premier League (CPL), the dangers of match-fixing and the impact …

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KSA swoops in to block illegal gaming operator Sarah Eternal S.R.L

SBC News KSA swoops in to block illegal gaming operator Sarah Eternal S.R.L

Online gambling provider Sarah Eternal S.R.L has been warned by the Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) over targeting local customers without the necessary licence.  According to the KSA, the company used its ‘casinosky’ website domain to offer games of chance, which is prohibited in the Netherlands without having a relevant permit.  “Providers who do not have a licence for the …

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Jeffbet takes down bonus ad deemed “misleading” by ASA

SBC News Jeffbet takes down bonus ad deemed “misleading” by ASA

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Jeffbet, an online gaming provider, to take down an ad from its website that according to the regulator has misled customers.  A complaint was filed with the regulator about an advert on the Jeffbet website circulating towards the end of last year. According to the text, players were offered “BET £10 AND GET …

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