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.

Kambi signs with Mohegan to strengthen Pennsylvania sportsbook presence

SBC News Kambi signs with Mohegan to strengthen Pennsylvania sportsbook presence

Kambi Group plc has signed a partnership with the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino for the provision of its sportsbook offering to a number of retail locations.  Kambi’s sportsbook will be onboarded to more than 20 kiosks that are part of the main Mohegan Pennsylvania entertainment venue, as well as the Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook. Kristian Nylén, Kambi …

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KSA tightens scrutiny of role model use ahead of gambling regulatory overhaul 

Peter-Paul de Goeij reappointed to NOGA leadership

Two unnamed online sports betting providers have been issued a warning by the Dutch Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) over violating the role model regulation. According to Dutch law, people who are widely recognised by the public and have a level of influence over it are forbidden from being used in any kind of material that promotes gambling.  In this sense, …

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Sportradar hires Co-Founder of multiple Google products to grow AI offering

SBC News Sportradar hires Co-Founder of multiple Google products to grow AI offering

Sportradar has announced that Behshad Behzadi will take up the positions of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) with immediate effect.  Behzadi will be based at Sportradar’s Swiss HQ and will report directly to the company’s CEO, Carsten Koerl. His CAIO duties will enable Behzadi to closely collaborate with the different branches of Sportradar as the …

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SIS marks Dominican Republic debut with 24/7 live betting offering

SBC News SIS marks Dominican Republic debut with 24/7 live betting offering

SIS (Sports Information Services) has successfully transported its horse and greyhound racing to the Dominican Republic for the first time after striking a deal with Mi Quinte RD. Racing content from across the UK, Ireland, Latin America and Mexico – which covers 62,000 annual events taking place at more than 170 tracks and courses – will now be available 24/7 …

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OpenBet reveals ‘next level’ geolocation tool powered by AWS

SBC News OpenBet reveals ‘next level’ geolocation tool powered by AWS

Betting service provider OpenBet has released its newest modular offering with scalable geolocation, OpenBet Locator.  The solution is built on OpenBet’s cloud provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and gives operators globally a comprehensive insight into their customers’ behaviour with low latency, all while remaining compliant with regulations.  First launching in North America, OpenBet Locator will feature: Fully flexible geo-fence management …

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Bulgaria proposes ad-ban, social tax and civic limits to gambling overhaul

SBC News Bulgaria proposes ad-ban, social tax and civic limits to gambling overhaul

At today’s emergency meeting held by the Budget and Finance Commission, attending MPs approved the latest amendments to Bulgaria’s Gambling Act.  The proposals, which recently passed first reading, underwent a second reading led by the Chairman of the Commission, Yordan Tsonev from the centrist DPS party, who is the co-author of the proposed text together with Temenuzhka Petkova from the …

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Scientific Games extends games provider contract with Loterija Slovenije

SBC News Scientific Games extends games provider contract with Loterija Slovenije

Scientific Games has secured an extended partnership with Loterija Slovenije – the national lottery operator of Slovenia.  The five-year contract, which can be extended for two more, comes at a time when Loterija Slovenije has experienced a 26% growth in the sale of its instant games spanning across the last four years.  Romana Girandon, Loterija Slovenije CEO and President, commented: …

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