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AR, VR and COVID-19: evolving the online gambling industry

The gambling industry has demonstrated steady growth, writes Slotegrator’s Head of Marketing, Svetlana Kirichenko.

The gambling industry has demonstrated steady growth, writes Slotegrator’s Head of Marketing, Svetlana Kirichenko. But companies must closely monitor the technologies, news and regulatory changes that are causing the industry to change.  The gambling business is considered one of the most profitable, particularly in the case of online casinos. But before you open your gambling project online, it is important …

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David Clifton: Licensing Expert – The story behind a tragic story

SBC News David Clifton: Licensing Expert - The story behind a tragic story

As previously reported by SBC News, a two-week-long inquest into the death of Jack Ritchie, a 24-year old English teacher with a long-standing gambling disorder, ended on 4 March 2022 with the coroner concluding that ‘warnings, information and treatment’ for problem gamblers had been ‘woefully inadequate and failed to meet Jack’s needs’. Paul Greaney QC, who was instructed to represent …

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Altenar & Golden Palace: 10 years of ‘perfecting the betting experience’

SBC News Altenar & Golden Palace: 10 years of ‘perfecting the betting experience’

A 10-year long partnership is not only an achievement but a testament to the strong work ethic that Golden Palace exudes, writes Stanislav Silin CEO of Altenar, who reflects on the duo’s long-lasting collaboration. Golden Palace has revolutionised the way that gamblers interact with games, sports and entertainment as a whole – bringing gamers closer to international events and regional leagues …

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Stats Perform debuts game-changing innovations in packed product showcase

SBC News Stats Perform debuts game-changing innovations in packed product showcase

Stats Perform hosted one of the biggest launch events of the year this week, showcasing five brand new sports betting innovations. The sports data and sports betting technology firm also announced a rebrand of Watch&Bet, renamed and repurposed to Bet LiveStreams to reflect a new age of “interactive, hyper-entertaining, ‘built-for-bettors’ video”. Setting the scene on stage for an impressive show …

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Winning Post: Ukraine conflict is no localised tragedy…

SBC News Winning Post: Ukraine conflict is no localised tragedy...

As Western governments impose financial sanctions against Russia following its illegal invasion of Ukraine. Regulus Partners outlines far-reaching repercussions for a globalised gambling sector.  Ukraine has a thriving gambling industry, a first-rate gambling services sector, a highly educated population, and relatively transparent governance. Until the last few weeks, it was therefore an attractive country to operate from and in, regulatory …

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Freddie Longe: IMG ARENA paves the way for new revenue streams

SBC News Freddie Longe: IMG ARENA paves the way for new revenue streams

Having recently broadened its Sports Media product portfolio with the launch DP World Tour ShotTracker, it’s busy times for IMG ARENA. Executive VP and Managing Director Freddie Longe took time out to talk about all things IMG ARENA and what lies in store for 2022. Last month saw IMG ARENA launch ShotTracker, a highly-sophisticated new media data product that provides …

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Winning Post: Gambling Review… History Repeating Itself?

SBC News Winning Post: Gambling Review... History Repeating Itself?

Can the UK government avoid the pitfalls of previous generational reviews of the gambling sector, and provide stakeholders with evidence-based reforms as required. The government’s pledge is maintained against a final backdrop, that sees Regulus Partners report on frantic lobbying by clandestine groups trying to influence outcomes… There were further signs this week that the history of gambling reviews in …

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Quick Sports made digital: how Winners streamlines the tournament ecosystem.

Quick Sports made digital: how Winners streamlines the tournament ecosystem.

As the sports industry grows at an ever-increasing pace, innovation and technology have become essential for developing competitive in-house solutions in today’s world.  Dmytro Yevtyeyev, Technical Product Manager at Betinvest, speaks to SBC News about the substantial upgrades the company has made to its Quick Sports content solution which it believes will help maximise clients’ revenue growth. Throughout 2021, Betinvest’s …

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Winning Post: Hungary to break away from Monopoly status

SBC News Winning Post: Hungary to break away from Monopoly status

To the surprise of industry observers, Hungary’s parliament will review draft legislations aiming to liberalise the nation’s sports betting market. Regulus Partners reviews the market clauses proposed by drafts legislations to envision how Hungary’s sports betting regime may take shape post its full monopoly status…   Hungary is one of the few countries remaining in the EEA which has an online …

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2022 Winter Olympics: The ‘hugely exciting’ opportunities in niche betting markets

SBC News 2022 Winter Olympics: The ‘hugely exciting’ opportunities in niche betting markets

As the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics gets well underway, gambling opportunities are beginning to emerge with plenty of moments to place a wager on either a specific event, or an outright bet on the medal market. Events like this year’s competition, which officially began on 4 February, always herald a wave of new gambling opportunities, with bettors eager to place …

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