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Genius Sports names new CTO to strengthen AI capabilities

FSB has bolstered its technology team with the appointment of Ken Paterson who will become the company’s new Global Delivery Director.

Sports data technology firm Genius Sports has welcomed Mark Kropf as its new Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO).  The new appointee will leverage his previous expertise with Google, where he worked as a Technical Director within the tech giant’s CTO office, playing a key role in advancing Google’s artificial intelligence capabilities and driving sustained innovation.  Kropf will now work on …

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Norsk Tipping slammed with £320k fine over player payout

Norway Kindred court battle

Norwegian state-owned gambling firm Norsk Tipping has been fined NOK 4.5 million (£318,100) for breaching AML protocols.  The fine was issued by Norway’s Lottery Authority after it found out that a player was paid out NOK 25m (£1.7m) back in March, playing a casino game called ‘KongKasino’.  Usually, the payout limit for KongKasino is NOK 100,000 (£7k), with the mega …

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GiG begins new Stockholm listing as B2B technology group

SBC News GiG begins new Stockholm listing as B2B technology group

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has begun its first day of trading as an independent iGaming technology group, listed on Stockholm’s Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. Taking its listing as ‘GiG Software Plc’, GiG completes its two-year split from its media business to function as a B2B iGaming technology supplier. Stockholm investors were informed that “GiG continues to leverage its …

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Sergey Portnov to take full control at Parimatch after Kateryna Biloruska exit

SBC News Sergey Portnov to take full control at Parimatch after Kateryna Biloruska exit

Parimatch Group Co-Founder Kateryna Biloruska is to sell her controlling stake in the company to fellow Co-Owner Sergey Portnov.  This was shared with SBC News by a source close to the transaction. No additional information was provided on the size of the transaction, but the source highlighted that Portnov will now become the owner of Parimatch Group after also buying …

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SBC Awards: The 2024 Winners Revealed

SBC News SBC Awards: The 2024 Winners Revealed

Soft2Bet, Betsson Group and Kaizen Gaming were among the standout winners at the 2024 SBC Awards, marking the event’s debut in Lisbon. Held on Thursday 26 September, the final day of the SBC Summit, the prestigious awards ceremony marked its 11th edition at the MEO Arena, one of Europe’s largest indoor sports venues. The evening was a tribute to the …

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UKGC survey sees increase of female bettors during Euros

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

British betting activity during the 2024 Euros showed a healthy increase, especially among females, according to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  A research co-led by consumer behaviour analyst Yonder showcased that the success of England in this year’s competition naturally strengthened the interest in the tournament, all the way through to the very final where the Three Lions went against …

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Infront joins global sports betting integrity body IBIA

SBC News Infront joins global sports betting integrity body IBIA

Infront has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as an Associate Member.  The company joins more than 125 sports betting brands under the IBIA partnership portfolio, and deepens its commitment to betting integrity, secure information sharing and cooperation within the space.  Infront is set to deliver more than 70,000 annual events to its global client base from 2025 onwards, …

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Dylan Duffy fined £4,000 for betting violations

SBC News Dylan Duffy fined £4,000 for betting violations

The FA has fined Lincoln City footballer Dylan Duffy after he acknowledged multiple violations of anti-betting regulations. The League One forward has been ordered to pay £4,000, with half of that amount suspended for 12 months, after admitting to the charge at the earliest opportunity and fully cooperating throughout the investigation. The 21-year-old confessed to placing 30 bets on football …

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