Digitain has set about providing the ‘world’s sportsbook’ to operators in Europe, America, Africa and Asia, regardless of the size or relative maturity of the regional markets. It is perhaps best known for its work in ‘developing’ markets, where the challenges are quite different to years gone by. Feliciana Cannillo, Deputy CEO at Digitain, explains why times of porting – …
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For the latest Better Collective Spotlight on SBC News, we delve into the quality assurance (QA) work behind the scenes at Better Collective, helping popular platforms such as bettingexpert.com to work as efficiently as possible. Toms Jurjaks, Head of QA at Better Collective (pictured), explains more about how the company’s products benefit from these processes, why it’s so important in …
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GVC Holdings has predicted that its earnings for the year will be £50 million ahead of previous expectations, as online wagering continues to drive the operator’s performance. Publishing its Q3 trading update for the period 1 July to 30 September 2020, GVC reported that it had achieved its ‘nineteenth consecutive quarter of double-digit online growth’, with total online net gaming …
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Luckbox has confirmed the appointment of Lachlan Thomson at its new Head of Performance Marketing, leading the esports wagering platform’s planned aggressive marketing drive. An expert in sports betting and esports disciplines, Thomson is the former Head of Brand Communications for Seattle-based esports entertainment group Unikrn (2018-2020). Taking control of Luckbox’s player acquisition verticals, Thomson will be a key stakeholder …
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Responsible gaming and AML strategy specialist Crucial Compliance has hired Andy Masters who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Masters will take responsibility for advancing the professional services and software development team by bringing together experts in their fields, in addition to driving Compliance Management solutions by building a suite of products to match …
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UK racing leadership has formed a ‘steering group’ which will present a ‘single set of proposals’ to reform horseracing’s Levy to the government at a critical time for all racing stakeholders. The formation of a new steering group tackling Levy reforms was agreed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Jockey Club and The Horsemen’s Group – representing all levels of …
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As Ireland mulls over whether to impose further lockdown measures, a letter published by the chief medical officer of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has suggested that Irish racing could be exempt from a level 5 shutdown. In a letter to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, NPHET CMO Dr Tony Holohan made a specific reference to racing being …
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ESA Gaming has outlined plans to accelerate the company’s next level of growth after naming Maria Luisa Malfasi as its new Business Development Manager. Having amassed over 15 years’ experience from the online gambling sector, Malfasi will take responsibility for leading ESA Gaming’s commercial efforts and pursuing strategic opportunities via new partnerships and identifying new markets. Zorica Smallwood, Director at …
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In the second of a two-part series, World Trade Center Gibraltar Senior Advisor Brian Stevendale highlights two of the biggest success stories for business in Gibraltar, before two WTC inhabitants share details of its fun and COVID safe environment. Office space success stories Lottoland is the obvious Gibraltarian gaming success story. It started off with 15m2 of Gibraltarian office space …
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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld one complaint against Foxy Games, ruling that its advert was ‘irresponsible’, while also dismissing another complaint against a Betfair Casino ad. One complainant raised concerns over a paid-for Google search ad for Foxy Games, seen on July 11, 2020, which was displayed when the search term ‘make money online’ was used, and stated …
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