As the dust settles on Manchester City’s historic treble, attention turns to the opening of the Premier League transfer window and speculation is rife as to which players will be switching allegiances for 2023/24. As always, this is a busy time for bookmakers. Whilst some, such as Betway, haven’t offered transfer markets for some time, others offer multiple odds as …
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In a major development for both Digitain and Simon Westbury, the Aremia-based betting and gaming tech firm announced earlier this year that its long-serving Chief Business Officer would be assuming duties as CEO of Sport Generate. Reflecting on his first few months in the position with SBC Media, Westbury described adjusting to his new responsibilities as a ‘whirlwind’, but observed …
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Oded Amir, Delasport’s recently-appointed VP of Product, joins the firm with over 15 years of experience, mainly working in product positions with the likes of SBTech and DraftKings. Here he shares his vision and strategic direction for Delasport’s products and how they will align with customer needs, business growth, and the firm’s overall technology roadmap. You’ve recently joined Delasport, with …
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Entain Plc has published all documents related to a proposed plan to bookbuild £600m in new capital, which will be primarily used to acquire STS Group – Poland’s largest bookmaker. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been informed that shares of the FTSE100 gambling group will be offered to institutional investors through an accelerated bookbuild process. In addition, Entain will …
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Igaming and sports betting software solutions specialist WeAreGame has already enjoyed a busy and fruitful 2023, with half of the year still to go and more developments in the pipeline. The firm’s CEO, Tim Scoffham, talks to SBC about its overall offer and the qualities that help it stand out in the market For those of our audience unfamiliar with …
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Over 2,000 delegates are poised to convene at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit, organized by SBC for the very first time. The event will showcase an unparalleled focus on all Canadian provinces, stretching from Ontario and beyond, offering an extensive exploration of a region that is witnessing remarkable growth. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, …
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Sportradar, using its global betting data, has conducted a ‘season in numbers’ analysis of the 2022-23 Premier League Season, during which newcomer Erling Haaland proved that being a ‘novice’ in the English game isn’t always a barrier to finding the back of the net. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland had bettors convinced he would emerge as the Premier League’s top …
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Big plans are underway at Entain, according to two of the group’s leading executives in separate investor presentations, providing analysis of the company’s partnership with TAB NZ and acquisition of 365scores. Entain expects these plans to bring about EBITDA of between £15m-£20m in 2024 and subsequent growth by 2025 of 50%. In their respective presentations, Dean Shannon and Sameer Deen …
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A petition calling for sanctions against Parimatch LLC to be lifted has amassed more than 25,000 signatures and will be passed on to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for review. In March of this year, President Zelenskyy penned an executive order which instructed a number of betting companies across Ukraine to cease operations immediately. Among those affected was Parimatch, one of …
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Luis de Prat, Regional Head of Sales at igaming and sportsbook platform solutions provider GiG, shares some insights around the importance of having a partner in Latin America with extensive experience in regulated markets. Regulation, he advised, is a complex process that requires timely coordination in order to meet regulatory requirements. Given the vast size and potential of the developing …
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