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DAZN not slowing on TV deals but Ligue 1 shows challenges

SBC News DAZN not slowing on TV deals but Ligue 1 shows challenges

Jake Pollard reports on DAZN’s surprise deals with FIFA, as the global sports OTT platform struggles to win over Ligue 1 viewers,  impacting betting markets Global sports streaming service DAZN continues to splash the cash, with the latest high-profile deal a reported €1bn agreement with FIFA to broadcast the expanded Club World Cup (CWC) globally in 2025. Eyebrows were raised …

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Oksana Izmailova: “We hired more than 1400 people in PIN-UP during the year”

SBC News Oksana Izmailova: “We hired more than 1400 people in PIN-UP during the year”

Oksana Izmailova, Chief Human Resources Officer of the international igaming holding PIN-UP Global, reflects on a remarkable year of trading in 2024. She talks about how HR helped the business to scale by 58%, the main challenges faced by the team and why the holding received the title of “Best Employer of the Year”.  The year 2024 is almost at …

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Italy welcomes launch of new online gambling regime

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Italy has officially launched a new licensing regime for online gambling concessions, completing phase-1 of the government’s reorganisation of the gambling sector in 2024. The final approval of Italy’s new licensing regime was documented via the EU’s Official Journal, authorising the Italian government’s procedure to award new nine-year licences for online gambling concessions. Submitted to the European Commission (EC) in …

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OddsMatrix: Road To Regulation: What Brazilian players really want from operators – Part 3

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Tor Skeie, CEO at OddsMatrix, shares insights with SBC News revealing how to adopt a winning strategy for the regulated Brazil market when it opens on January 1. In the third part of an ongoing series, Skeie addresses the types of features that resonate with Brazilian players most in their betting and gaming experiences. Part 3: Features As Brazil moves ever close …

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Mares Shamzy, LalaStars: Four Key Innovations to Optimise Costs and Boost Conversion

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Mares Shamzhy, CEO and Partner at LalaStars, provides insights into how the affiliate program leverages innovation to enhance player engagement, foster loyalty, and drive efficiency. Focusing on developments over the past few months, he highlights four key features that have delivered measurable benefits to players, operators, and affiliate partners. 1. Time-Sensitive Welcome Bonus: Solving the Hesitation Problem The Challenge: In …

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EDM legend Afrojack and Dubdogz join SBC Summit Rio roster

SBC News EDM legend Afrojack and Dubdogz join SBC Summit Rio roster

SBC will light up Rio de Janeiro with the highly anticipated INFINITY Rio party, happening on February 27th at the 2025 edition of SBC Summit Rio.  With Grammy award-winning producer Afrojack at the helm and Brazilian house duo Dubdogz bringing their signature energy, this electrifying event promises an unforgettable night of music and excitement for the event attendees. “INFINITY was …

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Kambi: setting a new industry standard for odds feed provision with Odds Feed+

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As the sports betting landscape becomes increasingly competitive, operators need comprehensive, cutting-edge products across their entire sportsbook offering to keep players engaged and coming back.  Enter Kambi’s new Odds Feed+ product, a dynamic solution designed to help operators gain an edge in a crowded market. Known for its market-leading sportsbook solutions such as its Turnkey Sportsbook and award-winning Bet Builder, …

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Entain faces Australia setback of AUSTRAC investigation of AML failings

SBC News Entain faces Australia setback of AUSTRAC investigation of AML failings

Entain Plc is under investigation in Australia over its brands, Ladbrokes and NEDs, for alleged “serious and systemic non-compliance” with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. This morning, AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial watchdog, announced that it has launched proceedings against Entain. Brendan Thomas, CEO of AUSTRAC, stated: “We allege that Entain failed to develop and maintain a compliant anti-money laundering …

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Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

SBC News Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

Amid France’s ongoing political chaos Gaming clubs in Paris could be forced to close on 31 December due to lack of legal status.  Kafkaesque is a description used for unexpected and surreal situations occurring because of unintended consequences or scenarios that no one could have planned for. The tough and seemingly terminal spot Paris’s gaming clubs find themselves in two …

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OddsMatrix: Road To Regulation: What Brazilian players really want from operators – Part 2

Tor Skeie

Tor Skeie, CEO at OddsMatrix, shares insights with SBC News revealing how to adopt a winning strategy for the regulated Brazil market when it opens on January 1. In the second part of an ongoing series, Skeie addresses Brazilian audience’s desire for entertainment in their betting and gaming experiences. Part 2: Localisation  After multiple years of national debate and political negotiation, the …

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