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Better Collective ups 2022 earnings guidance following record Q1 opening 

Better Collective CEO Jesper Søgaard

Better Collective AS has declared a ‘record financial performance’, attributed to outstanding US growth that has surpassed all management expectations.  Publishing its Q1 trading update (period ending 31 March), the Stockholm-listed media publisher registered corporate revenues of €67m, up 74% on corresponding 2021 results of €39m. Topline growth was attributed to US market gains, that delivered ‘46% of group revenue …

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SBC Leaders latest issue goes live with new dedicated Canada section

SBC News SBC Leaders latest issue goes live with new dedicated Canada section

The latest issue of SBC Leaders Magazine, number 20, is published this week with a brand new addition to the editorial format. In keeping with the magazine’s remit to pursue news and developments in new markets, it now includes a dedicated Canada section. Kicking off proceedings is an interview with Shelley White who shares her journey into the betting industry …

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Stats Perform: How to generate ‘the best analysis possible’ from FA Cup fixtures

SBC News Stats Perform: How to generate ‘the best analysis possible’ from FA Cup fixtures

Featuring 160 games and over 700 clubs from the top-tier to tenth division of the English football pyramid, the FA Cup poses unique challenges for data collection and analysis. Ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Stats Perform’s Sr. Data Editor & Audience Engagement Manager, Matt Furniss, disclosed the lengths data providers need to go to …

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SOFTSWISS: high-level support key to client satisfaction

SBC News SOFTSWISS: high-level support key to client satisfaction

A wide range of games, flexibility in discussing terms of service and quick resolution of issues were highlighted as the key factors that companies consider when choosing an igaming partner. That’s according to a new SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator survey conducted by Kantar Ukraine in January and February of this year. Respondents made it clear that the main reasons for ending …

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SBC Summit North America 2023 confirmed for May in New Jersey

SBC News SBC Summit North America 2023 confirmed for May in New Jersey

SBC Summit North America 2023 has been confirmed for May 9-11, when the region’s leading sports betting and igaming event will return in significantly expanded form at Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.  The conference and tradeshow has enjoyed strong growth since its launch in 2019 and has established itself as the place for the U.S. and Canadian online …

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Sorare: How NFTs add the ‘extra dimension’ to the sporting experience

SBC News Sorare: How NFTs add the ‘extra dimension’ to the sporting experience

NFTs are infiltrating numerous industries, with both major sports leagues and betting companies increasingly drawn towards the emerging digital assets, although this has not gone unnoticed by regulators. Shortly after assuming his position as Head of Sales at Sorare, the providers of an NFT-based digital fantasy football platform, Dan Sormaz discussed sports’ engagement with the blockchain with Insider Sport, whilst …

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PandaScore: How game literacy requirements impact barrier to entry in esports and betting

SBC News PandaScore: How game literacy requirements impact barrier to entry in esports and betting

With interest in esports as a betting product continuing to rise, Oliver Niner, PandaScore’s Head of Sales, highlights the importance of simplicity when promoting the market to the general consumer.  To read Oliver Niner’s interview with SBC about the distribution, consumption and operation of esports betting products, click here. Esports has seen consistent growth year-on-year, with more viewers, companies, consumer brands …

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SECAP publishes desired working framework for Brazil sports betting market 

SBC News SECAP publishes desired working framework for Brazil sports betting market 

The groundwork for Brazil’s pending regulation of its federal sports betting regime has become clearer as government agency SECAP publishes a ‘draft proposal’ outlining its preferred regulatory outcomes.  Back in 2019, SECAP – Brazil’s Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery – was placed directly in charge of finalising the legislation of Brazil’s sports betting regime, a mandate that needed …

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Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

SBC News Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

CasinoBeats Summit 2022 is set to provide delegates with a whirlwind tour of the igaming world when the Global Casino conference track presents in-depth examinations of the latest developments in both emerging and established markets. The igaming industry conference and exhibition takes place on 24-26 May, when 2,000 delegates will gather at the InterContinental in St Julian’s, Malta to hear …

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OMEGA Systems: Creating a true omni-channel experience

SBC News OMEGA Systems: Creating a true omni-channel experience

The trend in the gambling industry in recent years of business increasingly shifting to online verticals is showing no signs of slowing, and for OMEGA Systems it has informed the core development of its product.  Taking time to discuss the company’s movements with SBC’s Joe Streeter, Editor of Payment Expert, at ICE London 2022 last month, OMEGA’s Chief Commercial Officer, …

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