This year’s Q2 was marked by significant shifts in the global gambling landscape, with some major regulatory developments coming up on the horizon especially across Europe and countries like Romania and Bulgaria. Media outlets blew up back in April when it was announced that Cristian-Gabriel Pascu, a hairstylist, has been hired to take on the second most important role for …
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NHS warns of gambling care demands fuelled by festive temptations
NHS England has warned of a significant increase in patient care demands for the treatment of gambling addiction, a problem fuelled by gambling adverts promoted over the festive period. Concerns about the capacity to meet patient demands were raised by Dr Matt Gaskell, Head of the NHS Northern Gambling Service, and Claire Murdoch, the National Director for NHS Mental Health …
Read More »SBC Year in Review: Brazil betting greenlit and darts takes off
We saw some big decisions transpire in the gambling industry in the first few months of 2024. SBC’s year in review takes a closer look at the first three months of the year. January started off strong with the news that Brazil’s President had signed Bill PL3626/23 into law – establishing the regulatory framework for the country to launch its …
Read More »Exploring the links between gambling harm and neurodiversity
There is not a lot of research surrounding links between neurodiversity and problem gambling, but there is little doubt among those with lived experience of gambling harm that neurodiverse people are uniquely vulnerable to gambling addiction, writes Steve Hoare, Player Protection Hub Editor. “Regardless of whether there is research on this or not, there is definitely a correlation between neurodivergence …
Read More »Bojoko’s Ville Saari: How to Convert Blackjack Fans
Blackjack remains one of the most popular casino games in the UK, attracting large numbers of players who actively search for the best sites to enjoy it. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for operators: how do you stand out in a market where every casino claims to offer the best blackjack experience? To answer this, we sat …
Read More »Alanbase: stressing the importance of robust and transparent affiliate data
Alanbase Chief Product Officer Artur Yulbarisov tells SBC News about the importance of having accurate and reliable data in the affiliate space and how crucial it is for having a trustworthy relationship between operators and affiliates. SBC: How important is it for affiliates and operators to be able to see transparent data in keeping long-lasting and trustworthy relationships? Artur Yulbarisov: …
Read More »iGATE: Driving Conversion Through Design
In the competitive and fast-paced world of sports betting and casino gaming, design transcends mere aesthetics—it becomes the backbone of the player experience. The platform’s layout, graphics, functionality and overall construction are crucial to creating a positive first impression for the player, which is a key factor in driving conversion and maintaining loyalty. Companies like iGATE, an online casino and betting …
Read More »Ben Cove, Logifuture: Latam’s goldrush will not happen overnight
As we head into the business end of the year, I reflect that 2024 has proven there are now a limited number of new market opportunities globally. This is not something I would have said in previous years, but fact is, this year has brought a vast sophistication drive across the sector to identify markets with online growth potential. Some …
Read More »Max Potomkin, RISK: Solving risk management challenges with a fearless mindset
Max Potomkin, CEO at RISK, chats to SBC News about the company’s range of solutions for the sports betting and online casino markets. Potomkin highlights the power that AI-driven solutions can have on creating personlised experiences and intervening with signs of problem gambling. SBC: Please can you introduce RISK to our readers. Who are you and what problems do you help your …
Read More »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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