Online payment service providers are coming up with new ways to aid pandemic-struck consumers, said ConnectPay CEO Marius Galdikas, as he commented on some of the up and coming trends he believes will soon dominate the industry. The current circumstances called for implementing novel solutions in the payments market to accommodate the heightened demand for cashless options, as well as …
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On the eve of what’s been touted as the most important American Presidential Election in decades, it’s estimated that over $1bn will have been wagered on the outcome of Trump versus Biden, none of which will have changed hands legally in the US. A missed opportunity? According to Sarbjit Bakhshi, Head of Political Markets at Smarkets, absolutely. Speaking during a high-profile panel …
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Regulus Partners begins November proceedings by examining the Nordic market developments. Once recognised as fruitful territory for igaming operators, heavy-handed restrictions, penalties and increased taxes have changed Scandinavia’s market outright. ___________ Norway has become a much tougher market in which to operate over the last couple of years, especially for those not willing or able to get creative with payments …
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Nick Haynes from Form Labs suggests PSG’s response to a slow start in Ligue 1 may be a sign of normal things to come for the big teams across Europe and questions whether the bookies have been slow to react to a slowing of the goals, before highlighting four ‘Impact Players’ to keep an eye on in the Premier League. …
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The esports industry has garnered significant growth over the last couple of years, with both COVID-19 and the lockdown accelerating and boosting consumer and commercial interest globally. Meanwhile, betting has significantly increased its interest around esports, which has helped sponsors ease their way into this ever-growing market. Moderating duties at the ‘Perfect Partners’ panel on day two of Betting on Sports …
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Nick Haynes from Form Labs – a division of Bettorlogic – rounds off the week by giving a breakdown of this week’s sporting activity. In this edition, goalscoring runs are at the top of the agenda, as Haynes considers whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin can match a record set by Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero. As the Premier League slowly begins to take …
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Sponsorship works as a mutually beneficial funding mechanism between betting companies and football. However, if such partnerships are outlawed, new paths must be discovered for co-operation in the future. That was the general consensus during a panel titled Funding of Football on day one of Betting on Sports Europe – Digital 2020. Moderated by CMS Partner David Zeffman, the panel …
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Betting’s C-level agenda holds no respite, as European markets prepare for another round of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown enforcements. Moderating a CEO panel at this morning’s Betting on Sports Europe – Digital, Keith O’Loughlin, SVP of Sportsbook & Platforms for SG Digital, asked participants whether a second wave has created further disruptions for betting returning to any semblance of normality. …
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Open Banking, as the name would suggest, is a directive designed to ‘open up’ banking data by forcing the UK’s nine biggest banks to release their data in a secure, standardised form so that it can be shared online more easily. It brings more competition and innovation to financial services, which in turn leads to better products for customers to …
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The ethical implications of introducing a legalised betting framework can be considered ‘controversial’, said Alexandra Kalchuk at BetInvest. She explained that there is a balance to be achieved for countries that wish to benefit from the economy boost betting can bring while acknowledging – and containing – some of the problems or reputational issues that come with the decision. In …
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