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Endre Nesset, Coolbet: Using European lessons for LatAm success

Endre Nesset, Coolbet: Using European lessons for LatAm success

Latin American opportunities caught a lot of attention towards the close of last year when Brazil’s so-near-yet-so-far betting regulation story caught the headlines. However, European companies interested in the sector may have a few things to consider. Sharing his insights from the perspective of a North Europe-founded company which recently took its latest big step on its Latin America roadmap, …

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One year on: Ukrainian businesses operating in the face of adversity

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It’s been more than 12 months since the war in Ukraine broke out. During times of conflict, businesses continue to operate to the best of their ability to keep the economy ticking over – this has been particularly evident for igaming companies based in Ukraine.  In the third instalment of a five-part roundtable series in collaboration with Bet On Good …

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One year on: how igaming companies are supporting those in Ukraine

SBC News One year on: how igaming companies are supporting those in Ukraine

It’s been one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the conflict continues, the efforts of charities providing humanitarian aid to those based in the country have rightly gained significant international attention. In the second installment of a five-part round table series in collaboration with Bet On Good Foundation, we spoke with some of the companies based in Ukraine to …

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Kyle Brady, FSB: curating the perfect horse racing offering ahead of Cheltenham Festival

SBC News Kyle Brady, FSB: curating the perfect horse racing offering ahead of Cheltenham Festival

Horse racing’s biggest week starts here with more than 200,000 racing fans expected to descend on Cheltenham racecourse this week. And with Constitution Hill tipped as a punters’ favourite, this year’s festival will no doubt be action packed. Ahead of the four-day event, we caught up with FSB’s Head of Trading Risk Kyle Brady about why the Cheltenham Festival is …

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Bryan Bennett, Betfred USA Sports: Americanising a UK legacy brand

Bryan Bennett, Betfred USA Sports: Americanising a UK legacy brand

A staple of the British high-street, Betfred is one of the country’s most recognisable betting brands with a reputation built upon its retail offering and sponsorship activities, and the company is now embarking on its ambitious global growth plans. Following the long-awaited launch of its Las Vegas sportsbook this month, Betfred USA Sports Chief Operating Officer Bryan Bennett spoke with …

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TMT Analysis: changing the game of player verification

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Identity verification has become a core component of the betting experience under the auspices of promoting responsible gaming. But at one point or another, we’ve all experienced a long, somewhat convoluted KYC process. And, quite often, this can deter people from creating an account.  So is there a way to simplify the player verification process? And what benefits can this …

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‘A marathon not a sprint’ – Tipico’s Adrian Vella on applying German quality to the US market

‘A marathon not a sprint’ - Tipico’s Adrian Vella on applying German quality to the US market

Operator after operator are seeking their fortunes westward as the US gold rush gets well underway with over 30 states now open to some form of regulated online gambling, and European eyes are understandably glued to stateside developments. In a call with SBC from the group’s US headquarters in New Jersey, Tipico US CEO Adrian Vella explained the group’s approach …

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