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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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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It’s been one year since the war in Ukraine broke out. And as we’ve all seen the images and heard the stories from the conflict, our thoughts have been with those that we know are still based in the country. There are a number of igaming companies located in Ukraine, or employ a large number of Ukrainians. In a five-part …
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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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Esports is a nascent industry and one that will continue to evolve as more investors begin to realise the sector’s full potential. That was according to Clayton Larcombe, Chief Investment Officer of PAC Capital – a boutique investment manager that led the latest series A4 Financing round for Bayes Esports. Speaking to SBC News, Larcombe outlined his vision for the …
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At a time when the forthcoming regulatory review could shake the UK betting sector to its core, predicting the future has become a much-desired skill for operators with a stake in the country. In the absence of a betting industry-specific crystal ball, firms such as kwiff have had to make their own judgements on what the future may bring, and …
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A week on from its entry into the Ontario market, and Twain Sport already has big plans to whet the appetite for hybrid sports in Canada – a market that BetGames CEO Andreas Koeberl believes is “thirsty for content innovation”. Twain Sport, working alongside BetGames to develop its T-Basket and T-Kick products, plans to meet the needs of the sports-savvy …
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Starting a gambling business is no easy feat. You need to select what platform to use, where to operate and what products to offer to your customer and then, on top of that, ensure that bettors are not only engaged but that they want to come back to your site too. It is much easier said than done. But with …
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As the betting and gaming industry endures a period of uncertainty about potential regulatory changes in key markets, at the same time as having to cope with wider economic turbulence, there remains fierce competition for the sector’s top executive talent. To find out more about how to tackle the challenge of identifying and securing the services of the right leaders, …
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Only a few weeks on from its transformation into a B2B platform provider, GR8 Tech already has big plans to establish itself as a leading force within the betting and gaming industry. In its new iteration, the company will ultimately draw upon its three decades of experience in the B2C sector to create a platform that is flexible and customisable …
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