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Five pillars of OpenBet: Nikos Konstakis on a new look portfolio

Nikos Konstakis, CPO at OpenBet

Since the company was founded over 25 years ago, OpenBet has established itself as a leading force within the sports betting industry. And for good reason too.  With its platform capabilities, trading knowledge and expertise in the sports entertainment space, OpenBet has long showcased the “quality, scale and depth” of its products.  Speaking to SBC Media, Chief Product Officer Nikos …

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‘There’s a risk it goes the wrong way’ – Kindred’s view on UK marketing and RET proposals

unibet kindred group

Finance risk checks dominated conversations during Gambling Act review consultations, and with good reason, Tom Banks observed, but Kindred’s Head of Corporate Affairs UK/Global noted marketing as an area that should not be ignored. With their plans for marketing regulation, the DCMS and UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) might be overstepping the scope of the Gambling Act review itself, in Banks’ …

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Vitali Matsukevich: paving the way for future growth at SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS COO Vitali Matsukevich

This year has been exceptionally eventful for SOFTSWISS. With new product updates and promising partnerships dominating the headlines, the company already has big plans for further expansion in 2024, according to Chief Operating Officer Vitali Matsukevich.  Speaking at the recent SBC Summit Barcelona, Matsukevich took the time out to reflect on some of the biggest announcements from this year before …

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Alexandr Kozachenko: DATA.BET is bringing Player Props to the esports industry

Alexandr Kozachenko: DATA.BET is bringing Player Props to the esports industry

Player Props are a product that have often been associated with the classic sports betting industry – will Erling Haaland score the next goal? How many shots on target will Kevin de Bruyne have?  Despite its growth, Player Props markets haven’t really made their way into the esports industry. That’s until now.  Alexandr Kozachenko, Chief Product Officer at DATA.BET, sat …

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Epom: how responsible advertising can encourage safer gambling

Sergiy Shchelkov, Sales Executive at Epom

Sergiy Shchelkov, Sales Executive at Epom, shares some valuable insights into responsible advertising techniques and how they can contribute to a safer gambling environment for all concerned. What is the first thing that we should be looking to do when it comes to creating a policy on responsible advertising? We must ensure that the susceptible users are separated from the …

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Incentive Labs marks new chapter in Incentive Games’ trajectory

Incentive Labs marks new chapter in Incentive Games’ trajectory

Incentive Games’ John Gordon, in an exclusive chat with SBC, shares some background on the launch of the firm’s Incentive Labs this week. It offers, he said, a “treasure trove of live data to assess and address in real-time”. Igaming industry upstart Incentive Games has made a major new announcement today – the official launch of its standalone data division, …

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Danuta Janicka-Mierzwa: TVBET is going bigger and better in 2024

SBC News Danuta Janicka-Mierzwa: TVBET is going bigger and better in 2024

This year has been filled with a number of big announcements for TVBET. Whether it’s the expansion of the company’s existing product portfolio, the development of new products and even the launch of a new brand identity, Deputy Head of Sales Danuta Janicka-Mierzwa is confident that this year has been one of the best for TVBET. Reflecting on this year’s …

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Kambi & LiveScore to break new ground for sportsbook audiences

SBC News Kambi & LiveScore to break new ground for sportsbook audiences

SBC provides as insiders view on LiveScore choosing Kambi Group as its new principal sportsbook technology provider. As new sportsbook supplier of LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet brands, Kambi Chief Commerical Officer Cecilia Wachtmeister, states that Kambi will onboard its most technically ambitious partner. James McKay, Sportsbook Director of LiveScore Group, highlights the importance of Kambi tech in emboldening LiveScore’s …

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“We risk problems with a good idea” – Kindred’s Tom Banks on the affordability question

Kindred Group - Nils Andén, Tom Banks

The debate around affordability checks has been an intense conversation throughout the overhaul of Britain’s gambling legislation, which the UK government hopes to update for the digital age. April’s White Paper, which brought an end to an over two year review of the 2005 Gambling Act, recommended ‘finance risk checks’ as the ideal affordability solution. Kindred’s Head of Corporate Affairs UK/Global, Tom Banks, …

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Automating player engagement: the next big thing?

SBC News Automating player engagement: the next big thing?

Engaging new players has become a big focus for many gambling operators, especially at a time when the industry has become increasingly competitive. But quite often, building and implementing a player engagement strategy can come with its own set of challenges.  So what role can automation play in player engagement? Malou Neguembor, Head of Client Success at Flows, was joined …

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