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Ed Blonk: Sportradar IPO proves status as most innovative sports business

SBC News Ed Blonk: Sportradar IPO proves status as most innovative sports business

Cited as 2021’s most audacious public listing, yesterday Sportradar grabbed global business headlines as company Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl rang the opening bell of the Nasdaq Exchange with Michael Jordan. Speaking to SBC from 6 Times Square, Sportradar’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ed Blonk, discussed the company’s ambitions as a Nasdaq enterprise and how generated funds will be spent to …

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Maarja Pärt: Coingaming rebrand introduces the Yolo mindset

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Yolo Group CEO Maarja Pärt discusses why Coingaming has rebranded to Yolo Group, how the company structure fits the group’s strategic vision, and what it means to be a ‘Yoloer’. You’ve probably already seen the news this week that Coingaming is now the Yolo Group, following a rebrand designed to better reflect our business and vision. The time was right …

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Anton Kaszubowski: The US is becoming a big name game

SBC News Anton Kaszubowski: The US is becoming a big name game

The US market has become the golden goose of the global sports betting industry, presenting itself as the ‘land of opportunity’ for those looking to expand their international footprint.  Strategy expert Anton Kaszubowski – Founder and Managing Director at SBC Advisory Partners – takes a look at why the US market has become a ‘big name game’ and why mergers …

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How have the top bookmakers handled the pandemic?

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There have been clear trends prevalent in the UK’s gambling industry over the course of the last few years, including the way in which online gambling continues to grow at the expense of offline betting and wagering, writes Mischa Port from Greypoint Gaming Group. In many ways, such trends were accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic through 2020, as global sporting …

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Jada Gaming: Using AI to alleviate “systematic struggles” in the iGaming industry

SBC News Jada Gaming: Using AI to alleviate “systematic struggles” in the iGaming industry

Jada Gaming’s CTO Josh Tromans-Jones (pictured) sat down with SBC News to explain why Jada is “a one-stop shop for AI in the gaming industry” before giving us a sneak peak into the company’s plans for SBC Summit Barcelona. SBC: ​​First of all, can you tell us a little bit about Jada Gaming? JTJ: Jada Gaming was created to provide …

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W2: The Gambling Act review is an opportunity to enact real change

W2: The Gambling Act review is an opportunity to enact real change

As the review of the 2005 Gambling Act makes its way through the various stages of parliamentary proceedings, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: will the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) enforce the changes that the gambling industry really needs? Or will the industry’s current stigma bring about unwanted reform? With the findings of the review …

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Tristram Bates, mkodo: The Future of OS

Tristram Bates, mkodo: The Future of OS

With the release of Android 12 and iOS 15 imminent, the usual raft of improvements, enhancements and new features will offer yet more scope for users and developers alike, writes mkodo Engineering Manager and iOS Lead Tristram Bates. As each year and each new operating system passes, there continue to be a host of innovative features that offer further flexibility …

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Rob Pryce: Xtremepush: A betting operator’s player engagement blueprint

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Rob Pryce, Chief Revenue Officer for Xtremepush, highlights what leading operators are doing to optimise player acquisition and engagement, as well as the most crucial tactics and strategies for them to have in place.  Everyone in the industry, particularly here in Europe, understands that the cost of acquisition is high and is rising all the time. That’s true of other …

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Betting and gaming affiliates set for SBC Summit Barcelona meet-up

SBC Summit Barcelona

This month’s SBC Summit Barcelona will be one of 2021’s key meeting points for operators and affiliates, with more than 130 affiliate businesses set to attend the global betting and igaming show. The event will take place as planned at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc on 21 – 24 September, as Catalonia and Barcelona are fully open for business events. It …

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TVBET: Flying the ‘nest’ to find new market opportunities

TVBET: Flying the 'nest' to find new market opportunities

New products, markets and a strong network of local representatives is helping to drive growth for TVBET, according to Head of Sales and Business Development Ewelina Antonakos. Speaking to SBC News, Antonakos began discussions by reflecting on her role at TVBET, disclosing that it was the “numerous professional opportunities” and “unique verticals” that drew her to the company. Since joining …

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