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Winning Post: Football data rights… the first shots of a revolution?

SBC News Winning Post: Football data rights… the first shots of a revolution?

A disruptive legal battle brews for all betting stakeholders, as last week Sportradar challenged the narrow structure of Betgenius and Football DataCo ‘exclusive live data’ deal. Regulus Partners warns leadership to follow legal proceedings closely, as all licensing and distribution dynamics of the betting’s data value chain will be placed under review. _____________ The 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre is perhaps a …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: William Hill believes ‘in traditional ante post betting in the lead up to the Festival’

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: William Hill believes 'in traditional ante post betting in the lead up to the Festival'

With only two days left in the Countdown to Cheltenham, SBC has been speaking with the betting industry’s major operators on what to expect from the event. We spoke with Rupert Adams, International PR Manager at William Hill, who explained that the operator believes in ‘traditional ante post betting’ in the run up to the Festival, as it allows for …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Geoff Banks labels ‘Wednesday wipeout’ as a figment of the imagination

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Geoff Banks labels ‘Wednesday wipeout’ as a figment of the imagination

With only three days left in the Countdown to Cheltenham, SBC has continued to question the betting industry’s major operators on what to expect at the four day event. Speaking to Geoff Banks of Geoff Banks Sports, we found out why he thinks the possibility of a Wednesday wipeout is a ‘figment of the imagination’, and why request-a-bets might not …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Wednesday racecard ‘not a worry at the moment’ says BoyleSports

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Wednesday racecard ‘not a worry at the moment’ says BoyleSports

With only a few days left in the Countdown to Cheltenham, SBC has continued to question the betting industry’s major operators on what to expect at the four day event. Speaking to Leon Blanche, Head of Communications at BoyleSports, he explained why the Irish bookmaker has held off ‘on going Non Runner No Bet’, and how promotional offers are helping …

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Online gambling in the Netherlands: Brandeis lawyers break down key licensing requirements

SBC News Online gambling in the Netherlands: Brandeis lawyers break down key licensing requirements

 Machteld Robichon and Fransje Brouwer, gaming leads at Dutch law firm bureau Brandeis, breakdown the key elements that licence applicants will need to ensure are implemented before they can enter the Netherland’s soon to be regulated online gambling market in the Netherlands. After many years of waiting, the market for online gambling in the Netherlands will finally open. As things currently stand, …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Racing Post discusses getting ‘festival ready’

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Racing Post discusses getting 'festival ready'

There’s less than a week to go in the Countdown to Cheltenham, and the racing industry has ramped up its pre-Festival campaign. Speaking to Head of Betting at Racing Post, Brian Morris, he told SBC how they’re getting Festival-ready, which runners and riders are worth keeping an eye on, and whether he thinks Al Boum Photo could retain his Gold …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Fitzdares on boosting engagement ahead of The Festival

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Fitzdares on boosting engagement ahead of The Festival

There’s less than a week to go in the Countdown to Cheltenham, and the racing industry has turned its attention to the runners and riders which are tipped for success.  Speaking to William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares, he told SBC that the pre-Festival events such as The Fitzdares Club have been key in boosting engagement with the four-day event for …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: The Festival will have its highs and lows says Betway

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: The Festival will have its highs and lows says Betway

With the Countdown to Cheltenham well underway, SBC has continued to question the betting industry’s major operators on what to expect at the four day event. Speaking with Betway’s Head of Corporate Communications and PR Alan Alger, he revealed that sponsoring the Betway Champion Chase is a key asset for the operator, and suggested that Ballymoy could be worth backing …

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Martin Lycka: Liberalism versus conservatism played out in German law

SBC News Martin Lycka: Liberalism versus conservatism played out in German law

GVC’s Director of Regulatory Affairs Martin Lycka revisits the online gambling laws in Germany and sees what the ‘sixteen kings’ have in store for the industry. ____________________ Habemus State Treaty. After years of thick black smoke, white billow has spewed out from the tiny little chimney perched on the roof of the German Gambling Chapel. The sixteen cardinals dispatched by …

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