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Silvia Paleari, IBIA: Integrity concerns shape South America’s betting foundations

SBC News Silvia Paleari, IBIA: Integrity concerns shape South America's betting foundations

Silvia Paleari, Director of Public Affairs at the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) provides an extensive view on the evolving dynamics impacting sports betting regulations across South American markets. As the governments of Brazil, Peru, and Chile move to regulate online gambling, the IBIA plays a crucial role in advocating for well-regulated and secure sports betting markets, ensuring the protection …

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A Remarkable Debut for SBC and SMH – SBC Summit Tbilisi Proves a Triumph

A Remarkable Debut for SBC and SMH - SBC Summit Tbilisi Proves a Triumph

More than 1,000 delegates gathered at the Sheraton Grand Metechi Palace in Georgia last week (23-24 October) for the first-ever SBC Summit Tbilisi, a conference and exhibition that encompassed Georgia and surrounding regions, including Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Balkans. The event was organised in partnership with the prominent Georgia-based iGaming and sports management company SMH Global, who first …

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‘Infiltrating the totally empty gap’ – Ulrich Gilot on Betsson’s marketing success

SBC News ‘Infiltrating the totally empty gap’ - Ulrich Gilot on Betsson’s marketing success

Betsson AB has demonstrated great strength in its recent marketing strategies, utilising geo-targeting, age-gating technology, and more – resulting in the firm taking home the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award at SBC Summit Barcelona 2023. The group’s ‘Engaging Fans Beyond the Final Whistle’ recognised the unique scheduling of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, whilst leveraging its partnership with the …

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Jan Matuska: Allwyn confident in UK lottery transformation ambitions

Jan Matuska, Allwyn

Allwyn is on a mission to transform the UK’s National Lottery, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Matuska, explained to SBC in Barcelona last month. Prior to joining a panel discussion on the lottery sector at the SBC Summit Barcelona, Matuska sat down with SBC to provide an inside view into the company’s British ambitions. “The UK is a jewel …

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Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

SBC News Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

Latin America has a deep rooted video gaming culture, Paris Smith explains, with a high density of young people also increasing the demand of the online industry. As the igaming industry Advisor and former Pinnacle CEO prepares for her appearance at SBC Summit Latinoamérica next week, Smith explains the importance of localisation in the continent, and how Brazil poses the greatest …

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Ruzanna Elchyan, BetConstruct: showcasing industry’s innovations at the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards

SBC News Ruzanna Elchyan, BetConstruct: showcasing industry’s innovations at the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards

Ruzanna Elchyan, Head of Gaming at BetConstruct, puts the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards under the spotlight as she explains how the event is encouraging new levels of innovation across the industry. Elchyan walks us through the thought process when creating the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards before giving us a sneak peek into what studios can expect …

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Joey Levy, Betr: Exploring the macro future of micro-betting

SBC News Joey Levy, Betr: Exploring the macro future of micro-betting

Microbetting and gamification are intrinsically linked and pose immense value for the development of global sports betting, emphasises Joey Levy, CEO of Betr, in an interview before his appearance at the SBC Summit Latinoamerica. Due to take the stage on a panel examining the trend of microbetting, Levy spoke to SBC Media ahead of the Miami event to reflect on …

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Bolstering Business Opportunities: Emerging Markets & Technology at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

SBC News Bolstering Business Opportunities: Emerging Markets & Technology at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

SBC Summit Latinoamérica will present 3,000 delegates with the unique chance to engage in discussions around thriving markets in the region and explore the latest cutting-edge technology during the specialized “Emerging Markets & Technology’ track.  The track will occur on Thursday, November 2nd, the second core day of Latin America’s premier iGaming and sports betting event, hosted at the Seminole …

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From Ukraine to the UK: GG.BET expands its international reach

SBC News From Ukraine to the UK: GG.BET expands its international reach

In the last few years, we have seen many gambling companies expand their international footprint. And there are many reasons for this.  Entering new markets can be a way of tapping into unexplored revenue streams, providing operators access to a player base that might not have been familiar with your offering.  GG.BET recently announced that it would be expanding its …

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