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PlayMeTech Group moves into igaming with ALPHABOOKbet.com stake and Ilia Topuria partnership

Alphabook brand ambassador Ilia Topuria

Prop trading firm PlayMeTech has this week expanded into igaming with the acquisition of a stake in online sportsbook and casino operator Alphabook. Launched in 2022, Alphabook has established itself as one of the fastest-growing crypto-friendly platforms, offering more than 750 sports betting markets and thousands of casino games to players around the world. Commenting on the acquisition, Group CEO …

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A job well done? Mixed response to White Paper from UK RET sector

A job well done? Mixed response to White Paper from UK RET sector

A feeling of optimism, calls for more work to be done and a sense of relief – the reaction to the Gambling Act review White Paper from the UK’s research, education and treatment (RET) community has been eclectic to say the least. Issuing statements to the regulatory proposals, three of the UK’s most prominent RET organisations outlined viewpoints on what …

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White Paper: Entain, Flutter, Fitzdares and Health Lottery CEOs respond

White Paper: Entain, Flutter, Fitzdares and Health Lottery respond

The UK’s betting and gaming industry is processing and reacting to the outcomes of the Gambling Act review White Paper, having waited over two years for government judgement on the sector’s regulatory future. Issuing statements in the immediate aftermath of the publication, Entain and Flutter welcomed the White Paper as providing clarity for British betting to move forward. Meanwhile, in …

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Gor Mnatsakanyan: Denmark licence is another ‘feather in the cap’ for BetConstruct

Denmark

The Danish market presents a whole range of new opportunities for BetConstruct to expand its global footprint. And according to Gor Mnatsakanyan – the company’s Regional Director for Germany – this new licence gives BetConstruct the chance to become a leading force within the Danish gambling space. In an interview with SBC News, Mnatsakanyan walks us through the licensing process …

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A question of trust: EveryMatrix on why ‘every detail counts’ for lottery sportsbooks

A question of trust: EveryMatrix on why ‘every detail counts’ for lottery sportsbooks

Interest in sports betting from national lottery operators has remained consistent in recent years, with such companies across Europe and further afield maintaining sportsbook offerings and in turn requiring extensive support from the sector. EveryMatrix has been at the forefront of this convergence between lotteries and sports betting, particularly in Europe, where it has provided its solutions to several World …

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Xtremepush: Beyond Acquisition (Pt2)… Moving towards relationship marketing in the US

SBC News Xtremepush: Beyond Acquisition (Pt2)… Moving towards relationship marketing in the US

In the second installment of his two-part blog, Xtremepush Senior Account Executive Brandon Asgeirsson continues his assessment of the rapidly growing US igaming market.  Use data to understand who you’re talking to As an operator, your players are your most important asset. So, you need to take the time to fully understand them. That means knowing their preferences and behaviors, …

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A former ‘match made in heaven’ – Russell Yershon on betting’s Premier League future

SBC News A former ‘match made in heaven’ - Russell Yershon on betting’s Premier League future

Following the news that Premier League has chosen to reduce the coverage of gambling sponsorships, the future of the links those betting brands have with top-flight teams remains unclear for now. Speaking to SBC News, Russell Yershon, Director of Connectingbrands.co.uk – a sports marketing services company – explained the impacts that the decision will have on the industry as we …

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“Catch Me If You Can” subject, Frank Abagnale, to Keynote at SBC Summit North America

“Catch Me If You Can” subject, Frank Abagnale, to Keynote at SBC Summit North America

World-renowned cybersecurity expert and fraud prevention specialist Frank Abagnale will emphasize the importance of safeguarding players in today’s ever-increasing fraudulent landscape and reveal how simple strategies can thwart today’s cyber criminals in his keynote speech at SBC Summit North America. Abagnale, the best-selling author and the inspiration behind Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can”, will reflect on his experiences …

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Menelaos Ladopoulos: Vermantia leading the way on innovation and customer service

Vermantia CEO Menelaos Ladopoulos

Menelaos Ladopoulos marks his promotion from Technical Director to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Vermantia by telling SBC News about his new role and what lotteries, gaming and betting operators can expect from the specialist content solutions supplier in the near future. In the interview, the newly-appointed CTO discusses his journey to this leadership role, the company’s commitment to delivering …

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Xtremepush: Beyond Acquisition… Moving towards relationship marketing in the US

SBC News Xtremepush: Beyond Acquisition... Moving towards relationship marketing in the US

In the first instalment of an extensive two-part blog, Xtremepush Senior Account Executive Brandon Asgeirsson talks about how igaming is rapidly increasing in popularity across the US, with more states deregulating and presenting new markets for operators. Similar to the gold rush of the 1800s, there’s an air of excitement throughout the country and the land of opportunity is experiencing …

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