The emergence of cutting-edge technologies has always shaped the landscape of the igaming industry, promising to take frontrunners to the next level and leave those too slow to adjust, according to Wazdan. We’ve seen businesses utilise AI-led technology, VR, blockchain, and now the Metaverse in many ways that help them stand out from competitors. However, with some of these technologies …
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Every year, more and more igaming companies are using blockchain technology to open up new business opportunities and reduce costs. The embrace of cryptocurrencies has been one of the biggest recent trends in the igaming industry. To find out what changes have taken place over the past few years, read on. Due to the development of technology and, as a …
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With more US states opening up to a regulated gambling framework, and Ontario recently joining the fold, Issue 21 of SBC Leaders Magazine sets out to shine a spotlight on the developments taking place across North America. Kickstarting this edition of the magazine, Jan Jones Blackhurst takes us on the journey of her career – beginning with the dare that …
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Regulus Partners begins its week of industry observations by analysing Arena Racing Company’s (ARC) decision to overhaul its prize-pool structure and points system of its UK racing fixtures. Should ARC’s strategy be executed correctly, the changes adopted may prove to be beneficial for all UK racing stakeholders battling the heritage sport’s visible declines… Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced some …
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Champion Sports Asia Business Development lead Skyler Cheng provides an on-the-ground perspective of Asian betting market’s development and growth prospects for global betting stakeholders. Though opportunities are often misunderstood, Cheng tells SBC that Asia faces its next betting evolution as ‘grey markets’ begin their long journeys towards regulation… _____________ SBC: The industry seems laser-focused on the North American market …
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With so many markets opening their doors up to regulated betting frameworks, operators and suppliers must ensure that they localise their offering so that they are in compliance with different legal requirements. This is something that Digitain’s Payment Product Manager Arin Andriazian explained can often present its own set of challenges. However, keeping up to date with ever-changing market dynamics …
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As we all know, esports has undergone tremendous growth over the last five years – more so since the pandemic. With that in mind and with an ambition to become the world’s leading digital sports media group Better Collective has expanded its presence within the esports space with the acquisition of FUTBIN. Henrik Lykkesteen, SVP of Esports, uses this month’s …
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With stakeholders from a wide range of areas in the multi-dynamic environment of sports business, data remains an extremely important asset in various companies’ arsenals. Jens Melvang, Senior Product Manager at Stats Perform, spoke to SBC of the firm’s newly announced series of advanced football metrics with the introduction of live Opta Vision data feeds. For the 2022-23 football season, …
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Becoming a first-mover in the US can have its advantages when it comes to gaining a competitive edge in securing market share. However, this may mean that companies adopt legacy technologies which ultimately cause headaches a few years down the road. In a conversation with SBC Leaders, FSB’s Bob Akeret, VP of Operations, and Mike Van Ermen, VP of Business …
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In the constantly changing online gaming world, there is a vertical which has been shown to have an upwards trajectory: esports. Once considered just the latest phenomenon in gaming, esports has now grown into a robust multi-billion industry with no sight of stopping. So when Spain’s RETAbet Group joined forces with esports provider Oddin.gg, the two planned to make significant …
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