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The smarter route to sponsorship success: What US sports betting brands can learn from Europe

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There are significant lessons that sponsorship managers of North American sports betting brands can take from their European counterparts, writes Antourage CEO Johan Junker. Almost three years after the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalise it if they wish, the industry is starting to gather some serious momentum. This has manifested itself …

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BOSE: Combining self-regulation with regulator education for a safe betting environment

SBC News BOSE: Combining self-regulation with regulator education for a safe betting environment

The start of the 2020s has seen a range of new challenges emerge for the gambling industry, as questions are raised over responsible betting and regulators across Europe overhaul frameworks governing the sector. This was the main topic of discussion of the opening panel of the Leadership track at this week’s Betting on Sports Europe (BOSE) event – the Sportradar-sponsored …

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Content aggregation: Soft2Bet’s Daniel Mitton assesses the landscape

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As the industry continues to grow and demand for casino content rises with each passing month, suppliers must adapt to the needs of their customers and keep up with their competitors, writes Daniel Mitton, Head of Casino at Soft2Bet. With the game development process continuing to prove costly and time consuming, the new strategy is to sign deals with up-and-coming …

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Ashley Washington, Bayes Esports: Is 2022 the year for esports betting?

SBC News Ashley Washington, Bayes Esports: Is 2022 the year for esports betting?

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, esports was one of the only verticals which was able to continue “as normal”. But as restrictions are starting to lift, and we edge closer to a new year, Ashley Washington (pictured below) – Senior Product Owner at Bayes Esports – asks whether 2022 is going to be a big year for esports betting. The COVID-19 …

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Fonbet: Tapping into a Gen Z audience through social media marketing

SBC News Fonbet: Tapping into a Gen Z audience through social media marketing

Social media marketing can be used as a universal tool for scaling advertising, marketing and communicating with new audiences – but are companies utilising this marketing strategy to its full potential? Fonbet believes that by using social media, brands can effectively set the tone of voice and build an online image. But in order to do this, betting operators must …

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Future opportunities and challenges to be highlighted at Betting on Sports Europe

SBC News Future opportunities and challenges to be highlighted at Betting on Sports Europe

A plethora of betting industry leaders and representatives are due to appear at next week’s Betting on Sports Europe conference and exhibition on the Future of Sports Betting track. Taking place between 9-11 November at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium in London, the track will see a number of executives share their views and predictions on the future of Europe’s …

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Dasha Kirilishina, PandaScore: Esports engages the next generation… don’t get left behind!

SBC News Dasha Kirilishina, PandaScore: Esports engages the next generation... don't get left behind!

Dasha Kirilishina, Senior Sales Manager of esports data and customised API provider PandaScore, warns betting incumbents of their immediate challenge in launching engaging esports offerings to revitalise their sportsbook portfolios for new a new generation of customers.  The iGaming industry is going through an exciting period of transition. As the world adjusts to a new digital landscape, our sector must …

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