In the competitive world of sports betting and igaming businesses with significant growth ambitions need to develop highly-effective hiring and staff retention strategies. To find out how one of the market leaders tackles that challenge, SBC News spoke to Stella Voulgaraki, Chief People Officer of Betano’s parent company Kaizen Gaming. ———————————————————————— How have you found working for a company in …
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This year’s Q2 was marked by significant shifts in the global gambling landscape, with some major regulatory developments coming up on the horizon especially across Europe and countries like Romania and Bulgaria. Media outlets blew up back in April when it was announced that Cristian-Gabriel Pascu, a hairstylist, has been hired to take on the second most important role for …
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has authorised a request by LiveScore Malta and Tombola International to revoke their Dutch ‘KOA’ online gambling licences. The request was authorised on Monday, 23 December, as the KSA terminated the Dutch online gambling licences for the brands LiveScore Bet and Tombola.nl. Markets were informed: “This means that from now on, LiveScore and Tombola …
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In the competitive and fast-paced world of sports betting and casino gaming, design transcends mere aesthetics—it becomes the backbone of the player experience. The platform’s layout, graphics, functionality and overall construction are crucial to creating a positive first impression for the player, which is a key factor in driving conversion and maintaining loyalty. Companies like iGATE, an online casino and betting …
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John Smith, VP of Sales, Gamification and Loyalty at Xtremepush, shares how dynamic and personalised approaches to gamification can unlock long-term loyalty and retention. The spotlight continues to shine on gamification as a crucial tool for operators aiming to boost player acquisition, loyalty and retention in 2025. Operators are increasingly aware that loyalty is no longer built solely on bonuses …
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Sportingtech has been granted a certificate by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). The turnkey betting and igaming solutions provider is the latest to do so, as GLI provides the required assurances that a company meets all necessary provisions to operate in Brazil. Operators looking to tap into the upcoming regulated market can now freely partner with Sportingtech’s platform, which is now …
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Ahead of the festive holidays, GamCare has warned people with gambling issues to be extra careful not to endanger themselves further. A YouGov survey, commissioned by the gambling charity and focusing on more than 4,000 UK adults suffering from problem gambling, has shown that three-fifths (59%) of those prone to gambling harms say they are more likely to gamble at …
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Oksana Izmailova, Chief Human Resources Officer of the international igaming holding PIN-UP Global, reflects on a remarkable year of trading in 2024. She talks about how HR helped the business to scale by 58%, the main challenges faced by the team and why the holding received the title of “Best Employer of the Year”. The year 2024 is almost at …
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In one of the latest episodes of iGaming Daily, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, was joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to discuss the latest developments in gambling as the industry winds down for its Christmas festivities. Earlier this week, Austrac – Australia’s financial watchdog – announced the launch of an investigation against Entain’s Ladbrokes and NEDs brands for …
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The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA) has called for Austria to change its “outdated” online casino gaming system in place. According to the industry body, Austria’s decision to cling to a monopolistic online casino gaming model is not only putting players at risk but is also the main cause for “hundreds of millions” in losses from tax revenue. So …
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