The virtual exhibition floor for the SBC Digital Summit has sold out, after suppliers raced to secure this spring’s best opportunity to showcase their products and services to the international betting and gaming industry. All 50 stands on the floor were booked in under three weeks, as the groundbreaking online conference and exhibition quickly captured the attention of the entire …
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has confirmed that racecourses with capital credits balances currently totalling £6.5m will be able to draw on them to assist with their immediate cash requirements. As it stands, there are currently 18 racecourses which hold capital credits balances with HBLB. Under the new scheme, HBLB will allow each racecourse to have the option of …
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The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has started research assessing the dynamics attached to betting-related esports marketing across UK advertising channels. Updating industry and esports stakeholders, CAP explained that its research is being undertaken in response to safer gambling charity GambleAware’s recent publication on esports betting advertising being promoted through social media verticals. The standards agency explained that ‘comprehensive work’ …
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Mandatory weekly deposits and caps on bonus offers are due to be rolled out across Sweden from 1 June until the end of the year, as part of the country’s new coronavirus-led online gambling restrictions. Sweden’s Minister for Health and Social Affairs Ardalan Shekarabi has proposed that weekly deposits are limited to SEK5,000, with a SEK100 cap on bonus offers. …
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Gamesys Group Plc has disclosed that it will be suspending all TV and radio advertising across the UK until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, highlighting its concerns over targeting children and those vulnerable to problem gambling. Publishing its Q1 trading update for the three month period ending 31 March 2020, the company emphasised that it will be strengthening its responsible gambling …
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The industry-leading SBC news network has grown further with the launch of Lottery Daily, a site focused on developments in the global lottery sector. As with SBC’s existing betting and gaming industry sites, Lottery Daily will deliver a mix of breaking news, expert insights and in-depth interviews with high-profile figures. The content will concentrate on a vital part of the …
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Sticking to the sports calendar and playing a part in the regular football fan’s ‘ritual’ is key to the setup for Sportradar’s Simulated Reality, said the firm’s MD for US Betting Werner Becher. Sportradar launched the AI-driven product at the end of March, making it immediately available to customers as part of its existing portfolio of betting events. The product …
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London-based video sports specialist Highlight Games has strengthened its network of partnerships after agreeing to supply its video virtual sports products to Coolbet’s online and mobile channels in all of its key markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Highlight Games’ NBA Last 60 and Soccerbet products will become available to Coolbet’s online and mobile customers, with Soccerbet available in …
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Betsson AB has reported a strong opening to 2020 trading, as the company moves to significantly expand its B2C portfolio and sportsbook capacities. Publishing its Q1 2020 trading update for the three month period ending 31 March, Betsson recorded group revenues of SEK 1,417m (€130m) – up 7% on corresponding Q1 2019’s SEK 1,333m. Betsson attributed growth during the period …
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Vanarama National League clubs have voted by a ‘clear majority’ to cancel all remaining fixtures for its three non-league divisions. In total 90 per cent of all National League clubs, across its three leagues, responded to the organisation’s proposal to end the playing season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020. As a result, the National …
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