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Sky scheduling switch can catapult NFL further into UK limelight

SBC News Sky scheduling switch can catapult NFL further into UK limelight

The departure of Serie A and La Liga from mainstream television this season left a Sunday night void for UK sports broadcasters, however Sky Sports may have an American Football shaped solution to this problem. Last season, BT Sports concluded the weekend with a Sunday evening tie from Italy, whilst Sky Sports would compete with a game from Spain, often …

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ASA upholds “irresponsible” Gala Interactive ad

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld one complaint against Gala Interactive, for suggesting gambling involved skill rather chance, as it promoted its new Britain’s Got Talent Slingo game. Featuring a man playing on his tablet, before making a gesture with his arm and going on to spin plates on his fingers, one individual “challenged whether the ad implied that …

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Expansion hungry Superbet launches first Polish betting properties

SBC News Expansion hungry Superbet launches first Polish betting properties

Romanian betting group Superbet enters the regulated Polish gambling market, detailing that it will lunch approximately 50 betting points/agencies across the nation by the end of 2018. Superbet, Romania’s largest bookmaker secured its approved Polish retail betting license in October 2017 and will become the only foreign-owned betting enterprise to compete within the Polish market. Updating the media, Vlad Ardeleanu …

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CBS Sports launches dedicated betting program ‘SportsLine Edge’

SBC News CBS Sports launches dedicated betting program ‘SportsLine Edge’

US sports broadcaster CBS Sports (CBS Networks) has launched its new interactive TV show ‘SportsLine Edge’, developing content for sports betting and daily fantasy sports audiences. SportsLine Edge was launched last weekend on CBS Sports HQ streaming service, in time for the start of the new NFL season. CBS Sports details that it will deliver up to eleven hours of …

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Digital Sport unveils partnership with Sportradar

SBC News Digital Sport unveils partnership with Sportradar

UK sports business publisher Digital Sport has united with sports data analysis company Sportradar, in order to bring cutting-edge events to industry professionals in central London this autumn. With the business of sport becoming increasingly global and interconnected, the newly formed partnership has emphasised the importance of organisations within the sector learn from each other to the benefit of everyone. …

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Greece proposes ‘underwhelming’ online gambling framework

SBC News Greece proposes 'underwhelming' online gambling framework

Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos has presented the initial framework for the nation’s new online gambling licensing regime, seeking to continue the overhaul of Greek-wide industry regulations. Since 2011, The Greek government has allowed 24 operators to operate online gambling services, sanctioned through ‘transitional permits’. The Ministry of Finance will allow these operators first right to secure its revamped online …

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New Shores… BOSCON2018 to bring expert insights for the emerging US betting market

SBC News New Shores... BOSCON2018 to bring expert insights for the emerging US betting market

With legal sports betting having gone from being a possibility to hard and fast reality in the US, this year’s Betting on Sports Conference (18-21 September) has a vast amount of ground to cover as it explores how the nascent market will take shape in the next few, crucial months. To that end, organiser SBC Events has gathered a who’s …

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Sports betting Hall of Fame to induct 5 new members at Natural History Museum

SBC News Sports betting Hall of Fame to induct 5 new members at Natural History Museum

The Sports Betting Hall of Fame recognises those people who have made an outstanding contribution to the betting and gaming industry over their careers. This year’s Hall of Famers will be recognised as part of the Betting on Sports Week with the evening event taking place at the prestigious National History Museum on the evening of Thursday 20 September. Betting …

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SportCaller appoints ‘tech & engagement pro’ Andy Clerkson as first Chairman

SBC News SportCaller appoints 'tech & engagement pro' Andy Clerkson as first Chairman

SportCaller developer of betting-centric games and audience engagement functions has confirmed the appointment of Andy Clerkson as its first ever corporate Chairman. An industry veteran in technology development and product strategy, Clerkson is the former founder of Grande Parade, a gambling-specific technology studio acquired by William Hill in 2018 for £14 million. With a career spanning over 30-years in technology, …

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Jason Ader demands that Playtech refocus on gambling

SBC News Jason Ader demands that Playtech refocus on gambling

Renowned activist investor Jason Ader has stated to Playtech Plc governance, that the FTSE250 technology group should refocus on its gambling foundations, over expanding its subsidiary divisions. During  2018, Ader’s Springowl hedge fund has accumulated a $100 million stake in Playtech Plc, seeking to grow its influence on shareholders and the firm’s board of directors. Speaking to Reuters International, Ader …

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