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Kambi marches into 2024 with “limitless” supply of products

SBC News Kambi marches into 2024 with “limitless” supply of products

With 2024 shifting into third gear, Kambi had a lot to discuss about its new technologies and market ambitions going forward.  Sarah Robertson, SVP of Sales at Kambi, met SBC Media’s very own Content Director Ted Menmuir at the recent ICE London event to talk about the sportsbook provider’s new motto “Together we are limitless” and some of the plans …

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PABS and Timeform: ‘Shared commitment to accuracy and integrity make for a natural fit’

SBC News PABS and Timeform: ‘Shared commitment to accuracy and integrity make for a natural fit’

Content and sports betting data supplier PA Betting Services (PABS) recently announced plans to become the official supplier and managing partner of sports data and content provider Timeform’s B2B services. SBC Media spoke exclusively to PA Betting Services Director Eugene Delaney and Timeform Director Sebastian Butterworth about the rationale behind the deal. SBC: What was it about Timeform that made it an attractive …

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888 to end US affairs agreeing on $50m closure of Sports Illustrated JV

SBC News 888 to end US affairs agreeing on $50m closure of Sports Illustrated JV

888 Holdings has notified investors that it has begun a strategic review of its US B2C operations, considering all available options for its US joint-venture with the Authentic Brands Group. This morning, 888 notified that US partner Authentic Brands Group the apparel and entertainment fund that owns Sports Illustrated has “agreed to consensual license termination for US territories”. The decision allows …

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Catena hires Manu Stan as new CEO to lead US playbook

SBC News Catena hires Manu Stan as new CEO to lead US playbook

The board of Catena Media Plc has confirmed the appointment of Manuel ‘Manu’ Stan as CEO of the Stockholm-listed affiliate media publisher. Investors were informed that “Manuel will lead Catena Media’s North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, where he is based. He will assume his position on July 1, 2024.” The appointment sees Stan succeed Michael Daly, …

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Belgium to apply toughest gambling protections from 1 September

Ladbrokes and PMU deal criticised by Belgian competition watchdog

Kansspelcommissie, the Gambling Authority of Belgium, has confirmed that it will apply new gambling protection measures from 1 September 2024, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 years.  The decision follows January’s approval of new player protection amendments to be added to the Belgian Gambling Act of 1999.  The mandate was approved by the Chamber of Representatives, which endorsed …

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BHA: Rod Street to step down as CEO of Great British Racing

SBC News BHA: Rod Street to step down as CEO of Great British Racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has informed that Rod Street has chosen to step down as CEO of Great British Racing Limited (GBR). Street will depart GBR at the end of April, concluding his 12-year tenure leading the promotional and marketing duties of British racing. GBR Limited is the sport’s marketing and promotional body and is a 50/50 joint commercial …

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OKTO ‘well-prepared’ to navigate Brazil landscape in new U4C deal

SBC News OKTO ‘well-prepared’ to navigate Brazil landscape in new U4C deal

OKTO has announced that its strategic portfolio company U4C has been authorised to process payments in Brazil’s Paraiba Lottery. The move demonstrates the multinational payments provider’s preparation for the evolving regulatory framework in the local betting landscape, expanding its footprint in the Brazilian market as well as strengthening its position across diverse sectors. Signed into law just before New Year …

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Underperforming Casino Cosmopol fails to take Sweden over GGR target line

SBC News Underperforming Casino Cosmopol fails to take Sweden over GGR target line

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has released its annual report on total gambling turnover for the year ending December 2023.  According to the numbers, Swedish licence holders managed to accumulate a gross gambling revenue (GGR) of SEK 27.1bn (€2.5bn) from the local market, which constitutes a 1% YoY decrease.  State casino turnover, mainly driven by the state-owned Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol, …

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GGL begins review of Loot Box laws and protections

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Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Gambling Authority of Germany, has initiated its legal review of loot boxes and in-game video purchases. In its evaluation, GGL stated its support for the current initiatives aimed at effectively regulating loot boxes to protect children and youth in Germany. The specifics of loot box reward mechanisms and related activities like skin betting are under scrutiny …

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Catarina Marques brings ‘invaluable’ igaming expertise to Samba Digital

SBC News Catarina Marques brings ‘invaluable’ igaming expertise to Samba Digital

Catarina Marques has been named Igaming Business Development Manager at Samba Digital, as she departs from Clever Advertising. Samba Digital – a sports marketing and media agency – has praised Marques’ ‘impressive background’ in igaming which spans seven years, stating that she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the growing team. The Business Development Manager said of her …

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