SBC News caught up with Betbazar CEO Alex Iaroshenko to discuss why the explosion in popularity for Efootball over the last 12 months is only continuing alongside Euro 2020. Iaroshenko explained that the highest engagement with Efootball is coming around the live matches, making it complementary to the tournament schedule for sportsbook operators. He added that while League of Legends …
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Big Step makes Scottish football debut with Edinburgh City partnership
Edinburgh City FC has become the latest football club, and the first in Scotland, to partner with Gambling with Lives’ Big Step initiative. A grassroots project, the Big Step’s primary aim is to ‘kick gambling ads out of football’, and has the backing of several MPs including the Labour Party’s Carolyn Harris, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on …
Read More »Dima Reiderman: Maintaining momentum in Spain’s disrupted igaming landscape
Following the publication of the ‘Spain Betting Focus‘ report, BtoBet revealed that online casino growth had ‘closed the gap in the fight for the largest market share by vertical.’ Speaking to SBCNoticias, BtoBet COO Dima Reiderman outlined the growth prospects of the Spanish market following its continued adjustment to Royal Decree orders, as well as COVID-19 impacts on sports betting …
Read More »HBLB announces plans for distribution of £21.5 million SWSP loan
The Horse Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has agreed to terms on a £21.5 million loan secured from the British government as part of the Sport Winter Survival Package (SWSP). The loan has been issued as UK racing has suffered severe financial consequences as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, having lost around £400 million in racecourse revenue, whilst participants experienced …
Read More »Spotlight Sports Group selects Dan Pozner as new VP of Content
Dan Pozner has joined Spotlight Sports Group as the company’s new Vice President of Content. In his new role, Pozner will take responsibility for the betting content across video, audio, data and editorial channels for tipster affiliate brand Pickswise. In addition, he will “cultivate a new roster of talent” by liaising with guest contributors, video hosts and sports betting experts. …
Read More »Soft2Bet secures MGA licences to push forward with international growth
Soft2Bet has strengthened its status in the European gaming sector after acquiring licences from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for two of its brands, Campobet and YoyoCasino. CampoBet is one of Soft2Bet’s best performing brands in Europe, offering a range of sports betting options and casino games as part of a ‘all-in-one entertainment experience,’ whilst YoYo casino had be tailored …
Read More »Bundesrat moves forward with no changes to unloved GlüNeuRStv regime
The German ‘GlüNeuRStv’ has maintained the much-disputed 5.3% wagering tax on online casino and poker verticals ahead of the launch of its online gambling regime on 1 July. As the outstanding amendment for Germany’s Bundesrat (federal council) to resolve, the controversial tax received its approval from Bundesländer (state executives) this week as a federal measure of the GlüNeuRStv. Bundesländer executives …
Read More »Bevan Gibson to replace Tom Phillips as RaceTech Chairman
RaceTech Chairman Tom Phillips has announced his intention to step down from the position on 30 September, after a ‘distinguished career’ of 15 years. Having first joined RacingTech as a non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee in 2006, Phillips has overseen a number of major initiatives and milestones whilst serving as Chairman of the organisation. The outgoing Chairman …
Read More »Racing attendance raised in parliament as industry calls for greater reopening
The issue of spectator attendance at British racetracks has been raised in parliament, as calls for an increase in venue capacity from leading industry figures and organisations continue to mount. Raised during a debate regarding the Events Research Programme, MPs discussed the success of pilot events in helping inform decisions about the safe relaxation of social distancing measures. Questioning sports …
Read More »Betway adds Nordea Open to tennis sponsorship portfolio
Betway continues to expand its sponsorship portfolio within pro-tennis, becoming the official betting partner of the Nordea Open – Sweden’s oldest and most popular ATP event. Taking place in the Swedish coastal town of Bastad from 5-to-17 July, the Nordea Open has been voted as tennis players as the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year for the past eleven consecutive …
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