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OKTO: solid partners & reliable, robust paytech key to long-term LatAm expansion

OKTO Commercial Director, Galina Bineva.

“There’s been a shift, but for the last year there has been a lot of insecurity within the operator space.” This began a recent deep-dive into the Brazilian and LatAm market in general as OKTO Commercial Director, Galina Bineva, adopted a Latin American focus during a recent sit down with SBC Media. Despite a plethora of global jurisdictions being on …

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Abios & BETER: helping operators inspire brand loyalty in the Netflix-generation

SBC News Abios & BETER: helping operators inspire brand loyalty in the Netflix-generation

Cutthroat competition and new digital consumer habits are increasingly forcing sportsbooks and affiliates to navigate difficult seas when trying to differentiate themselves and attract new audiences. But with extensive experience within the esports segment and digitally-native audiences, Abios and BETER are using their learnings to provide insights into how sportsbooks should be positioned to win the attention of the Netflix …

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BGC: Simplified tax measure will become a Trojan horse for UK gambling  

BGC pledges to maintain safer gambling momentum. Michael Dugher.

The Treasury has been warned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) not to impose a simplified measure on UK gambling taxes, branded as a ‘Trojan horse’ for the industry and its diverse stakeholders. Last week’s Autumn Statement saw Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirm that the Treasury would consult on proposals to bring remote betting into a single tax framework, replacing …

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The Unit develops ‘high-performance’ betting feed for TXOdds

SBC News The Unit develops ‘high-performance’ betting feed for TXOdds

The Unit has designed a bespoke front-end system for data odds provider TXOdds. The betting and gaming product development company has introduced TXOdds to a ‘user-friendly, intuitive front-end system’ for its customers, following a successful partnership where The Unit created the front-end of TXOdds’ Fusion Odds Data product. Paddy Casey, Co-Founder of The Unit, commented: “We are delighted to have …

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Raketech elects M&A experts to board

SBC News Raketech elects M&A experts to board

Raketech Group Plc has confirmed the appointment of Marina Andersson and Patrick Jonker as newly elected members of the Board of Directors of the Nodric Nasdaq OMX-listed igaming media publisher. The decision follows Raketech concluding its annual shareholders meeting on 24 November, shareholders unanimously agreed to appoint Marina Andersson and Patrick Jonker as new members of the Board. Andersson, holds …

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Norsk Tipping promotes ‘trusted hand’ Tonje Sagstuen to CEO

SBC News Norsk Tipping promotes ‘trusted hand’ Tonje Sagstuen to CEO

The board of Norsk Tipping has confirmed the permanent appointment of Tonje Sagstuen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Norway’s state-owned lottery operator. A long-term executive of Norsk Tipping, Sagstuen has served as interim CEO since September following the departure of Thor Gjermund Eriksen. Branded the ‘optimal candidate’, Sagstuen’s experience with Norsk Tipping is extensive and includes a five-year tenure …

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CBF prioritises integrity as Brazil betting market nears launch

SBC News CBF prioritises integrity as Brazil betting market nears launch

In a push for strengthened integrity in Brazil’s rising sports betting market, Eduardo Gussem has been appointed as Integrity Officer of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The appointment comes ahead of a crucial vote this week concerning the proposed legal sports betting in the country. Legislators will decide on Wednesday 29 November on the final framework of Brazil’s betting regulation. …

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Entain: GGL must address German gambling’s black market exposure 

SBC News Entain: GGL must address German gambling’s black market exposure 

Entain Plc has backed the findings of the ‘Schnabl Study‘ highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators targeting Germany’s Fourth Interstate Market (GlüNeuRStv). Published by the trade bodies of DSWV (sports betting) and DOCV (online casino), the study conducted by Prof. Gunther Schnabl of the University of Leipzig, found that ‘around half of the online gaming activity in Germany takes …

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Vixio forms Expert Advisory Board for PaymentsCompliance

SBC News Vixio forms Expert Advisory Board for PaymentsCompliance

Vixio has held the first meeting of its newly formed ‘Executive Advisory Board’ for the global payments sector, strengthening its PaymentsCompliance product and providing regulatory intelligence for all stakeholders. The board will provide “expert insight from a cohort of customers across the tech and compliance ecosystem to inform its product development and address challenges shaping the payments industry.” Formed of …

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