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US golfers suspended for betting on PGA Tour

SBC News US golfers suspended for betting on PGA Tour

The PGA Tour has announced the suspension of two players on the Korn Ferry Tour for violating the Integrity Programme.  Vince India and Jake Staiano had placed bets on PGA Tour competitions, the tournament emphasised in an emailed statement, though they did not bet on competitions of which they were participants. India is suspended from PGA Tour-sanctioned competition for six …

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Jan Matuska: Allwyn confident in UK lottery transformation ambitions

Jan Matuska, Allwyn

Allwyn is on a mission to transform the UK’s National Lottery, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Matuska, explained to SBC in Barcelona last month. Prior to joining a panel discussion on the lottery sector at the SBC Summit Barcelona, Matuska sat down with SBC to provide an inside view into the company’s British ambitions. “The UK is a jewel …

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Sportradar ‘unlocks potential’ of NBA optical tracking data for BetMGM

SBC News Sportradar ‘unlocks potential’ of NBA optical tracking data for BetMGM

BetMGM has signed a new deal with Sportradar for access to products and services to be powered by official NBA optical tracking data. For the first time, the sports technology company will provide BetMGM access to ‘next-generation products and services’ that leverage NBA optical tracking data, which is provided exclusively by Sportradar through its partnership with the league.  Eduard Blonk, …

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Betsson praises geographic breadth as backing Q3 growth

Betsson

Betsson AB experienced a broadly successful third quarter of the year, with revenue growth throughout most geographic segments across both betting and casino verticals, albeit with the exception of the Nordics. Group-wide revenue rose 19% to €238m (Q3 2022: €200m) and EBITDA by 42% to €69m (€49m) with an accompanying margin of 29% (24%). This performance drove gross profit of …

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BetMGM assembles media agency hit team for UK landing

BetMGM - MGM and Entain joint venture

BetMGM will utilise four media and PR agencies to support the expansion of its UK operations, partnering with Recipe, Boldspace, Tomorrow Advertising and The Media Network. The MGM Resorts brand launched in the UK in August LeoVegas’ platform – the Swedish igaming group was itself acquired by the Las Vegas conglomerate in 2022 – and has been consolidating its marketing …

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SBC Summit Latinoamérica: A Hub of Burgeoning Opportunities

SBC Summit Latinoamérica: A Hub of Burgeoning Opportunities

The 2023 edition of SBC Summit Latinoamérica will witness a remarkable threefold increase from last year’s event attendance as 3,000 delegates are set to converge at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Miami from October 31 to November 2. The yearly must-attend exhibition and conference specifically designed for iGaming and sports betting professionals with a Latin American emphasis …

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Checkd hires George Webb to head up SEO strategy

Checkd hires George Webb to head up SEO strategy

As it continues to focus on international and domestic development, Checkd Group has sought to strengthen its performance marketing capabilities by hiring George Webb. The latest addition to the company’s senior management will take on the role of Head of SEO, a newly created position at the Manchester-based betting media and technology business. His chief remit will be to enhance …

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Joey Levy, Betr: Exploring the macro future of micro-betting

SBC News Joey Levy, Betr: Exploring the macro future of micro-betting

Microbetting and gamification are intrinsically linked and pose immense value for the development of global sports betting, emphasises Joey Levy, CEO of Betr, in an interview before his appearance at the SBC Summit Latinoamerica. Due to take the stage on a panel examining the trend of microbetting, Levy spoke to SBC Media ahead of the Miami event to reflect on …

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Bolstering Business Opportunities: Emerging Markets & Technology at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

SBC News Bolstering Business Opportunities: Emerging Markets & Technology at SBC Summit Latinoamérica

SBC Summit Latinoamérica will present 3,000 delegates with the unique chance to engage in discussions around thriving markets in the region and explore the latest cutting-edge technology during the specialized “Emerging Markets & Technology’ track.  The track will occur on Thursday, November 2nd, the second core day of Latin America’s premier iGaming and sports betting event, hosted at the Seminole …

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