As 2019 comes to a close SBC looks through the year to highlight major news that you might have missed in the sports betting world. This eighth edition looks at August and more specifically at how operators focused on payments can provide the best experience, the threats faced by betting businesses, the next step for US sports betting and the …
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Following the news that DraftKings is buying its own sports betting platform in the form of SBTech, Kambi has made the move to halt trading in its shares after its stocks plunged 30%. As a result, a statement has been released by Kambi Group’s CEO Kristian Nylén in order to try and ease concern amongst investors. The statement read: “Kambi …
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As 2019 comes to a close SBC looks through the year to highlight major news that you might have missed in the sports betting world. This fifth edition looks at May and more specifically at key improvements needed in horseracing, the mobile betting preference of customers, 1xBet’s entry into the US market and Golden Race’s African success. HBF survey highlights …
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The US subsidiary of Gambling.com Group, KAX Media America Inc, has been given the green light to expand into Indiana after it received approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission. The approval means that Gambling.com Group will be authorised to provide services to licensed gaming operators in the state. “Indiana got it right by offering mobile sports betting and the state …
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Stockholm listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has strengthened its position in the US with the launch of its ‘mobile friendly online sportsbook’ in Iowa. The sportsbook will be launched for its partner Hard Rock International, and will support the existing over-the-counter solution on the casino floor at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. At the time of signing …
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Head of GB&I at Paddy Power Betfair, Joe Lee has emphasized the importance of developing a collaborative relationship between the betting industry and sports governing bodies when it comes to maintaining integrity in US sports. Lee also discussed the importance of public trust, both in the industry as well as in governing sports bodies. In an interview at the recent Betting on Sports Conference, …
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SBC’s plans to expand into new markets have taken a major step forward with the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with one of the most respected organisations in the gaming industry, the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS). The relationship will see an increased focus on the state lotteries sector at SBC’s portfolio of market-leading events in 2020, including a …
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The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new US-based members inducted next year at the Betting on Sports America conference in New Jersey, organised by SBC. The Sports Betting Hall of Fame recognises industry legends who have made an outstanding contribution to the betting and gaming industry over their careers. The five new inductees into the Hall of …
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We spoke to Andrew Ashenden, Chief Betting Officer at Stats Perform, about why VQ – a new API service already live for NFL and NBA player performance lines – is boosting the betting experience for punters and solving a previous pricing problem for operators. SBC: In the simplest terms, what is VQ? AA: VQ is Stats Perform’s advanced player …
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Josh Sidsworth has been confirmed as the new General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Score Media and Gaming, with his appointment coming into effect immediately. Working from theScore’s head office in Toronto, he will lead all legal, regulatory and compliance matters for the company, supporting the multi-state rollout of its mobile sportsbook, theScore Bet. John Levy, Founder and CEO …
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