Clever Advertising has already established itself as a global leader in the media buying space. But one country that has found itself high on Clever Advertising’s agenda for 2023 is the regulated Canadian market. Ahead of this week’s Canadian Gaming Summit, Chief Media Officer Silvia Almeida tells us about Clever Advertising’s presence in Ontario and the importance of geolocation when …
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Former NHL goaltender from Pickering, ON and the current Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA), Glenn Healy, is set to make a special appearance on a live episode of the ‘Safe Bet Show.’ The podcast, which is hosted by Martin Lycka, Entain’s Senior Vice President of American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, will be featured at the Player …
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Bet365 has officially launched into Iowa – its fifth US state – after debuting its online betting app through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. For a while, it seemed like the UK-founded operator might not ever expand its presence in the US beyond New Jersey, but is starting to ramp up its presence since opening in Colorado in September …
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Grupo Codere closed Q1 2023 in a strong financial position according to the firm’s latest quarterly trading update, with Latin American markets key growth drivers. The multinational gambling group reported an year-on-year revenue uptick of 19% to €350m (Q1 2022: €283m), with adjusted EBITDA up 20% to €65m (€52m) with a margin of 19%, one percent higher than the year …
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The 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit – the country’s premier gaming and betting event – is set to offer a robust deep dive into financial practices in the Canadian market, during the dedicated ‘Payments & Compliance’ conference track. Running throughout the final day of the summit, Thursday, 15th June, the ‘Payments & Compliance’ track will offer delegates the …
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Damian Mathews has taken on additional responsibilities on the Board of Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), reassuming his former position of Chief Operating Officer. New Zealand-based Matthews has been a member of the EEG Board in a part-time capacity since June 2020 and stepped up to full-time Chief Financial Officer duties in April 2022. In June 2022 he became COO before …
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Dan Clancy, Twitch CEO, has provided context on the streaming platform’s approach to gambling content, asserting that its focus is preventing promotion of unregulated operators. Twitch first took the decision to update its community guidelines around betting content in September 2022. From 18 October 2022, streamers on the platform are prohibited from showcasing material or advertising from unlicensed casino firms. …
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Odds On Compliance has achieved the next stage of its transatlantic expansion plans by launching its Playbook Europe division as a ‘comprehensive’ cross-continental regulatory database. Playbook Europe will compile regulatory information around the sports betting, igaming, daily fantasy sports and both land-based and ilottery sectors. Initially, 21 European countries will be featured, but Odds On Compliance has plans to add …
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The growth of esports as a betting vertical has clearly not gone unnoticed, but Oddin.gg CEO Vlastimil Venclik believes that the opportunities posed by the sector have not yet been fully grasped by some. Whilst attending the SBC Summit North America last month, Venclik sat down with SBC Media to discuss Oddin.gg’s business, particularly its esims, but also provide some …
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Kambi Group plc has partnered with LMG Gaming (LMGG) to provide its sportsbook to the latter’s ApuestaPR betting brand. Owned by Puerto Rican media company Liberman Media Group, LMGG’s ApuestaPR will utilise ‘unique marketing opportunities’ by combining Kambi’s APIs and marketing tools with the Teleonce television network and on-air talent, as well as celebrity endorsements. Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and …
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