How to lead a company from an unpromising situation to market leadership is a secret most betting and gaming industry executives would love to learn. In Issue 30 of SBC Leaders magazine, FanDuel President Christian Genetski gives readers the inside track on how he and his colleagues managed to do just that. In a revealing interview to mark Genetski’s imminent …
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In an era where technological agility and efficiency are paramount, Flows emerges as a game-changer for businesses seeking to amplify their existing third-party systems’ capabilities. Spearheaded by CEO James King, Flows provides a revolutionary no-code automation platform that enables customers to build products, features, and much more without the need for coding. This platform enhances operational processes and seamlessly integrates …
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France’s gambling sector grows as regulator says “demanding regulation is not a brake on growth”. France’s sports betting and gaming operators saw their gross gaming revenues rise 3.5% YoY and reach €13.4bn in 2023. National regulator the Autorité Nationale des Jeux said all market verticals had “recorded GGR growth after a (period of) stabilisation in 2022” linked to Covid19 and …
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The UK government has published its response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons observing sessions and consultations related to the Gambling Review. Chaired by Dame Caroline Dinenage (MP), in December, the Committee published its ‘second report of sessions 2023-to-2024’ related to implementing changes and proposals outlined by the Gambling Review’s White Paper. The remit …
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SBC checks in on bookmakers’ nerves pricing the homestretch of matchdays of an enthralling Premier League 2023/2024 season. With all outcomes yet to be decided, which team or final result has bookmakers restless, as punters place bets on a record-breaking end of season… SBC: With just Six Premier League matchdays remaining, will all PL season 2023/2024 outcomes be resolved on …
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New developments in Brazil see the Secretariat of Awards and Prizes (SPA) publish the ‘Normative Ordinances’ related to payment authorisations, required to establish the general rules that operators of sports betting and online gaming in the country must abide by for financial transactions. Titled as ‘the Payment Ordinance‘, the framework dictates that deposits, withdrawals, and prize payments can only be …
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In a noteworthy move last year, SBC announced the relocation of its flagship event to Lisbon. However, beyond the focus on the move, the real narrative unfolds in the transformative changes that come with this shift in location. Set against the backdrop of Feira Internacional de Lisboa, SBC Summit, scheduled for the 24-26 of September definitely takes on a fresh …
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What does it take for a sportsbook operator to succeed in the dynamic and diverse markets of Latin America? Drawing on insights from current market leaders, overarching trends, and extensive experience on the operator side of the business, the answer, according to GR8 Tech’s Senior Business Development Manager Thomas Carvalhaes, centres around one pivotal element: localisation. In a region as …
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A vote taking place at the Kamer this afternoon saw Dutch MPs approve motions to ban online gambling advertising and implement a further ban on ‘high risk’ online casino games. Both motions were put forward by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, as part of the Kamer’s ongoing revision of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act), the legislative framework …
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Ahilleas Papantos, Director of Partnerships at Bayes Esports, speaks to SBC News regarding the importance of correctly managing and developing the group’s portfolio of data partnerships across the global esports ecosystem to make further waves in the sector. SBC News: Complacency doesn’t light a path to success in business. Could you briefly touch upon how Bayes Esports is plotting to continue …
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