SBC and iGaming Business have joined forces once more for the seventh annual edition of London Baby, the best free networking event during ICE Totally Gaming. The opening party for the three-day expo returns to the Café de Paris nightclub in Leicester Square on Tuesday 7 February. Online casino provider Ganapati has been confirmed as the platinum sponsor for London …
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Although they may not fully appreciate it, under British gambling laws, affiliates presently occupy a privileged position. Despite them providing marketing services designed to drive customer traffic to licensed betting websites, the Gambling Commission does not regard them as falling within the statutory definition of a betting intermediary, ie “a person who provides a service designed to facilitate the making …
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Vincent van ‘t Riet Co-Founder of Dutch gambling consultancy NL Kansspel (NL Gambling), breaks down the latest update of KSA provisions as the Netherlands heads towards a strict online gambling industry framework. van ‘t Riet details how international operators should best prepare for stricter demands by the KSA… ____________________________________ The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has recently announced stricter measures against illegal online …
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Besides pushing forward the products of their gaming partners, affiliates should not forget about promoting their own product, according to LeoVegas. In the latest edition of the mobile gaming operator’s Affiliate Academy, LeoVegas explains how affiliates can increase traffic to their website and hence increase sales numbers. The simple equation is that by having more visitors to your page, you …
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Having launched US sports focused betting brand RedZoneSports.com last month, SBC caught up with Argyll Entertainment CEO Stuart Tilly to discuss the challenge of developing a real US sports betting proposition for UK betting consumers. In an industry lacking product and market diversification, RedZoneSports may be this year’s most interesting new bookmaker proposition… ______________________ SBC: Hi Stuart, you have launched …
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Bet365 came out on top of its industry peers last night to take the SBC Bookmaker of the Year Award for the third year running. The Stoke-based outfit beat Unibet, Sky Bet, Pinnacle and 10bet to take the award, sponsored by Oddslife, which was voted on by industry professionals. Bet365 also picked up the gong for best Live Betting Product in …
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Paddy Power has put former UKIP leader and Brexiteer Nigel Farage in as a 14/1 shot to land the Time Person of the Year award. Farage has been shortlisted for Time Magazine’s prestigious award alongside the likes of US President-elect and new best friend Donald Trump, and pop music queen Beyonce. Each year Time Magazine gives the title to the person, group, …
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It’s been quite a year for political betting junkies. From Brexit to Trump, and via some tasty markets on who, variously, would be the next leader of the Tory party, the Labour Party and UKIP, those with an eye on the front pages have been enjoying a year to remember. But it’ not over yet. Those hoping for one last …
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Ivan Klaric Founder & CEO of all-in-one industry betting app Score Alarm details to SBC readers how research, data and development should aid industry stakeholders into creating to more enticing end products. Following a year of growth for Score Alarm services, Klaric details the competencies and capabilities learnt from his firm’s development journey. _____________________ As giants overtake every market, they …
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There are plenty of reasons to get excited about the SBC Awards 2016 on 7 December, which promises to be a huge year-end celebration and one of the sports betting industry events of the year! However, instead of just taking our word for it, here’s a selection of high profile delegates talking about what they are most looking forward to …
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