BoyleSports has been betting big on the UK retail sector with its most recent shop opening last week in Edmonton, but grander moves were made in Greater Manchester earlier this year with the acquisition of local chain Lewis Bet. Lee Otter, BoyleSports’ Director of Property and Development, offered exclusive insights into the company’s Mancunian venture. As a thriving city, Manchester …
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The relationship between affiliates and operators is mutually beneficial and deeply commercial. However, for QiH Group, the significance stretches far beyond mere commercial aspects and monetary gains linked to volume. Compliance and value stand resolutely as part of their core ‘internal mantra.’ For Jamie Walters, CEO and Co-Founder of QiH Group, prioritising people and cultivating long-lasting relationships with partners has …
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Esports is a global phenomenon that has enjoyed a surge in popularity in the last five years. It has become not only a field in which athletes compete in a similar set-up to traditional sports, but also a spectator entertainment with exciting betting opportunities. It boasts outstanding engagement among pro athletes and fans, and can bridge the content gap present …
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SBC is excited to announce that the shortlists for the 10th-anniversary edition of the SBC Awards 2023 ceremony, taking place as part of the SBC Summit Barcelona in September, have now been decided. The shortlists feature some of the industry’s finest, acknowledging outstanding performance by various operators, affiliates, suppliers and leaders. Betsson Group leads with an impressive nine nominations, closely …
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The complexity of the LatAm gaming sector should never be underestimated according to David Bonnefous, Commercial Director at igaming and sportsbook platform solutions provider GiG. What goes in one jurisdiction doesn’t automatically go in another. It is not a land of ‘Curacao licences’. Much has been said about the need for extensive experience in Latin American markets because of the …
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This week, news broke that AI and machine learning software provider Epoxy.ai had secured a multi-million dollar investment round. The funding was led by SeventySix Capital, an existing investor in the company, alongside Andover Ventures and several other investment funds. Following on from the funding round, Epoxy.ai Co-Founder Jason Angelides was joined by SeventySix Capital Managing Partner Wayne Kimmel to …
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Angelika Antonova, Head of Sales at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, spoke with SBC News at the recent iGB Live about the key challenges facing affiliate managers in 2023 and the reasons why data is “the new oil” for igaming businesses. She dives into the need for personalisation of affiliate management platforms, before discussing the reasons why commission structures require further flexibility …
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The level of interconnectivity between sports and betting is arguably one of the strongest links any two sectors have in global business. In an age of technological and media development, this connection has never been so apparent. To gain direct insights into this increasing convergence ahead of the SBC Summit Barcelona, SBC spoke to Ivan Bešlić, Sofascore’s Chief Operating Officer, …
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The Women’s World Cup is now underway, and bookmakers expect strong engagement with the tournament amid a period of growth for the sport. However, with backlash against the FA due to the England women’s team not receiving bonuses, questions have been raised about continuing hurdles in the way of the continuing growth of the women’s game. Speaking with SBC News, …
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva recently signed provisional measure No. 1182 and the bill that will regulate the sports betting industry, with Congress expected to analyse and review the proposal. This is welcome news for platform supplier Sportingtech, which has already made its mark in Latin America and is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to further enhance its impressive footprint. Writing …
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