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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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

A range of betting and gaming stakeholders, as well as those in the treatment sector, have been asked to provide evidence to government and UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) consultations. The discussions are a fundamental objective of the Gambling Act review White Paper, published back in April, which laid out a number of recommendations for the regulatory future of the UK …

Brazil sees further positive developments on its journey to launch a federal sports betting market,  as President Lula da Silva formally signs off on the ‘provisional measure No-1182’.  Lula’s signature sees the PT (Workers Party) government throw its full weight into legislating a sports betting market in Brazil, to be launched within the coming months. Starting this week, Congress will …

888 Holdings has found a new CEO in Per Widerström, who assumes executive leadership of the international group as it navigates tricky market and regulatory conditions. Widerström will commence CEO duties from 16 October 2023 onwards, taking responsibility for leadership of the company’s multinational portfolio of brands, including the 888 betting and igaming divisions, William Hill and Mr Green. The …

Amir Mirzaee, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director of Bayes Esports, dives into all things AI and its use cases within the wider esports industry – most importantly, how its misusage is hurting the esports industry Artificial Intelligence, or just AI for short, has become a contentious topic in the recent past. Programs such as “ChatGPT” opened the door to …

Since the start of this year, Soft2Bet has set out on a journey to expand its global footprint, with its most recent market entry being Romania. One month on, and the provider is confident that the Romanian market has been a ‘natural fit’, and one that presents a whole host of opportunities for further expansion. In a chat with SBC …