In a new feature series for SBC, the compliance experts of Gambling Integrity dissect the sector’s regulatory and governance challenges. As regulators demand that operators implement Markers of Harm, Gambling Integrity founder Malcolm Bruce questions whether anyone can find a solution to undefined discipline… If you’re an online gambling company under the critical eye of a conscientious regulator, then you …
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The World Cup is always one of the most popular events in the sporting calendar – and in some countries this popularity is particularly evident in the number of bets placed throughout the tournament. But does this popularity translate into betting volume, when the country in question doesn’t qualify? In Colombia, the answer is a firm yes. Last year’s World …
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Social media is fast becoming the vertical of choice for sports teams and betting operators as they seek to find a faster route to engage with new audiences. With most social media platforms accessible via a mobile device, delivering a new betting experience can be done at the touch of a button. So it should come as little surprise that …
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With a population of more than 38 million people, the Canadian market holds a wealth of potential for casino companies looking to expand their international footprint. But as more operators flood into the market, it becomes increasingly difficult for players to choose who to gamble with. This is where Bojoko comes in. Christoffer Ødegården, Head of Casino at Bojoko, spoke …
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As of late, Bayes Esports has been expanding its data portfolio to include some of the leading esports events and tournaments – one such partnership has been with BLAST Premier, a league that specialises in delivering Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content. Discussing this new collaboration, Bayes Esports Senior Director Public Relations Prof. Dr. Susanne Ardisson and VP Distribution & Programming at …
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Setting up an online gambling business comes with its own unique array of challenges, whether that be branding, licensing or even product development. In the latest edition of BetConstruct’s ‘back to basics’ series addressing all things gambling, we take a look at seven key criteria that must be met when setting up a new online gambling business – and, more …
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In the last 12 months, we have seen many companies commit to supporting on-the-ground charities and initiatives in Ukraine that deliver funding, humanitarian aid and essential services to those affected by the conflict. Igaming companies have been no exception to this. In part four of our roundtable series led by the Bet on Good Foundation, industry experts discuss some of …
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A busy month of March concludes with Regulus Partners examining the written responses submitted to DCMS on the Gambling Review’s scope and remit… as it appears that once again, UK Gambling’s future will be settled by ‘selective facts’. Let’s spare a thought for the poor souls who constitute the Select Committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The committee has …
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Maria Mashchenko’s story is one of professional success and key leadership. Having been BETER’s COO for the last two years, she has recently been promoted to general manager of the BETER Sports vertical, using her talent and expertise to drive BETER to even greater heights and firming up its position as an industry leader with the igaming sector. Maschenko has …
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Formula 1 and multi-cloud services are two things that, on first thought, may not possess too many similarities. However, there are a lot of lessons that the gambling industry can learn from motorsport – particularly when it comes to the role that multi-cloud infrastructure plays in keeping a gambling operator in “pole position”, especially around major sporting events. In the …
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