Slider Images

The whirlwind period of July to September of 2022 saw gambling caught up in a farce of political affairs, providing leadership no help to navigate the headwinds of a changing economic climate. Interim results saw all gambling PLCs outline deep concerns on averse macroeconomic trends driven by high inflation and the costs of living crisis. Challenging factors to test the …

As 2022 gathered pace, it was clear that the year was going to be one of extensive M&A, trading and regulatory activity, as companies published their first quarterly updates and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) had some big decisions to make. Kicking off Q2, Betsson and Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) revealed respective major accomplishments, as the former made a strong …

Ontario – the province that has been on everyone’s lips since it went live back in April 2022. But as betting operators from around the world try to get in on the action, what’s the key to success in this soon-to-be betting powerhouse? For some, it’s bonuses and offers that capture the attention of bettors. For others, it’s stand-out technology. …

The narrative that gambling would see a ‘return to normalised trading’ was short-lived by 2022’s rude awakening, as once more, business was forced to adjust to the realities and concerns of a globalised world.  2021 ended on the unsatisfactory note that the UK government had failed to deliver its White Paper of gambling reforms, which would be delayed to the …

Having secured a monumental deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) earlier this year, IMG ARENA President Freddie Longe spoke with SBC Leaders Magazine how the two organisations will work together to revolutionise the fan experience and extend the reach of rights holders in an era that’s becoming increasingly dominated by the power of data. First off, how did the deal …

With the huge upsurge of the Metaverse and Web3 in 2022, the emerging space is creating unparalleled opportunities for the sports and betting industry particularly in terms of engagement. Max Proctor, Managing Director at Doppelgänger, spoke to SBC News about his experiences of implementing these strategies to put fans quite literally ‘at the heart of the action’, and how gambling …

Oliver Niner, Head of Sales at esports data solutions provider PandaScore identifies the clear and present opportunity for betting operators to serve Australia’s growing esports community… The Australian market is considered one of the most desirable for sportsbooks to operate in. With a mature betting culture across a wide range of sports, horses and greyhounds as well as a strong …

With an unprecedented winter slot – and kick-off times that weren’t exactly favourable for a US audience – this year’s World Cup competition presented some interesting challenges for American sports bettors. It raised a lot of questions, as Kambi Head of Soccer Jonathon Hurst explained. For the last few weeks, the sporting world has been focused on the 2022 FIFA …

Katerina Biloruska, Parimatch Tech’s Co-Founder and Chairwoman of the Parimatch Foundation, shines a spotlight on some of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and the need for wider industry collaboration in the face of adversity. Thanks for speaking with SBC Leaders Magazine! Can you begin by telling us a bit about your career – you started off as a journalist? …

In Issue 22 of SBC Leaders Magazine, SBC Advisory’s Founder and Managing Director Anton Kaszubowski shares his expertise on the world of emerging technologies and the key ingredients for success that start-ups should consider when looking to make a mark on the sports betting and igaming space. What would be your advice to startups looking to make a mark in …