Shay Segev, CEO of the world-leading sports entertainment company DAZN Group, will share his thoughts on the convergence of the worlds of entertainment, media, and sports betting during a special keynote and a panel session at the SBC Summit Barcelona conference and trade show. The keynote and the panel form part of the agenda for Wednesday, 21 September, the first …
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The ever closer relationship between broadcasters and sportsbooks presents new opportunities to engage with players, but to take advantage of them requires innovative technology that can drive the on-screen narrative and give viewers simple ways to bet. BETEGY’s CEO Alex Kornilov believes his company’s AI-powered Broadcast product hits the sweet spot that delivers more engaging content for both media brands …
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A population of over 83 million people, Europe’s largest economy and a huge appetite for sports, especially football – all factors that should make Germany a haven for betting. However, as Ted Menmuir observed in a discussion with Dr Matthias Kirschenhofer, Executive Board Member of Sport1 Medien, at Twickenham Stadium, there has been a lot of negative press about Germany …
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SBC and CoinPoint Group have agreed on a deal that sees the digital marketing agency become a strategic partner of the leading global sports betting and igaming event. The partnership comes ahead of SBC Summit Barcelona 2022, taking place at Fira Barcelona de Montjuïc between 20-22 September. CoinPoint is a premium agency that has gained prominence on the global blockchain …
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The current regulatory environment in Europe sees the promotion of online gambling restricted or even banned in certain cases. With the 22/23 Premier League season underway and the addition of an end-of-year World Cup creating even more opportunities for sportsbooks to drive engagement, Sportingtech Managing Director Bobby Longhurst discusses the ways in which sportsbook features have become increasingly important as …
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Affiliate, media and marketing professionals will gather in the dedicated zone at SBC Summit Barcelona 2022 to discuss the latest strategies, trends and regulatory challenges in affiliate marketing. The exhibition floor at the Summit, which takes place at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc on 20-22 September, will feature major companies such as Bet365, CasinoGuru News, Ebet, Kaizen Gaming, Melbet, Videoslots and XL …
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Lucía Mouriño, Editor of SBC Noticias, provides an on-the-ground perspective of Uruguay’s ambitions and domestic hurdles to legislate and formalise an online gambling marketplace. The Finance Commission of the Chamber of Senators of Uruguay has approved an online gambling policy project recently unveiled by the Executive branch. A bill that seeks to launch an online gambling marketplace has now …
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Much of the global betting industry’s focus over the past year has been on US developments, but Europe still has ample ‘greenfield space’ ripe for revenue cultivation. Having established itself in North America’s big tech space from its Silicon Valley headquarters, Branch.io has now looked to new avenues for success. Looking ahead, as the company’s Director of Business Strategy, Reed …
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Remaining competitive in this ever-growing sports betting industry can be difficult to say the least. One way in which companies can maintain an edge over their competitors is through the launch of exclusive content – a path which has been taken by Betinvest. After signing a long-term strategic partnership with Astrid Soft, Betinvest recognised that it must continue to accelerate …
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Flutter Entertainment is highly confident of maintaining and securing leadership positions across several major markets, according to group CEO Peter Jackson in a recent earnings call. The FTSE100 international betting and gaming firm published its H1 2022 trading update last week – revealing revenue growth of 11% to £3.38bn, albeit with losses of over £112m, including a 4% decline in …
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