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Low6 Chief Strategy Officer Josh Turk accepts Director role

SBC News Low6 Chief Strategy Officer Josh Turk accepts Director role

Low6 Limited has announced the appointment of Josh Turk to its Board of Directors. Still continuing in his position as the supplier’s Chief Strategy Officer, Turk now joins Chairman of the board Andy Clerkson, Low6 CEO Jamie Mitchell and Non-Executive Director Jeffrey Haas.  Clerkson praised Turk’s ‘substantial igaming and technology expertise’, stating this will help the group accelerate its transformation …

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Ricky Sandler to create ‘lasting value’ in joining Entain board

SBC News Ricky Sandler to create ‘lasting value’ in joining Entain board

Entain has appointed Ricky Sandler to its board of directors in a bid to improve investor relations and maximise shareholder value.  Sandler – founder of a global investment management organisation Eminence Capital – has been vocally critical of the FTSE 100 gambling group’s strategy in 2023. He will also join Entain’s People & Governance and Capital Allocation committee, both with …

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Altenar bolsters position in Balkans region with Magic Bet

SBC News Altenar bolsters position in Balkans region with Magic Bet

Altenar has signed a partnership with Bulgaria operator Magic Bet to supply its products for online use. The deal sees the sportsbook and igaming software supplier  bolster its position within the Balkans region, following its launch in the market earlier this year, by integrating its technology onto Magic Bet’s platform.  Panagiotis Lantzas, Account Manager at Altenar, commented: “Bulgaria is a …

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Seven Star Digital: UKGC still ‘falling short of the mark’ with Safer Gambling initiatives

SBC News Seven Star Digital: UKGC still ‘falling short of the mark’ with Safer Gambling initiatives

With the British gambling sector experiencing major regulatory reform, along with player protection being at the forefront of debate. Robbie Evans, SEO Content Director of Seven Star Digital, takes a look at the state of play. Writing for SBC News, Evans discusses the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the strides it has taken in the last year to help increase safer gambling …

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Thanos Marinos: Building Betsson in the ‘still shaping’ Greek market

Betsson looks to redefine focus of sportsbook marketing in latest campaign

Three years into the introduction of permanent licences by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), the Greek gaming industry is fast growing but is still being shaped, both by regulation and the operators active within it. Providing this overview of the sector from Betsson’s position of leadership for edition 26 of the SBC Leaders Magazine, the company’s Managing Director for Greece, …

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IBIA to hit ground running on sports integrity post-Brazil market launch

SBC News IBIA to hit ground running on sports integrity post-Brazil market launch

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has welcomed the adoption of the sports betting law by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.  Having been approved by legislators and now awaiting signature from President Lula da Silva, the law introduces an effective regulatory and licensing system for operators in the country for both sports betting and online casinos. This also includes a …

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VBET named European betting partner of Argentina National Team

SBC News VBET named European betting partner of Argentina National Team

VBET has formed a regional partnership with Argentina National Team through a deal with the Argentina Football Association (AFA). Extending across marketing and branding initiatives, the pair have outlined how the three-year alliance is poised to ‘redefine the sports and betting landscape’, as well as ‘usher in a new era of unparalleled engagement’. Aragats Asatryan, VBET CEO, said: “This partnership …

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DAZN app to go live with Sky UK in 2024

SBC News DAZN app to go live with Sky UK in 2024

DAZN has announced that its app will officially go live on Sky UK’s platform in 2024.  Sitting alongside other streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, the streaming service has made it ‘even easier’ for UK and Ireland subscribers to access various sports content.  Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, commented: “This is excellent news for both DAZN and …

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