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Strategic M&A dividends add value to EveryMatrix record year

EveryMatrix overcomes Germany hurdles to hit €65m profits

EveryMatrix has scored high across all performance markers in 2024, closing year trading with annual net revenue at an all-time high.  The technology group’s 2024 accounts scored a seventh consecutive profit margin above 50%, with EBITDA standing at  €101m (up 70% YoY), and net revenue for the year climbing by 59% to €181m – with performance peaking across all product …

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Abios: laying out the esports battlefield in 2025

Abios team

As esports continues its meteoric rise, the betting landscape evolves just as quickly. To understand what is in store for the year ahead, SBC News sat down with Abios’ Managing Director Anton Janér, Sales Director Niclas Sundell and Engineering Manager Peter Torsson to explore the product developments that could reshape esports wagering in 2025. From the creative possibilities of bet …

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Yolo Entertainment picks four new seniors to drive next year growth

SBC News Yolo Entertainment picks four new seniors to drive next year growth

Yolo Entertainment has upgraded its team with four senior roles as part of the company’s strategic growth plan.  Sanda Vask, a Yolo Entertainment veteran of six years, has been named as the new COO – overseeing daily business operations and team synergy.  Amy Howard becomes Director of Retention, steering Yolo Entertainment’s CRM and VIP operations from her office in Melbourne, …

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Brazil Senate backs bill to revert effects of problem gambling

SBC News Brazil Senate backs bill to revert effects of problem gambling

Rodrigo Pacheco, President of the Brazilian Senate, has backed a new ordinance to revert the “vices caused by sports betting and online games”. This was reported by SBC Noticias, with Pacheco joining Brazil’s President Lula and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in their stance that a new regulation is needed to protect the social classes from gambling harm, otherwise the soon-to-launch …

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Sergey Portnov to take full control at Parimatch after Kateryna Biloruska exit

SBC News Sergey Portnov to take full control at Parimatch after Kateryna Biloruska exit

Parimatch Group Co-Founder Kateryna Biloruska is to sell her controlling stake in the company to fellow Co-Owner Sergey Portnov.  This was shared with SBC News by a source close to the transaction. No additional information was provided on the size of the transaction, but the source highlighted that Portnov will now become the owner of Parimatch Group after also buying …

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iGaming Daily: Will Google’s end to ‘illegal monopoly’ on search bring more SEO stability?

SBC News iGaming Daily: Will Google’s end to ‘illegal monopoly’ on search bring more SEO stability?

Google’s decade of SEO dominance may be ending after the tech giant was found to have violated US antitrust laws with its search business. US District Judge, Amit Mehta, ruled that Google ‘is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly’ following the decision by the US District Court for the District of Columbia.  On the …

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Parimatch scores sponsorship deal with AFA

SBC News Parimatch scores sponsorship deal with AFA

Parimatch has signed with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to become the sports body’s regional sponsor.  The link will enable AFA to strengthen its links with the online gaming sector, as well as receive extra visibility at various corporate sports industry events in Asia.  In addition, Parimatch customers will be able to participate in prize entries for the chance to …

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Southampton FC ups safer gambling efforts with charity partnerships

SBC News Southampton FC ups safer gambling efforts with charity partnerships

Better Change and RecoverMe have been working with Southampton FC on safer gambling and problem gambling treatment initiatives. The EFL Championship club announced planned programmes with the organisations at the close of Safer Gambling Week, with Better Change set to engage with fans at the St Mary’s stadium on 2 December. Southampton has a history of cooperation with Better Change …

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Netherlands’ KSA hits LCS Limited with €2m fine for unlicensed gaming

KSA, Netherlands/Dutch gambling authority

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued its latest fine against an unlicensed operator, targeting LCS Limited. Hit with a fine of €2m, LCS fell under the KSA’s spotlight for operating the www.sonsofslots.com website, an online slots platform, without the proper licence. There are currently 27 fully licensed firms in the Dutch market, including prominent players bet365, Entain’s BetCity.nl …

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