At a bustling ICE London, Fast Track CEO Simon Lidzén talked to SBC News about a slogan that is so synonymous with the engagement platform, the current state of CRM, the importance of delivering truly unique experiences, what the future holds for the company and much more. SBC News: What is meant by ‘the future of CRM’ being synonymous with Fast Track, …
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As one year ends and another begins, a series of reflections and predictions are to be expected. However, despite the optimism that encompasses many as January commences, numerous challenges remain and emerging trends continue to provide various opportunities. In the conclusion of a two-part SBC News special, a selection of these, including player retention, emerging tech, markets of promise and …
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As one year ends and another begins, a series of reflections and predictions are to be expected. However, despite the optimism that encompasses many as January commences, numerous challenges remain and emerging trends continue to provide various opportunities. In a two-part SBC News special, a selection of these, including player retention, emerging tech, markets of promise and much more, will …
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Product differentiation and fan engagement are staples of today’s digital world, and such concepts must be embraced to ensure that organisations don’t get lost in the crowd, believes Jason Angelides, Founder and President of Epoxy.ai. In a wide ranging conversation on the show floor of the recent SBC Summit Latinoamérica, Angelides addresses the cost savings to be felt by correctly …
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Betting shops have been given the green light to reopen their doors in tier three areas in England once the current national lockdown restrictions are eased. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the move as he set out details of how England will come out of the national lockdown from 3 December. The announcement has been welcomed by the Betting and …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has shown its support for the ‘science-led approach’ taken by the Welsh government, which has allowed betting shops and casinos to reopen their doors following the country’s two week ‘fire break’ lockdown. As of yesterday, 360 betting shops and four casinos in Wales were given the green light to reopen their doors, with a …
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Casinos have outlined plans to ‘avoid catastrophic closures’ and potential job losses by offering to halt the sale of alcohol within their venues. It comes after Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that casinos and hospitality venues across the central belt of Scotland will close their doors following a recent surge in coronavirus cases. While the measures have attracted criticism from the hospitality …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has hit back at the new restrictions imposed by the Scottish government, warning that the measures ‘will come as a huge blow to casinos’. The new temporary measures, announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday, came into force at 18:00 last night, and will run until Friday 25 October. Casinos and bingo halls, in …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the ‘belated good news’ that casinos in England will be able to reopen from tomorrow, but warned that the next few months will be ‘crucial to their recovery’. Casinos in England were initially scheduled to reopen on 1 August, but a ‘last minute u-turn’ by the government postponed such plans, which the …
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As casinos look to counteract an aging demographic of customers and players, one industry many operators are looking to is esports. This is understandable given the typical demographic of esports fans, which in particular titles’ scenes at least, is notably older than many outsiders would (and regularly do) presume. They aren’t all kids. A recent story on Fox Business opened …
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