The 2022/23 Premier League season kicks off this evening as Crystal Palace host Arsenal, and pundits are predicting that the title race and battle for top four will be one of the most fiercely contested yet. A couple of weeks prior to the big kick off, bet365 published figures into customer betting trends on various outright markets, revealing that some …
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With more US states opening up to a regulated gambling framework, and Ontario recently joining the fold, Issue 21 of SBC Leaders Magazine sets out to shine a spotlight on the developments taking place across North America. Kickstarting this edition of the magazine, Jan Jones Blackhurst takes us on the journey of her career – beginning with the dare that …
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FSB will continue to supply its platform technology, casino aggregation and managed-trading-services (MTS) to Fitzdares who has agreed an extension to its existing lead supplier agreement. Through the renewed partnership, FSB will power Fitzdares’ global expansion – including the bookmaker’s upcoming launch in Ontario later this year. Glenn Elliott, Chief Operating Officer at FSB, said: “We’re delighted to continue to …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that UK charities will be rewarded with a share of £1.2 million from bookmaker profits donated from last week’s Royal Ascot. The marquee festival saw BGC members pledge to donate all winnings taken from Thursday’s Britannia Stakes race, won by 14/1 shot Thesis ridden by Ryan Moore, the victor in a nail-biting …
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Fitzdares will expand its reach within the affiliate space after launching its new affiliate partner program. The program will be launched at the Fitzdares Club in Mayfair, where the operator has invited a small handful of affiliates to an exclusive event. The launch, Fitzdares said, has been timed to coincide with next week’s iGB Affiliate London and the ICE event …
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FSB has further expanded its international presence, securing regulatory approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), as the provincial betting space continues to grow. In doing so, the London-based software developer has become one of the first betting and igaming suppliers to secure a Gaming Related Supplier licence in Ontario. The firm is preparing to be licence-ready …
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Sports prediction games developer Network Gaming has received funding of £1.25 million from a raft of investors, including some major names in the betting and igaming industry. Participants in the funding round include Betfair Co-Founder Andrew Black, Colossus Bets CEO David O’Reilly and TX Odds CEO Einar Knobel. Additional investors include Sandford Loudon, a partner at financial consultancy firm Oakside …
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Fitzdares has planted its flag in the Canadian market after being granted an iGaming Operator Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The bookmaker was one of the first to have its registration approved by the AGCO and expects to go live in the summer, subject to the execution of an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario and …
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Creating a more personalised customer experience has long been front and centre for Fitzdares, and according to CEO William Woodhams, a stand-out journey is what helps distinguish an operator from the competition. Speaking at the recent Betting on Sports Europe, you can view the panel sessions on demand here, Woodhams expressed the importance of customer experience when engaging with bettors. …
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Racing has come up against a number of hurdles in the last few years; funding cuts, racecourse closures and tax hikes are just a few of the challenges that the sector faces. But for William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares, one of the major obstacles that racing must overcome is the creation of stand-out experiences for punters. This, he told SBC, …
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