Tag Archives: Gambling

DATA.BET: esports a strategic growth avenue for operators

SBC News DATA.BET: esports a strategic growth avenue for operators

Bogdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET, takes a close look at why esports is a valuable opportunity for sportsbook operators, elaborating on the key trends driving its growth, future potential, and ways that it could potentially reshape the entire industry. SBC News: When you look at the position of esports betting within the context of the entire gambling ecosystem, …

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Druvstar: advanced tech the future of data and cyber defense

SBC News Druvstar: advanced tech the future of data and cyber defense

The proliferation of cyber attacks affecting the gambling industry has been clear for all to see during recent months and years, with a smattering of household names having fallen foul of such raids. As such action becomes much more commonplace within the gaming ecosystem, Druvstar has been vocal in suggesting that not only are we at a critical crossroads but …

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Quixant: LatAm success contingent on a proactive and engaging approach

SBC News Quixant: LatAm success contingent on a proactive and engaging approach

A multipronged, localised and targeted approach is what will ultimately lead to favourable outcomes across a number of Latin American jurisdictions for Quixant, says Patricia Souto Rial, VP of Business Development for Spain/LatAm. As a plethora of opportunities in the region lie in wait, the industry sits primed to take advantage as these future developments come to fruition. One of …

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PlayItForward committed to RG initiatives amid changing landscape

SBC News PlayItForward committed to RG initiatives amid changing landscape

PlayItForward has spearheaded safer gambling efforts for Apricot for a number of years, leading to the initiative playing a critical part in driving forward a variety of schemes across the industry. Over the course of a three-part SBC News special, three of these, namely Betknowmore, Gordon Moody and Beacon Counselling Trust, elaborated on their own continuing efforts, as well as …

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OpenBet: how player protection tools can educate Brazil’s financially vulnerable

SBC News OpenBet: how player protection tools can educate Brazil’s financially vulnerable

Dr. Michael Auer, Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton, examines how robust player protection tools can address the risks that Brazilians currently face in order to facilitate a safer experience Brazil’s regulated market is set to go live in less than a month and the first list of authorised operators has now been announced. As the noise around the market’s opening …

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Ugnius Šimelionis: our acquisition of SysGaming marks a new chapter for TG Lab

SBC News Ugnius Šimelionis: our acquisition of SysGaming marks a new chapter for TG Lab

Last week, TG Lab announced that it had acquired SysGaming, a regional B2B gambling provider based in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil – a move that CEO Ugnius Simelionis is confident will accelerate the company’s growth in Latin America. The acquisition not only strengthens TG Lab’s presence in the rapidly expanding LatAm region, but also opens new avenues for localised …

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Beacon Counselling Trust: industry holds a responsibility to keep all customers safe

SBC News Beacon Counselling Trust: industry holds a responsibility to keep all customers safe

Beacon Counselling Trust has urged the industry to adopt a much more collaborative and unified approach to create a stronger overall positioning to tackle and prevent gambling related harms.  In addition, the charity has also cautioned that it’s imperative for those working within all levels of the gambling ecosystem to be in receipt of appropriate training to help identify and …

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OpenBet: why standardisation is the key to strengthening responsible gaming efforts

SBC News OpenBet: why standardisation is the key to strengthening responsible gaming efforts

While significant strides have been made, Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director at OpenBet’s Neccton, suggests there is a need for a uniform and proactive approach to player protection.  A call for standardisation The UK is largely viewed as a leader in responsible gaming best practices, but there is still no uniform approach among operators. When identifying problematic patterns of play, …

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Player behaviour: Fullstory guides operators through the risks and rewards

SBC News Player behaviour: Fullstory guides operators through the risks and rewards

Understanding player behaviour is one of the more complex challenges facing stakeholders in the gaming sector. Claire Fang, Chief Product and Technology Officer, and Andrew Fairbank, Vice President of Sales EMEA at Fullstory, explain more about the process and how the company can help clients deliver a better customer experience. SBC News: First off, can you outline to our audience …

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