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Spain: Casino closes gap as online gambling revenues pass €850m

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The online gambling market in Spain generated €850.7m in 2020, an increase of 13.7% on the previous year, as casino almost completely closed the gap on sports betting in the battle for largest market share. As revealed in the ‘Spain Betting Focus‘ report published by BtoBet, sports betting still came out with the highest gross gaming revenue (GGR), with a …

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Dimitri Cloots: How customer support is taking Soft2Bet ‘to the next level’

SBC News Dimitri Cloots: How customer support is taking Soft2Bet ‘to the next level’

Building the strongest customer support team is crucial for igaming operators to glean the best insights into demands and concerns of its player base.  Dimitri Cloots (pictured below), Soft2Bet’s Head of Customer Support, explains how streamlined customer support processes can lead to “tangible company growth within six to nine months” for both its operator partners and own igaming brands. SBC: …

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Victor Blanco to join Scientific Games as new CTO

Victor Blanco to join Scientific Games as new CTO

The board of Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has confirmed that Victor Blanco will join the Nasdaq technology group as Chief Technology Officer in 2022. In his forthcoming role, Blanco will take responsibility for Scientific Games’ technology strategy across gaming, lottery, sports betting, and igaming, as well as support the development and execution of its range of games.  “Scientific Games has …

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Alan Aquilina: Why technological innovation is key to Singular’s sports betting success

SBC News Alan Aquilina: Why technological innovation is key to Singular’s sports betting success

When it comes to standing out in a saturated market, standout technologies and constant innovation go hand in hand according to Singular’s newest recruit, Alan Aquilina. Aquilina was recently named as the new Head of the Sports Betting Platform at Singular – a role which will see him take responsibility for both the development of the supplier’s proprietary sports betting …

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Why closing the gender gap can help igaming reach its full potential

Why closing the gender gap can help igaming reach its full potential

As with many other industries, online gambling can be considered guilty of fostering a gender imbalance, writes Jack Holmes, Affiliate & SEO Marketing Manager at Bettor Media. But while there are similar levels of females and males within many positions, certainly those in the entry and middle levels, the same cannot be said for the ‘positions of power’ higher up …

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‘Striking while the iron is hot’: Why Slotegrator is eyeing new opportunities in Africa

‘Striking while the iron is hot’: Why Slotegrator is eyeing new opportunities in Africa

Africa has been widely touted as the next land of opportunity for the igaming industry, according to Slotegrator, who points to advancements in technology, economic expansion and mobile penetration as three key drivers for growth across the region. Africa offers a unique set of conditions that is likely to result in a rapid expansion of the online gambling industry in …

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Alan Aquilina joins Singular as new Head of Sports Betting Platform

SBC News Alan Aquilina joins Singular as new Head of Sports Betting Platform

Alan Aquilina has been named Head of the Sports Betting Platform at Singular. His appointment, said Singular, will help strengthen the supplier’s position as a global brand for tier one operators.  “Singular at its core is a tech company where teams innovate and experiment on many levels, starting with technology stacks, continuing with products and features,” commented Darko Gacov, co-founder …

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GiG finalises partnership with German facing operator

GiG finalises partnership with German facing operator

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has finalised its partnership with an ‘established German facing iGaming operator’ ahead of the market’s regulation later this year. The operator, which has not yet been named, will benefit from GiG’s iGaming platform technologies which will be used to power its online casino offering. The agreement, which has a minimum duration of four years, will be …

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ESA Gaming makes Malta entry following MGA approval

ESA Gaming makes Malta entry following MGA approval

ESA Gaming has continued its expansion into regulated gambling markets after securing a supplier licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The MGA licence will allow the supplier to distribute its collection of mobile gaming products, including the EasySwipe portfolio, to a range of new partners. “The accreditation of our products by the MGA marks a very exciting step for …

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