Innovation in sports betting is being gradually hindered by a short-term outlook on financial results, industry experts have acknowledged. A selection of executives from across the sector offered insights on the latest SBC Webinar, led by Algosport, titled ‘Sports betting needs help – what lessons are sportsbooks failing to learn when it comes to innovation?’. “As an industry, we’ve become …
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Metric Gaming’s Marc Thomas: delivering ‘an unmatched racing product’
With the ink barely dry on its latest deal with RacebookHQ, Metric Gaming is already looking forward to a fruitful collaboration that will deliver a higher yield for operators, enhance retention and revolutionise the way stakeholders can perform. Marc Thomas, CCO of Metric, explains all in this SBC exclusive. You recently announced a strategic partnership between Metric and RacebookHQ (RBHQ); …
Read More »Metric Gaming recruits Marc Thomas as CCO to lead new game changing product launches
Metric Gaming has moved to strengthen its business development capacity, naming Marc Thomas as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). A 25-year sports betting and igaming commercial veteran, Thomas joins Metric Gaming’s senior management team from industry consultancy Propus Partners. During his tenure there he provided strategic guidance on the management of the firm’s sports betting global supply chain for operators, …
Read More »Major regional developments under the microscope at Betting on Sports Europe
Next week’s Betting on Sports Europe conference will feature extensive analysis and discussion of major developments taking place in the European betting industry. Hosted at Stamford Bridge, the home of 2020/21 UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea FC between 9-11 November, the event will see six tracks of panels and presentations, including the Betting Around Europe track where an ensemble of …
Read More »Dave McDowell: Why ‘modern and modular’ technology is crucial for meeting changing customer demands
Modern technology, content and platform stability were among the core components highlighted when it comes to considering whether or not operators should consider platform migration. As part of the webinar entitled ‘Is your platform prepared for the ultimate 18 months of sports betting?’, FSB CEO Dave McDowell explained that the company underwent a series of technology upgrades which has helped …
Read More »FSB: When should operators contemplate platform migration?
Bookmakers are being asked whether their platform is up to the rigours of the next 18 months of high profile sporting events, or whether their current set-up will give their competitors an unwanted edge. The pandemic-enforced rescheduling of the international sporting calendar has created a programme of major events that are set to be one of the busiest periods sportsbook …
Read More »FSB and SBC Webinars present: Is Your Platform Prepared for the Ultimate 18 Months of Sports Betting?
The SBC Webinars series continues on Tuesday 25 May when FSB hosts Is Your Platform Prepared for the Ultimate 18 Months of Sports Betting? The pandemic-enforced rescheduling of the international sporting calendar has created a programme of major events that are set to be one of the busiest periods sportsbook operators have ever experienced. Sports fans can look forward to …
Read More »How Euro 2020’s postponement is challenging the industry to adapt
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UEFA Euro 2020 summer football tournament was postponed and rescheduled for next year. Although this was frustrating for many betting companies, it also provided them with an opportunity to improve their offerings. On a Stats Perform sponsored panel titled The Challenges with Euro 2020 on day two of Betting on Sports Europe – Digital …
Read More »SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital: Innovating user experience is crucial for fixed odds
Innovation in the betting industry remains a prominent discussion, however, since the start of the global health pandemic the topic has risen in significance to ensure that new solutions keep customers engaged. On day two of SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital trading experts sat down to discuss what new innovations are being created for fixed odds solutions. A variety of …
Read More »Matt Scarrott: Alternative markets will struggle to compete with the bigger sports
Alternative markets have increasingly come to the fore over the last few months as bookmakers sought to offer new betting opportunities for punters during the global pandemic. While these markets have proven popular, Matt Scarrott, Director of Sportsbook at BetVictor, stated that they will never provide the same allure as the big sports that we are used to. Speaking at …
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