Banks may often be reluctant to offer payment services to high-risk industries such as the igaming sector. But according to Jens Podewski, payment solutions provider FinXP is making waves in the industry as a one-stop solution for gaming companies struggling to access payment and banking solutions. Speaking to Payment Expert, the FinXP Founder and CEO began by shedding light on …
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In a two-part series for SBC News, Delasport takes a deep dive into the history of sports betting, shedding some light on what lies ahead for this burgeoning industry. Sports betting has been recorded as far as 2000 years ago. Since there have been sports, people have been compelled to bet on the results. Regulation on sports betting was first …
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The emergence of cutting-edge technologies has always shaped the landscape of the igaming industry, promising to take frontrunners to the next level and leave those too slow to adjust, according to Wazdan. We’ve seen businesses utilise AI-led technology, VR, blockchain, and now the Metaverse in many ways that help them stand out from competitors. However, with some of these technologies …
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The majority of bets placed on esports tournaments occur during live games, according to new statistics from esports odds provider Oddin.gg. The firm’s data was taken from three major esports events in May 2022 – PGL Major Antwerp 2022: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, ESL One Stockholm 2022: Dota 2 and Mid-Season Invitational 2022: League of Legends. Based on the statistics, Oddin.gg …
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Amir Mirzaee, Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer at Bayes Esports, and John Knauss, Lead of Competitive Data Programs for Esports at Riot Games, discuss the ways in which the duo plan to level up the esports space and how data can help boost engagement with different esports verticals. Firstly, thank you for speaking to us! How do Bayes and …
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Gibraltar has submitted its Gambling Act draft for consultation, which will require licensees to have a “sufficient substantive presence” in the jurisdiction. Introducing five objectives for the regulation of gambling in the British oversees territory, the current bill would require interested companies to have a presence in Gibraltar, whilst also looking into the suitability of their owners. The five drafted …
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As Africa continues to evolve at a fast pace due to the adoption of more efficient technology, the opportunity for growth in the continent is greater than ever. One supplier that has found sustained success in the region is FSB. Here, we speak to Business Development Manager – Africa, Reece Calderbank about his company’s commitment to the region. SBC: Hi …
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Over the last few years, esports has become an increasingly popular betting product. This is showing no sign of slowing down any time soon. According to Peter Ivanov, Head of Trading at Ultraplay, the Asian market will be the next key battleground for those looking to establish themselves as a leader within the esports betting space. Ivanov spoke to SBC …
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Traditional lottery products can be a great way of engaging with players, but rolling out fresh content that includes new and innovative features can help operators to reach a broader demographic of lottery players. That’s according to Vasilis Neiadas, VP Business Development (ex CEO OPAP Greece), and Konstantinos Ladas, Chief Operations Officer, at Koun Gaming. In an interview with SBC, …
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The SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team helped its clients to save €2.8m in Q1 2022, according to new results published by its Managed Services division. For the first three months of the current year, the service focused on investigating suspicious activity in online casinos. It reported that it has resolved more than 75 “major complaints” during this period. Anastasia Vyshinskaya, Anti-Fraud Team …
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