Tag Archives: Paris Smith

Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

SBC News Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

Latin America has a deep rooted video gaming culture, Paris Smith explains, with a high density of young people also increasing the demand of the online industry. As the igaming industry Advisor and former Pinnacle CEO prepares for her appearance at SBC Summit Latinoamérica next week, Smith explains the importance of localisation in the continent, and how Brazil poses the greatest …

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Paris Smith ends 17-year leadership of Pinnacle

SBC News Paris Smith ends 17-year leadership of Pinnacle

Paris Smith has announced that she has chosen to end her 17-year tenure as Chief Executive of Pinnacle. Posting a LinkedIn update, Smith informed that she would be “stepping away from the intense day-to-day requirements of the CEO role to transition into an advisory role with Pinnacle.”  Smith announced that she would now focus on working on new opportunities and …

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Pinnacle receives green light to enter Ontario

SBC News Pinnacle receives green light to enter Ontario

Pinnacle has expanded its global presence after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals to enter the Ontario market. Receiving its green light from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Pinnacle will be able to offer its ‘lowest-margin’ sports betting and esports betting markets across the Canadian province. It is expected that the Pinnacle.ca website will be available to Ontario …

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Poker legend Molly Bloom to host €10,000 ‘Molly’s Game’ at SBC Summit Barcelona

SBC News Poker legend Molly Bloom to host €10,000 'Molly's Game' at SBC Summit Barcelona

The legendary entrepreneur, author and organiser of high-stakes poker games for the rich and famous, Molly Bloom, will be at SBC Summit Barcelona to deliver a keynote speech and host an exclusive €10,000 invitational poker tournament.  Bloom, whose memoir Molly’s Game inspired the Oscar-nominated hit movie starring Jessica Chastain, will speak in front of industry professionals on the second day …

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Pinnacle emphasises ‘focus on integrity’ with IBIA membership

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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has further bolstered its global rank, adding multinational betting operator Pinnacle. By joining the betting safeguarding association, Pinnacle will feed into the IBIA’s global integrity monitoring and alert platform alongside a range of other firms. The IBIA’s membership accounts for ‘nearly 50%’ of all regulated online operators, with the inclusion of Pinnacle following Coolbet …

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Shaping the discourse – learn from industry leaders at SBC Summit Barcelona

SBC News Shaping the discourse - learn from industry leaders at SBC Summit Barcelona

An unrivalled speaker line-up of industry veterans will gather at SBC Summit Barcelona between 20-22 September to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the modern gambling industry, drawing on their experiences leading some of the top betting and iGaming companies.  The ‘Leaders‘ track at the Big Stage will host ten top-level sessions delivered by C-level decision-makers. The panels comprise highly …

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SBC to turn Barcelona into the centre of the international betting and gaming industry

SBC News SBC to turn Barcelona into the centre of the international betting and gaming industry

SBC has announced the details of its biggest ever conference and exhibition, SBC Summit Barcelona 2022. The event with the unrivalled speaker line-up, scheduled for 20-22 September at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc, will turn the venue into the centre of the international betting and gaming industry for the week, gathering leading industry experts and decision-makers from around the world. In …

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BOSE SBC Leaders: Examining the game changers and revenue drivers

SBC News BOSE SBC Leaders: Examining the game changers and revenue drivers

Europe’s betting industry has seen major innovations driving revenue over the past two decades, but in recent years the key changes are taking place in back offices. This was the view of the SBC Leaders panel at Betting on Sports Europe (BOSE). Kicking off the three-day event, a diverse group of industry experts discussed past, current and future trends in …

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Industry leadership in the spotlight at Betting on Sports Europe 2022

SBC News Industry leadership in the spotlight at Betting on Sports Europe 2022

The Leadership track at the Betting on Sports Europe 2022 conference and exhibition is set to see some of the sector’s most-influential executives sharing their insights on the key issues shaping the future of the industry. The track, which is scheduled for the first full day (Wednesday 8 June) of the event at Twickenham Stadium, London, will open with a …

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Betting on Sports Europe 2022 set for London’s Twickenham Stadium in June

SBC News Betting on Sports Europe 2022 set for London’s Twickenham Stadium in June

Executives from major international sportsbook operators are set to gather in London for Betting on Sports Europe 2022 on 7-9 June, when preparations for the Qatar World Cup will be central to the discussions. The conference and exhibition moves from its long-term home at Stamford Bridge and will instead be staged at nearby Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby.  …

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