After a dynamic 2023, the sports betting industry steps into an exciting new year. Weeks before its traditional celebration at ICE London, SBC News had the opportunity to speak with LSports’ Dotan Lazar. The CEO of the sports data provider discussed the challenges sportsbooks faced this year, highlighted a selection of the trends that will dominate the industry in 2024, …
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Tommy Molloy, Chief Sportsbook Officer at Sportingtech, shares the sportsbook provider’s results across its Bet Builder on Brazil’s Serie A 2023 – most notably reporting a 1,300% boom in betting volume compared to the 2022 season. Football continues to dominate Brazil’s sports consumption; Brazilian bettors are fiercely loyal to both their nation and their clubs, unafraid to put their money …
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In a similar fashion to much of the online gambling ecosystem, the platform space is one that has quickly become inundated with wave after wave of entrants, as many look to capitalise on what is viewed as a major opportunity for significant success. Boasting 14 years of igaming experience, Game Interaction Group is aiming to adhere to a strict set …
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Betfred has opened a new US retail sportsbook at Long Shot’s in the Capital Region of Central Maryland. The British bookmaker has detailed that its betting amenities and the new location include 12 self-service kiosks, with a selection of beers on tap for bettors to choose from whilst betting on sports. Aiming to ‘revolutionise’ the retail sports betting scene in …
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Writing for SBC, Dotan Lazar, CEO of LSports, takes a look at why sports data has become the new battleground for sportsbooks looking to stand out in a saturated market and the role that LSports plays in building that engagement with bettors through its latest promising innovation. The reality that sportsbooks face today is challenging, to say the least. The …
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Starting a gambling business is no easy feat. You need to select what platform to use, where to operate and what products to offer to your customer and then, on top of that, ensure that bettors are not only engaged but that they want to come back to your site too. It is much easier said than done. But with …
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Canada is the next stop for FSB after the sportsbook and igaming service provider announced it had gone live in Ontario alongside its long-term partner, Fitzdares. FSB has agreed to power Fitzdares’ sportsbook, iCasino aggregation product and will also elevate the operator’s back office platform. This partnership, FSB explained, will not only grow its global footprint but will also enable …
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NuxGame will begin to offer “a wider range of sports betting options” after entering into a new data partnership with LSports. Through the partnership, NuxGame sportsbook users will benefit from access to LSport’s data service, including its BetBooster functionality which has been “designed to increase customer engagement and satisfaction”. Daniel Heywood, CEO of NuxGame, said: “We are excited to announce …
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Writing for SBC News, NSoft journeys through the emergence of the online gambling space and the unique betting behaviours observed across the Balkan region. Until recently, there was a certain stigma associated with the gambling industry. But with advances in technology, a rising popularity of sports in mainstream media, the emergence of a sports-centric culture and rapid improvements in internet …
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Ed Clark was appointed as Soft2Bet’s new Head of Sportsbook last month. In his new role there are three main focus areas: localisation, flexibility and customer behaviour. By zeroing in on these key themes, Soft2Bet says it can create a very “compelling proposition” for its partners. Speaking with SBC News, Clark reflects on his new position and his goals for …
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