Category Archives: Betting

Steven Spartinos, Kiron Interactive: UK market is early adopter of new technologies

Kiron Interactive is one of the sponsors of this week’s Betting on Sport Europe 2022 at Twickenham Stadium, London, where its Co-CEO Steven Spartinos will be on site to discuss the company’s latest offerings. Ahead of the three-day conference and exhibition, we spoke to him about what he expects for the UK market, the event …

Dan Morrison: Fast Track – Out with the old… Preparing for the future of CRM

Dan Morrison, Senior Solutions Consultant at Fast Track, talks about igaming CRM and how it has fallen behind other areas when it comes to innovation. He also shares his thoughts on the route causes, the pain points being felt across the industry and what needs to change. The Current State of CRM We work in …

Cordish renews interest in ‘EuroVegas’ Madrid casino project

US commercial property developer Cordish Companies is reported to have presented plans to build a mega-casino in Madrid, despite concerns from local authorities that have previously rejected its proposals. The Executive of Madrid is reported to be reviewing a new proposal by Cordish to develop an entertainment complex branded “EuroVegas” that would include a multi-plex …

New South Wales govt seeks public feedback on betting and racing legislation

The government of New South Wales has set itself an objective to ‘improve, modernise and streamline’ the state’s wagering and racing laws, which are due for repeal on 1 September 2022. Currently, betting and horse racing in Australia’s most populous state are governed by the Betting and Racing Act 1998 and Betting and Racing Regulation …

Stake.com offers double winnings as Inoue vs Donaire match sponsor

The upcoming fight between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire is being sponsored by cryptocurrency betting and gaming operator Stake.com. As the official betting partner of the bantamweight title rematch, taking place on June 7 in Tokyo, Japan, Stake.com’s branding will ‘prominently feature’ in the ring and across the stadium inventory. Dominic Rae, Sponsorships Manager for …

Alex Beecham, Checkd Media: a two-way conversation is crucial for entry to new markets

Entering any new market can be tricky, but according to Checkd Media Managing Director Alex Beecham, working with operators can help ensure high standards to engender long term market trust. Speaking ahead of Betting on Sports Europe, Beecham outlines some of Checkd Media’s plans for global expansion as he highlights the importance of a ‘two-way …

Tim Kennedy: SUZOHAPP – Retail & Hardware shouldn’t be an afterthought

Tim Kennedy, Vice President of Sales for Europe at SUZOHAPP, will speak at SBC’s Betting on Sports Europe in Twickenham this week. Here he talks about the firm and its long-held links with sports betting. SBC: For those of our readers less familiar with the SUZOHAPP brand, can you tell us more about the company …

Delasport launches new app with sportsbook and casino experience

Sports betting and igaming software solutions provider Delasport has this week launched its new native mobile application for Android and Apple smartphones, complete with a fully-featured sportsbook and casino experience. In keeping with the firm’s focus on innovative and intuitive mobile design, it claims to have elevated the UX look and feel for smartphones to …

Swifty acquires UKGC-suspended bookmaker Goldchip

Sports betting firm Swifty Global has confirmed its acquisition of Goldchip, a UK-focused betting firm which recently landed in hot water with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Described by Swifty as a ‘particular compliance problem’, Goldchip’s licence was suspended by the UKGC last month after failure to meet licence conditions, as well as social responsibility …

BGC members to open 15,000 tech vacancies under ‘Levelling Up’ agenda

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has provided further details on its ‘Levelling Up’ plans for the next five years, as the standards body aims to assist with the UK’s post-COVID bounceback. Issuing an update this morning, the British betting and gaming trade association and standards body detailed that its members plan to generate 15,000 …