Category Archives: Betting

Germany’s GlüNeuRStv Regime stuck in the mud over licensing framework

German market frustrations continue as the Bundesländer of Saxony-Anhalt has republished its whitelist of approved GlüNeuRStv regime operators, which has once again featured no take-up of online casino, slots or poker licences.  The update sees the Bundesländer continue its regulatory lag. Last Autumn the State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt declared that no businesses had applied …

BetGames recruits Steve Wall as new CTO

BetGames has confirmed the appointment of Steve Wall as its Chief Technology Officer,  strengthening its leadership team and bringing IT expertise. Wall has a ‘wealth’ of experience to draw upon in the role, joining Bet Games from SpecTec and SpecTec Cruise, where he also acted as CTO. Furthermore, he has served as Development Team Lead at Logica and …

Sportradar expands Norsk Tipping agreement with iSSBT retail integration

Sports technology solutions provider Sportradar has integrated its internet-based Self-Service Betting Terminal (iSSBT) software into 245 retail outlets across Norway. The move is part of an expanded agreement to support the growth of Norwegian state gaming operator Norsk Tipping.   The 500-plus estate of iSSBT points of sale provides bettors with a similar user experience and …

Mike Grenham: Planet Sport – Live betting is no place for static content

Seeking a further edge on competitors, sportsbooks have fine-tuned all components of their betting product, yet their day-to-day content remains somewhat static. Mike Grenham, Managing Director of Planet Sport Group’s B2B betting arm, tells SBC why bookmakers need to build their live content competencies to service the needs of modern sports audiences… SBC: Hi Mike, …

Anna Poghosyan, BetConstruct: harmony amid the chaos

“BetConstruct has found a neat way to translate chaos into harmony”, the company’s Head of Business Development Anna Poghosyan told SBC News, as she discussed the company’s new  igaming platform, Spring, and its igaming console, SpringBME.  Ahead of ICE next week, Poghosyan gave us a sneak peak of what we can expect from BetConstruct at …

Curtis Matlock: Proto – Gaming can set the standard in AI chat

The need for inclusive player support across diverse global markets means the gaming industry has more incentive than most to lead the way in automated customer support, argues Curtis Matlock, CEO of Proto. Automated live chat is a very different proposition today compared to just a couple of years ago. Gone are the days where …

Flutter hails £24m social impact of #ClubsinCrisis fund

Flutter Entertainment has revealed that its #ClubsinCrisis fund has generated £24 million in social/community benefits according to independent research conducted by Newton for a charity partner Made by Sport. The FTSE100 betting group launched its #ClubsinCrisis fund in March 2021, forming its Cash4Clubs partnership with Made by Sport – a UK  charity that champions local …

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 …

Coral trials  360° Virtual Reality experience to maintain racing revival 

Coral has begun to trial a 360° Virtual Reality (VR) Horseracing Experience, developed by Entain Plc’s in-house technology studio.  The first of its kind VR experience has been created in partnership with JockeyCam, a technology that captures the best live footage of racing action, providing audiences with the experience of what it is like to …