Category Archives: Betting

Yori Arami, BETER: catering for a new generation of players

Since the pandemic, the interest and demand for fast sports content has shown no signs of slowing down. Instead, new generations of bettors are showing an interest in the vertical, according to BETER’s Chief Revenue Officer Yori Arami. Speaking to SBC News, Arami expressed his confidence in the fact that while there is a “long …

Amir MIrzaee: new partnerships and investments will accelerate our US growth

2022 will be the year for further expansion and the launch of new and exciting esports products, according to Bayes Esports’ Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Amir Mirzaee. Following the announcement that Bayes Esports had completed its latest funding round of €6m, which was compounded by new investment from Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Mirzaee …

SOFTSWISS recruits Jan Flores as Deputy CTO ahead of Malta tech expansion

SOFTSWISS has confirmed the appointment of Jan Flores as Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the igaming solutions and software supplier. An expert in the management of igaming systems and IT operations, Flores joins SOFTSWISS senior management team from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), where he formerly served as Director of Product Operations (2019-2022). A 15-year …

SBC announces dates for Canadian Gaming Summit 2023

SBC, the leading international events and media business for the sports betting and igaming industries, has announced that the Canadian Gaming Summit 2023 will be staged on June 13-15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The 2023 edition of the long-established conference and trade show will see it undergo a major change, as it will …

Eireann Kelly, IMG ARENA: Golf’s in-play revolution

Ahead of his appearance on the Betting on Golf panel at this week’s Betting on Sports Europe conference, IMG ARENA product director Eireann Kelly discusses the game-changing product that has transformed in-play betting on the sport. SBC: Golf has lagged behind other sports as an in-play betting event. Why is that changing? Eireann Kelly: It …

GambleAware to further leverage lived experience knowledge via Council formation

GambleAware has called for applicants to join its newly formed Lived Experience Council, as the charity looks to continue leveraging community engagement to inform its operations. The Council will consist of people with direct lived experience of gambling harm and those who are indirectly impacted by others’ gambling harm, with viewpoints used by both the …

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 …