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🚨 AK BETS - COMMENT 🚨 Great to see the Labour government recognising the UK gambling industry is highly regulated and highly taxed and the 22.5 million customers who play safely and responsibly aren’t further shunted towards illegal markets by operators absorbing yet more tax. Problem Gambling rates will never be 0 but legislators working with legal operators to help reduce harm is the way forward. Our own view is that services such as GamStop shouldn’t just be a blocker for customers. The data captured should be used to help pinpoint those experiencing problems and the industry tax revenue generated directed at their treatment. Don’t penalise the 22.5 million with one-size-fits-all policy. Derek Webb’s ROI from Lobbying against the legalised gambling industry isn’t looking great. A good day for the legalised industry. A bad day for useful idiots with agendas. #PleaseLobbyResponsibly #Budget2024 #Budget24

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NORTH EAST SPORTS BETTING BRAND ACQUIRED // “This is a huge success story for a North East business and is another example of the region’s impressive output in the technology and gaming sectors.” Digital sports media group Better Collective has purchased North East sports betting brand AceOdds in a €42m (£36m) deal, as it looks to expand its foothold in the UK and capitalise on growing international interest in the AceOdds platform. Having been founded in 2008 and based at the Dissington Hall business centre near Dalton in Northumberland, AceOdds is a multi-language sports betting media brand that offers a comprehensive range of betting tools, odds, reviews and streaming schedules through its web and app based platforms. Mark Adams and Ben Jackson (pictured) of the corporate team at North East law firm Hay & Kilner advised the AceOdds’ shareholders on the deal, with Mark saying, “This deal, and Better Collective’s strategy of scaling their brand globally via local expertise across numerous regions, aligns perfectly with AceOdds’ vision of expanding its influence outside the UK.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eni8yfrj Ian Bowden Dissington Hall Enterprise Hub #NET #northeasttimes #businessnews #AceOdds #BetterCollective #acquisition #businessgrowth #northeastbusiness #drivingconversations #makingconnections

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Expanding our regulated market presence further, we've teamed up with leading Dutch operator, 777.be - Casino & Sports. 🎉 Through this deal, our titles will be available in Belgium first and then the Netherlands and will offer a bumper collection of 150 smash-hit titles - providing an unrivaled choice of games! 🔥 Let's do this! 💪 Not to mention that extra additions will be added later in the year from our latest acquisition, ELYSIUM Studios. 😮‍💨 “The goal at Swintt has always been to have a strong presence in regulated markets – and partnering with an operator of the size of 777.be - Casino & Sports will enable us to raise our profile in both the Netherlands and Belgium. We’re really looking forward to working with them and can’t wait to hear what their players make of our slots.” - Swintt Jennifer Dettori, General Manager at Casino 777, is thrilled with the partnership, "At Casino 777, we're always in pursuit of the next level of entertainment, curating top-tier titles from industry-leading suppliers. Welcoming Swintt to our ever-growing portfolio is a testament to our commitment to offering unparalleled gaming experiences. With their diverse range of Premium and Select slots, we're confident that Swintt's innovative games will captivate and thrill our customers, taking our entertainment offerings to the next level." Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dvADU6VZ 👩‍💻 #iGaming #Swintt #LetsDothis #Partnership #Growth #Casino Tereza Melicharkova, Fredrik Lundkvist, Jean Camilleri, Jörgen Nordlund Tanya Axisa, Emilia Kazberuk, Yanov Cutajar, Maria Degiorgio, Michela Pace, Gillian Taylor, David Flynn, Glitnor Group, Richard Brown, Cathryn McGinty, David Mann, Swintt, Lars Kollind, Andrei Issakov Christine Bonaci Essi Ora

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After one year of the Responsible Gambling Index for Operators, I’m excited to announce that we’ve expanded our index to include Slot Providers. 🎰 We received a lot of positive feedback from B2B companies at SBC, who supported the idea and believed it would be a great addition. 💡 Visit the link to learn more about our newest index for Slot Providers! 😊 👇 #gamblersconnect #responsiblegambling #index #slotproviders #b2b

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Canada's Top Sports Betting Apps: Insights from the Last 12 Months 1. bet365 put the nitro boost on Last time I wrote about Canada, DK & FD were making serious ground on the global leader. But the Coates family have flicked the NOS switch & look to have number 1 sealed up for at least a few years. 2. theScore are sliding Penn's $2B media company is hard to figure out. The product gets excellent reviews, the brand is known, but it's sliding like a 1970's dance move. Not a great sign for ESPN optimists, as it runs on the same tech & has as similar media/brand model. 3. Fanduel, Bet365 & DraftKings dominate the Apple rankings The Big 3 run the trifecta for organic searches on almost every relevant term. If I'm looking for sports betting, why would I scroll past the first three search results with stronger brand awareness and better products, to download OLG Proline? Because I don't love myself? 4. 1xBet / BetVictor WTF Somehow, someway, these incredibly limited apps received 120k+ collective downloads annually. 5. Betway Group at #4 Another surprising result. However, at least these guys have compelling screenshots, assertive Apple Search Ads & a localized marketing effort. 6. BET99 Love their Canadian authenticity with GSP & Auston Matthews, but you'd love to see them challenge for #4. The data is from AppTweak and the column on the right shows the growth from July '22-June '23 to July '23-June '24. #sportsbetting #appgrowth #marketing - - - Enjoyed this? Follow me (James) &, hit the 🔔 You'll get notified on my next post.

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This is the Rootz news of the year you've been waiting for! We've introduced a full sportsbook product on Wildz; read this exclusive interview with CEO Sam Brown to find out more about this long-anticipated development:

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The rise of the SBC events has been a true pleasure to experience. I was at the first ever Sports Betting Community gathering at a lowly pub in Hoxton - I believe back in 2010 (maybe Ras can confirm the exact date!). This week, I have regaled how that first gathering resembled, somewhat aptly, an AA meeting - about 10 of us sat a bit awkwardly in a circle of chairs in a typical east end boozer talking sports betting shop. It definitely pre-dated the notion of memorialising pub visits in camera phone libraries, so here is a stock image to give you an idea, minus bad fashion. The scale that the events have now reached since that first gathering of industry mates is staggering. The Lisbon show this week has been enormous with a reported 25,000+ attendees and a colossal exhibition floorplan. Apparently this is amongst the most number of visitors this city has ever had. I remember when Rasmus Sojmark and I first discussed how great it would be for there to be a community for those involved in sports betting - at the time, conferences were - and to a great extent remain - casino focused. Of course, the SBC Summit is very much inclusive of gaming, but Ras… you’ve bloody well delivered on that mission buddy. Now trying to recall who else was at that very first pub session… the depths of my mind say George Voyatzis, Pierluigi Buccioli, Sam Williams and Ted Menmuir were there. Who else? #SBCSummit

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Can gambling streams be banned entirely? Let’s ask Germany. “The GGL prohibits even licensed gambling providers from regularly advertising via streamers by including a corresponding additional provision [in its rules on player protection].” Before the recent ruling, a German streamer tried to fight this prohibition but lost the case. Twitch also keeps tightening its rules on gambling ads. However, it's challenging to monitor all game streamers and minors creating accounts to watch this content. What could be the healthiest solution to regulate streaming? Maybe there should be a video streaming platform specifically for iGaming? #turbostars #turboplatform #turbogames #turbosportsbook #igamingsolutions #instantgames

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I joined Dan 'Jungleman' Cates on his 'Winning the Game of Life' podcast last week and it was 🔥! https://lnkd.in/eNXWpBtx We talk how to create beatable games with the perfect mix of players at WPT Global, battling RTA, and our partnership with WPT Enterprises, Inc. Timestamps: 1:37 More Money for the Right Players 7:15 A Perfect Balance - It’s How You Distribute Players Across Tables 13:29 A Problem in the Poker Industry Getting Worse 17:44 The Role Pros Play in Online Poker 23:50 A Broken Incentive System 26:49 Star Seat - Making Poker a Spectator Sport 28:20 Building Your Own Custom Game Formats 32:29 Making Strides in Game Integrity 41:31 Real Time Assistance – The Biggest Threat to Poker There Has Ever Been 44:14 Changes to the WPT Live Setting 47:58 How to Qualify for a WPT Event 49:08 Holding Himself Accountable

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October Sports Betting News 🏈 🚗 CarJitsu Betting Approved in New Jersey Pro League Network (PLN) has gained approval to offer betting markets for the CarJitsu Championship in New Jersey, with plans to launch in July. This represents an expansion into a new niche sport for the betting industry. 🇨🇦 Alberta Opening Regulated Online Gaming Market Following Ontario's lead, the province of Alberta in Canada is opening up its regulated online gaming market. This move is expected to create new opportunities for operators and increase competition in the Canadian iGaming sector. 🇬🇧 Pragmatic Play Enters UK Sportsbook Market Pragmatic Play has launched its sportsbook product in the UK through a partnership with DAZN Bet. This marks Pragmatic Play's entry into the competitive UK sports betting market. 🏴‍☠️ Black Market Concerns in UK A survey commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) suggests that up to £2.7 billion is staked annually with black market operators in the UK. This represents approximately 2.1% of the £128 billion staked with licensed online operators, highlighting ongoing challenges with unlicensed gambling activities. Wanna work in sports betting?👇

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Expanding into the African gambling market? Our consultancy offers expert services to software providers and operators, including: - License acquisition (B2B & B2C) - Sales and business development Our team has a deep understanding of the African market and will guide you through the complex process of entering this exciting and rapidly growing market. Reach out to learn more and take the first step in expanding your business into Africa! #gamblingconsultancy #africangambling #gamingindustry #businessdevelopment"

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Having spent 14 out of my 19 years in iGaming working with Sportsbooks, I often engage in discussions with Operators on what are the most important points in order to maximise the success of a sportsbook ⚽📈 A lot has changed over the past 20 years in how sportsbooks are being managed, but in my opinion, these are the core principles to optimise your operations and drive great profitability: ◾ Data-Driven Insights I think this is a given, and not just for sportsbook. Without the right data, you cannot take the right decisions, especially when you have to price matches based on risk. ◾ Dynamic Odds Management This is a balancing act. On one hand you want to be competitive and within the market with your odds, on the other hand you need to keep an eye out for the accumulating risk. Experience plays a huge part here in setting up the right strategies. ◾ Personalized Promotions Who doesn't like a good promotion nowadays? These can include exclusive bonuses, free bets or VIP rewards which can help you attract and retain customers. But beware of bonus hunters! ◾ Mobile Optimisation It's a given now that mobile is an extremely important betting channel and the saying 'mobile first' is more important than ever to give the user the best possible experience. ◾ Comprehensive Risk Management The big one: without good risk management you risk big losses. Betting limits and monitoring suspicious and fraudulent activity are critical to protect yourself. Any other tips you would like to add to this list? 🚀📊 #SportsbookTips #BettingInsights #MaximizeProfitability #iGaming #iGamingMalta

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⚽️ Betting.bet Partners with Leading Sportsbooks to Launch Exclusive Free Bet Campaigns The betting aggregator has already announced partnerships with popular UK sportsbooks Nags Bet and Interbet.com. Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efzQrXbN #igaming #igamingnews #igamingindustry

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Exciting News! I’m thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Nuvei, a global leader in payment processing tailored for the iGaming and sports betting industries. Through this collaboration, I’ll be helping gaming and sportsbook operators connect with a payment solution that truly understands the unique demands of this fast-paced market! Why Nuvei? Nuvei brings unmatched expertise in international gaming, offering a comprehensive, centralized payment platform that enhances customer experience, reduces operational friction, and optimizes revenue flows. Here’s how: Global Reach: Nuvei’s robust system supports multiple currencies, seamless cross-border transactions, and compliance with global regulatory standards, expanding market opportunities. Simplified Management: With one dashboard, operators gain transparency and control over all payments, streamlining what used to be a complex web of banking and reconciliation tasks. Enhanced Customer Retention: Thanks to top-notch fraud prevention and optimized payment acceptance, gaming companies see reduced refunds and more satisfied customers. As part of this partnership, I'm committed to helping operators implement a payment system designed to scale with their growth. If you're ready to elevate your customer experience and optimize your payment processes, let’s chat about how Nuvei can support your journey. #gaming #sportsbetting #iGaming #Nuvei #paymentprocessing #globalpayments #customerexperience #partnership #fintech #crossborder

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📣 Bayes Esports to Close Content Gap in Match Data🌟 As the Esports match data market continues to be heavily fragmented, data users and app developers are limited in their options to build fan engagement. Bayes Esports is now driving to close that gap by collecting publicly available match data and making it available to the community. 🚀 As an industry leader in data integrity and official match data, Bayes Esports will continue upholding the standards in terms of transparency in communicating with the market. And hence, its ever growing content catalog will clearly mark public content, alongside recommendations for usage. Ultimately, the vision is to have a unified esports data ecosystem across game publishers, game titles, and content users. Read Amir Mirzaee, our CEO and Managing Director’s full statement on iGamingFuture: https://lnkd.in/e3FZisGJ #BayesEsports #Esports #MatchData #EsportsData #EsportsInsights #DataIntegrity

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LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS: Slow licensing in Brazil, new regulatory appointments, Mexican iGaming buzz and more. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code GGB180 https://lnkd.in/ewT53v6i

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Why Choose Turnkey Solutions for Your iGaming Business? 🚀 I often get asked why operators choose Turnkey Solutions for launching, expanding, or testing new markets in iGaming. Turnkey Solutions are ideal for forward-thinking operators who want flexibility, control, and growth opportunities. Here’s why they stand out: ✅ Client Migration Made Seamless: Transition to our platform with ease, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption. ✅ Market Exploration: Test the waters in new regions with our latest technology—using our license or your own. ✅ Full Control: Own your operations while leveraging our infrastructure for maximum growth. ✅ Innovative Technology: Our in-house developed platform is one of the latest and most advanced in the industry, offering top-tier performance and user experiences. ✅ Comprehensive Content & Scalability: Over 30,000 casino games, 70+ sports, 85,000+ monthly sports events, and thousands of esports matches to keep players engaged. ✅ Tailored Solutions: Deliver trending products that appeal to target markets, giving you a competitive edge. ✅ Module & API-Based: Our flexible, modular platform allows you to customize with specific features or integrate seamlessly with external services via APIs, offering endless possibilities for growth and expansion. Turnkey solutions provide a powerful foundation for operators to launch, scale, and innovate, all while keeping full control of their business. Let’s talk about how BetStarters can help you get started! 👉https://lnkd.in/ddUXy-Jm ___________________________________________________ #TurnkeySolutions #iGaming #SportsBetting #CasinoGaming #OnlineCasinos #Esports #GamingTechnology #iGamingBusiness #Operators #ScalableGrowth #MarketExpansion #InnovativeGaming #BetStarters #Gaming #ModuleBased #API #Tier #WhiteLabel #iGamingPlatform #PAM

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