DCMS: COVID cost UK Gambling £1bn in economic output
WEB1 day ago · The Gross Value Added (GVA) for all DCMS sectors (excluding Civil Society and Tourism) in 2020 was estimated at £179.6bn. The figure represents a 9.7% decline from 2019, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Calculated as the economic value of goods and services produced by a sector, the UK gambling GVA for 2019 stood at …
BGC elects Simon Clare as steward for Racing Levy
WEB2 days ago · The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has elected Simon Clare to serve as UK gambling’s appointee to the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB).. An expert in UK racing and public affairs, Clare is the Group Director of PR & Sponsorship at Entain Plc and will replace Mike O’Kane as the BGC’s representative on the HBLB from 7 October.. The HBLB is the statutory body that oversees the ...
SBC Summit Lisbon: Capitalising on niche sports
WEB1 day ago · As we reflect on the past SBC Summit Lisbon, it is clear that the conference produced significant talking points for the industry, one of which was the potential role bookmakers could have in the Olympics by leveraging the various niche sports in them. Sarah Butler. In a panel moderated by Sarah Butler, CEO & …
SBC Summit 2024: The Greatest Show in Gaming Sets New …
WEBOct 1, 2024 · SBC’s global flagship event, SBC Summit 2024 was held in Lisbon last week, achieving record-breaking success, setting a new benchmark in the industry and solidifying SBC’s status as a leader in the events sector. The summit drew almost 25,000 attendees, marking a 70% surge over the 2023 edition in Barcelona. With representation from 134 countries, 20 more than the previous year, and a ...
James Browne: Ireland GRB to take hardline on gambling conduct …
WEBOct 2, 2024 · The Dáil of Ireland has resumed ‘committee stage’ discussions on the Gambling Bill of Ireland (GRB), which will implement a new regulatory framework for Irish gambling.. Sanctioned in November 2022, the passage of the GRB has been stuck in the committee stage of the Dáil since July 2023. The tri-party government has set no timeline for the GRB’s ascension into law, despite mounting ...
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WEB3 days ago · Sports betting solution provider Kambi has expanded its product suite by unveiling new “revenue-driving” sportsbook features. Complementing Kambi’s flagship Turnkey Sportsbook offering, the firm’s portfolio now also includes the Odds Feed+ service for operators looking to access an odds library through a single API integration.
A look to 2024 with SBC Hall of Famer, Joe Asher - SBC News
WEBJan 8, 2024 · As the sports betting sector kicks into gear for the New Year, IGT’s Joe Asher shares some of his predictions for the next 12 months. He anticipates a greater focus on acquiring more customers in existing locations and the continued market dominance of FanDuel and DraftKings.
SBC announces 2023 conference and exhibition calendar - SBC News
WEBNov 11, 2022 · SBC Awards North America – New York City (11 May 2023) SBC Awards – Palau National, Barcelona (21 September 2023) SBC AwardsLatinoamérica – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Miami, Florida (2 November) Rasmus Sojmark, SBC’s CEO & Founder, said: “2022 was undeniably a fantastic year for SBC. We broke attendance records, grew our ...
Major international brands head SBC Awards 2021 shortlists
WEBOct 14, 2021 · International operators bet365, Betsson Group, FanDuel, Kaizen Gaming, and LeoVegas are among the major companies to feature prominently on the SBC Awards 2021 shortlists announced today.. There are also strong showings from Sportradar, BetConstruct, GoldenRace, OpenBet, Digitain, Playtech, Catena Media, and Gambling.com Group in the supplier and affiliate categories of the prestigious global ...