SBC Weekly Digest 10/01
Good week for...
FANATICS
Fanatics Sportsbook COO Scott McClintic claimed that the firm is ‘going into revolutionary mode’ after a positive performance in 2024.
BET365
Publishing its 2023/24 accounts with Companies House, leading UK online bookmaker bet365 reported a 9% increase in revenue to ￡3.72bn.
Bad week for...
ADMIRAL CASINO
Greentube Alderney, the operator of Admiral Casino, agreed to pay ￡1m to socially responsible causes as part of a settlement with the UK Gambling Commission.
FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT
Following a series of “unfavourable US sports results”, Flutter Entertainment opted to revise end-of-year guidance for its flagship American asset, FanDuel.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“They’ve all seen what we can do and what we’re doing for some of the largest operators and lotteries in the world and they want to reach the same market leading position in their territories. We’re here for that reason. We expect many more brands to leave competitors and flourish when using our technology.”
James Bennett, Head of Communications at EveryMatrix Group, took a look back over the firm’s 2024 achievements and gave a glimpse into its new year ambitions.
NUMBERS GAME
￡1.5m
The total prize fund for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot Racecourse has been increased to ￡1.5m for this year’s fixture.
$160m
Gambling.com Group expanded its market presence as the firm closed its $160m takeover of OddsJam parent company Odds Holdings.
领英推荐
$20
DraftKings is testing a $20-per-month subscription service in New York, aiming to enhance its payments and KYC journey.
415
GAMSTOP has recorded its highest daily registration figures since its inception, with 415 people signing up on 1 January, followed by 413 on 2 January and 396 on 6 January.?
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Charlie Horner was joined by Julian Head, CEO of BetGoodwin, and Russel Colvin, Senior Sales Director at EveryMatrix, to talk about the duo’s recently announced collaboration and building a horse racing solution “from the ground up”.
Recommended Reading
Following Luke Littler’s 7-3 win against Michael Van Gerwen at the World Darts Championship final, Jack Wilson, Paddy Power Head of Content, spoke to SBC News about the success of the bookmaker’s sponsorship and The Bigger 180 campaign.
Payment Expert spoke to the senior leadership team at payabl about the future payments trends which will affect the landscape in 2025, discussing Open Banking, financial literacy, and adjusting to major international regulations.
SBC Media has published the second issue of Affiliate Leaders, spotlighting the launch of regulated sports betting and igaming in Brazil.?
The UK government has unveiled a plan to tackle ticket touts amid rising prices driven by resale, but it doesn't fully address the concerns of Premier League fans.
SBC NOTICIAS
Laura Gago, COO de BETANDEAL, habló en exclusiva con SBC Noticias sobre los medios de comunicación, la industria de afiliados y su expansión en Latinoamérica.
Hugo Baungartner, VP Global Markets de Aposta Ganha, adelantó sus perspectivas sobre el nuevo mercado brasile?o, a semanas de participar de SBC Summit Río 2025.