A theme is emerging in Latin America once regulatory frameworks are established, with over-regulation becoming a temptation for states seeking to increase revenue and to appease certain sections ofsocial sectors that oppose the gaming industry. This combination, according to experts, can be counterproductive: it encourages the growth of illegal practices, reduces the room for maneuver…
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling conference brings operators and regulators together iGaming is a fiercely competitive industry for operators vying for revenue share and market leadership. But when it comes to safer gambling and player protection, it’s crucial to keep a shared goal in mind. That was the core message of a…
Influencers and ambassadors play a crucial role in promoting bookmakers, they are the faces of brands, the voices of entertainment and one of the main bridges of connection between operators and the end consumer. And as in any market, they have the opportunity to leverage their marketing or throw it out the window. So how…
The rise and rise of the black market continued to dominate conversations on day two of the SBC Summit in Lisbon as operators, suppliers and lobbyists despaired about over-burdening regulation. Svenska Spel Chief Executive Officer Fredrik Wastenson sat on a panel with executives from Finland and Germany, which interrogated the affordability question. “The main problem…
At SBC Summit North America, Cordish Gaming Group President Rob Norton spoke with Sue Schneider, VP of Growth and Strategy for the Americas at SBC, during a fireside chat about several topics, including the relationship between igaming and land-based casinos. Written by Jessica Welman, this article was first published on SBC Americas.
To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming’s stance against igaming legislation in states like Maryland has some in the business, like BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt, taking swipes at him.
During a fireside chat with SBC’s VP of Growth and Strategy for the Americas Sue Schneider, Norton elaborated on his gaming stance, including how it has changed over the years.
In favour of igaming at one point
“I was very pro igaming at one point in my career, and not so long ago honestly. But as as time has gone on and we’ve started to see the results of states that have brought on casino, and even as mobile sports bettin..
National Association of Gaming and Lotteries (ANJL) President Wesley Cardia; Marcio Malta, the CEO of Sorte Online; Marc Crean, Vice President of OpenBet in Latin America and Canada; and Ronaldo Kos, Director of IDnow in Latin America met at the very first SBC Summit Rio to discuss how Brazil could learn player protection lessons from…
Session synopsis: “As a leader in technology innovation for iGaming industry, Rootz has Responsible Gambling on top of our priorities. We are proud to be the first ones sharing our knowledge and experience in the process of designing and developing real time machine learning based predictive player protection framework supporting multiple operators and jurisdictions. We…
During the pandemic, isolated player risk became an ever-present concern, but what does the evidence show in terms of problem gambling increasing or decreasing? What technologies are available to monitor and identify player trends in real-time? What are the flaws in the present and future solutions?Speakers:Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial ComplianceMary Donohue, CEO, Digital Wellness CenterRasmus…
The tension between the overwhelming commercial pressure to acquire market share in fiercely competitive markets and the need to put in responsible gaming practices that protect the players requires strong if not visionary leadership. How are the leaders of our industry balancing delivering on this shared goal whilst protecting their competitive edge? Speakers Chrissy Thurmond,…
A recent study found that 75% of consumers cannot or are unsure if they can differentiate a legal from an illegal gambling website. Furthermore, many don’t understand the safeguards in place that legal sites provide. Consumer education on these risks ensures that customers play responsibly and those who require help can access the resources they…