Gut instinct more trusted than raw data in UK sports betting
WEB18 hours ago · Perhaps unsurprising to some, those who bet on football have the lowest success rate when placing a bet on sheer gut instinct, with a total of 63.67% of football punters agreeing that it is the least effective method. Paradoxically, 73.35% of those surveyed “acknowledge” that relying on intuition hides more risks than placing data-driven ...
DCMS: COVID cost UK Gambling £1bn in economic output
WEB2 days 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 …
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 ...
BGC elects Simon Clare as steward for Racing Levy
WEB3 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
WEB3 days 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 & …
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WEB3 days ago · October 4, 2024. Fantasy sport crypto platform Sorare has pleaded not guilty after the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) accused the company of unlicensed gambling activity in the UK. Earlier last week, the UKGC accused the football-themed NFT platform – partner of the Premier League – of breaching the Gambling Act 2005 by “providing ...
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WEBSep 30, 2024 · October 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.
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WEB2 days ago · Sports betting provider BETBY has entered a partnership with Moonrail Limited B.V. to develop the latter’s CSGOEmpire brand. Moonrail will utilise BETBY’s sportsbook platform and trading/risk management services, together with Betby Games’ esports feeds, in order to drive CSGOEmpire’s global multi-channel sportsbook operations.
Social betting: a new era for the gambling space? - SBC News
WEBNov 14, 2022 · AD: In-play wagering and peer-to-peer betting are among the hottest sectors in the industry. The popularity of in-play, particularly in social settings, is a result of the dynamic nature of live sports. Gaining an edge on the books is always a challenge and players are constantly working to identify, exploit and maintain that edge.