Jari Vähänen: I have missed you!
The Covid-19 pandemic has disturbed our lives already, possibly by up to five years. We are used to working remotely and keeping our distance...
SBC Leaders: Ludovico Calvi re-elected for third term as GLMS President
Following his re-election as GLMS President, SBC Leaders spoke with Ludovico Calvi about his plans for the organisation, challenges to overcome as well as...
Tokyo 2020: the National Lottery shows its support for Olympic athletes
By Holly HuntOlympic athletes had to wait five years to achieve glory this summer in Tokyo. An extra year of training disrupted by COVID-19...
Robert Chvátal: SAZKA’s transformation has pushed the static boundaries of European lotteries
By Ted MenmuirSpeaking exclusively to SBC Leaders, Robert Chvátal reflects on his eight tenure leading SAZKA Group, transforming the Czech operator into Europe’s dominant pan-national lottery operator...
SBC Leaders: Why technology is an ‘enabler’ for player entertainment
Developments in the global gaming and lottery markets are a key focus in the latest issue of SBC Leaders magazine.Robert Chvátal, CEO of SAZKA...
Jari Vähänen: The purpose and future of lottery organisations
During my one-and-a-half year consulting career, I have mainly worked in lotteries and related matters. I have been surprised that even those who regularly...
SBC Digital Italia: Sharing information to battle the phenomenon of match-fixing
The Italian method of tackling match-fixing and illegal sports betting practise across the globe is the trailblazer for other countries to follow, according to...
Lotto Reloaded: A natural continuation for BetGames’ flagship product
Aiste Garneviciene, COO at BetGames, reacts to the relaunch of its signature Lotto product. She discusses the role of its Emerald lottery machine as an “engagement...
Jari Vähänen: One size doesn’t fit all for all lotteries
I'm sure you know the t-shirts sold in tourist stores, the size of which is stated as "one size fits all”? I've always wondered...
Virtual sports still popular despite live sports returning
Virtual sports have undergone fantastic growth in the betting industry over the past 12 months due to the absence of real-life sports, but even...