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Ipsos Research: Dutch iGaming Market Sees No Rise in New Customers

The opening of the online gambling market on 1 October 2021 has not led to a large increase in new customers who previously did not participate in online games of chance. This is evident from the Online Gambling Barometer, an annual survey of the Dutch online gambling market conducted by Ipsos on behalf of NOGA, the Netherlands Online Gambling Association. The number of Dutch people who have played online in the past twelve months has remained the same compared to last year; about 11% of the adult population.
Of the Dutch who have played online since 1 October 2021, 78% have only done so with providers licensed in the Netherlands. This means that Dutch people who previously played online anyway now largely do so in a safe and responsible environment, where consumer protection is key. Visits to illegal gambling sites, without a licence from the Netherlands Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit, have decreased drastically.
The new edition of the Online Gambling Barometer, which was published in full on the NOGA site, also shows that since 1 October 2021, the Dutch are seeing a lot of online gambling advertisements on television. A large part of the Netherlands welcomes far-reaching restrictions on gambling advertising. There is support for measures such as not allowing advertisements with famous sportsmen or role models, allowing TV advertisements only after 21.00 hours in the evening, and a ban on advertisements directed at young people and vulnerable groups.
Finally, it appears that most players find playing at an illegal site risky, but 70% of them do not know how to distinguish a Dutch-licensed provider from an illegal one.
Peter-Paul de Goeij, Director of NOGA, said: āThe Online Gambling Barometer of Ipsos provides useful insights every year. It appears that the channelling of players towards the legal offer is well underway. We must, however, do everything in our power to keep the 78% of the players who have already been channelled to the local licensed offer, and to make the last 22% that still gamble illegally, choose for licensed providers. The Barometer also shows that 5% of the Dutch population belongs to the risk group for gambling problems, and among young adults this is 8%. It is this group that we must protect as much as possible against the risks that are inherent to gambling. This is only possible if they gamble with providers with a Dutch licence. Advertising is irritating, but it helps to achieve this goal ā especially if it becomes even clearer that only legal providers are allowed to advertise.ā
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Better Collective Releases its Annual Report for 2022

Better Collective has released its annual report for the 2022 financial year.
In the report, the company reported total revenue growth of 52%, amounting to ā¬269m ($292m), with organic growth totalling 34%. Recurring revenue accounted for 46% of total revenue and grew 54% to a total of ā¬123m.
On 23 March 2022, Better Collective also acquired the full assets of the media company, Canada Sports Betting, for ā¬21m. The company also acquired Futbin on 19 April for ā¬105m and aims to make further partnerships through this brand in the esports scene.
Better Collective reported sending 1.7 million new depositing customers to its partners in 2022, of which 76% of these were on revenue share contracts. Out of these, 580,000 were sent during Q4, and just under 300,000 were during the World Cup.
The report also stated that the $100m target of revenue for Action Network was reached in US markets. The financial targets for 2023 include total revenue of ā¬300m, with an EBITDA of ā¬100m.
The company also announced its long-term financial targets, up to 2027. These include a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% and an EBITDA margin excluding special items of 30-40%. The final long-term goal of Better Collective is to ensure any future mergers and acquisitions can be financed by their own cash flow.
Better Collective began 2023 with just under 40% reported growth, due to the launch of online sports betting in Ohio.
Two partnerships were also announced in early 2023, with sports media sites Goal and Wirtualna Polska.
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How does WinSpirit Casino use AI tools to enhance gamblers’ experience

The gambling market does not stand still. As you know, there has been a boom in artificial intelligence technology, and gambling market companies are already starting to test it: in process automation, marketing, and customer communication.
Players are becoming increasingly demanding, and our common task as joy providers is to satisfy users by constantly improving the quality of the service. And this is where AI tools come in handy.
Here are 3 cases of how casinos, including WinSpirit Casino, utilize AIs.
#1 Ideas generation. There are several units in casino teams, just like in any other company. And each of them uses the AI in their own way. For example, the PR department uses ChatGPT to generate content strategy and potential distribution channels for publications. By the way, this text is also partly written by ChatGPT. CC uses AI tools to improve communication with clients: operators use AI to analyze a player’s dialect and give them a relevant answer ā as clear and familiar as possible. Further, the promotional department generates ideas for new promo campaigns and their promotion online in such a highly competitive market.
#2 Visual creation. We all perceive 90% of information with our eyes. And the first thing the client sees when entering the website is a visual component. Thatās why casinos try to get stunning images that will capture playersā attention. WinSpirit Casinoās designers also use renowned Midjourney to create individualized visuals for its website and marketing materials faster than ever before. Nowadays, personification is king. By the way, graphics for this text was also been generated by Midjourney.
#3 Freedom for growing. How free are the employees in your company? Sometimes not so much, right? In the gambling vertical, innovation and freshness of vision are very important. That’s why at WinSpirit Casino, the task is of paramount importance ā and the way in which the employee completes it is up to them. C-Level, on the other hand, simply provides access to these tools. For example, to Futurepedia, a suite of AI tools that allows for completing tasks more accurately and efficiently. Furthermore, such tools help get a fresh view of the everyday routine and offer players a customer-focused experience.
In today’s world, you can’t ignore new technology. After all, they allow a company to become better for its customers. For instance, modern AI tools can analyze the playersā behavior and identify the preconditions for gambling addiction. Not to mention that modern technology attracts a young audience that the business needs for further development.
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Changes in Management Positions for Scout Gaming Group

The Board of Directors of the Scout Gaming Group has appointed current acting CEO Niklas Jƶnsson as the companyās new CEO.
The Board of Directors has also decided to appoint Andreas Olsen, the current Head of Finance in Norway, as the Group CFO, with immediate effect.
Andreas Olsen joined Scout Gaming Group in July 2022 and has several years of experience in accounting and auditing. Andreas has four years of experience in auditing, with both listed and private companies, primarily at EY in Bergen where he also became a certified public auditor. Andreas holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Auditing as well as in Financial Economics, both from the University of Agder in Norway.
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