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Martyn Hannah, director of eGaming content marketing agency, ghostfoundry, says operators need to launch content hubs to engage players in line with marketing rules
Online gambling operators in established European markets are coming under increasing pressure from regulators and watchdogs over the way they advertise to players.
In the UK, the Great Britain Gambling Commission and Advertising Standards Authority have come down hard on those considered to have breached the rules.
Over the past 18 months, this has seen some of the largest and most established operators being hit with multi-million-pound fines.
It has also led to a shake-up of the affiliate ecosystem, with the regulator making it clear that operators are ultimately responsible for the content published on their behalf.
For this reason, online casino operators and their marketing teams should look to take greater control over content and ramp up their own publishing efforts.
To do this, they should launch their own content hubs packed full of unique, high-value content that engages, educates and entertains consumers.
By doing this, online gambling operators can deliver increased value to customers, drive new player traffic and significantly boost loyalty.
There are also tremendous SEO benefits to operators running their own content hubs and regularly posting articles, graphics and videos across social media.
There are cost benefits, too.
While operators will have to invest in content – ether via an internal team or by partnering with an agency – it is significantly cheaper than paying affiliates to drive traffic to their sites.
So how do operators set about creating a content hub, what sort of content should they be creating and uploading and how regularly should they be posting?
I explain below.
Conduct an audit and put a strategy in place:
The first thing operators and their in-house marketers should do is conduct a content audit. As part of this, consider what you want to achieve via your content hub.
This might be:
- Driving new player traffic
- Giving current players a reason to keep coming back for more
- Improve SEO and rankings
- Have more content to share on social media
At this stage it is also vital to understand your target audience as this will impact the content you create and the platforms you use to publish it.
Note down your current content creation efforts and distribution methods, and identify how this can be streamlined into a content hub that sits naturally on your online gambling site(s).
The next step is to put a detailed content strategy in place. We always recommend breaking this down into three-month segments.
Your strategy should outline the types of content you wish to create – blogs, guides, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, etc – and where it will be distributed.
The more in-depth you make your strategy the easier it is to deploy consistently, which is key to the success of all content marketing activity.
Become a content generation machine:
With a clear plan in place, it’s time to get to work on creating content for your hub.
Depending on the scale and scope of your plan, this could be publishing one blog post per day or it could be a multi-strand approach that is a full-time job in itself.
As a starting point, we recommend that operators publish at least one post per day to their content hub which is then also shared across social media.
Then, once they get into the swing of things, they can look to increase their output and add different content formats, such as videos and podcasts.
It is important to stress the need to work with expert writers, designers, videographers, etc as poor-quality content will not achieve the results you are seeking.
Consumers are super savvy and know when they are engaging with content that offers genuine insight, value and entertainment.
Some operators are already deploying content hubs and are reaping the rewards and others should follow suit without delay.
Restrictions on marketing and advertising are only going to become more severe, and the only way for operators to overcome this is to take charge and launch their own content hubs.
Those that do will continue to attract new players and give their current players significant added value while also rocketing up the SERPs.
And all of this while being 100% compliant with the rules of engagement set out by regulators and watchdogs in markets across Europe and beyond.
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The Spielbank Rostock officially opened its doors on October 16 with a glamorous celebration that marked a new chapter for premium entertainment in northern Germany. Following a comprehensive construction phase, the new venue at Petridamm stands as an impressive example of contemporary casino design, technological innovation, and first-class entertainment.
Grand opening with guests from politics, business, and media
During the exclusive pre-opening event, media representatives and invited guests from the areas of politics and business were given an exclusive first tour of the new casino. The management of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of the NOVOMATIC AG Group, was joined by NOVOMATIC Executive Board Member Stefan Krenn, who officially opened the event with a speech highlighting the project’s significance as a model for sustainable investment, regional value creation, and innovative entertainment culture.
An evening full of highlights and entertainment
At 4 p.m., the doors opened to the public for an evening filled with highlights, culinary delights, and premium entertainment. Musical performances by the Rostock band 4FUN and pianist Maximilian Kraft ensured a lively atmosphere and added the perfect finishing touch to a festive night.
“With the new Spielbank Rostock, we have created an experience that goes far beyond traditional gaming. This project perfectly reflects our philosophy of combining technology, design, and entertainment at the highest level – while embracing responsibility and innovation, all with a regional touch. From the very first night, we wanted to offer our guests an open and welcoming atmosphere that invites interaction, conversation, and celebration,” emphasized Thomas Fritz, Managing Director of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG.
A special highlight of the evening was the official opening of the new BOLD event area – a spacious club with a contemporary bar and lounge atmosphere designed to host live entertainment, themed evenings, show programs, and poker tournaments with up to ten tables.
Modern gaming at the highest level
As the only casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to combine classic table games and modern electronic gaming, Spielbank Rostock offers a premium gaming experience. Guests can enjoy four Roulette tables, two Blackjack and two Poker tables, as well as a modern gaming floor of more than 1,300 m² featuring around 130 NOVOMATIC electronic gaming terminals of the latest generation.
The venue also sets new standards in sustainability and technology. In addition to the advanced thermal insulation, the waste warmth generated by the gaming terminals is used to heat the building, while a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system on the roof contributes to its overall energy efficiency.
The innovative NOVOVISION casino management system was implemented as the new operational business backbone that ensures the highest security standards in the areas of player protection and compliance, including automated checks against the nationwide OASIS exclusion database. All 130 electronic gaming machines and jackpots, the cash handling via TITO, the access system and player management as well as all business processes and the entire AML monitoring are centrally managed via NOVOVISION.
A strong regional driver for economy and tourism
With a total investment of around EUR 8.9 million and up to 90 new staff, Spielbank Rostock is not only the largest and most modern casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern but also an important tourism and economic catalyst for the region.
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BETBY, the leading provider of innovative sportsbook solutions, has further strengthened its esports portfolio by expanding its player props coverage across the most popular competitive gaming titles: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant.
The update extends to both pre-match and live betting, introducing a variety of new markets that add depth to the esports betting experience. Among the highlights are new player performance markets such as total kills available across all four titles, total headshots for Counter-Strike 2, or most kills for Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends.
These markets bring a new dimension to esports betting, allowing users to follow individual performance metrics and in-game outcomes in real time. By covering both live and pre-match events, BETBY ensures that its partners can deliver an immersive experience at every stage of competition.
This enhancement follows a series of updates that have reinforced BETBY’s position as a tier-one esports content provider. Over the past twelve months, BETBY’s work in esports has been recognised with six industry awards, reflecting growing recognition of the supplier’s esports excellence and contribution to shaping the future of the esports betting ecosystem.
Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, commented: “Esports audiences are incredibly engaged and data-savvy, they follow players and statistics as closely as the matches themselves. By expanding our player props coverage across major titles, we’re giving operators the ability to offer users a more granular and dynamic betting experience, both before the match and live in-play. Combined with our already launched H2H markets across all top-tier titles and MVP offerings for major tournaments, this update further strengthens our position as a leading B2B esports solutions provider.”
To find out more about BETBY’s cutting-edge sportsbook solution visit booth 4045 during SiGMA Central Europe. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with BETBY’s team, and discover how the supplier’s solutions and services can be their winning aspect for their iGaming project.
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Kambi Group plc’s result for the third quarter 2025 will be announced on Wednesday 5 November at 7.45 CEST. Kambi invites analysts, investors, and media to a presentation of the report at 10.00 CEST.
The presentation will be held in English by Kambi’s CEO Werner Becher and CFO David Kenyon and can be accessed using the links below. After the presentation there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Webcast: If you wish to participate via webcast please use the link below. Via the webcast you are able to ask written questions. :edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/qrrugvox
Teleconference: If you wish to participate via teleconference please register on the link below. After registration you will be provided phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the teleconference.: register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI543b2e9c60b54630b42e7bd0c0751f6e
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