Craig Davies

Manchester

Freelance Reporter at Freelance

News Editor at Casino Beats

Journalist. Travel fan. Sport lover.

Articles

walking alongside clients every step

5 days ago | sbcnews.co.uk | Craig Davies

Fully supporting partners at every stage of their journey – no matter what that looks like – is what sets Clever Advertising head and shoulders above the competition, says Chief Commercial Officer André Machado. This idea was at the heart of a recent discussion at SBC Summit America, where the importance of genuinely helping clients reach ambitious goals dominated the conversation.
as opportunities present themselves we'll expand

1 week ago | sbcnews.co.uk | Craig Davies

When does a brand truly become a brand? Should operations exist across multiple jurisdictions, this could be a familiar question. For Soft2Bet, this primarily revolves around resonating with users, which could deliver its own conundrum.
BetConstruct: delivering tangile value across the universe

1 week ago | slotbeats.com | Craig Davies

Loyalty. A quality that is not only respected but necessary across many aspects of daily life, but one that is increasingly hard to come by in a progressively digitalised world that presents users with a smorgasbord of alternative possibilities. As the B2C gambling world battles for users’ attention and the all-critical screen time, BetConstruct has diverted its attention towards the B2B ecosystem.
still room for development in Swedish iGaming

1 month ago | slotbeats.com | Craig Davies

In the concluding portion of a four-part SBC Media special, Christian Lowe, Chief Operation Officer of Raketech, and key figure of CasinoPro.se, takes one final look at the Swedish gambling ecosystem, addressing potential oversaturation, advice to fresh entrants and what are the ultimate keys to success. SlotBeats: How would you assess the number of casinos within Sweden’s iGaming space? Is it oversaturated or is there room for further additions?
Balancing Access, Security And Operational Continuity

1 month ago | forbes.com | Craig Davies

By Craig Davies, Chief Information Security Officer, Gathid. The role of a chief information security officer (CISO) is a balancing act—ensuring operational continuity while enforcing stringent access controls. This challenge is compounded by legacy systems, evolving compliance requirements and business processes that often prioritize convenience over security.
navigating the tricky balance of Swedish bonusing

1 month ago | slotbeats.com | Craig Davies

The art of attraction is a key component of fostering an initial bond between brand and player. However, what strategies are best deployed when you find that your options are severely limited? This forms a key conundrum facing those businesses that hold Swedish interests, with bonus offers faced with strict restrictions. In the second edition of a four-part Swedish special, Christian Lowe, Chief Operation Officer of Raketech, delves into exactly this.
Rich Dad Poor Dad. Lying Dad?

1 month ago | medium.com | Craig Davies

I heard the other day on another social media site, the infamous “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Richard Kiyosaki was nothing more than a story he had fabricated masterfully. He had learned the art of “Selling with a Story.”Yes, his dad was a teacher, but this rich dad? He wasn’t so real after all, apparently. This gave me very mixed emotions. It was the first “real” money book I had ever read. Richard K. sold me something. How much truth to the principles were there?
Breaking new ground: the rise of women’s football betting

2 months ago | insidersport.com | Craig Davies

The rise of women’s football is undeniable, with global tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics driving record engagement. But can this momentum sustain itself across domestic leagues? Jeevan Jeyaratnam, Chief Betting Officer at Abelson Sports, Mike Forslund, Head of Sales at Odds88, and Carlos Sabanza, Director of Sponsorship and Public Relations at Codere Online, explore the growing interest in betting on women’s football.
how is the market performing?

Mar 17, 2025 | slotbeats.com | Craig Davies

A significant spotlight has been placed on the Brazilian gambling landscape for quite some time, as many across the industry shuffled operations in an attempt to secure the optimum platform from which to build. However, alongside a legalised marketplace being ushered in comes the necessity for players to be correctly educated. Step forward Cacaniqueisonline, which is striving to achieve exactly that.
OWASP's Top 10 NHI Risks: A Wake-Up Call For Modern Cybersecurity

Mar 5, 2025 | forbes.com | Craig Davies

By Craig Davies, Chief Information Security Officer, Gathid. The cybersecurity landscape is shifting beneath our feet. While organizations have spent years in trying to perfect their approach to human identity management, a new challenge has emerged: the explosive growth of non-human identities (NHIs). From AI agents and service accounts to automated workflows and IoT devices, NHIs are integral to modern business ecosystems.