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 <br>We talk to Anthony Kaminskas, Founder of AK BETS, about the ongoing issue of feeds in the bookmaker industry.<br>
 <br>Having introduced as a rails bookmaker in 2021, then relocating to an online sportsbook soon after, problems regarding the quality of feeds are a constant pain point for AK BETS, just like the majority of other bookmakers. Here, we discuss the issue and what can be done as an outcome.<br>
 <br>OLBG: Can you break down the main concerns that you have as a bookmaker with feeds? In a perfect world what should they be like?<br>
 <br>AK: There are just a handful of feed companies in the market and all will be approaching rates from various angles. My background is Risk & Trading, in addition to [professional](http://webasto-ufa.ru/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=4) gambling, and, more laterly, bookmaking. I 'd be really particular about my requirements from a feed both in-play and pre-off because the correct circulation of margin is essential. And I haven't yet encountered a feed that is properly factoring in altering bookie costs by product. This lack of dynamism is irritating for me as an operator as I'm anticipated to bake a cake without all the essential active ingredients.<br>
 <br>OLBG: How big (or little) is the concern of amount over quality?<br>
 <br>AK: The market has developed to worth amount more than quality and my belief is that it's gone way too far. It's now pure quantity, producing a lot of acquired markets nobody desires or bets on. The sweet spot for me is reigning back amount and including a bit more quality into the mix.<br>
 <br>OLBG: What makes a feed bad? Who takes advantage of them being the method that they are?<br>
 <br>AK: Feed prices that doesn't accurately consider altering bookmaker costs by item is initially bad for the bookie who needs to soak up these ineffectiveness. What's bad for the goose is [ultimately bad](http://git.sinoecare.com/lachlanseiler) for the [glimpse](https://koureisya.com/new-s/accident/20180927/28/) with the ripple effect being a bad experience for customers - be it rates, stake limitations or account closures.<br>
 <br>OLBG: How does this affect your service design?<br>
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 <br>OLBG: And how does it impact your relationship/dealings with other stakeholders? (Partners, affiliates, competitors and so on)<br>
 <br>AK: Very little result per se. We compute what we want to pay for a deal factoring in all variables and it's up to others whether they want to deal or no offer. Regarding rivals everybody is essentially using the very same four or five feeds for many sports so there's little distinction, particularly in-play. We incentivise our consumers with our Big Prices tab, instant withdrawals, quick customer care and our complimentary bet clubs, all of which sit outdoors fundamental [pricing feeds](https://denvertherapymatch.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=Big_Thime_Gaming&wr_id=9).<br>
 <br>OLBG: What effect would better feeds have on punters?<br>
 <br>AK: It would provide bookies more self-confidence in their prices which, in turn, [implies](https://freebies2deals.com/forums/users/stevencollazo8/) less barriers to [consumers putting](https://tictaccollection.life/teodoroolivo02) a bet without friction.<br>
 <br>OLBG: You've talked about building your own feed - how realistic is that?<br>
 <br>AK: I have actually had a couple of conversations with  about this over the last month. My background is in trading and expert gambling. My computer system abilities are close to no. I can open and mess around with Excel and that has to do with it. But I 'd be very anal about my price feed requirements and how to optimise them. I generally need somebody I can bark at to construct what I desire.<br>
 <br>OLBG: Do you think that's something other bookmakers should think about?<br>
 <br>AK: I believe rates precision has actually become less essential in time in an industry that's gotten a little lazy about the fundamentals. These concerns get a little untidy when you [start factoring](https://jelactiv.com/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=4) in data and rights holders. But I'm passionate about accurate, optimised prices throughout the life process of a market and think the market leaves too many crumbs on the table by not focusing on this subject more.<br>
 <br>OLBG: Do you think they would be interested in one that you constructed?<br>
 <br>AK: For sure. It's all about the bottom line at the end of the day.<br>
 <br>OLBG: Do you see this altering the brief to mid term future?<br>
 <br>AK: Simply put, no I don't. That's what's caused me going over developing our own.<br>