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June 17, 2022
Esports Roundtable: Sergey Tsukanov and Dinos Stranomitis Talk Esports, Data, and the Future
Today we sit down to talk with Dinos Stranomitis, COO and Co-Founder of Altenar, and Sergey Tsukanov, Head of Sportsbook at BETBY to discuss the ever-more important phenomenon of esports and how it ties traditional sports betting experience. Data plays an important part in monetizing and tapping into the esports vertical and both executives agree. […]
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June 8, 2022
The Transformative Effects of Multiplayer Gaming: Why the Industry Must Embrace Social Experiences
With lockdowns now, a distant memory for most, player appetite for socially-oriented experiences is on the rise. Through features such as leaderboards and chatrooms, multiplayer games foster a sense of community – Gambling News spoke to Lloyd Purser, COO at FunFair Games, and Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, to discuss the latest in this innovative […]
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May 17, 2022
Driving Jackpots Forward: The Latest Big Win Innovations
Jackpots are a reliable acquisition and retention tool, with significant wins being at the very core of the online gaming sector. But without innovation, even the most effective products can stagnate with time. We spoke to some of the biggest names in jackpot development to find out how they are keeping their jackpot offerings fresh […]
Business
May 10, 2022
The latest from Africa: Cross-vertical Look at One of Gambling’s Best Bets
As Africa is increasingly moving towards an online gambling ecosystem, we sat down with Kiron Interactive co-CEO and founder Steven Spartinos, BetGames sales director Africa James Everett and Altenar COO & director Dinos Stranomitis. In this piece, we discuss how Africa’s traditionally land-based dominated gaming and betting segment has made a noticeable shift towards the […]
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April 6, 2022
Behind the scenes: How Slots Sound Design is Heading for The Next Level
Sound design within online slots is becoming ever-more sophisticated and immersive, as the battle reigns to keep players engaged. But how is modern-day game music developed, how is it meeting regulatory challenges and what will come next in this fascinating sphere of development? We speak to Lightning Box CPO David Little, Michael Salih, Lead Game […]
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February 23, 2022
Crash Style Games in Gambling: Throwing Bridges between Generations
Crash games are accounting for an increasing share of the iGaming market. Most of these games take a straightforward concept and build unique propositions around it, proving a commercial success, adding value to customer gameplay, and are generally considered a fun way to liven up the traditional gaming experience. Today, we speak with three developers […]
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February 17, 2022
Behind the Scenes: How the iGaming World is Coping with Recruitment Challenges
Growing demand for talented people means that many iGaming companies are competing hard to attract potential industry stars. In this round-table feature, we talk to David Copeland, founder of betting jobs, Jamie Webb, HR manager at Call to Action, Huddle’s co-founder and chief strategy officer Leo Gaspar and head of people and culture Josipa Marenic, […]
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December 23, 2021
Christmas Creations or a Midwinter Makeover? What Makes Seasonal Slots Stand out During the Festive Period?
Every year we see suppliers release Christmas-themed games, from reskins to original content and everything in between. How much appetite is there for these festive creations, and do players want to see more than just reskins or Christmas overlays. What else can suppliers to do ensure players remain engaged during this important time of year? […]
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December 21, 2021
Gambling News Roundtable: Suppliers on Why Data Is More Important Than Ever in Product Development
The online gambling industry is by its very nature fortunate to be able to collect a lot of player data that can be used to improve product development. But with technology quickly evolving, is the industry optimizing the use of their data and what can we expect to see in the future from suppliers that […]
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October 4, 2021
Roundtable: Is the Future Bright for Malta as an iGaming Hub?
Despite a rise in the number of licenses issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) in 2020, new license applications and total revenue dipped last year for the island’s regulator. Although Covid-19 will have been a factor, it does once again raise questions about the long-term future of Malta as an iGaming hub. While some […]
