Vyking, the next-generation iGaming platform provider, has announced a major infrastructure shift to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), along with the adoption of Oracle HeatWave MySQL and Oracle Analytics Cloud. This move marks a key milestone in Vyking’s commitment to delivering scalable, resilient and insight-driven platform solutions for modern iGaming operators.

By migrating its platform to OCI, Vyking has eliminated its dependence on co-located or on-premises server infrastructure and unlocked a new level of global performance, flexibility and operational efficiency. As a result, OCI will help Vyking enable its customers to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and regulated digital landscape.

OCI provides Vyking with a secure, scalable, high-performance and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure built for mission-critical workloads. Compared to other hyperscalers, OCI delivers an average cost savings of up to 50% while offering enterprise-grade SLAs, built-in security and global reach.

Vyking can now benefit from OCI’s global network of 200+ live and planned cloud regions as well as its sovereign cloud and data residency capabilities that are essential for regulated iGaming markets. Each Oracle Cloud region offers a consistent set of 200+ enterprise-grade cloud and AI services that will enable Vyking to run its application faster, more securely and for less. With OCI, Vyking can perform its critical iGaming operations that require 99.99% uptime, compliance readiness and dynamic scalability across multiple jurisdictions.

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Vyking’s adoption of Oracle HeatWave MySQL enables real-time analytics directly within MySQL, reducing the complexity and latency of traditional ETL workflows. The in-memory accelerator delivers industry-leading query performance, while support for AutoML and generative AI empowers operators with next-level data insights and automation.

“With Oracle HeatWave, we can query over 800 million records in just seconds, giving us a significant edge in running real-time analytical queries directly within MySQL. This level of performance enables us to deliver faster insights and smarter automation for our operators, without the complexity of external analytics engines,” said Helmut Kleinhans, Chief Technology Officer at Vyking.

Additionally, Oracle Analytics Cloud brings powerful AI-driven dashboards and predictive tools to the Vyking ecosystem, allowing business users and analysts to explore data intuitively with natural language queries and rich visualisations.

As Vyking continues to evolve, its Oracle powered cloud-native foundation will ensure clients benefit from greater performance, lower TCO and actionable insights—all delivered with enterprise reliability.

“This move is about more than infrastructure, it’s about unlocking freedom, intelligence, and scale for our operators. Adopting Oracle’s technology allows us to deliver the performance and autonomy today’s iGaming brands need — while laying the foundation for real-time analytics, smarter personalization, and global growth,” said Franz Gerhart, CEO at Vyking.

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced that its market leading portfolio of games are now available with the Goldrush group brands in South Africa.

The news underlines the strength of Play’n GO’s position in the burgeoning African iGaming market and will see Goldrush’s players enjoy such global hits as Book of Dead, Fire Joker and Rise of Olympus 100.

Already known for its acclaimed content across the world, the new partnership that covers both the Goldrush and Gbets brand signals Play’n GO intent on being a major force on the African continent.

The Goldrush Group is one of the more storied names in gaming in South Africa, with more than 20 years of heritage in the brand that now includes iGaming and a large retail presence.

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James Baxandall, Head of Regional Sales Africa for Play’n GO, said: “The Goldrush Group have been a first-class operator for many years and I’m really excited to bring our game portfolio to their players. I have no doubt that globally recognised classics such as Book of Dead will perform exceptionally well with their player base. This is a partnership that I expect to grow for many years to come.”

Peter Amblianities, Head of Marketing at Goldrush Group, added: “Goldrush is excited to partner with yet another world class gaming provider in Play’n GO to bring our valued customers even more slots to enjoy on Goldrush.co.za. Epic new slots titles to Feel the Rush on include Honey Rush, Rise of Olympus, Perfect Gems and much, much more! We look forward to exceptional growth with Play’n GO.”

Luxury crypto-first operator selects Altenar to elevate new-to-market brand

Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming software provider, has signed an agreement to provide its sportsbook to Gamblr Gaming Ltd.

Gamblr is a crypto-first sportsbook operator, officially licensed and regulated by Gaming Control Anjouan, and aims to redefine the iGaming experience by offering a premium, luxury-focused platform tailored for VIP clients.

The new deal will see Gamblr use Altenar’s fully-managed sportsbook solution including innovative features, such as Bet Mentor and Bet Insights, to enhance the user experience.

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The partnership demonstrates Altenar’s reputation for consistently delivering value for operators of all sizes, supporting fast-growing brands in their journey to become well-established industry names.

Jason Ryan, Director of Sportsbook at Gamblr, said: “Choosing a sportsbook provider is a decision which can make or break a new-to-market brand, which is why we are delighted to have partnered with Altenar.

“The level of control and customisation that Altenar allows its operators to have is refreshing and sets them apart from other B2B providers in the industry.”

Matthew Ferrara, Sales Manager at Altenar, said: “Working with Gamblr and Jason personally is a project we are very excited for. Jason has great industry experience and is very hands on, which will help him get the most out of the Altenar sportsbook.

“Utilising our extensive risk management tools, being proactive with customer segmentation and also creating custom campaigns both for the marketing and localisation purposes, he and his team will truly get the most out of the Altenar sportsbook and I’m excited to watch the growth of Gamblr over the next few years.”

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