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Soft2Bet inaugurates new offices in Malta
The new Malta office will enable Soft2Bet to welcome more team members and handle its corporate expansion in the best conditions.
Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider, announces an important growth milestone – the official opening of its new offices in The Quad Central business center, one of Malta’s latest and most modern business complexes.
Situated in the centre of the island, Soft2Bet’s new office was officially inaugurated on 28 March in the presence of the Hon. Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Ivan Filletti, CEO of Gaming Malta and Soft2Bet’s long-term partners based on the Island.
Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri said: “It is an honour for us to be here because Soft2Bet shows what we believe in as a country and as a government. The perseverance of a company starting from a small office in Sliema, just a few years ago employing less than 5 people, and in just a few years within the land of opportunity, they became one of the most important gaming companies in Malta, acquiring 2 floors and another 2 floors in this iconic building in Malta, employing more than 130 people from different nationalities. Malta is not just an island, is not just a place where you work, it’s a home, home for you and even for us to be able to not only accommodate but to be able to share the experiences with all of you here. Your success is our success.”
Also present were many of the company’s senior leaders such as Founder and CEO Uri Poliavich, General Counsel David Yatom Hay, COO Gilad Naim, CMO Oksana Tsyhankova, CFO Max Portelli, CPO Yoel Zuckerberg and CBDO Martin Collins.
Soft2Bet’s new Malta office spreads over two levels, accommodating more than 130 employees. It was designed to provide the maximum comfort while working in a state-of-the-art well equipped business centre.
Creating a comfortable, safe and stylish work environment for employees is part of Soft2Bet’s DNA: there is a large networking space, a lounge area including two balconies with panoramic views of the Maltese countryside, private meeting rooms and modern working equipment.
Max Portelli, CFO of Soft2Bet, added: “The new office will provide even more opportunities to serve the Group’s partners in Malta and attract top talent. We are delighted to be contributing to the local economy and the iGaming industry by creating attractive employment opportunities for executives interested in developing strong careers and enjoying the best professional progression paths available in Malta.”
Soft2Bet supports a series of corporate events, social responsibility initiatives and provides employees’ families medical insurance with extended coverage. Soft2Bet believes that only by creating a comfortable environment for its employees and their families can high results be achieved together.
Martin Collins, CBDO of Soft2Bet, said the new space was an important milestone for the Group: “The opening of the new office shows the impressive growth and development dynamics of Soft2Bet. We are delighted to share our success with our team members, partners and distinguished guests.”
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he official part of the event started with inspiring speeches from Soft2Bet’s Founder and CEO Uri Poliavich, followed by the ceremonial cutting of the red ribbon and the start of the celebration. The event featured a lounge area with DJ sets and maximum networking opportunities with Soft2Bet’s key business partners.
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Digicode is pleased to announce that Itai Zak, Executive Director of iGaming at Digicode, will participate as a speaker at the highly anticipated NEXT.io Summit in Valletta 2025, taking place from May 5 to 8.
Itai Zak will contribute to the panel discussion titled “Blood or Business?”, part of the summit’s dedicated Personal Development Hub, which focuses on leadership, mental wellbeing, and workplace culture across the iGaming industry.
Moderated by Emily Leeb, CEO of Saroca, the panel will address the complexities of professional relationships within the sector, examining how genuine leadership can foster healthy environments while maintaining essential boundaries. Zak will be joined by other prominent industry figures, including Peter Grech (CEO & Founder, BRND WGN), Claire Adamou (VP of Development, Saroca), and Fiona Ewins Brown (Executive Coach, Mondial Coaching).
Itai Zak will share insights into how evolving leadership styles can shape a safer, more sustainable industry, while promoting genuine care without compromising professionalism.
“The iGaming industry moves quickly, and leadership needs to keep pace – not just with innovation, but also with how we support our people. It’s time for real conversations about what a healthy, high-performing workplace looks like. I’m excited to be part of this important discussion at NEXT.io”, Zak added.
This year’s NEXT.io Summit is expected to attract over 6,000 participants, making it one of the largest and most impactful events on the global iGaming calendar. The event will feature open discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, bringing together the industry’s top minds to tackle its most pressing challenges.
Digicode’s involvement in the summit underlines the company’s commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and the advancement of positive workplace practices.
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In a bold move set to shift the foundation of iGaming, the creators behind some of the industry’s most advanced AI tools are preparing to unveil a next-generation platform — and they’re doing it with style.
On Tuesday, May 6th at 20:30 CET, Valletta’s iconic 200 Old Merchants Street will be transformed for one night only into a live, immersive showcase of what’s next. The strictly invite-only gathering will bring together top-tier media, industry leaders, developers, and innovators for the debut of a powerful new end-to-end AI system built specifically to reshape how games are imagined, created, and brought to market.
“This isn’t just another tool — it’s a paradigm shift in how we think about building games,” said Mark Flores Martin, CEO of XGENIA. “Everything from speed to quality to who gets to create and what — it’s all about to change.”
Designed to radically streamline the development pipeline, the system bridges the gap between creative vision and execution. It eliminates inefficiencies, replacing outdated workflows with a unified platform for concepting, building, and refining games with AI, at unprecedented speed — all while enhancing creative freedom and control.
Those interested in attending the event or receiving early access details can join a waitlist at https://lu.ma/7le61lye
Space is limited.
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