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BETER names Maksym Vitushko as Sports General Manager
BETER, the leading provider of next-gen, fast-paced betting content and data in regulated markets across the world, has strengthened its Sports division with the appointment of Maksym Vitushko as General Manager.
Maksym is a highly experienced business executive having spent more than 14 years in various c-suite positions at leading companies in the FMCG sector as well as national media holdings.
He has proved to be highly successful at developing new businesses and rebuilding and improving large systems while managing teams of up to 2,500 people.
He will bring this expertise and experience to BETER, where he will be responsible for further developing its Sports division, encompassing table tennis, basketball, and ping pong. This includes defining goals, developing and deploying strategies and driving growth.
Maksym has also been tasked with enhancing operational excellence at the company, which involves adding new sports disciplines to its growing portfolio, amplifying existing disciplines including its flagship Setka Cup table tennis tournaments, onboarding new operator partners, and pushing BETER into new markets.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “Maksym has an incredibly strong background in transforming local and international companies and we are thrilled to be able to leverage his experience and expertise as we push ahead with our goal of becoming a leading, global fast-paced betting content and data provider.
“We have ambitious expansion plans for 2024 and the years to follow, and Maksym will undoubtedly help us achieve the goals we have set in our strategy.
“That we are able to attract such a high calibre executive to BETER shows just how far we have come in a short space of time and stands as evidence of our strong position within the industry. With Maksym onboard, we can now take this to the next level.”
Maksym Vitushko, Sports General Manager at BETER, added: “I am delighted to have joined BETER and to be a part of a sports team that has already achieved great things, including building such a prominent and in-demand product as the Setka Cup.
“I have the experience and knowledge to take on this role and the responsibilities that come with it and to bring value to BETER as it continues to establish itself as the leading provider of next-gen content to operators in the global online betting industry.
“I’m incredibly proud to be playing a part in BETER’s journey and look forward to working with the team to not only achieve but exceed our goals.”
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Canada
mkodo Joins the Canadian Gaming Association in its Commitment to Supporting the Regulated Canadian Gaming Market
mkodo, the leading provider of mobile apps, websites, front-end UX and geolocation technology to the Canadian lotteries, including OLG, BCLC, WCLC, ALC and AGLC for over 13 years, is proud to announce its recent membership to the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). This strategic partnership demonstrates mkodo’s commitment to supporting and enhancing the digital experience within Canada’s dynamic regulated iGaming sector.
As a member of the CGA, mkodo will collaborate with other industry leaders to drive innovation, advocate for responsible gaming practices, and contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of lottery, betting and gaming, both land-based and online, across the Canadian provinces.
Joining the CGA highlights mkodo’s dedication to delivering high-quality, secure, and user-friendly products and services that meet the changing needs of iGaming operators and their players, including their geolocation compliance service, GeoLocs, that is used by lottery operators across Canada, including OLG and WCLC, along with iGaming operators and platforms in Ontario including White Hat Gaming,, Casino Time and Betty.
Stuart Godfree, Managing Director of mkodo, said of the new partnership: “We are thrilled to join the Canadian Gaming Association, an organisation that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the regulated gaming industry in Canada. This membership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional user experiences in iGaming and Lottery and reinforces our commitment to supporting responsible gaming initiatives within Canada. We look forward to collaborating with CGA members to drive forward the industry’s standards and innovation.”
Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, welcomed mkodo to the association, saying: “We are delighted to have mkodo join our membership. Their expertise as the leading mobile apps and geolocation supplier to Crown Corporations Lotteries will be a valuable addition to our community.”
Players at Greek operator’s Stoiximan and Betano brands can now enjoy the developer’s slots and live dealer titles
Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, has become the latest to take its online casino game offering to the next level after joining forces with in-demand slot provider Stakelogic and its live dealer division, Stakelogic Live.
Players will be able to access Stakelogic’s host of live casino and slot titles at Betano’s premium platform while in Greece, under a 3-month exclusive partnership, Kaizen Gaming will roll out Stakelogic Live’s suite of top-notch live casino titles through the leading Stoiximan brand.
Stakelogic’s games promise to put players in a big-win spin. This starts with its portfolio of classic slots which have been designed to appeal to those that love the sense of nostalgia that comes with playing traditional fruit machines.
Games such as Super Bonus Wild, Runner 8 Runner, Bonus Runner, Super 6 Timer and Mega Runner combine instantly recognisable fruit symbols (cherries, oranges, melons, lemons, etc) plus Bells, BARs and 7s, with heart-stopping gameplay that includes Wilds, Multipliers and even Free Spins.
Players at Stoiximan and Betano will also be able to fire up the reels on truly explosive video slots including Rooster Mobs, Wild Wild Bass 3, The Secret of Machu Picchu, Spinata Pinata and the just-launched Wild Hogs.
These games are all about striking visuals and booming sounds, and gameplay that puts players on the edge of their seats with each spin. Stakelogic’s video slots are often highly volatile and are renowned for not only meeting but exceeding player expectations.
If that wasn’t enough, Kaizen Gaming has also taken a suite of live dealer titles from Stakelogic Live. The studio has quickly become a must-have live content provider and now players at Stoiximan and Betano can enjoy the authentic, thrilling experience offered across its roulette, blackjack and gameshow titles.
Kaizen Gaming’s players will need to strap themselves in for the white-knuckle ride that Stakelogic’s games provide. This is certainly true for the titles that feature its flagship innovation, Super Stake. This allows players to double their bet to increase the chance of a bonus triggering and crazy win combinations landing.
Neil Tanti, Senior Sales Manager at Stakelogic, said: “Kaizen Gaming is a GameTech powerhouse running two of the most successful brands in the world. It’s great to see our classic slots and video slots land in the game lobbies of Stoiximan and Betano, and for players to finally get to see why our titles top the charts in markets across the world.
Our Live titles provide the authentic, interactive gameplay that players are seeking, wrapped up in a sleek, stylish, VIP experience like no other. We are thrilled to have integrated our premium live titles with Kaizen Gaming’s super popular brands in a 3-month exclusive deal”
Christos Mavridis, Head of Live Casino at Kaizen Gaming, added: “This is a major content deal for us, adding some of the hottest slot titles and live casino games in the market to our premium Stoiximan and Betano platforms. I believe Stakelogic’s titles will prove to be a big hit with our players.”
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Slotsoo is back with another edition of their Casino Awards. The competition was fierce, and most of the trophies went to different operators compared to last year. Continue reading to find out who the seven winners were this time, and to be the first to hear about Slotsoo’s newest ventures.
The Casinos that Received Legendary Status
This year, the following casinos made it into “The Seven”:
- The Gambling GOAT– Slotshammer
- The Bonus Buff– Scarabet
- The Loyalty Lord– Rollino
- The Withdrawal Wizard– Rakoo
- The Gamification Guru– Hit’n’Spin
- The Payout Professor– Stupid Casino
- The Noisy Newcomer– Gangsta Casino
The main trophy, The Gambling GOAT, goes to the overall best casino. Last year, during the inaugural ceremony, it was the Campeon Affiliates site Svenbet that won it. At the Slotsoo Casino Awards 2024, the prize went to their other brand Slotshammer.
Campeon also scored a second trophy this year, with their newest casino Scarabet. The rest five trophies were awarded to different operators compared to last year. Markus Björk, head writer at Slotsoo, congratulates all the winners and explains that this is a sign of the fierce competition and the constant innovation in the iGaming industry:
“The fact that most of the trophies went to new operators shows that nobody is safe. Existing companies need to constantly keep innovating or they will risk losing their shares to newcomers. European casino players in 2024 rank value above everything else.”
Expansion of the Casino Awards to Local Markets
This Spring, Slotsoo also held their first casino awards for one of their language versions. The Finnish Kasinogaala 2024 had the trophies and names modified to fit the local market, but the core idea of the different trophies remained the same: Fun categories that resonate to players.
An 8th trophy was introduced for the casino with the best streaming services. With this award they wanted to highlight the interactive and social nature of casino gaming. Playing online slots in 2024 is not about sitting alone in a dark basement staring at a big screen.
What Else Is New at Slotsoo? Pragmatic Play Tournaments
While many businesses are enjoying a relaxing break during the summer months, Slotsoo is in full swing to grow their website. Earlier this week, they launched free slot tournaments. This new project is a cooperation with Pragmatic Play and one of the main goals is to get more people interested in slots.
In the Slotsoo Social Tournaments, participants have the chance to win gift cards, without putting their own money at risk. The currently ongoing July tournament started a few days early and offers a 500€ Amazon gift card as the grand prize. The winner is the one who manages to get the biggest total win in the fish-themed slot Big Bass Floats My Boat with 50 spins.
The tournaments are open to all adults that live in the EU/EEA region, except for a few restricted countries. Markus Björk hopes that the monthly tournaments will gain a lot of popularity, and informs that they also have a special Honor & Glory tournament:
“The Honor & Glory tournament lasts until the end of 2024 and consists of 1000 spins to the game Gates of Olympus 1000. If more than one million people register to the tournament the winner will get a really cool secret prize worth a lot of money. If there are 999 999 participants or less, then they just win honor and glory.“
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