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NSoft’s founder Igor Krezic details company’s strategic orientation
NSoft – the iGaming provider will be showcasing its comprehensive suite of products including a full Sportsbook platform that includes Pre-Match Betting, Pre-Match Self-Managed, and In-Play Betting MTS together with Virtual Sports Betting, Draw-Based Games and NSoft Vision at ICE London, 4-6 February 2020.
Igor Krezic, the founder of NSoft, emphasizing the core NSoft’s standpoints and product values shares his thoughts prior to ICE 2020.
We change Entertainment, Security and Health with Technology
NSoft is a provider of superior online gaming solutions for igaming operators. The business was founded in 2008 and has since emerged as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. It currently provides gaming content to some of the world’s leading operators from its offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, Nigeria, SAR, Costa Rica, and Singapore. NSoft product palette includes virtual games, sportsbook software, and a turnkey gaming management platform for retail betting shops, gaming terminals, web and mobile application channels. Games include virtual races and sports matches, lottery games, virtual table games, and sports betting. As the online betting industry has grown exponentially in recent years, so too has NSoft’s global footprint. Deloitte has consecutively named NSoft a Fast 50 tech company in Central Europe in the past three years.
NSoft is the company that does relentlessly focus on its core business – betting, but yet applies its know-how on diversified companies and products. That’s the reason behind the company’s core vision statement: We change Entertainment, Security and Health with Technology.
Unleash your company’s vision with NSoft products
Our products do reflect such a statement throughout the portfolio that includes an omnichannel Seven platform a comprehensive, turnkey platform for managing core betting business operations. Betting operators who were previously juggling a plethora of games and sportsbooks from different providers can now consolidate everything on NSoft’s platform. The platform handles users, transactions and reports on an intuitive framework to aggregate betting and gaming products from third-party vendors like NSoft.
Security has never been an afterthought for NSoft. Realizing the security early, NSoft has developed an advanced and easy-to-use software enhanced with AI solutions to deliver multiple business applications. NSoft Vision is a complex and multidimensional system that rounds up the modern retail segment of betting and provides player counting, player segmentation, demographics, high-interest areas per location, etc. It’s the system that tackles many fronts simultaneously.
In today’s business, the companies are being increasingly challenged with efforts to reach all set financial targets, and at the same time to comply with complex regulatory requirements.
Gambling regulation is one of the most demanding areas for regulation in every legal system. If this fact is complemented by the fact that NSoft operates in over 35 countries (35 different legal systems) then it’s easily understandable that NSoft’s high regulatory challenges require continuous dedication.
Being a real-world tech company NSoft’s business is constantly evolving. This evolution started with NSoft’s most popular draw-based game Lucky Six and continued with more high value-added projects. Sometimes the evolution makes sense: it is possible to see how you get from making draw-based games to creating an omnichannel platform as NSoft Seven, to delivering a sophisticated AI surveillance system to expanding globally – all driven by the complexity of the customers’ requirements. A decade of experience with operators has kept us ahead in customer service while satisfying the player’s needs for adaptability and reliability. Putting a lot of effort into research, going and talking directly with the punters themselves, not only the operators, to get the best feedback possible has served us to become fully prepared to offer the complete omnichannel experience. It was an ultimate NSoft’s goal – to become a one-stop-shop for sports betting operators and it resulted in NSoft’s hardware division -Stark.
Stark – bringing tomorrow’s technology today
NSoft is proudly associated with its sister-company Stark that has grown to be the first-shop-stop for operators looking for quality, customization, branding and superior product performance. Stark offers an end-to-end betting terminal solution that is at the same time even the most cost-effective. The company combines best-in-class technology with human technical expertise to deliver a fully customizable SSBT.
The biggest proof of the quality of our terminals is the presence in Tier 1 of UK operators. Being present in such a regulated and competitive market positions Stark amongst the most trusted SSBT providers and justifies the statement of delivering tomorrow’s technology today. One of the best-selling products is certainly T-1000 whose modularity allows different display options based on business preferences. Wall-T is yet another Stark’s SSBT that offers various mounting options. Wall-T is being produced only as a single screen model while its functionalities are identical to the ones of the T-1000.
ICE London 2020 – a major B2B gaming event
The future 2020 edition is the perfect place for NSoft to present its product portfolio backed by the latest cutting-edge technology and delivered by the industry experts. NSoft will use this opportunity to present its disruptive technology of Seven platform that includes Vision and thus becomes the first and only platform in the world to have an integrated system for deanonymizing retail. The standalone platform itself is a game changer but having Vision on top of the Seven platform allows NSoft to shield its position as one of the most innovative companies within the industry.
NSoft will also be presenting its brand new game – Virtual Penalty Shootout – the ultimate tiebreaker. This game is the perfect example of NSoft’s disruptive technologies bringing together the thrill of the most exciting part of a football match into a virtual game.
Stark will be presenting T-800 – its first terminal for a broader type of operators whose affordable price will result in elevated acceptance and market penetration.
Attending ICE 2020 will enable NSoft to create invaluable partnerships and receive information about future trends in the industry as we are constantly trying to set higher standards.
Meet us at ICE London, 4-6 February 2020 at our impressive Stand S1-260, with the demo zones. Book a meeting with our team or contact [email protected]. Stark solutions team members will be happy to answer all your inquiries on their SSBT’s, book a meeting with them at [email protected].
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Novig Raises $75M Series B to Build a Trader-First Sports Prediction Market
Novig, the fastest growing sports trading platform in America, announced the close of a $75 million Series B round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Multicoin Capital, Makers Fund, Edge Equity, and existing investors Forerunner, Perceptive Ventures, and NFX. The round brings Novig’s total capital raised to more than $105 million.
The funding follows a period of growth for the platform, which reported a 10x increase in trading volume during 2025. Novig’s annualized trading volume currently exceeds $4 billion.
Although sports account for the majority of activity on most prediction market platforms, those products are not built with sports traders in mind. Novig, by contrast, is built for sports fans, delivering a fair, transparent, and commission-free trading experience.
Since launch, the platform has rapidly emerged as the leading sports trading platform in the US, proving strong demand for a trader-first alternative to traditional sportsbooks. Novig has officially submitted its application to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to become a licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM), a critical milestone in its transition toward becoming a federally regulated exchange available in all 50 states.
Unlike sportsbooks that operate an against-the-house model, Novig operates a commission-free, peer-to-peer exchange where traders compete against one another on a level playing field. By eliminating the hidden “vig,” unfair odds, and punitive limits on winning players, Novig has built the industry’s most equitable sports prediction platform.
“Our mission is to democratize and financialize sports markets, and we’re proud of the fact that Novig users are 10 times more likely to win than on traditional sportsbooks,” said Jacob Fortinsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Novig.
“We chose to partner with the best crypto venture firms in the world to further accelerate our plans to make Novig the most efficient and liquid sports prediction market in the world. Others are using prediction market technology to financialize new markets with unproven demand. We leverage it to fix broken markets where demand already exists.”
“Novig is proving that prediction markets can fundamentally reshape sports betting by removing the exploitative middleman,” said Paul Veradittakit, Managing Partner at Pantera Capital.
“Their peer-to-peer exchange delivers what traditional sportsbooks can’t: better odds, fairer market structure, and alignment between platform success and user profitability. When 23% of users are profitable compared to 2% on traditional platforms, it’s clear this is a foundational change to the industry. We’re excited to lead this round and support Jacob, Kelechi, and the team as they build a sports prediction market that actually puts bettors first.”
“Novig combines the cultural heartbeat of sports with the transparency and efficiency of prediction markets. Most prediction market volume today is on sports, yet those platforms weren’t built with sports or sports bettors in mind. We are delivering a better exchange that is built by sports traders, for sports traders,” said Co-Founder and CTO Kelechi Ukah.
The new capital accelerates Novig’s next phase of growth, including onboarding more institutional liquidity. Novig will utilize the investment to deepen product innovation and growth loops, launching first-of-its-kind functionality that combines the best innovation of financial markets with the excitement of live sports.
To support its next phase of growth, Novig has expanded its team to more than 50 personnel, including operators, engineers, and traders focused on developing the platform’s prediction market infrastructure and transparency features.
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Gaming Laboratories International
GLI Promotes Patrick Cottingham to Director of Client Services, North America
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Patrick Cottingham to Director of Client Services, North America. Previously, he served as Senior Manager of Client Services. Prior to commencing his career as an engineer with GLI, he served with the US Air Force.
Cottingham’s dedication to his clients was clearly evident both inside and outside of GLI. He transitioned to the Client Services team where he progressed and built a team laser focused on providing the very best customer service where his and his team’s clients have benefited from his engineering and gaming experience.
Ian Hughes, GLI Chief Revenue Officer, said: “We are thrilled to announce Patrick’s well-deserved promotion to Director of Client Services for North America. Patrick leads a team of dedicated and committed client services representatives who ensure our clients receive the best service during their compliance journey with GLI.”
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Zingo Bingo Launches “Your Era” Nostalgia Series Featuring Kerry Katona and Pat Sharp
Zingo Bingo Launches “Your Era” – A Social-First Nostalgia Series for 2026
Zingo Bingo has officially unveiled Your Era, a new short-form social media content series celebrating iconic throwbacks, shared nostalgia and the cultural moments that defined generations. The series launches in February 2026 and will roll out weekly across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Designed to strengthen Zingo Bingo’s identity as a home of nostalgic fun, Your Era focuses on authentic conversation rather than traditional promotional content. The format highlights music, fashion, technology and pop culture milestones that shaped each guest’s personal journey.
Kerry Katona and Pat Sharp Headline Series One
The first confirmed guests include Kerry Katona, singer and media personality best known from Atomic Kitten, and Pat Sharp, the iconic radio and TV presenter associated with classic UK entertainment shows. Additional celebrity names will be revealed throughout the year.
Each episode features five themed nostalgia segments crafted to spark memories, conversation and emotional connections among viewers.
What to Expect from “Your Era”
Every guest takes part in recurring throwback features designed to boost engagement and relatability:
- The Memory Bag – Guests reveal five nostalgic items and share the stories behind them
- Flashback Files – A rapid-fire interview covering music, fashion, tech and cultural trends
- Mixtape Memories – Guests curate throwback tracks for the official Your Era playlist
- Taste of the Past – Sampling retro sweets and snacks while rating nostalgia levels
- Yesterday’s News – A humorous headline-guessing game using real throwback media stories
The series aims to tap into the growing popularity of nostalgia-driven digital content while positioning Zingo Bingo as a community-led entertainment brand.
Built by Kinetic Digital and Blueprintx
Your Era has been developed by Zingo Bingo’s operators, Kinetic Digital, in collaboration with long-term creative partner Blueprintx. Blueprintx has previously supported digital and television campaigns for Kinetic Digital brands including Prime Casino and Slingo.
The production strategy prioritises shareable, short-form content optimised for social discovery and influencer amplification, with episodes distributed across dedicated platform pages as well as guest channels.
A Strategic Play for Community Engagement
Jack Watson, Brand Manager at Zingo Bingo, said the series reflects the brand’s commitment to fun, familiarity and connection.
“Your Era is about celebrating the music we replayed, the fads we cringe at and the memories that still make us smile. It’s designed to bring people together through shared nostalgia while reminding audiences that bingo is about enjoying those moments collectively.”
Series one will feature six guests throughout 2026, with new weekly segments designed to drive audience engagement and repeat viewership.
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