Brooks Pierce
Inspired Appoints Ian Freeman as Chief Commercial Officer
Inspired Entertainment has announced the appointment of Ian Freeman as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Freeman takes on his new CCO role with effect from November 16. His responsibilities will include the innovation, delivery, and growth of Inspired’s Virtual Sports products.
Ian is a seasoned industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in sports and iGaming. He has held key leadership positions in global gaming and technology, working with top companies in the industry.
Most recently, Ian served as Chief Revenue Officer for FSBTech, a leading sports and iGaming platform provider. He focused on driving customer acquisition and retention, revenue growth, and global market expansion, including successful launches in Ontario and South Africa.
Prior, Ian served as Vice President Global Business Development & Commercial at IGT PlayDigital, where he was instrumental in the rollout of IGT PlaySports across North America and helped drive the commercial growth of IGT PlayDigital’s iGaming content portfolio worldwide.
Ian’s impressive career also includes a five-year tenure at Kambi, a top sports betting technology provider, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer and was a member of the executive management team that navigated the company’s successful IPO.
“Ian’s extensive background in the sports betting industry, including leadership roles at Kambi, IGT, and FSBTech as Chief Revenue Officer, is invaluable to our team. With a proven track record in commercial, operational, and technical areas, Ian brings the perfect balance of capabilities needed to elevate our Virtual Sports business to the next level. Virtual Sports is a key driver of the growth strategy of Inspired and we are excited to add Ian to this key leadership role,” Brooks Pierce, President and CEO at Inspired Entertainment, said.
Ian succeeds Steve Rogers, who after 25 years with Inspired has decided to pursue other opportunities.
“I would like to thank Steve for his many contributions to the Company over the years. He has been a big part of our success. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Brooks Pierce added.
Brooks Pierce
Inspired and Allwyn Hellas Launch “Soccer 3.6”
Inspired Entertainment Inc. announced the successful launch of its latest Virtual Sports product, Soccer 3.6, in partnership with Allwyn Hellas, Greece’s largest gaming operator. The innovative new game is now live across approximately 3000 retail venues.
Inspired, as Allwyn Hellas strategic provider of Virtual Sports, has long delivered a diverse and engaging portfolio to one of Europe’s strongest retail gaming networks. The introduction of Soccer 3.6 marks a significant evolution in this collaboration.
At the core of Soccer 3.6 is the debut of a Bet Builder functionality, an advanced feature set enabling players to enjoy more dynamic betting experiences. This mechanic allows players to bet on multiple event outcomes in the same game, significantly enhances engagement and elevates the overall entertainment experience for customers in Greece.
In addition to new gameplay innovations, Soccer 3.6 includes bespoke enhancements developed specifically for Allwyn Hellas, ranging from new animated 2D and in-game design elements to additional triggered messages and preamble banners. These customizations further strengthen Allwyn Hellas’ ability to deliver a localised and highly compelling customer experience.
“We are delighted to expand our longstanding partnership with Allwyn Hellas through the launch of Soccer 3.6, a landmark product that showcases the next generation of Virtual Sports betting. Allwyn Hellas is the first customer to go live with our new Bet Builder mechanics, reflecting our shared commitment to innovation and player engagement,” said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Executive at Inspired.
“We remain true to our promise to continuously upgrade the experience we offer to our customers. Most recently, we introduced Bet Builder in Virtual Football, bringing into Virtuals a trend that is already shaping Sports Betting and presenting it with a modern visual approach, which refreshes the overall experience. This is the result of our close and long-term collaboration with Inspired, and we are proud to be the first to introduce it to the market,” said Fotis Zisimopoulos, Chief Sales & Marketing Allwyn Stores Officer.
The launch reinforces Inspired’s position as a global leader in Virtual Sports and underscores the Company’s dedication to developing cutting-edge content tailored to its partners’ unique market needs.
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Ali Tireli
Inspired Launches Virtual Sports Horse Racing and Greyhounds Offering in Türkiye
Inspired Entertainment Inc. has announced the expansion of its Virtual Sports in Türkiye.
In partnership with Gametech, Inspired will deliver via Media Hub, Gametech’s distribution entity, its Virtual Horse Racing and Greyhound content to Turkish online operators and independent retailers, including operators such as altiliganyan.com, atyarisi.com, bitalih.com and hipodrom.com, collectively representing a significant proportion of the Turkish online horse racing market.
The agreement supports distribution across both online and retail channels, further strengthening Inspired’s Virtual Sports footprint in this strategically important regulated market. Over the coming weeks, Inspired will roll out a comprehensive Virtual Horse Racing portfolio, including Flat, Jump and Sprint races, alongside both of its Greyhound events.
“We are thrilled to be bringing more of our proven Virtual Sports content to Türkiye. The launch of our Virtual Horse Racing and Greyhound products delivers an exciting, fast-paced betting experience that complements traditional sports betting and supports both online and retail channels, with an exciting roadmap of new products to come in 2026,” said Brooks Pierce, President and CEO of Inspired.
“We are delighted to be able to be able to offer to our customers, Inspired’s premium Virtual Sport Horse Racing and Greyhound content via our supply arrangement with MediaHub, our Greek distribution entity. Inspired’s Virtual Sports portfolio is recognized globally for its quality and engagement, and this launch represents an important step in expanding innovative Virtual Sports experiences for both online operators and retail partners in Türkiye,” said Ali Tireli, CEO of Gametech.
This expansion further reinforces Inspired’s position as a trusted supplier of high-quality Virtual Sports content to licensed operators and partners worldwide.
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bet365
Inspired Entertainment Announces Multi-Year Extension of Virtual Sports Partnership with bet365
Inspired Entertainment has announced a multi-year extension of its long-standing Virtual Sports agreement with bet365, one of the world’s leading online gambling operators.
The extension provides an ongoing opportunity for Inspired to work closely with bet365 to deliver Virtual Sports innovations, including the launch of an enhanced Virtual Soccer product featuring a Bet Builder functionality, timed to coincide with the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Inspired’s pre-built Bet Builder (same game parlays) allow players to create quick, intuitive selections by combining multiple outcomes into a single, bespoke wager. This proven mechanic delivers a more interactive and personalized betting experience.
For operators, Bet Builder functionality is designed to improve retention and bring one of the most successful live sportsbook mechanics into the Virtual Sports environment. By narrowing the gap between live sports betting and Virtual Sports, Bet Builder sets a new benchmark for engagement within Virtual Soccer.
“We are delighted to sign this multi-year extension with bet365, reinforcing our long-term partnership and shared commitment to innovation in Virtual Sports. By combining our Virtual Sports expertise with bet365’s global reach and customer insight, we will continue to deliver products that resonate with players and drive value for operators, particularly around major global sporting moments such as the 2026 World Cup,” said Brooks Pierce, President and CEO of Inspired Entertainment.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Inspired. Inspired is an established and trusted long-term partner, consistently delivering Virtual Sports content that performs well across our various markets. The introduction of Bet Builder functionality within Virtual Soccer allows us to offer customers a more engaging experience while aligning Virtual Sports more closely with live sports betting mechanics,” said a bet365 spokesperson.
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