Interviews
Maxim Slobodyanyuk on Euro 2024: Innovative Atlaslive’s Sportsbook for Operators’ Success in iGaming
As we draw closer to the start of Euro 2024 on June 14, the sporting community buzzes with anticipation, along with operators in the iGaming industry and their eager sports bettors. Today, we’re interviewing a particularly fascinating figure, Maxim Slobodyanyuk, whose company has developed one of the world’s most innovative and adaptable Sportsbook. We’ll hear firsthand about football innovations and the unique possibilities that modern technology brings to the field.
Maxim Slobodyanyuk, Chief Executive Officer at Atlaslive, a dynamic iGaming platform, will share his insights and expert thoughts on the eve of the highly awaited Euro 2024. He will discuss the innovations in football for modern operators and the incredible opportunities for iGaming businesses, thanks to the integration of Atlaslive’s powerful Sportsbook Platform.
Maxim, Euro 2024 approaches, which begins on June 14th, the excitement around football betting is becoming palpable. Could you please share how Atlaslive’s innovative sportsbook is setting up to enhance the betting experience for this major event?
As Euro 2024 nears, starting on June 14, the anticipation in the world of football betting is indeed palpable. At Atlaslive, our in-house developed Sportsbook is designed to significantly enhance the betting experience for this major event. We’re prepared to handle peak loads effortlessly, thanks to our robust Platform that boasts a 99.9% uptime. This reliability means that our players can place their bets almost continuously, without the risk of losing access during critical moments.
Moreover, our Platform offers tools for objective and highly professional betting management, ensuring accurate and timely results. We understand that our partners may have unique needs, and we are equipped to develop and integrate new, exclusive modules swiftly, tailored to their specific business requirements. All these capabilities give us a significant competitive edge in both existing and new markets.
Maxim, what do you think about expanding promotional activities to include a variety of sports beyond just football? Could you explain how operators can benefit from this approach and what impact it has on their success?
Expanding promotions to include a wider range of sports is definitely a smart move for any iGaming operator. While football typically holds the top spot in betting, other sports have a lot to offer too. When we spread out our efforts to include these other sports, we reach more markets and make the most of different sports seasons.
Let’s take a simple example. Say an operator focuses only on football and runs a big ad for a Premier League game. This might bring in a lot of bets at first, but it also makes the business really depend on how that game goes. If the game doesn’t turn out well, the operator could lose a lot of money.
That’s why at Atlaslive, we offerl operators to think wider. Our Platform supports this strategy by providing detailed business analytics, helping our partners identify the most lucrative opportunities, and tailor their promotions to maximize returns across different sports and seasons. So they can make smarter choices and do better in the long run.
As the trend of online casinos offering sports betting continues to grow, could you tell us more about the advantages for operators in integrating a sportsbook into their platform? Please, share any unique features or innovations that set Atlaslive’s sportsbook apart.
Certainly, launching a sportsbook before major events like UEFA Euro 2024 is a proven strategy. There are plenty of other events that also draw attention. But what really matters is how the operator plans to move forward.
As the trend for online casinos to include sports betting grows, it’s clear there are big advantages for operators who integrate a sportsbook into their platform. People’s habits are changing, most of them are not just spinning slots in the casino lobby for hours anymore. They want more engaging, live experiences tied to real-world events. A sportsbook, especially one with a variety of betting options, really taps into this desire for more dynamic entertainment.
Our Sportsbook at Atlaslive is designed to boost engagement and conversions — our current partners have seen increases of over 30% in these areas. This is thanks to the unique features and special gamification techniques we’ve built into our Platform.
Sure, an online casino can succeed on its own. For example, in Europe, online casinos have generated billions in revenue without sports betting. But think about how much more successful they could be if they added sports betting. Sports events naturally draw a lot of attention and excitement, which makes them easier to promote than casino games alone. Plus, sports betting is often more socially accepted, which helps attract and retain players.
What sets our Sportsbook apart? It’s developed in-house with a focus on user-friendliness. We make it easy for players to find and bet on exciting events, which keeps them coming back. We’re also continuously enhancing our Platform to ensure it’s lightning-fast, intuitive, and equipped with the latest in real-time risk management and anti-fraud technology. It’s designed to scale and adapt to multiple markets as needed.
I’m sure casino operators who offer both slots and sports betting will always maintain a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining players.
You mentioned Atlaslive’s strategy includes growing with partners and adapting to different market conditions. How does this help improve your sportsbook’s performance and reliability for operators in new markets?
Yes, really, our strategy at Atlaslive is all about growing alongside our partners and adapting to diverse market conditions. This approach greatly enhances the performance and reliability of our Sportsbook, especially in new markets. By understanding and adjusting to local needs, we keep our Platform robust and highly relevant to specific regional demands.
Each market has its unique challenges, from regulatory requirements to player preferences. Our ability to swiftly adapt allows us to offer solutions that are both flexible and compliant, which is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and securing trust among operators.
At the same time, our ongoing commitment to refining our technology means that we can handle the demands of various markets without sacrificing speed or functionality. This ensures that our partners can offer their customers a reliable and engaging betting experience, no matter where they are.
How do you see the future of sports betting, what new technologies and trends do you consider pivotal for boosting the overall betting experience?
Sports betting is all about staying current with technology. At Atlaslive, we’re really pushing the limits with live and mobile betting. That’s why we continue to optimize our Platform for mobile use, making sure that our users have a seamless, fast, and reliable experience.
According to our current statistics, over 90% of users are now betting through mobile devices, and this trend continues to grow. People find it easier to bet on the go, which is why we’re heavily focused on improving our mobile betting apps.
eSports, virtual reality, data analytics, and AI are reshaping how fans interact with sports betting. These technologies make betting more exciting and more responsive to the real-time actions sports fans love. We’re seeing a strong preference for live betting because it lets bettors engage with the game as it happens, adding an extra thrill to every match.
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Fast Track, the leading SaaS technology company and CRM provider in the iGaming industry, has unveiled the second instalment of its Inside Out video series.
Titled “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” the interview features CEO and Co-founder Simon Lidzén in a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion about the company’s growth, challenges, and vision for the future.
In the 30-minute video, Simon reflects on Fast Track’s nearly ten-year journey: “Success to me is about setting goals and achieving them. This year has been intense, but incredibly rewarding. From scaling Fast Track to launching groundbreaking products like Rewards, we’re just getting started.”
The conversation explores the launch of Rewards, Fast Track’s promotional ecosystem that integrates CRM with gamification to deliver engaging and personalised player experiences. Simon also discusses the company’s rapid global expansion and the challenges of scaling leadership within a fast-growing organisation. Looking ahead to 2025, he highlights Fast Track’s focus on leveraging AI to redefine CRM and customer engagement.
Simon’s reflections also touch on the company’s culture: “Fast Track is built on relentless innovation and a team that thrives on solving challenges. Seeing how much we’ve grown and how far we’ve come makes this journey so exciting.”
For those unfamiliar with Fast Track, the company is a high-growth SaaS leader, known for pioneering the use of AI to deliver personalised experiences to customers. Its software empowers companies to automate marketing and operational workflows, enabling teams to focus on strategy and innovation. Fast Track is reshaping CRM for iGaming, setting a new standard for customer engagement.
Watch the interview here: https://2ly.link/23JyZ
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As we enter 2025, what unique opportunities do you see for WA.Technology in the LatAm iGaming market?
The iGaming market in Latin America is experiencing rapid transformation, and this dynamic shift presents considerable opportunities for companies with the right strategy and adaptability.
We are witnessing a shift from informal, semi-professional operations to a growing demand for a formal, structured, and professional gaming industry that can meet the higher expectations emerging from both regulators and consumers.
At WA.Technology, we are perfectly positioned to leverage our extensive local knowledge to achieve just that. Our team has been working across the region for years, from Mexico to Brazil, Colombia, and beyond, which gives us a unique edge in navigating the regulatory complexities and unique behavioural dynamics of this evolving landscape.
This authentic regional understanding not only allows us to stay ahead of market trends but also empowers us to innovate in a way that aligns with global best practices while being sensitive to local cultures, customs, and regulations. As the LatAm gaming market continues to mature, we are ready to support operators in a more structured, regulated, and growth-oriented environment.
How does WA.Technology plan to maintain its progress across the region in 2025?
Our approach to sustained growth in Latin America is driven by the expertise of our team, who bring years of experience from across the region. The team at WA.Technology has collectively worked across a variety of LatAm gaming markets, gaining firsthand knowledge of local regulations and consumer preferences. This wealth of experience enables us to navigate the ever-changing landscape with agility and precision.
As the region continues to evolve, we will continue to integrate global best practices while remaining flexible enough to address the unique needs of each local market. Our strategy at WA.Technology largely focuses on building close relationships with various local stakeholders, refining our offerings based on real-time feedback and ensuring our presence continues to make a long-lasting difference in the region.
We are committed to driving long-term growth, building strong partnerships and providing the best possible value to our clients across Latin America.
For operators looking to enter Latin America in 2025, what are some of the key trends/nuances they need to be aware of? And how is WA.Technology helping them to navigate these?
Entering the Latin American market in 2025 presents a variety of opportunities for growth. However, operators looking to make the most of what this region has to offer must carefully consider local regulations, consumer behaviour, and cultural differences in each country. After all, LatAm is not one homogenous region – each country has its own unique dynamics at play.
Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve rapidly, with each individual regulator in the region setting its own rules, meaning that operators must be highly adaptable and well-prepared for any future legislative changes. But regulations aren’t the only challenge.
Understanding local consumer habits, preferences, and cultural nuances is equally critical to building a successful operation. For example, the products players enjoy in Brazil are likely to be completely different to those favoured by Mexican bettors.
At WA.Technology, we help operators navigate these complexities by offering solutions that are fully compliant with local laws and tailored to meet the diverse needs of Latin American consumers.
We don’t see ourselves as just a technology provider; we want to be a trusted partner, supporting operators in their journey to understand the regulatory environment and local market dynamics, ensuring they’re well-positioned for long-term success.
With Brazil now live, how does WA.Technology plan to gain an edge in what is likely to be a highly competitive market?
Brazil is undoubtedly the flagship market in Latin America, and we’ve been preparing for this moment for some time. With a market of such size and potential, competition is bound to be hard. However, we are confident that our extensive local presence and tailored approach will give us a distinct edge unmatched by any other provider on the market.
We’ve made significant investments in Brazil, building a team that is highly knowledgeable about the local market and deeply embedded in the regulatory landscape. I am proud to say our team has worked extremely hard to ensure we were ready in time for the new regulations in Brazil and that we are in a position now to grow even further in this market as a result. With dedicated local offices, a strong team of regulatory experts and seasoned professionals with operational expertise, we are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of Brazil’s rapidly growing iGaming market.
Our extensive knowledge of the local market and commitment to delivering innovative, market-specific solutions allows us to provide licensed operators with the tools they need to succeed in this competitive space.
How will your approach to Brazil differ from that of the wider LatAm market?
While Brazil is undeniably one of the largest and most significant markets in Latin America, our approach to the region as a whole is both comprehensive and tailored to the unique characteristics of each country.
We recognise that Latin America is a highly diverse and dynamic market where each country presents distinct opportunities, challenges, and regulatory landscapes.
At WA.Technology, we adopt a market-specific strategy across our entire business, ensuring that we provide localised solutions that meet the unique needs of each country while maintaining a strong, responsive presence in all key markets.
Our team brings extensive experience from working in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. In fact, we recently expanded our footprint by opening offices in Mexico City, which allows us to stay closely connected to local developments and offer even more tailored support to our partners in this market.
Mexico is particularly important to us in terms of future growth, and we view it as a key focus for WA.Technology alongside Brazil. Our integrated, flexible approach ensures we can remain agile across the entire region, responding effectively to each market’s specific demands while maintaining a cohesive regional strategy.
What are your goals for expanding WA.Technology’s footprint in LatAm over the next 12 months? And how do you plan to achieve these?
Looking ahead to the rest of 2025, our key goals for expanding WA.Technology’s footprint in Latin America is rooted in two fundamental pillars: extensive market knowledge and strong local presence.
As the region evolves at a rapid pace, staying ahead of market shifts requires constant attention. Our strategy is to maintain a physical presence in every major market, fostering relationships with local stakeholders, regulators, and operators. By doing this, we are able to anticipate changes in the wider market and position ourselves as a proactive, solutions-driven partner, ensuring that our partners can retain their competitive edge.
We aim to further solidify our relationships with key players across the region and remain highly engaged in local markets, adapting our solutions in real-time to meet emerging needs.
Our focus on continuous engagement ensures that we’re always in tune with the evolving landscape, positioning WA.Technology to lead the way in driving innovation and delivering value in Latin America.
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Tom Walton, Director at technology consultancy, Burendo, shares how operators can achieve sustainable profitability with learnings from other sectors
Operators who are merging and acquiring other businesses, launching new products or even integrating third-party technologies, can find themselves navigating complex internal processes. It is a complex large-scale challenge. Where M&As are commonplace, brand consolidation can be critical when securing sustainable profitability while planning for higher returns in the future. Within the emerging LatAm and US markets, acquisition remains a key focus. A common issue, regardless of geography, is the challenges presented by outdated or fragmented platforms and systems, a major obstacle in the growth trajectory.
In many cases, fundamental changes in how the organisation functions: its people, processes and technology holds the key to better value, higher profits, operational efficiency and reduced risk. By addressing these complexities with proven experience, technology consultants can support operators to be successful in their strategic initiatives.
Agility in competitive markets
To remain competitive in an ever-changing market, operators must move fast and with agility to refine their offering. A constant eye on retention, acquisition and regulatory changes is paramount to avoid financial impact. Despite this risk, research conducted by Accenture in 2022 found that 95% of B2B and B2C C-level executives believe their customers are changing faster than they can change their business, indicating most operators risk falling behind. This poses the question of how this can be supported.
The value of technology consultancies is in enabling businesses to extract greater value from existing resources through a confident understanding of what good looks like. Bringing external ideas gathered through experience, exemplary resources from process to people, can demonstrate what good looks like. More importantly, it shortens the timeline to achieving real goals in the organisation. Being under resourced or lacking the skills needed across these challenges makes it difficult to gain an overarching perspective particularly within a siloed approach.
At Burendo, we leverage more than 40 years of cross-sector experience. We are not only working with some of the biggest operators in betting and gaming, but partner with other highly regulated industries including finance and healthcare. We have helped operators across many initiatives helping them to realise cost savings or increased revenue in a matter of weeks. We pride ourselves in ensuring we leave a lasting positive impact on the culture, enabling our partners to be empowered to carry on our work.
The retention battle
Many operators are too busy with day-to-day tasks or overwhelmed with where to start when it comes to transformation and building a cutting-edge user experience. An example of the gap between capacity and demand is the rising popularity of in-play betting. During live sports, the speed in which players can find and place their bet is critical. Here, streamlined processes that allow for quick innovation will correlate with customer satisfaction, resulting in higher retention rates.
A fresh perspective for lasting change
A successful approach to optimisation requires taking the challenge and viewing it from an experienced and innovative angle. Our partners truly benefit from best practice and valuable lessons derived from other sectors. Through experience we have found that these challenges are not exclusive to betting & gaming and so the ability to apply these learnings drive success.
Managing complex systems and large volumes of data is a common obstacle. By applying these cross-sector principles through working with technology consultants, operators can gain valuable insight into re-engineering platforms and the skills needed, to meet both current and future demands.
Building exceptional, scalable and adaptable architectures ensures that businesses can continue to grow and evolve as the industry changes. This forward-thinking approach positions operators ahead of the curve, meaning they are poised for success in the years to come and have the agility to address any challenges or opportunities that arise.
Creating lasting change requires more than just solving immediate problems. Our goal for our clients is to maintain high levels of efficiency long after an initial transformation is complete. By empowering teams to implement and sustain improvements, operators can maintain continuous growth and unlock growth worth tens of millions of pounds, far outweighing their cost of delivery.
The focus must now shift to building stronger, more Agile organisations that can adapt to changing market conditions. Sustainable efficiency enables operators to optimise time-to-market, improve platform performance, and manage resources more effectively, creating a foundation for long-term growth.
About Burendo
Founded in 2018 and with offices in Leeds and London, Burendo is an award-winning, consultancy delivering stand-out products and services through technology. We partner with organisations to accelerate organisational value delivery and transform customer experiences.
We are pragmatic thinkers and doers who understand the operational world of organisations and customer demands. We work as a partner to give our clients the latest ideas, tools and techniques to deliver effective results that build long-term value.
For more information, you can visit the Burendo website: www.burendo.com
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Smith, Senior Digital Marketing Executive by email: [email protected]
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