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Pariplay Broadens Reach in Spain Through Partnership with VERSUS

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5 years ago

January 22, 2021

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Pariplay Ltd., the No. 1 aggregator and content provider behind innovative products including the Fusion aggregation platform and the Ignite Studio development programme, has announced its further expansion in the Spanish iGaming market through a partnership with the innovative online game operator VERSUS. The agreement will see Pariplay supply its highly popular gaming content to VERSUS Casino, furthering its presence in the regulated Spanish market following its debut there in Q4 2020.

Launched in 2011, VERSUS is the sports betting and online game brand of Orenes Group, based in Melilla, Spain. With its disruptive image and a customer-centric positioning, VERSUS has solidified itself as a unique and dominant option among players for casino and sports wagering in the regulated Spanish market. Moreover, VERSUS became the official sponsor of Atlético de Madrid, one of the most important football clubs in Spain, at the beginning of its 2020 – 2021 season.

By growing its presence in Spain, Pariplay continues to move foward with its core objective of expanding its footprint throughout regulated markets in the global online gaming space. The Spanish market is also currently undergoing a period of growth, making it a very strategic expansion move for Pariplay. With over €426 million in revenue being generated during H1 2020 and the volume of casino players in the market on the rise, according to Dirección General del Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) figures, Spain poises itself as a solid stepping stone for Pariplay’s globalisation.

This latest agreement will see cutting-edge content from Pariplay’s own propriety game library and the Fusion aggregation platform serve as an excellent complement to VERSUS’ current offering of exciting casino and sports content. Spanish players of VERSUS, will benefit from a whole new assortment of state-of-the-art casino games, including hit titles like Dragons Of The North Deluxe, Wolf Riches, King of The Trident Deluxe, Treasure Temple, and Rumble Rhino, which have all been very well received by players in Spain and other regulated markets.

Juan José López, Sports Betting and Online Gambling Director at VERSUS said: “We are thrilled to be entering into this agreement with leading content supplier, Pariplay, who have continued to demonstrate impressive tenacity when it comes increasing their global scope. By partnering with them, we are able to enhance our player experience substantially by introducing a suite of high-quality casino games, which we have seen already prove to be hits in our market.”

Andrew Maclean, Sales Director at Pariplay said: “It is very exciting to be partnering with a brand that has as much visibility in Spain as VERSUS does, thanks to its impressive sponsorship deals. We are looking forward to seeing the presence of our game studio expand in the promising Spanish market and we’re confident that our offering will resonate well with players here and beyond, as we continue to expand our footprint throughout the coming year.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2026

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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