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London and Kyiv-based platform provider Gamingtec’s deal with Playtech gives it one of the biggest portfolios in the online industry

London and Kyiv-based platform provider Gamingtec’s deal with Playtech gives it one of the biggest portfolios in the online industry
London, UK – Rising star B2B gaming platform provider Gamingtec has penned a new deal with software giant Playtech as it moves to offer among the widest choice of games in the industry.
The deal will see the integration of the Playtech’s award-winning live casino and slots into Gamingtec’s state-of-the-art CORE platform.
The addition of thousands of new high-quality slots will bolster a games suite that is already bursting with almost 10,000 titles from the biggest names in the gaming space.
The deal also builds on Gamingtec’s strategy of cementing partnerships with the industry’s leading suppliers, and of ensuring content remains forever fresh, engaging and constantly updated.
With offices in London and Kyiv, Ukraine, Gamingtec offers full, flexible iGaming turnkey solutions, including casino, sports book, bonus systems, and a payment gateway to the best payment providers in the industry.
Launched in 1999, London-listed Playtech has been at the forefront of game creation and innovation since the earliest days of the industry and remains the largest online gaming software supplier in the world.
Anastasiia Dylevska, Casino product manager at Gamingtec, said: “Playtech is an industry pioneer, a technological leader and one of the biggest names in online gaming, so we’re thrilled to partner up. But for us, it’s really about offering our clients’ choice because that makes their lives easier. Our mission is to provide the most flexible, bespoke gaming solutions available, and now clients can choose from a portfolio of games that is among the biggest in the industry.”
Liam Mulvaney, Commercial Director at Gamingtec, said: “The deal with Playtech shows our commitment to partnering with industry leaders, while at the same time supporting and nurturing some of the most exciting new startups in the gaming space through enabling technology like the CORE platform. We’re thrilled to be working together and hope it’s the start of a long and fruitful relationship.”
James Frendo, Casino Director at Playtech, said: “We are very happy that Gamingtec has chosen Playtech as its technology partner, highlighting the continued strength of our Casino and Live Casino games offering. Playtech’s innovative and entertainment-led games portfolio is a powerful offering for potential partners, and this is a great example of our commitment to partnering with the right companies to bring great content to new and growing markets.”
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Xanada Investments Announces the Launch of the Xanada Pitch Contest 2025

$50,000 Investment Prize & Global Exposure Await the Next Big iGaming Startup
Xanada Investments announced the launch of the Xanada Pitch Contest 2025, a global competition aimed at supporting iGaming startups seeking investment and growth opportunities in partnership with NEXT.io and Lilith PR Agency.
The contest offers a $50,000 equity investment to the winning startup, along with strategic mentorship, industry connections, and marketing support.
The competition will follow a two-stage selection process. From February 10 to April 1, 2025, startups can submit their applications online. Following the initial evaluation, the top five finalists will be announced on April 10, 2025, and will proceed to a live pitch event at the NEXT Summit in Valletta on May 8, 2025.
A Panel of Experts Will Choose the Winner
The final five startups will pitch their ideas live on stage at NEXT Valletta to a distinguished panel of judges, including:
- Vladimir Malakchi – CEO & Managing Partner, Xanada Investments
- Pierre Lindh – Co-founder & Managing Director, NEXT.io – The World’s iGaming Community
- Dmitry Belianin – CEO & Founder at Belianin, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Blask
- A Secret Judge – To be revealed soon
“A Unique Chance to Scale and Succeed”
“The Xanada Pitch Contest is raising the bar for startup competitions. This is a rare opportunity for iGaming startups – whether they are launching, growing, or looking to scale – to showcase their vision in front of key investors and decision-makers. We are committed to bringing together the brightest minds in the industry to support the next wave of innovation,” said Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Partner of Xanada Investments.
Who Should Apply?
The contest is open to Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A startups operating in the iGaming sector. Startups at various growth stages – whether developing new solutions or scaling existing ones – are encouraged to apply.
Application and Key Dates
- Applications Open: February 10 – April 1, 2025
- Top 5 Finalists Announced: April 10, 2025
- Live Pitch Event: May 8, 2025, at NEXT Summit, Valletta
For further information and to apply, visit https://xanada.investments/contest or reach out to Xanada Investments at [email protected]
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Pole Position Performance: GR8 Tech Transforms Client Challenges into Opportunities with CRM

GR8 Tech has launched a five-episode video series that demonstrates how its top-tier CRM can address key client challenges, such as improving communication, automating workflows, and delivering personalized experiences. Through real-life examples from GR8 Tech’s clients, viewers can discover how to unlock CRM’s full potential.
Watch Pole Position Performance: GR8 Tech CRM
Kateryna Pozdnysheva, GR8 Tech’s Chief Client Officer and Head of CRM Business Unit, leads the series. Along with her assistant Addi, Kateryna dives deep into the mechanics of CRM: how to design a CRM journey that targets both casino players and sports enthusiasts, ensuring that each player receives a personalized experience; how to engage with players effectively, test what resonates with them, and adjust strategies in real-time to improve performance. Viewers learn the importance of segmentation tools, which allow CRM to categorize players based on their habits, risk profiles, and preferences, all while navigating diverse markets. The series also emphasizes how to connect with players on a deeper level by crafting campaigns that deliver the right incentives at the perfect moment and via the most effective communication channels.
One of the highlights of GR8 Tech’s CRM solution is its ability to optimize player engagement to drive retention. Through advanced gamification tools like rewarding achievements, the CRM makes player interactions exciting and impactful. The series shows how these dynamic elements enhance the player experience, leading to a 25% increase in first-time deposits, 80% retention on average, and 75% engagement of MAU with gamified features. It highlights how GR8 Tech’s CRM serves as a powerful strategy for delivering personalized, effective, and results-driven client experiences.
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Gainr.ai and Goal Analytics Agree Trading Data Partnership

Gainr.ai announces a strategic agreement with Goal Analytics for sports data models
Gainr.ai, a leader in AI-powered alternative trading solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Goal Analytics – a top European data analytics company to enhance the performance of the Gainr Trading portfolio through advanced predictive data insights. This collaboration will provide Gainr Trading with high-quality, data-driven intelligence to optimise trading strategies, improve risk management, and refine AI-driven market-making models.
As a specialist in sports data analytics, Goal Analytics will supply Gainr Trading with in-depth statistical models and proprietary data sources, offering a crucial edge in predictive accuracy for trading syndicates. This partnership marks a significant step in Gainr.ai’s commitment to integrating best-in-class analytical expertise into its trading ecosystem, ensuring partners have access to cutting-edge insights to inform their strategies.
Gainr Trading is a scalable alternative trading fund, administered and audited by Suntera, leveraging Gainr.ai’s proprietary technology to execute verified prediction market strategies. The addition of high-quality data analytics strengthens its ability to optimise odds, enhance risk assessment, and refine AI-driven decision-making in real time.
Commenting on the announcement, Theodoros Koumis, CEO and Founder of Gainr.ai, stated: “Access to superior data is at the heart of every high-performance trading strategy. Our partnership with Goal Analytics allows us to integrate deeper statistical intelligence into Gainr Trading, ensuring our partners and investors benefit from the most accurate and actionable insights available. This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing AI-driven trading solutions with academic-grade models and industry-leading automation.”
“We are very happy to team up with Gainr Trading and share our expertise in football data analytics and algorithm development. Gainr Trading’s expertise and experience in trading and execution makes this a highly compelling partnership forming a very strong syndicate for football. We are excited to support Gainr at all levels with our football data-driven expertise, creating a wide range new opportunities in the industry.” Malte Schmielewski CEO Goal Analytics.
With this expansion into Europe, Gainr.ai continues to enhance its alternative trading intelligence framework, ensuring its ecosystem remains at the forefront of AI-powered trading innovation. As demand for agile, data-driven trading strategies grows, Gainr Trading is well-positioned to provide superior analytics and automation for sports betting syndicates and alternative investment firms.
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