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WhichBingo Awards 2021 winner’s announcement
The annual Whichbingo awards were held virtually in 2021 with twelve winners announced across the event which was held online for a second year in a row.
The awards follow one month of voting by bingo players and from submissions of nominations by bingo brands. The results are in for the WhichBingo Awards 2021 and there are some surprises.
The winner of the WhichBingo Award 2021 for Best Bingo Site is Sun Bingo – the first time it has picked up the main award since 2010. The good news didn’t stop there for Sun Bingo as it went on to scoop two more major awards – Best Bingo Chat Team and Best Playtech Bingo Site. The change in fortunes for Sun Bingo coincides with the appointment of Adam Scott as Gaming Operations Director at NewsUK in May 2020, having moved from competitor Gamesys, operator of multi-award winning sites Heart Bingo and Jackpotjoy
Another big winner was an unexpected name: PlayOJO. This brand also picked up three prestigious awards, snatching them from under the noses of dedicated bingo sites. PlayOJO is the proud winner of the awards for Best New Bingo Site, Best Pragmatic Play Bingo Site and Best Slots Site. Of all the casino sites that have adopted online bingo over the last 18 months it is PlayOJO that certainly put its heart and soul into the product, rather than just having it sit on site as an additional plug-in. They players on the site have certainly shown their appreciation of its efforts.
Wink Bingo continues to be the shining star of the 888 stable as it picked up the award for Best Dragonfish Bingo Site for the fifth consecutive year.The famous Foxy Bingo took the award for Best Entain Bingo Site and Rainbow Spins sitting on the Jumpman Gaming platform took Best New Slots Site.
The full list of WhichBingo Award winners 2021:
| Best Bingo Site | Sun Bingo |
| Best New Bingo Site | PlayOJO |
| Best Dragonfish Bingo Site | Wink Bingo |
| Best Entain Bingo Site | Foxy Bingo |
| Best Pragmatic Play Bingo Site | PlayOJO |
| Best Playtech Bingo Site | Sun Bingo |
| Best Bingo Chat Team | Sun Bingo |
| Best New Slots Site | Rainbow Spins |
| Best Slots Site | PlayOJO |
| Best Mobile Bingo Site (Judged) | Mecca Bingo |
| Best Customer Service (Judged) | mFortune |
| Most Socially Responsible Operator(Judged) | Mecca Bingo |
In the Judged categories mFortune came top for the second year for Best Customer Service, while Mecca Bingo retained the award for Best Mobile Bingo Site, but also added a second award as winner of Most Socially Responsible site.
Inbal Winner, General Manager Europe at XLMedia plc:
“After an exciting month of voting, we’re delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s WhichBingo awards. The awards are one of the annual highlights for the UK online bingo industry, and because the winners are mainly decided by players’ votes, they are particularly coveted by the brands lucky enough to be declared winners.
The popularity of online bingo has soared in the last eighteen months during the pandemic, so it was also pleasing to see that hosting our ceremony virtually hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of players who voted, with another huge number of votes cast again this year. With the game continuing to attract a much wider demographic of players than ever before, these awards enable us to recognise the hard work of all the best UK bingo sites around today.”
The award winners were revealed in a virtual ceremony for the second time due to continued uncertainty around live events. They were announced by WhichBingo Social Media Presenter Charlie Shakespeare and filming took place at the beautiful Buzz Bingo venue in Tooting, London.
As the WhichBingo Awards are mainly decided by player votes they are highly regarded by the bingo brands and a coveted indication of many satisfied customers.
You can watch the full event here: https://www.whichbingo.co.uk/awards/
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Groove
Groove integrates KingMidas Games, adding 150+ titles to its content portfolio
The supplier says the KingMidas catalogue is now available to operators via Groove Command across slots, instant wins, table and arcade games.
Groove has integrated KingMidas Games into its content aggregation platform, adding the studio’s catalogue of more than 150 games to its operator network. The companies said the rollout covers slots, instant wins, table games and arcade-style titles.
Rachel Tourgeman, Head of Partnerships at Groove, said: “KingMidas Games brings something distinctive to our platform. They combine strong visual identity with genuine understanding of what keeps players coming back. In a crowded content landscape, that combination matters. We’re pleased to make their catalogue available to our operators and see what these games deliver in live environments.”
Groove said the deal supports its strategy of combining a portfolio of over 15,000 games with selective studio additions, and positioned the KingMidas line-up as designed for mobile-first audiences.
Sargis Khachatryan, Commercial Director at KingMidas Games, said: “Groove has established itself as a genuine aggregator of choice in this space, and we’re pleased to bring our full catalogue to their platform. Our focus has always been on creating games that players want to return to, so, visually sharp, mechanically solid, and built for mobile. Making those titles available through Groove means more operators can deploy them quickly and with confidence. It’s a straightforward partnership built on shared commercial sense, and we’re excited to get started.”
According to the company, the KingMidas Games portfolio is available to Groove partners via its back office, Groove Command. Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, added: “Our model has always been about giving operators choice without complexity. KingMidas Games fits that philosophy perfectly. They produce content that performs, and they do it at scale. Integrating them into Groove means our partners can access that performance through a single connection, with all the flexibility our platform provides. It’s another step toward making Groove the default destination for operators who want to move fast and compete effectively.”
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GR8 Tech
GR8 Tech Turns GR8_Sportsbook ON for Operators Ready to Win
You know the game.
Players expect more. Markets move faster. Margins get tighter. Operators are still too often stuck with sportsbook tech that looks the same, feels the same, and slows everything down when speed is crucial.
GR8 Tech introduces the updated GR8_Sportsbook, a reimagined sportsbook built to transform the player experience, give operators full commercial control, and unlock more revenue-driving opportunities from day one.
This is not a typical B2B sportsbook built for show.
GR8_ Sportsbook was built as a product for ourselves, tested at scale, and shaped by real operator needs. We kept only the tools that work, convert, retain, and generate revenue.
No empty promises. No decorative features.
GR8_PLAYER EXPERIENCE ON: Transform Player Experience → Drive Growth
The new GR8_ Sportsbook front end brings a completely reimagined UI and UX, designed to make betting easier, faster, and more engaging for players.
The updated interface gives players a cleaner journey, more intuitive navigation, and a smoother path from discovery to bet placement. Every interaction is built to support conversion and long-term retention.
Differentiate. Stand out. Win.
GR8_Control On: Built Your Way, Managed in Real Time
GR8_ Sportsbook gives operators control through UBO and CRM. Operators can customize odds, content, layouts, widgets, pages, promotions, and player experiences without waiting on support or getting stuck in endless back-and-forth requests.
The new widget-based architecture gives operators control over every page layout and content block directly from the back office. That means faster execution, greater flexibility, and complete independence.
- Built your way: customize everything from content to player experience.
- Real-time control: make changes instantly, no support needed.
- Market-ready: adapt fast to trends, regions, and audience needs.
Behind the experience sits mature risk management built to protect the business while giving operators the flexibility to grow.
GR8_Revenue On: Tools That Move the Numbers
GR8_ Sportsbook adds a new layer of revenue-driving tools designed for targeted growth, smarter engagement, and better player value.
Operators can run highly segmented campaigns, tailor promotions by geography, and apply boosted odds at brand, market, or user-segment level.
That means recreational players can get a more exciting betting experience, while price-sensitive users can be targeted with enhanced prices and sharper offers.
New and upgraded revenue tools include:
- Boosted odds and enhanced prices at user-segment level.
- Automatic VIP bet acceptance for smoother high-value player handling.
- Zero-latency betting experience for faster, cleaner bet placement.
- Geo-tailored promotions built around local markets and audience behavior.
- AI-powered dynamic limits designed to maximize value per player.
- Targeted campaigns for different user segments, player types, and growth goals.
This is revenue control built into the product.
Built for the World Cup. Built Beyond It.
Ahead of the World Cup, GR8 Tech’s primary focus is upgrading the sportsbook front end, navigation, and operator control layer to meet modern player expectations and commercial demands.
Post-tournament, the roadmap continues with a redesigned event page and the development of a performance-focused initiative using server-side rendering to improve page speed, SEO, and user experience across key high-growth regions, including Africa, India, and Latin America.
Beyond iFrame, GR8 Tech is also expanding its sportsbook ecosystem through scalable Managed Trading Services and API products.
The API product gives B2B operators access to GR8 Tech’s sportsbook engine while allowing them to build their own front end, a major advantage for brands that want full UX ownership without compromising on backend performance.
GR8_Sportsbook On
GR8_Sportsbook is for operators who don’t want another sportsbook that simply exists.
It’s for brands that want to differentiate. Control the product. Move faster. Engage better. Protect margin. Grow revenue with tools proven in real-life operations.
Because luck is not a strategy.
LUCK OFF.
GR8_SPORTSBOOK ON.
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BIS
BiS Brasília projects growth and boosts betting debate in Brazil
Event will bring together leaders and experts at a time of high visibility for the sector
With an expected 20% increase in attendance, BiS Brasília reaches its second edition in a scenario of strong prominence for the sports betting market in Brazil.
Regulatory advances and growing public interest have placed the sector at the center of strategic discussions, boosting the event’s relevance this year.
Held at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, the gathering will bring together experts, executives, and authorities to discuss market trends, challenges, and opportunities, with a focus on innovation, integrity, and the sustainable development of the industry.
“The BiS Brasília arrives at a decisive moment for the Brazilian market, bringing together leaders to discuss the paths of regulation, innovation, and sustainable growth of iGaming and sports betting in the country.
It will be a strategic opportunity to promote qualified dialogue and strengthen an increasingly professional and transparent ecosystem,” explains Flávio Figueiredo, co-founder of BiS SiGMA.
Based in the federal capital—epicenter of Brazil’s main political and economic decisions—the event reinforces Brasília’s role as a convergence point for the different stakeholders involved in shaping the new regulatory landscape.
This edition is expected to consolidate itself as a milestone in the maturation of the debate on the legality of betting in Brazil.
About BiS Brasília
In its second edition, BiS Brasília is an event dedicated to the iGaming and betting ecosystem, promoting dialogue between the private sector, government, and society on the development of the regulated gaming, casino, and lottery market in Brazil.
The event brings together business leaders, authorities, and experts to discuss strategic topics such as Brazilian regulation, taxation, integrity, innovation, responsible gaming, compliance, AML / anti-money laundering, licensing, sports integrity, government relations, advertising, and CONAR.
BiS SiGMA South America is part of the event portfolio of SiGMA World Group, one of the leading global platforms for B2B business and event organization focused on the gaming and betting industry.
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