Groove has been named a finalist for Best Aggregator 2026 at the SiGMA Asia Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for 2 June 2026 at the SMX Convention Centre Manila during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

The shortlist was announced by Global Gaming Insider, according to the company. Groove said its platform aggregates more than 15,000 games from over 150 providers via a single API.

Giusy Campo, Business Development Director at Groove, said: “This shortlist is external recognition of a truth we already feel internally: Groove is moving at a different pace. Asia is not a single market, it is a collection of distinct regulatory environments, player behaviours, and partnership opportunities”

Campo added: “Our platform is built to respect that complexity, not smooth it over. Being named a finalist for Best Aggregator tells us that our approach; deep integration, localised content strategies, and commercial precision; is resonating with the operators who matter most in this region. We are not just bringing games to Asia. We are bringing a roadmap for sustainable growth.”

Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, said: “The aggregation space is crowded. Differentiation is everything. This nomination confirms that our vision, transforming aggregation from a commodity into a strategic growth discipline, is taking hold.” He added: “Operators across Asia are no longer asking for just volume or speed. They are asking for structural resilience, data intelligence, and a partner who can execute across fragmented regulatory landscapes with precision. Groove delivers that. To be recognised alongside the best in Asia is a privilege, but the real work continues in Manila and beyond. We are here to win, not just awards, but the trust of the operators who build their businesses on our platform.”

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DATA.BET says turnover from its virtual content grew 168% between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, with the supplier reporting the product accounted for 39% of total virtual sports turnover and 45% of profits over the period.

The company said the content is developed fully in-house and delivered through automated bot-vs-bot matches that run 24/7 without dependence on real-world fixture schedules. DATA.BET positioned the format as a way to provide continuous events and reduce operational overhead for operators.

Across the same period, DATA.BET reported +299% active users, +129% across clients GGR, +246% events per quarter, and +218% bets placed.

DATA.BET also said the audience profile overlaps with live football bettors, which it believes supports retention during seasonal breaks. The supplier added that the algorithm-driven format “carries no fraud exposure,” supports In-Stream Betting overlays, and provides near-zero latency between broadcast and market updates.

“Over the past year, our bot-vs-bot virtual content has delivered consistent, measurable results across every operator deployment. Building e-Football in-house gives us the flexibility to configure it to what each operator actually needs — whether that is a specific league structure, a particular mix of bot and player content, or a branded competition format,” mentioned Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET.

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Belatra Games has signed a partnership with SlotCatalog, the companies announced Thursday 21st May 2026.

The agreement will see SlotCatalog showcase Belatra’s game portfolio on its slot database and content discovery platform. The companies said the partnership is aimed at improving player-facing communication, including highlighting “strengths and areas for improvement,” and keeping players updated on new releases.

SlotCatalog, founded in 2016, positions itself as an independent database providing game information, reviews, and industry updates for players, operators, and studios.

Kateryna Goi, CMO at Belatra, said: “SlotCatalog’s metrics show just how much players trust the platform. In turn, SlotCatalog provides honest and transparent content and information for players, which is exactly what we, as a game provider, are looking for. After all, we are confident in the quality of our games and want to communicate that directly to players. We also have plenty of exciting things in store for players this summer and autumn, and we look forward to sharing them with the help of SlotCatalog.”

Daria Kushnir, CMO at SlotCatalog, added: “The best partnerships in our industry aren’t transactional, they’re goal-oriented. With Belatra, that goal is simple – matching the right games to the right players, faster. Their studio depth and our audience intelligence go hand in hand, giving both sides the ability to compound results over time.”

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