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Opening New Doors: EveryMatrix’s London Launch and the People Power Behind Its Growth

By Maria Emma Arnidou, for European Gaming Media
The beginning of May saw the grand opening of EveryMatrix’s new London office, where the company welcomed iGaming media representatives for a two-day showcase: from the official ribbon-cutting to a deep dive into Q1 results, product launches, and strategic updates.
Held high above the city in the sleek HYLO building – now home to EveryMatrix’s new London office – the event was as polished as the view. It offered warm hospitality, meaningful conversations, and a structured program that balanced corporate transparency with genuine connection.
Co-founders Ebbe Groes and Stian Hornsletten, and Global Head of Offices Daniela Gheorghe took their spots for the customary cutting, surrounded by wide windows framing a glowing city skyline: cheers from the crowd, a quick snip – and that’s it: with camera shutters clicking and hands clapping, the new chapter began.
A View to Match the Vision
The new office setting was as polished as the EveryMatrix brand itself. Located in one of London’s most vibrant new towers, the company’s new office rises high above the city, with panoramic windows framing a glowing metropolis below.
The sleek space and the people buzzing happily around the workstations set the stage for a broader message: EveryMatrix isn’t simply scaling – it’s building a global community.
The “EM” People: The Culture Driving Global Momentum
One of the most compelling media presentations of the day was simply titled “The ‘EM’ People.”
Far from being a routine report, or a “mandatory” nod to company culture, this session revealed the inner engine behind EveryMatrix’s continued success: its people. As the audience quickly discovered, the company is not only scaling across markets but doing so with a purposeful investment in team growth, development, and cohesion.
The numbers shared spoke volumes:
- Headcount marks a 36% year-on-year increase, and 491 new hires joining the company in the last 12 months alone.
- EveryMatrix now spans over 15 global offices with employees representing 40+ nationalities.
- The average employee age is 33, with an average tenure of 3.4 years.
- An impressive 95% retention rate among new hires.
In an industry known for its high turnover and fierce competition for talent, these stats are more than impressive, indicating the strategic planning and care invested in People and Organisational Culture.
The presentation dove into how this success is structured. EveryMatrix has implemented a robust Learning & Development framework that offers tailored learning paths across technical training, leadership development, and online upskilling. This ensures that no matter where someone is in their career journey, there’s a clear path forward.
The company’s employer branding initiatives also stood out. From events designed to boost internal pride and connection, to storytelling campaigns that highlight real team members rather than corporate jargon, EveryMatrix is creating a brand culture that feels authentic and shared.
Offices as People Hubs and Culture Carriers
The symbolism of the London opening was not lost on attendees. The office is not just a workspace – it’s a physical representation of the company’s values and return to its roots. Designed to foster collaboration and flexibility, it joins the ranks of newly opened offices in Copenhagen, Cebu, and Chiang Mai. These hubs are purposefully built to support diverse teams onboarded from strategic acquisitions, encourage spontaneous collaboration, and create a sense of belonging across regions.
Daniela Gheorghe, who oversees EveryMatrix’s global office network, emphasized the importance of spaces that do more than house desks: in the office tour she gave to the press, Daniela discussed the thoughtful architecture and placement of each Department on the open, yet distinctly separate spaces. Teams in need of more quiet surroundings, like Accounting, are placed away from the “louder” Trading Department. Each team’s and co-worker’s needs are met under a collaborative and human-centric mindset.
Social Impact with Substance
The focus on people extends well beyond the company’s own walls. EveryMatrix’s social responsibility initiatives are not just performative checkboxes – they’re embedded into the company’s long-term vision.
The Teach Stream program, active since 2015, has helped more than 200 underprivileged children gain foundational skills in IT, English, and math. More recently, the launch of the Academy for Heroes has marked a new chapter: a purpose-built NGO project in Ukraine, designed to help war veterans transition into tech careers. Based in Lviv, the program offers tailored training in a market-ready environment, further aligning social impact with industry opportunity.
Local CSR projects in each regional office reinforce this approach, encouraging team members to take part in meaningful community action. It’s a people-first philosophy that scales.
Setting the Tone for the Future
While the London office served as the physical backdrop for the event, the real takeaway was intangible: a sense of direction, clarity, and culture. EveryMatrix is growing by cultivating an environment where talent can thrive, communities can benefit, and innovation is sustainable because it’s human-centered.
In a time where company culture is too often reduced to buzzwords, breakout rooms, and meaningless Pizza Fridays, EveryMatrix offered a refreshing alternative: a clear vision backed by real people, real numbers, and real impact.
As I was leaving the building alongside other guests, I couldn’t help but feel that the view from the 24th floor wasn’t just a look at London – it was a glimpse into what the future of responsible iGaming leadership might actually look like.
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Gaming
Current Games Activates the Nitro on Neon-Soaked Arcade Combat Racer: Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights

Current Games, a new name in indie publishing, based in the Netherlands, announced that it has assumed publishing rights for Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights, a heart-stopping, breakneck combat racing game, soaked in a neon lit future where speed and survival are the only routes to success!
A thrilling arcade style experience, Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights was first launched in Early Access on Steam in 2024, building a loyal community of dedicated fans passionate in seeing the game succeed. Current Games have heard the call and have spent a considerable amount of time diligently working under the hood, implementing a host of game-changing upgrades, delivering a fully revamped, nitro-powered experience, worthy of the Hot Import Nights (HIN) brand.
With the major update due to go live on July 24th 2025, speed demons are in for the ride of their lives as Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights power-ups on Steam, as well as launching on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games® Store!
Make no mistake, this is no mere tweak, from July 24th, a whole host of surprises await fans of the game and newcomers alike. Some of the changes include:
- An all-new sprawling racing track to discover and master
- More cars mean more fun! Discover your favourite vehicles and race like your life depends on it!
- Major balancing changes based on extensive community feedback
- A new single player career mode with championship races
- Overall improvements to the game’s experience and stability
In taking over publishing for Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights Current Games is keen to emphasise their commitment to engaging with and supporting the community. Planned initiatives arriving soon include the reactivation of the games’ Reddit account, a new Discord server and a planned playtest scheduled for pre-launch.
In Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights, street legends are built after dark, as gamers brave enough to face the neon-soaked streets of the future, race, fight, and ultimately conquer with up to eight players competing head-to-head in a fight to survive and pass the winning line alive.
Each chariot in Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights is equipped with an arsenal of outlandish offensive and defensive weapons, enabling players to outmanoeuvre and outgun their opponents as they speed towards victory. Choose from a diverse range of customizable vehicles across three weight classes, each with distinct advantages. Lightweight vehicles boast speed but sacrifice defence, while heavyweight vehicles offer greater protection at the cost of agility. Weapons can be charged through pickups or by executing perfect drifts, adding a strategic layer to the high-speed action.
Accessible yet challenging, easy to play, impossible to put down, ruthlessly hard to master and never anything less than exhilarating, Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights is racing like you’ve never experienced before!
Roderick Roode, CEO of Current Games commented on the major upgrade and console release of Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights, “We are honoured to assume publishing rights for Cyber Clutch and determined to give this high-impact combat racing experience the love, attention and polish it deserves. Cyber Clutch has attracted a loyal audience in the year since launch, but we know the game is destined for even bigger things, and we’re thrilled to finally deliver a fully levelled-up experience, which we’re convinced will delight combat racing fans. In addition, we’re excited to bring the full Cyber Clutch experience to more gamers than ever, releasing on PlayStation, Xbox and the Epic Game Store, and cannot wait to see players assume their position on the starting grid later this month.”
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Aquisitions/Mergers
Green light for international expansion: NOVOMATIC acquires French casino group

Following an in-depth review by all relevant licensing and regulatory bodies, the Austrian gaming technology group NOVOMATIC has successfully completed its acquisition of the French Vikings Casinos group. This move will strengthen the company’s presence in one of Europe’s most important gaming markets and underscores its long-term focus on sustainable growth and international diversification.
Established in Falaise in 1998, the Vikings Casinos group is one of the leading casino operators in France and has over 300 employees. The company currently operates around 1,000 gaming terminals in more than 10 live casinos across the country, including prime locations along the Côte d’Azur. The acquisition will enable NOVOMATIC to substantially enlarge its portfolio of services in one of Europe’s largest gaming regions and forge ahead with its international growth strategy.
“The acquisition of Vikings Casinos is a key part of our efforts to build up NOVOMATIC’s presence on international markets in a targeted manner. France is one of the most dynamic and most challenging gaming markets in Europe. By making this investment, we are not only reinforcing our leading position in Europe but also demonstrating our clear commitment to our long-term global expansion strategy,” says Stefan Krenn, Executive Board Member of the NOVOMATIC AG.
The fact that French regulatory approval has been obtained is not only a testament to the confidence in the expertise and reliability of NOVOMATIC, but also opens the door to plans for further developing the French casino business under the umbrella of a leading global gaming technology group.
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Entain Completes Full Rollout of Group BetStation Across All UK and Ireland Retail Locations

Entain, the global sports betting and gaming group, has successfully and fully deployed its proprietary Group BetStation (GBS) platform across all Ladbrokes and Coral shops in the UK and Ireland.
This marks a major milestone in Entain’s digital retail transformation concluding a journey that began with the launch of the first GBS terminal in Feltham in November 2020 and culminated with the final installation in Swansea. In total, over 2400 shops were upgraded across the UK and Ireland.
GBS by numbers:
• Over 2400 shops upgraded across the UK and Ireland
• 12000 betting terminals converted
• Strong growth in “Other sports” betting
• Grand National bets placed via GBS up by more than half year-on-year
• Football bet builder activity has doubled in the last six months.
GBS is a fully in-house developed, self-service betting solution that delivers a market-leading digital type experience to retail customers. Built entirely from the ground up, the project has converted 12,000 terminals and is now the primary sports betting channel across Entain’s retail estate. The deployment is the result of thousands of hours of development and testing, reflecting significant investment in technology and innovation.
Fiona Wallace, Head of Self-Service Betting Terminals at Entain, said: “Five years ago, Entain set out to deliver a best-in-class betting experience for our UK and Ireland retail customers, through our BetStation terminals. Our software, which tech teams have worked tirelessly on over that period, is market leading, offering customers far more than we did in the past.
“This hard work has meant that all BetStation terminals across our retail estate have now been converted to Group BetStation, this is a transformational achievement. It has redefined the in-shop experience, driven engagement, and accelerated our journey toward retail digitalisation.”
Key to the platform’s success has been extensive collaboration across Entain’s Retail, Product & Technology, Commercial and Operational teams globally — including colleagues from the UK, Austria, Gibraltar, India and beyond. Feedback from over 14,000 UK retail employees has shaped product refinement, ensuring GBS delivers intuitive, responsive and feature-rich functionality.
GBS is reshaping customer behaviour in retail, enabling a shift towards more complex and personalised bets, including accumulators and bet builders. As a result, GBS has become the home for innovative betting formats and is central to Entain’s broader multi-channel growth strategy.
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