Raketech Group Holding Plc announced the appointment of Victoria Darmanin as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 May 2026.

Victoria Darmanin currently serves as Director of Finance at Raketech, a role she has held since December 2023. She joined the Group in 2018 as Head of Accounting and has since been a key contributor to the development and strengthening of Raketech’s finance function. Victoria brings more than 15 years of experience in finance and accounting and has worked within the online gaming industry for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in financial reporting, internal controls and listed company requirements. Victoria holds an MBA from Henley Business School and is ACCA qualified.

Johan Svensson, CEO of Raketech, said: “I have worked with Victoria since 2018, both during my time on the Board and over the past two years as CEO. Throughout that time, she has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a deep understanding of our business. Victoria’s appointment reflects the strength of the talent within Raketech and our ability to develop leaders internally. We are confident in her ability to ensure continuity, stability and high standards in our financial governance.”

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MightyTips was honored with the Affiliate of the Year award for the UK and Ireland at the 2026 EGR Europe Awards gala. The event took place on 18 February at the Hilton Malta in St. Julian’s, bringing together leading figures from the European iGaming sector.

This acknowledgment comes after a year of considerable expansion and product advancement for MightyTips. In 2025-2026, the brand underwent a significant website enhancement, improving its structure, navigation, and user experience.

Key updates included:

• launch of a new Tips section featuring short, expert-backed insights on betting opportunities;
• fully reworked sports predictions section with more structured, data-driven analysis;
• introduction of a new bonus section with a user-friendly, informative interface that clearly presents licensed operators’ offers.

MightyTips is an internet betting resource operated by SEOBROTHERS. In 2026, MightyTips was nominated for the EGR Affiliate of the Year award in Central and Eastern Europe.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, commented: “The EGR Europe Awards are among the most established industry recognitions in the region. Winning it highlights the consistent work of the MightyTips team across multiple departments. This achievement reflects our long-term strategy and our commitment to sustainable product development.”

The EGR Europe Awards celebrate businesses that influence the iGaming sector throughout Europe. They acknowledge operators, affiliates, and suppliers establishing benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience, and product development. Regional categories highlight the advantages of particular markets, encompassing Central and Eastern Europe.

The accolade additionally acknowledges broader regional reach and enhanced collaborations with licensed operators in the UK and Ireland. MightyTips stays dedicated to delivering organized, data-oriented content for regional audiences, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and sustainable development.

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The UK-based affiliate is expanding its marketing and commercial teams by hiring six new staff members, while there are still five positions to be filled.

Power affiliate Quantum (previously QiH Group) has experienced significant expansion in the initial two months of 2026, hiring six new staff members for its commercial and marketing teams since December.

First on the list is Shannon Walsh, who enters the swiftly expanding commercial department as a partnerships manager.

Dimi Papamichael, speaking about the stellar growth of his team, said: “From day one, I’ve felt a huge amount of backing and belief in what we’re building here at Quantum – and that’s already turning into real momentum. We’ve recently hired a couple of great people to join our growing commercial team, and we’re not stopping there – with a few more hires lined up in the next couple of months.

“It’s a clear sign of where we’re heading, and there’s a real energy around the business right now. With big plans for this year, we’re continuing to invest in the commercial team to make sure we’ve got the right people in place to move quickly on the opportunities ahead. I’m excited to be building such an ambitious and talented team as we head into a big 2026, and I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together.”

The marketing team, headed by Luke Watkin, is proud to welcome:

• Cameron Harris, Marketing Specialist
• Caitlin McIntyre, Affiliate Sales Lead
• Caroline Millington, Affiliate Account Manager
• Ariadni Argyropoulou, paid social specialist
• Gabriela Profir, performance marketing lead

Luke Watkin, director of marketing for Quantum, said: “As a leader I’ve found it to be extremely energising having the backing, the investment, and the ambition within the business to be able to recruit top marketing talent in a number of key positions in recent months. In a short space of time we have really levelled up the quality of our team, and this is already paying dividends both in terms of how we are working, but also (and most importantly) in the form of results. I am excited to continue doing what I love, which is building brilliant teams.”

In addition to the six roles, Quantum is also seeking to fill roles for:

• head of sales
• senior business development manager
• paid social lead and
• sales ops executive

HR Director for Quantum, Andrea Talreja, shared: “It’s a time of exceptional growth for Quantum, which is exciting and rewarding. We’re seeking not only the roles listed here, but quite a few more in 2026, so if you’re a tech or performance marketing professional – whether from iGaming or other sectors – please get in touch!”

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