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SportsGrid has confirmed its renewed media partnership with NEXT.io, attending NEXT Summit: New York to deliver live coverage of North America’s premier iGaming and sports betting event. Event content will be syndicated across SportsGrid’s streaming and digital platforms, offering viewers unparalleled access to industry insights and discussions.

Taking place March 10–11 at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, the Summit will bring together 1,400 senior-level delegates for two days of high-impact sessions and networking. This year, the event will feature Emerging Verticals, a dedicated track spotlighting fast-growing sectors shaping the industry, including sweepstakes, micro-markets, crypto, esports, new betting formats, and the intersection of technology and capital.

Key speakers include:

  • Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM

  • Adam Rosenberg, Senior Advisor, Gaming & Leisure, Blackstone

  • Benjie Cherniak, Principal, Avenue H Capital

  • Lloyd Danzig, Managing Partner, Sharp Alpha Advisors

  • Roger Ehrenberg, Managing Partner, Eberg Capital

  • Ramy Ibrahim, Managing Director, Moelis & Company

  • Joey Levy, Founder & CEO, Betr

  • Gavin Isaacs, Former CEO, Entain

Regulatory, legal, and association leaders will also participate, including Tres York (VP, American Gaming Association), Paul Burns (President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association), Kelci S. Binau (Gaming Law Attorney, McDonald Carano), and Katie Lever (General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation).

Sessions will further cover emerging tech, capital markets, and casino operations, with speakers such as Brooke Hilton (Head of Casino, PointsBet Canada), Chris Garrow (Director of Gaming, Prairie Band Casino & Resort), Davis Catlin (Managing Partner, Discerning Capital), Jeffrey Haas (Venture Partner, DreamCraft VC), Jamison Selby (CEO, Rubystone), Desiree Dickerson (Founder, THNDR), Kevin Scott (CTO, PGA of America), and Darren Woodson (Former NFL Player).

“NEXT Summit: New York continues to set the standard as North America’s premier meeting point for senior leaders in online sports betting and iGaming,” said Jeremy Stein, CEO, SportsGrid, Inc. “With Emerging Verticals joining the Summit this year, we’re excited to provide on-the-ground coverage of the event’s most important discussions to a wider audience across our streaming and digital platforms.”

Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder & Managing Director at NEXT.io, added:
“NEXT Summit: New York is where the industry’s biggest names come together to define the future of online gaming and sports betting. With more than 1,400 senior decision-makers attending, having SportsGrid on-site strengthens our mission to share critical insights and discussions with the broader iGaming community.”

SportsGrid will cover conference sessions, interviews, and key discussions, syndicating curated content across its network to extend the reach of emerging trends, innovations, and strategic insights shaping the global gaming industry. This initiative continues the long-term collaboration between SportsGrid and NEXT.io, highlighting their shared commitment to delivering timely, high-quality media coverage of iGaming and sports betting developments.

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EPIC Global Solutions names Chetan Pandya as Managing Director

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Former DAZN executive joins as the safer gambling consultancy scales internationally from Manchester.

EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the company said on 5 May 2026. The Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said the hire is part of its next phase of international growth.

Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to help scale operations and expand its role with organisations in “high-risk sectors,” including sport, gambling, and education.

Chetan Pandya, Managing Director at EPIC Global Solutions, said: “EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.”

Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Global Solutions, added: “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that.”

EPIC said it is expanding its presence in North America and internationally, alongside the development of scalable and digitally-enabled solutions to support organisations across multiple markets.

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Evoplay strengthens Brazil footprint with bet365 deal

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has strengthen its presence in Brazil through a new partnership with leading global operator bet365, marking another step in its growth across regulated Latin American markets.

The agreement sees a selection of top-performing Evoplay titles integrated onto bet365’s Brazilian platform, initially starting with standout releases such as Hot Triple Sevens and Temple of Thunder II Bonus Buy.

The partnership enables Evoplay to bring its diverse portfolio of high-performance content to one of the most promising emerging regulated markets, at a time when Brazil’s evolving landscape continues to create new opportunities for operators and suppliers alike.

By collaborating with bet365, a globally recognised brand known for its extensive reach and strong local engagement, Evoplay reinforces its commitment to delivering tailored content that resonates with regional player preferences.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Partnering with bet365 represents an important milestone for Evoplay as we continue to expand our Latin American presence and build our network of global operator brands. Brazil is a market with huge potential, and we’re excited to bring a selection of our best-performing titles to its players.

“Our focus remains on supporting operators with content that not only meets regulatory standards but also delivers strong player engagement, and this collaboration is a testament to that approach.”

Spokesperson at bet365, added: “We are pleased to partner with Evoplay as we continue to enhance our offering in Brazil.

Their portfolio of localised games aligns well with our commitment to provide high-quality gaming experiences to our customers.

“We look forward to rolling out additional titles in the near future as we strengthen our collaboration with the supplier in this key market.”

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Evoplay is a leading iGaming developer with a portfolio of 250+ slots, table, crash, and instant games.

It uses innovative gameplay and cutting-edge design to elevate user experience and bring new audiences to the world of iGaming.

The company’s commitment to innovation and revolutionary products was recognised by the most prestigious industry awards.

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bet365 is committed to Safer Gambling. We promote gambling as an enjoyable leisure activity, and we believe that gambling can only remain this way if you stay in control and gamble responsibly. However, we know that for some people gambling can stop being a harmless leisure activity and become a problem.

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Predictor by Slotegrator, a prediction market engine for iGaming brands, available for pre-order

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Predictor by Slotegrator is a prediction market engine packaged for iGaming operators that will bring the booming trend of event betting to any platform. Currently available for pre-order to a select group of Slotegrator’s clients, Predictor is a true prediction market, using a P2P model and updating odds after every bet. This model captures the appeal of the vertical while protecting operators’ margins.

Predictor by Slotegrator, a prediction market engine developed by leading iGaming software and business solution provider Slotegrator, is available for pre-order. By integrating Predictor, operators will allow their players to buy binary contracts on real-world events using a P2P exchange model. Odds are updated automatically, and operators earn a fixed commission on bets, providing zero-risk revenue.

“Predictor is a natural extension of our product philosophy. At Slotegrator, we believe that technology doesn’t follow trends but shapes them,” said Olga Ivanchik, COO. “The prediction market model is still in its early stages in iGaming, and we are among the first to package this mechanism for casino and sportsbook operators in a scalable, product-ready format. It marks a step toward a more adaptive and diversified operator offering.”

Prediction markets are a massive global trend. Bloomberg reported in February that Kalshi was handling more than $2 billion per week in bets, with Polymarket close behind. Players can bet on everything from sporting events to politics, the price of crypto, and celebrity tweets.

Sportsbook operators who are losing bettors to Polymarket, and want to bring them back by offering unorthodox bets, have the perfect solution in Predictor. Additionally, while classic sportsbooks carry risk on every bet, the P2P exchange model means they will earn on commission. It’s also fast and flexible, with new bets going live in 30 seconds.

Predictor is also ideal for online casino operators looking to increase retention by offering their players betting opportunities beyond traditional casino games, and new operators seeking to capitalize on the global prediction market trend will also benefit from the solution.

Predictor operates on an AMM/LMSR protocol, making it a true prediction market. The pressure created when increasing numbers of bettors select “yes” or “no” directly influences the odds, just like major platforms like Polymarket or Kalshi — and quite different from fixed-odds betting.

Prediction markets are popular not only for the vast array of bets available, but for their real-time data collection; more often than not, the favored outcome on Polymarket or Kalshi in fact comes to pass. This so-called “wisdom of the crowd” has a huge draw for bettors, and carries a huge part of prediction markets’ appeal.

“With Predictor, we are going beyond the usual ways of betting to a model where users actively shape the market. We are giving operators a new way to offer dynamic, event-driven experiences via a single iframe, and completely risk-free,” explained Product Owner Maksym Shtun. “Operators can also create completely unique betting experiences tailored to their own platform — the possibilities are endless.”

Slotegrator will present a demo of the solution at this year’s iGB L!VE, on 1-2 July.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.

The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.

The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.

Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.

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