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Playtech BGT Sports agrees strategic SportsTraders partnership

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6 years ago

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February 5, 2020

By

Zoltan Tundik

Groundbreaking product designed to boost operator revenue

Playtech BGT Sportsa (PBS) and SportsTraders (ST) have announced a strategic partnership to distribute SportsTraders’ groundbreaking new betting product, TeamBets.

SportTraders is an Israeli B2B technology company developing new sports betting technologies and products. The cornerstone product which has been developed together by ST and PBS is branded ‘TeamBets’, and has been launched via PBS’ proprietary platform.

TeamBets is a new betting offering involving betting and trading on market trends rather than on single events.

The unique features of this new product are:

TeamBets allow you to bet on a team’s sports performance vs. market expectations throughout the season.
TeamBets are presented in the form of a real-time seasonal graph for each team, much like an index or a stock, that helps users track trends and make calculated decisions for buying and selling TeamBets.
A fixed return table is published at the beginning of each season for every team, with the end of season return prices calculated for each of the Team’s potential finishing places in the league at the end of the season – versus the prevailing market expectation.
The real-time price of a TeamBet is set by a proprietary pricing engine, based on high quality market data and a unique ST algorithm, calculating the team’s performance vs. market expectations, and updates the price accordingly.
If a team outperforms, the value of the TeamBet increases and if they underperform it decreases, similar to a financial share on the stock market.
The price of a TeamBet is fully transparent and automated.
TeamBets are fully tradeable throughout the season.
Unlike traditional betting and very much like an investment portfolio, users’ portfolio total value will go up or down based on their TeamBets’ performance.

PBS and SportsTraders have launched TeamBet on its HPY operation in Austria & Germany under the name HPY Trade. In the near future, the SportsTraders platform and its key products will be offered to all PBS clients worldwide.

TeamBets currently offers 5 major soccer leagues (English, German, Spanish, Italian and Austrian) and will offer TeamBets for UEFA Euro 2020 teams. More soccer leagues are currently being developed for the 2020-2021 season.

Future developments will include additional sports as well as additional exciting features including betting against team performance, setting personalised risk / reward levels, and many more. In addition, users can place Pre-Match and In-Play bets using the SportsTraders platform.

Armin Sageder, CEO of PBS added: “We are very excited about the launch of TeamBets with SportsTraders. This is an incredible innovative product that will add a significant USP to the PBS digital offering.

“New client acquisition tools especially for the FAN community are increasingly important going forward – and TeamBets is a major step into this new future. A great partnership and cooperation between both companies has made this new product a reality; that I am sure will add a new dimension to the way sports betting is being conducted from now on.”

Hemi Algranaty, CEO of SportsTraders: “The strong partnership we have with a global leader such as PBS gives us a huge boost and allows us to focus on developing our sports trading product suite. More soccer leagues, competitions and tournaments, other sports types and sports assets to trade on, as well as new, unique sports trading features are all part of our exciting pipeline.

“With the support of PBS, the SportsTraders product suite can become a major new product vertical for the global sportsbetting world, and we’re delighted to be working with them.”

PBS and SportsTraders will also offer a trading on UEFA Euro 2020 product that will enable betting on the 24 national teams taking part in this competition using its platform.

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QTech Games, the leading game aggregator focused on emerging markets, has announced a new partnership with Tequity, further enhancing its premium content portfolio. The agreement gives QTech’s operator partners access to Tequity’s dynamic White Label Originals suite—an innovative range of provably fair, customisable, and streamer-friendly games designed to drive next-generation engagement.

Driving Engagement with White Label Originals

Tequity’s White Label Originals has rapidly gained traction among operators and players alike. Built to be fully brandable and highly configurable, the portfolio empowers operators to tailor content to their unique audience while maintaining strong performance metrics.

The suite includes a collection of instant-win and fast-paced games across popular formats such as Crash, Mines, Plinko, and Dice. Operators can customise themes, adjust RTP settings, select max-win options, and choose between provably fair or traditional RNG models. This flexibility enables brands to differentiate themselves in competitive markets while meeting evolving player expectations.

A standout feature of the Originals portfolio is the introduction of Crypto Trading Games—a new series built around real-time cryptocurrency price movements. These fast, live-market experiences are aimed at players with a higher appetite for risk and offer operators a fresh, innovative product category that resonates strongly with crypto-savvy audiences.

Expanding Reach Across High-Growth Regions

The partnership significantly broadens Tequity’s footprint across high-growth territories, particularly in Africa and Latin America. By integrating into QTech’s expansive distribution network, Tequity gains access to some of the most promising emerging markets in the industry.

QTech Games has built its reputation as one of the fastest-growing aggregators in developing regions. Its platform offers a vast, localised gaming portfolio supported by native mobile apps, advanced reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language assistance—ensuring operators can maximise performance in diverse markets.

Leadership Perspectives

Dominic Sawyer, VP of Growth at Tequity, highlighted the strategic alignment between the two companies:

“QTech is a great partner for us. They work with ambitious operators in fast-growing markets, which is exactly where our Originals perform best. White Label Originals gives operators content they can truly make their own, and that translates directly into stronger engagement and repeat play.

We’re particularly excited to bring our Crypto Trading Games to QTech’s network. It’s a new style of gameplay that resonates strongly with crypto-native audiences and gives operators something genuinely different to offer their players. This partnership helps us extend our reach into new regions while staying focused on what we do best: building fast, brandable games that players actually want to come back to.”

Philip Doftvik, CEO of QTech Games, added:

“It’s another feather in the cap for our platform to have integrated more premium content from Tequity. White Label Originals is all about empowering the operator, and that’s a philosophy we’ve always shared at QTech Games. Their instant-win portfolio is fast, fun and provably fair—delivering frictionless, high-octane gameplay which deepens engagement and supports our partners’ acquisition and retention metrics. We’re excited to see how these games perform across a range of untapped markets, in some cases opening entirely new ground for Tequity.”

Strengthening Competitive Advantage

By adding Tequity’s White Label Originals to its elite content suite, QTech Games continues to reinforce its position as the go-to aggregator for emerging markets. The partnership not only enhances product diversity but also equips operators with flexible, high-engagement tools to scale revenue, attract new players, and drive repeat sessions in rapidly evolving regions.

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Blokotech and K2 Digital unite to drive a new era of player engagement

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42 minutes ago

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February 12, 2026

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Wladimir P.

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Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with the Digital division of Key2 Group to expand the international distribution of its StickyPlay suite.

The collaboration comes at a critical moment for the industry. As operators prepare for what many are calling the 2026 “efficiency crisis,” the focus is shifting from aggressive customer acquisition strategies to sustainable, long-term player retention. Rising Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) and declining Lifetime Value (LTV) are pressuring operators to rethink traditional bonus-heavy models.

StickyPlay is positioned as a transformative solution to this challenge. By integrating advanced gamification tools such as Plinko, LuckyWheel, and ScoreKing, the suite enables brands to engage players through interactive entertainment rather than costly promotional incentives. The result: turning marketing spend into immersive gaming experiences that drive loyalty.

A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Bonus Models

Operators are increasingly seeking more sustainable business models. StickyPlay replaces blanket bonus campaigns—often vulnerable to abuse—with a competition-driven and socially engaging rewards system. This shift enhances player experience while delivering measurable financial impact.

Data shows that integrating StickyPlay can generate structural bonus savings of between 8% and 10% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), offering operators a powerful margin-protection strategy.

Salvatore Messina, Co-Founder and CEO of Blokotech, commented:

“Integrating StickyPlay aligns with our vision for the future of iGaming—where technology creates a healthier, more engaging, and ultimately more sustainable ecosystem. Millennials and Gen Z players are looking for social validation and fast-paced entertainment. StickyPlay meets these expectations while providing operators with a highly effective onboarding tool and a clear competitive edge through optimized promotional spend.”

Marco Gatti, General Manager of K2, added:

“We are proud to collaborate with Blokotech to introduce StickyPlay to the global market. Today’s operators face a bonus paradox: substantial spending to acquire players who often churn within 48 hours. StickyPlay helps build communities rather than chase short-term traffic. It’s not just about offering games—it’s about defending margins and transforming occasional players into loyal users, significantly reducing reliance on monetary bonuses.”

Redefining Sustainable Growth in iGaming

With acquisition costs climbing and retention becoming the new battleground, the Blokotech and K2 Digital partnership signals a strategic shift for the industry. By combining gamification, community-building, and financial efficiency, StickyPlay is setting a new standard for player engagement and long-term operator profitability.

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