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GVC Holdings and EPIC Risk Management Form Unique New Partnership

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Two organizations to deliver sports and education programs in 14 locations throughout the US

EPIC Risk Management, the world’s leading independent gambling harm minimization consultancy, and GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports-betting and gaming groups, have formed a partnership which aims to minimize gambling related harm throughout the U.S.

The partnership, funded by GVC Foundation US, GVC’s unique non-profit subsidiary which is dedicated to promoting responsible gambling, will replicate EPIC’s successful European sports and education model. Programs will run in 14 locations across the U.S. in 2020 and 2021, covering New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Tennessee, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina, Colorado, DC, and the New England region.

It is estimated that 7 million U.S. adults suffer from gambling problems.

“As the leading provider of advisory and education in problem gambling, EPIC Risk Management has done extraordinary work in Europe,” said Martin Lycka, trustee for GVC Foundation US and director of regulatory affairs at GVC Holdings. “Our partnership with EPIC in locations throughout the U.S. will continue that impactful mission.”

The educational sessions will be provided to up-and-coming and professional athletes and focus on lived experiences with problem gambling and the promotion of betting integrity. The program is fully funded by GVC Foundation US, who will provide $2.5 million in financing over the course of two years.

“For most people, gambling is entertainment – but for a small percentage of people it becomes uncontrolled, leading to devastating effects to both individuals and organizations,” said Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Risk Management. “EPIC is excited to partner with GVC Foundation US to work in the hardest-to-reach sectors to prevent gambling-related harm.”

“There’s no better way to address problem gambling than by combining hard-hitting, lived experience with industry research and expertise,” said William J. Pascrell, III, trustee at GVC Foundation US and partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group. “By addressing athletes and other at-risk groups throughout the country, we’ll aim to implement the cultural change needed for the protection of at-risk gamblers and growth of the industry as a whole.”

“Athletes, especially African American athletes, are at a higher risk of becoming problem gamblers than the average person,” said Amani Toomer, trustee at GVC Foundation US and former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl XLII winner. “I view EPIC’s program as crucial for maintaining integrity in sports.”

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Digicode Announces the Launch of DigerClick – a Fully-Owned, Scalable Affiliate System for Growth-Driven Businesses

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Digicode, a global technology consulting and software engineering company, announced the launch of DigerClick, a next-generation affiliate management platform designed to give operators complete ownership, transparency, and control over their affiliate operations. Unlike traditional systems that rely on third-party networks and incur recurring fees, DigerClick is delivered as a fully owned platform, empowering companies to scale without vendor lock-in or hidden costs.

DigerClick introduces a new era of autonomy for operators, built for businesses seeking to grow their traffic, conversions, and revenue while protecting their data and intellectual property.

A New Standard in Affiliate Ownership

At the core of DigerClick is its full code ownership model, allowing clients to operate independently of external networks or SaaS platforms. With no recurring fees and no third-party intermediaries, businesses gain complete control over performance data, payout structures, and system customization.

The platform is engineered with a highly scalable architecture that supports smooth growth from 50 to 5,000 affiliates without compromising performance.

Key Features Include:

  • Full Code Ownership: No recurring fees, no vendor lock-in, and full protection of proprietary data and IP.

  • Scalable Performance: Designed to grow alongside the business, supporting large affiliate ecosystems.

  • Affiliate Management Tools: Self-registration and streamlined onboarding for partners.

  • Smart Campaign Management: Assign offers, monitor performance, validate affiliate reports, and optimize campaigns in real time.

  • Advanced Reporting & Payouts: Real-time analytics, BI, and complete click-to-revenue transparency. Supports CPA, rev share, hybrid, and custom payout models with flexible reconciliation options.

Built for “Growth Leaders”

DigerClick is tailored for companies that rely on performance-driven partner ecosystems, including:

  • iGaming Operators seeking to scale player acquisition and retention.

  • E-Commerce Brands and Digital Product Creators looking to monetize subscriptions and downloads without intermediaries.

  • Publishers and Promoters who require full ownership of margins, reporting, and payout flexibility.

By removing “Third-Party Chains,” DigerClick gives businesses their own affiliate engine, maximizing margins and operational control while ensuring long-term sustainability.

“With DigerClick, we’re giving businesses something they’ve never truly had in the affiliate space, complete ownership,” said Alex Karichensky, CEO of Digicode Europe. “No recurring fees, no third-party dependencies, and no compromises on performance. It’s a platform built for companies that want to grow on their own terms, with total transparency and full control of their data and margins.”

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Wanted: Ambitious Tech Ventures — RedCore Investment Team Lands in Dubai

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The investment division of international business group RedCore is joining AIBC Eurasia to connect with ambitious founders and tech teams. The summit runs February 23–25 at Dubai Festival City — find the team at booth 3D.

Investments at RedCore focuses on ventures in MarTech/Traffic, FinTech, RegTech, Web3, Gaming software vendors, and AI/ML. The team is especially interested in meeting game content suppliers, RegTech solution providers, and creators of AI-driven digital products.

RedCore’s investment philosophy centers on M&A and strategic partnership rather than traditional venture funding. The business group steps in as an active partner, not a passive investor. Portfolio companies gain access to experienced specialists, legal and operational support, technology infrastructure, proven marketing channels, and a broad industry network. Often, RedCore becomes a startup’s first customer — shortening the road to market validation. Where other founders spend years chasing product-market fit, RedCore-backed teams can land their first paying clients within three to six months.

The ideal project has a working MVP, early commercial traction, transparent unit economics, and global scaling ambitions. In exchange, RedCore offers not just capital — but a long-term strategic partnership built on shared expertise and active involvement in business growth.

Interested? To schedule a meeting with the Investment Portfolio Manager simply approach the reception desk and use the touchscreen available at the booth 3D. Or pitch your project here: Apply to RedCore

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UK Sportsbooks Recognised in the 2026 ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ Campaign

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bet365 Leads Pack with Three Category Accolades

Oddschecker, the UK’s leading betting comparison service and FairPlay Sports Media brand, has announced which sportsbooks have been recognised in the 2026 edition of the ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ honours list, which encompasses several categories covering the most important products and offerings to UK bettors.

Standout sportsbooks from the 2026 accolades include bet365, having come out on top in three categories including ‘Best Bet Builder’, ‘Best In-Play Product’, and the blue riband category of ‘Most Popular Sportsbook’. It was a repeat of the category successes seen in 2025, with the brand ranking top in betslip activity on oddschecker for every month in 2025.

Other brands to achieve recognition include Betfred for its Football Product, attracting an 82% favourable rating from customers, and William Hill for its Horse Racing product, supported by a successful launch of Horse Racing Bet Builder in 2025 seeing the Evoke brand achieve a standout 67% positive customer rating.

Unibet came out on top as ‘Most Generous Bookmaker’ with 72% of surveyed Unibet customers describing the brand as highly rewarding, whilst BoyleSports picked up the gong for ‘Best New Promotion’ with their ‘1 UP Early Payout’ offering launched earlier in 2025. PricedUp claimed ‘Best New Bookmaker’, attracting significant volumes of new customers in the brand’s maiden year on Oddschecker.

Matchbook took home ‘Best Odds on Football’ via its Exchange product, whilst AK Bets claimed ‘Best Sportsbook Odds’ with the brand’s tight overround strategy proving particularly popular amongst Oddschecker users.

Spreadex and Quinnbet were the remaining operators to receive ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ recognition, with the brands seeing significant gains in betslip activity across Football and Horse Racing respectively over the last 12 months.

Judged on both proprietary quantitative data over the last 12 months, such as site traffic and betting activity across the oddschecker site, plus qualified factors such as user opinion and perceived product quality, recognised brands can now apply to license the ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ branding across their marketing assets for 2026. Utilisation of oddschecker branding has been proven in partnerships with the likes of William Hill and Sky Bet to boost customer trust and engagement in competitive betting environments.

Andrew Bramley, Commercial Director at FairPlay Sports Media, said: “Oddschecker brings a unique combination of betting expertise and accessible data, encompassing traffic insights, odds and promotion comparison, and qualified user perceptions. Leveraging these strengths, we’re proud to once again provide the ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ stamp as a trusted recognition of the industry’s top sportsbooks in their respective categories.

Congratulations to all those recognised for their achievements across highly competitive fields. We look forward to collaborating with our distinguished partners to further leverage our rich data set and maximise the impact of their marketing plans through 2026 and beyond.”

The full list of ‘Oddschecker Endorsed’ sportsbooks are as follows:

–          Best Bet Builder – bet365

–          Best In-Play Product – bet365

–          Best Safer Gambling Tools – Sky Bet

–          Best Football Product – Betfred

–          Best Horse Racing Product – William Hill

–          Best Odds on Football – Matchbook

–          Best Sportsbook Odds – AK Bets

–          Most Generous Bookmaker – Unibet

–          Best New Promotion – BoyleSports (1UP Early Payout)

–          Best New Bookmaker – PricedUp

–          Rising Star – Football – Spreadex

–          Rising Star – Horse Racing – Quinnbet

–          Most Popular Sportsbook – bet365

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