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Clive Hawkswood joins the beBettor team as a Non-Executive Director

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5 years ago

April 27, 2020

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Clive Hawkswood, former CEO of the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), joins beBettor as a Non-Executive Director. Clive joins at a time where Affordability Checks have been outlined as an expectation of UKGC licensees, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis, and beBettor’s customer Affordability Checks continue to assist operators automate their social responsibility obligations. Clive also brings his vast experience of bringing operators together to beBettor’s Single Customer View offering, which beBettor sees as an exciting consumer protection development for the year ahead.

beBettor’s flagship product is an Affordability Check for gambling operators, offering an automated and scalable solution for considering customer affordability. beBettor Affordability Checks provide additional data to assist operators to tailor customer interaction to the individual and protect customers from gambling related harms associated with spending beyond their means. The beBettor Affordability Check also identifies those most at risk, such as those on the bankruptcy or insolvency registers, to safeguard those who need it most.

As a founding board member of the National Online Self Exclusion Scheme Limited, the operator of GAMSTOP, Clive also brings his experience of facilitating operator collaboration to beBettor’s Single Customer View platform. beBettor was invited to attend the UKGC’s Single Customer View Challenge in February this year, and continues to develop it’s offering to assist operators in sharing data for enhanced consumer protection.

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Harry Cott, beBettor CEO, commented: “We are delighted to officially announce Clive joining beBettor’s board of directors. We see his experience as the previous CEO of the RGA as invaluable, understanding the concerns of the industry whilst delivering on consumer protection initiatives such as GAMSTOP. His knowledge and guidance will be key to us fulfilling our ambitions in helping shape the future of sustainable gambling.”

Clive Hawkswood, Non-Executive Director, commented: “beBettor’s innovative approach to affordability has provided a new, scalable solution that allows operators to understand more about their entire customer base. Whilst their vision for the Single Customer View shows an exciting future for the industry that will ultimately benefit and protect the player in ways that were not previously possible.”

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CT Interactive Appoints Dimitar Raychev as Technical Support Specialist for Online Services

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5 days ago

March 7, 2025

Niji Narayan

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CT Interactive has appointed Dimitar Raychev as Technical Support Specialist for Online Services.

Over the years, Dimitar has worked with various platforms such as AWS, Active Directory and SAP, allowing him to acquire deep knowledge and skills in managing infrastructures and automating processes. Thanks to his expertise, he has helped many organisations optimise their systems and maintain high levels of efficiency.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dimitar Raychev to the CT Interactive team, where he will take on the role of Technical Support Specialist for Online Services. Dimitar brings extensive experience in providing technical support to global clients, successfully diagnosing and resolving issues with software, hardware and network systems. His commitment to quality service and the technical skills he possesses make him a valuable asset. We look forward to leveraging his knowledge and continuing to provide our clients with impeccable service and support,” the company said.

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IGT Wins Seven Awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show

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6 days ago

March 6, 2025

Niji Narayan

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International Game Technology has won seven awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show. The EKG Slot Awards Show is a performance-based, annual programme produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) that recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry. IGT won the most awards of any gaming industry supplier, taking home trophies for seven of the program’s 25 categories.

IGT won the following categories at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show:

• Top Performing NEW Premium Game: Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels

• Most Innovative Land-Based Game: Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels

• Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game: Whitney Houston Slots

• Top Performing Game – EMEA: Magic Treasures Dragon

• Top Performing NEW Video Poker/Keno Game: Mega Hot Poker

• Top Performing NEW Online Table Game: Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender

• Best Overall Supplier of Online Content: IGT PlayDigital

“IGT winning seven awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show is a significant achievement that speaks to our performance momentum across multiple product categories and the immense talent and dedication of IGT employees worldwide. We look forward to continuing to help our customers benefit from these strong IGT themes in 2025 and beyond via follow-up games for Tiger and Dragon, Whitney Houston Slots, Magic Treasures and Mega Hot Poker,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.

“It was exciting to see IGT PlayDigital honored at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show in the most esteemed iGaming category, ‘Best Overall Supplier of Online Content,’ and recognized with the ‘Top Performing NEW Online Table Game’ award for Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender. Developing and delivering market-leading content and performance tools is a cornerstone of IGT PlayDigital’s strategy and I wish to congratulate the entire team on these remarkable accomplishments,” said Gil Rotem, IGT PlayDigital President.

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AskGamblers Surpasses 700,000 Registered Members

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1 week ago

March 4, 2025

Niji Narayan

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AskGamblers hits a new milestone by surpassing 700,000 registered members on the website. Since 2006, AskGamblers provides accurate and reliable information on online casinos, sportsbooks, bonuses and more, with the motto Get the Truth. Then Play.

The website has grown, but not only in numbers. In 2024, AskGamblers introduced a comprehensive sports betting section where users can access sportsbook reviews, live scores, odds calculators and find exclusive deals.

Additionally, AskGamblers hosts the annual AskGamblers Awards, a prestigious event where players can nominate and vote for their favourites in four categories: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot and Best Sportsbook, but six additional industry awards are handed out during the gala ceremony.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Reaching the milestone of 700,000 registered players is remarkable. It’s great to see new players coming in daily, but the fact that they remain active is what’s truly special!”

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