MioMedia is thrilled to announce Golisimo, a sports-first iGaming brand built

around energy, competition, and drive. Designed to unite sports betting and casino entertainment within a single ecosystem, the platform delivers fast-paced play with football-inspired gamification.

The name of the brand, Golisimo, captures the emotion of a perfectly executed goal — confidence, rhythm, and that decisive moment when timing and performance align. This football DNA runs through the entire brand, shaping a platform where players move effortlessly between sportsbook and casino, always staying in the game.

On Golisimo, sports betting sets the tempo—like the opening whistle—while casino gameplay sustains the flow. Live betting, virtual sports, and horse racing form a strong, action-driven core, with prominent live widgets and intuitive navigation keeping players close to the action. Alongside this is a fully integrated casino offering with top slot titles, live games, and jackpots. The result is a balanced iGaming experience where sportsbook and casino reinforce each other like a well-coordinated team.

“Golisimo immerses players in a realistic football match environment — where decisions matter and performance is rewarded,” commented the MioMedia Team. “Every element on the platform is designed to keep players at the center of the action, where the next big win is as close as the ball hitting the back of the net.”

At the heart of the platform is the Golisimo Game — a signature gamification layer acting as an interactive bridge across all verticals. As players make deposits, play casino games, bet on sports, or join tournaments on the platform, they earn in-game currency called Energy. Energy unlocks access to the Golisimo Game, where players compete in head-to-head duel challenges:

• Take free kicks
• Defend as the goalkeeper
• Win the match and enjoy rewards

The player who scores the highest number of goals wins the duel and receives casino and sportsbook rewards, including Freespins and Freebets, which can be used across the Golisimo platform.

In addition, players can upgrade strikers and gear to boost in-game performance and progress through five competitive leagues, each offering more generous rewards. This progression system encourages continued play and deeper engagement.

Another gamification feature, Spin Rally, introduces fast-paced competition through shared slot sessions that run every 20 minutes. The top three  performers share a prize pool. Short cycles, visible competition, and frequent rewards make Spinrally a powerful driver of repeat play.

Complemented by exciting tournaments, a dedicated shop, VIP levels, promotions, and a Wheel of Fortune, Golisimo is built to sustain long-term engagement and strong player lifetime value.

For affiliates, Golisimo represents a unique product with high retention potential that truly stands out in the market. The ball is at your feet — drive traffic to MioMedia and start promoting Golisimo today!

Groove Technologies, a prominent iGaming aggregator and platform provider, has today revealed a strategic enhancement of its sweepstakes operations through the internal elevation of Michael Kitseliuk to the newly established position of Sweepstakes Account Manager. This action highlights Groove’s dedication to continue expanding in one of the industry’s most vibrant and swiftly growing sectors.

The appointment comes after a phase of rigorous technical advancement and evaluation, placing Groove’s enterprise-grade platform to provide unmatched sweepstakes solutions. The platform, famous for its cutting-edge player engagement features, live analytics, and a collection of more than 15,000 games from over 150 leading providers, is now enhanced to achieve new heights of scalability and profitability for operators using the sweepstakes model.

Michael Kitseliuk, with three years of essential experience from Groove’s technical operations team, will lead this initiative in his new role. His profound technical knowledge guarantees a smooth and straightforward integration experience for partners.

“I’m thrilled to be leading the charge on Groove Sweepstakes,” said Kitseliuk. “This vertical represents the forefront of market accessibility. The lighter regulatory footprint allows operators to launch faster and tap into vast audiences with incredible speed. We’re not just following a trend; we’re empowering our partners to unlock a significant new revenue stream and open doors to previously complex markets.”

The need for high-quality sweepstakes material has reached unprecedented levels. Groove’s strong entertainment ecosystem, which introduces more than 150 new games each month, is distinctly suited to drive this expansion. The firm has assembled a robust stream of content, prepared for delivery via its sophisticated platform.

Rachel Tourgeman, Head of Partnerships at Groove, highlighted the extensive preparation and market offering: “This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We’ve undertaken rigorous, bespoke technical testing for each provider to guarantee a flawless experience for both the operator and the player. This diligence means we can now offer our operator cluster access to a vast network of nearly 50 premier game providers specialising in sweepstakes coins, all integrated and ready for launch.”

This strategic focus amplifies Groove’s core strengths: speed, variety, and technological excellence. By dedicating new leadership to the sweepstakes vertical, Groove ensures its partners can capitalise on this growth with a competitive edge.

Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and COO at Groove, concluded: “Our promotion of Michael into this dedicated role signals a new era for our sweepstakes platform. We are harnessing its full potential to offer operators super-fast integrations, a proven and diverse game library, and a technically superior platform. This is a definitive step in providing a complete, market-leading solution for every segment of the iGaming industry.”

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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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