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Kenny Alexander 8/1 to make shock return to Entain
BetMGM CEO 2/1 favourite with company subject to takeover bid
Former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander is 8/1 to return to the helm of the rebranded company following the shock resignation of Shay Segev earlier this week.
Alexander left the industry in 2020 following a 13-year tenure as CEO of the formerly AIM listed company, helping it grow into the FTSE100 global betting conglomerate today.
With Entain currently subject of an £8bn takeover from American casino giant MGM, BetMGM’s CEO Adam Greenblatt heads the market at 2/1, with MGM Resorts International CEO William Hornbuckle also a short-priced 8/1.
Richard Flint, the former SkyBet CEO, is 12/1 to return to the online gaming world following his departure from the UK sports betting behemoth in 2019.
Other high-profile names on the shortlist include former Stars Group Chief Exec Rafi Ashkenazi at 20/1, or William Hill CEO Ulrik Bengtsson (25/1).
Star Sports’ Luke Tarr, Head of PR, said: “The resignation of Shay Segev during a titanic takeover attempt has certainly caused shockwaves in the industry, with some very big names linked to the job.
“It’s no surprise to see two senior MGM executives leading the betting, with an £8bn bid tabled for Entain from the leading American brand, while former GVC chief Kenny Alexander is just 8/1 to make a shock return and steady the ship.
“At bigger prices are equally huge industry titans, with all the biggest names in the industry linked to one of the most high-profile jobs either side of the Atlantic.”
Next CEO of Entain:
| Adam Greenblatt | 2/1 |
| Kenneth Alexander | 8/1 |
| William Hornbuckle | 8/1 |
| Andreas Meinrad | 10/1 |
| Nick Rust | 12/1 |
| Paul Jackson | 12/1 |
| Richard Flint | 12/1 |
| BAR | 16/1 |
Star Sports Specials: https://starsports.bet/event/671463/next-ceo-of-entain
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Altenar
Altenar partners with Atlaslive to expand sportsbook offering across LATAM
Award-winning sportsbook provider strengthens LATAM presence by integrating with leading iGaming platform ecosystem ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
2, June 2026: Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider, has partnered with Atlaslive to integrate its fully managed sportsbook into the company’s iGaming platform ecosystem, expanding access to its award-winning sports betting technology for operators across Latin America.
Through the integration, Atlaslive-powered operators will gain access to Altenar’s complete sportsbook solution alongside the platform’s existing infrastructure, enabling operators to choose the sportsbook configuration that best aligns with their market strategy, regulatory requirements, and player acquisition goals.
The partnership further strengthens Altenar’s presence across LATAM and supports its strategy of making flexible, high-performance sportsbook technology available through leading platform providers. By combining Altenar’s sportsbook capabilities with Atlaslive’s scalable platform environment, operators benefit from greater deployment flexibility without compromising on performance, trading depth, or operational efficiency.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, demand for scalable and reliable sportsbook technology is expected to increase significantly. The integration positions operators to capitalise on one of the highest-volume periods in the sports betting calendar with reduced implementation timelines and a proven sportsbook solution designed to perform under peak demand.
Altenar currently operates across more than 50 regulated jurisdictions and holds licences from major regulatory authorities including the UKGC, MGA and AGCO. Most recently, the company was recognised as Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South America Awards 2026, following its Sportsbook Supplier of the Year win at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024.
Frederico Caputi, Senior Sales Manager at Altenar, said:
“We are pleased to partner with Atlaslive and bring our sportsbook technology to their growing operator network. This integration expands the reach of our fully managed sportsbook solution while giving operators more flexibility in how they build and scale their sports betting offering.
“Through this collaboration, operators gain access to a proven sportsbook product that combines live betting capabilities, advanced risk management, and extensive sports content with the speed and scalability required to succeed in competitive markets.”
Volodymyr Taftai, Country Director for Brazil at Atlaslive, added:
“Giving operators real choice in how they build their sportsbook is a competitive advantage – for them and for us. Altenar’s track record across regulated markets and their depth in risk management and trading make them the right partner to start with. We’re expanding our platform into a multi-sportsbook ecosystem because that’s what operators in today’s market need: flexibility without compromise on quality.”
The agreement reinforces Altenar’s commitment to building an open and adaptable sportsbook ecosystem that enables operators and platform providers to deliver differentiated sports betting experiences across regulated markets worldwide.
The post Altenar partners with Atlaslive to expand sportsbook offering across LATAM appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Asia
EGT Digital wins Sportsbook Player Experience Innovation at SiGMA Asia Awards 2026
Award cites engagement features in EGT Digital’s Sportsbook, including Jackpot Sport and an Early Payout Suite.
EGT Digital has won the Sportsbook Player Experience Innovation award at the SiGMA Asia Awards 2026, the company said.
According to EGT Digital, the award recognises engagement features built into its Sportsbook product, aimed at combining live betting, gamification and real-time rewards in a single user experience.
The company highlighted Jackpot Sport, which it describes as a progressive jackpot integrated into live betting. EGT Digital said qualifying in-play bets also act as entries into a jackpot pool.
EGT Digital also pointed to its Early Payout Suite, which it said enables selected bets to settle before full time in specific match scenarios. The company said these features sit alongside its integration models, personalisation tools and promotional mechanics.
The post EGT Digital wins Sportsbook Player Experience Innovation at SiGMA Asia Awards 2026 appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Altenar
Altenar partners with Atlaslive to expand sportsbook offering across LATAM
Award-winning sportsbook provider strengthens LATAM presence by integrating with leading iGaming platform ecosystem ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
2, June 2026: Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider, has partnered with Atlaslive to integrate its fully managed sportsbook into the company’s iGaming platform ecosystem, expanding access to its award-winning sports betting technology for operators across Latin America.
Through the integration, Atlaslive-powered operators will gain access to Altenar’s complete sportsbook solution alongside the platform’s existing infrastructure, enabling operators to choose the sportsbook configuration that best aligns with their market strategy, regulatory requirements, and player acquisition goals.
The partnership further strengthens Altenar’s presence across LATAM and supports its strategy of making flexible, high-performance sportsbook technology available through leading platform providers. By combining Altenar’s sportsbook capabilities with Atlaslive’s scalable platform environment, operators benefit from greater deployment flexibility without compromising on performance, trading depth, or operational efficiency.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, demand for scalable and reliable sportsbook technology is expected to increase significantly. The integration positions operators to capitalise on one of the highest-volume periods in the sports betting calendar with reduced implementation timelines and a proven sportsbook solution designed to perform under peak demand.
Altenar currently operates across more than 50 regulated jurisdictions and holds licences from major regulatory authorities including the UKGC, MGA and AGCO. Most recently, the company was recognised as Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South America Awards 2026, following its Sportsbook Supplier of the Year win at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024.
Frederico Caputi, Senior Sales Manager at Altenar, said:
“We are pleased to partner with Atlaslive and bring our sportsbook technology to their growing operator network. This integration expands the reach of our fully managed sportsbook solution while giving operators more flexibility in how they build and scale their sports betting offering.
“Through this collaboration, operators gain access to a proven sportsbook product that combines live betting capabilities, advanced risk management, and extensive sports content with the speed and scalability required to succeed in competitive markets.”
Volodymyr Taftai, Country Director for Brazil at Atlaslive, added:
“Giving operators real choice in how they build their sportsbook is a competitive advantage – for them and for us. Altenar’s track record across regulated markets and their depth in risk management and trading make them the right partner to start with. We’re expanding our platform into a multi-sportsbook ecosystem because that’s what operators in today’s market need: flexibility without compromise on quality.”
The agreement reinforces Altenar’s commitment to building an open and adaptable sportsbook ecosystem that enables operators and platform providers to deliver differentiated sports betting experiences across regulated markets worldwide.
The post Altenar partners with Atlaslive to expand sportsbook offering across LATAM appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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