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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Appointment of Executive Director

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5 years ago

March 10, 2021

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Gamesys Group a leading international online gaming operator, announces that Tina Southall, Chief People Officer, will join the Group’s Board of Directors as an Executive Director with effect from 9 March 2021.

As an online leisure and entertainment service provider, our product and data expertise are not our only assets; our people, supported by our long term culture and values, are central to ‘the Gamesys way’ and Tina’s appointment signals further recognition of this and our commitment and priority to all our colleagues.

Commenting on her appointment, Neil Goulden, Non-Executive Chair at Gamesys Group plc, said: “I am delighted to welcome Tina to the Gamesys Board. She has been at the heart of establishing the Gamesys values, our ‘DNA’ and a highly successful new way of working for the Company during the current pandemic. I am confident that Tina will continue to evolve our culture as we face the future, bringing valuable insight and new perspectives to the Board.

Tina joined Gamesys Ltd in March 2014, when it was a private company, to establish and lead a new People Team. She was appointed to the Gamesys board in September that year and joined the Gamesys Group plc Executive Committee when it was formed in September 2019. She has previously held senior roles at Vodafone, Avis and the RAC, and is a non-Executive Director at 4imprint Group plc.

Germany

PopOK Gaming signs strategic cooperation with Tipico for Germany

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21 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

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Deal aims to expand Tipico’s casino content lineup with PopOK Gaming’s portfolio in one of Europe’s most regulated markets.

PopOK Gaming has announced a strategic cooperation with Tipico in Germany, with the companies planning to broaden Tipico’s casino content offering for players in the market.

The companies positioned the agreement as a move to expand PopOK Gaming’s reach in Germany while adding to Tipico’s portfolio. No launch timeline, game list, or commercial terms were disclosed.

Karen Gulkanyan, CEO of PopOK Gaming, said: “We don’t treat partnerships as boxes to tick. Working with Tipico is important to us because of who they are in the German market and the standards they operate by. Germany is not an easy environment, and that’s exactly why this cooperation matters. It reflects years of steady work behind the scenes and marks a point where PopOK Gaming is ready to operate alongside the most established names in Europe.”

The announcement frames Germany as a highly structured and demanding gaming jurisdiction, with Tipico bringing local market experience and operational scale and PopOK Gaming supplying game development capabilities. The companies said the cooperation is intended to support further growth and partnerships across regulated European markets.

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Asia

S8UL streamer Payal Dhare and OWND! launch gamer-curated fashion capsule

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1 hour ago

May 25, 2026

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S8UL gaming creator and streamer Payal Dhare has partnered with OWND!, the Gen Z-focused fashion brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, to launch a gaming-inspired fashion capsule called ‘Gamer Drop’. The companies describe it as India’s first female gamer-curated capsule. The collection will be available on OWND!’s website and in the brand’s stores across India.

According to the press release, ‘Gamer Drop’ includes menswear and womenswear pieces built around gaming culture and streetwear, positioned as a creator-led collection rather than conventional creator merchandise. The campaign leans on the growing overlap between gaming culture, creator communities, and youth fashion.

Marco Agnolin, Chief Executive Officer, OWND!. said, “We see gaming today as a powerful cultural force that is shaping how young consumers express themselves, communicate, and engage with fashion. As one of India’s biggest gamers, Payal Dhare represents this new generation perfectly through her authenticity, confidence, and deep connection with the gaming community. Her influence extends far beyond gaming content, making her an ideal face for our gaming collection. Through this collaboration, we aim to celebrate individuality and connect with India’s digitally native youth in a way that feels relevant, inclusive, and culture-driven.”

Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming said, “Gaming today has become a culture and a form of self-expression for millions of young people across the country. That’s what makes this collaboration with OWND! so exciting for me. With this curation, I wanted to create something that genuinely reflects my vibe and the energy of my community. It’s stylish, comfortable, expressive – and made for people who want to own who they are.”

The release also points to India’s expanding creator economy. Citing a Boston Consulting Group report, it says India has nearly 2 to 2.5 million creators, with more than 60% of consumers exposed to creator-led content and over 30% of shoppers influenced by creators in purchase decisions.

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BETBY

BETBY Announces Strategic Partnership with Vibra Gaming

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3 hours ago

May 25, 2026

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BETBY, the leading B2B sportsbook supplier, has announced a new strategic partnership with Vibra Gaming. The agreement will see BETBY deliver its full sportsbook solution to Vibra Gaming, further accelerating its expansion across the LatAm region.

Through this collaboration, Vibra Gaming will integrate BETBY’s complete sportsbook offering covering more than 500,000 monthly events, including its advanced AI-powered tools, AI Labs, and proprietary esports feed, Betby.Games. Delivered via a single, seamless API integration, the solution enables Vibra Gaming to incorporate a fully scalable sportsbook directly into its platform, allowing its operator partners to roll out sports betting efficiently while reducing technical complexity and accelerating time-to-market.

The integration addresses key challenges associated with launching a sportsbook, particularly the technical demands and resource requirements involved. By leveraging BETBY’s solution, Vibra Gaming can extend its platform capabilities without adding significant development overhead, while enabling its partners to introduce sports betting as part of a broader, multi-vertical offering.

A key component of the agreement is the inclusion of Betby.Games, BETBY’s award-winning esports feed, which aligns closely with Vibra Gaming’s localized approach. The portfolio features hyper-localized, industry-first titles such as eVaquejada and eFootVolley, designed specifically to resonate with Latin American audiences, further strengthening engagement across the region.

The partnership comes as BETBY continues to reinforce its position in Latin America, a strategic market where the provider has been actively investing and expanding its footprint. With operational licenses in Brazil and Peru, and a growing network of regional partners, this collaboration marks an important step in BETBY’s long-term growth strategy across LatAm.

Stefanos Karakidis, Business Development Director at BETBY, said: “This partnership is a natural fit for both sides. Vibra Gaming has built a platform that reflects the expectations of Latin American operators, and that creates the ideal environment for our sportsbook to deliver value. Besides that, what makes this collaboration particularly strong is how seamlessly our solution integrates into Vibra’s ecosystem, enabling their casino operator partners to expand into sports betting in a fast, efficient, and scalable way.”

Werter Luna, CEO at Vibra Gaming, said: “At Vibra Gaming, our priority is to provide our partners with flexible, locally relevant solutions that help them grow. Integrating BETBY’s sportsbook allows us to expand our platform with a best-in-class sports betting offering that matches our standards in terms of performance and adaptability. We’re particularly excited about the potential of combining their technology and esports content with our localized approach to further enhance the player experience across Latin America.”

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