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How have state lotteries embraced mobile solutions?
During this year of a global pandemic, where gaming rules and habits have completely changed, Custom has recorded and developed solutions suitable to a wide range of applications, with the target to listen and support the market in the best way.
Today “digital transformation” is not a differentiating element, but the minimum essential element to be competitive: social distances and maximum attention to hygiene are the two main aspects at the base of all markets; for these reasons, mobile solutions will be the main characters for the next 6 months.
Pandemic has brought to deep changes on markets habits. Custom has promptly reacted and will continue to invest to propose the right solutions. All digital and self-service solutions saw an important acceleration. Realities as Custom make the difference thanks to different expertises and transversal solutions given to Gaming & Betting market, to help at maximum players, workers, employees and Governments.
Despite self-service and scanning solutions big increase, Custom is registering a great interest in lotteries market for the hardware, software and services that can combine the forces: Kube II Lottery and P3 printers, which have distinguished themselves worldwide being speedy, reliable and above all extremely robust printers, combined with multi-platform terminals are increasing customer satisfaction and gaming experience. Alessandro Mastropasqua, Head of Corporate Marketing & Press Communication of Custom Group comments: «Offering technology to support gaming, lottery & betting and to support the consumer is the goal we have always pursued».
Covid-19 pandemic has prompted retail to evolve traditional store towards greater interaction between online and offline, the same we think is going on also in gaming, lottery and betting, between digital platforms and physical betting stores. Custom has improved all digital solutions through Netrising, a company of Custom Group, today leader in Italy for APPS development.
Particular mention to AR (increased reality) solutions, introduced in latest ICE editions, launching additional multimedia elements not found in real life (Custom has been the first firm presenting these augmented solutions to support the hardware both online and offline modes) and to Color R-evolution through “TK306, the smallest Electro-Photographic printer for a simple and fast color layout customization”, a solution capable of “increasing graphic appeal” to enjoy a unique, special color experience. Hardware + software: the genuine extra multimedia content, included even in protected environments and existing gaming software. The real solutions for the new future: an integrated solution capable of “increasing information and content” to enjoy a unique, specialist gaming experience. Custom has improved hardware with easy-to-use technologies with the most innovative Augmented Reality Experience.
Nowadays, Augmented Reality is highly technological support from both a commercial and a corporate viewpoint. It’s a genuine tool that should be included in business strategies that increasingly have to deal with highly competitive markets such as Gaming, Lottery and Betting. Custom has developed fully customized solutions that guarantee our representatives’ unique live experiences, in-store, or through online channels; solutions to present products to clients for purchasing and as part of training or maintenance”. As ever, Custom has the ability to develop technology in-house, customizing it on the basis of client needs. It is essential to understand the technology best suited to the target and then, as a result, to choose how to overlay multimedia elements onto the real world. This way, the Group can offer a range of applications that can be used in-store or externally to customize the gaming experience as part of Gaming, Lottery and Betting. Genuine, innovative solutions to provide extra content, to present new products, to introduce specific promotions and even to interact with the services while ensuring optimized costs, continuous training and an “always-on” service. There are numerous, solid benefits linked to new solutions presented by Custom Group; the effects can be used to increase business and to create customer loyalty but also as part of promo communication, for example on social networks in Instagram Stories.
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Promofy Wins This year’s Pitch ICE Award
AI-gamification specialist Promofy emerged victorious at this year’s Pitch ICE competition. The company’s CEO and founder Irakli Davarshvili fended off competition from 11 other companies bidding to win the prize money of €15,000 provided by the competition’s lead sponsor AWS.
In a pitch lasting three minutes followed by a three-minute Q&A, Davarshvili wooed the panel of judges, consisting of Adam Rosenberg, senior adviser, gaming & leisure, Blackstone; Meir Shachar, gaming advisor and CEO at Digicode and RUNWAI, respectively; igaming adviser and gaming industry expert Paris Smith; Maxime Sbeghen, head of investment at FDJ United Ventures; and Jeff Millar, managing partner at JJK Partners.
Davarshvili emphasised how “innovative, customisable and easy to use” Promofy’s gamification engine was, highlighting its AI flow and ability to rapidly build gamified campaigns.
He described 2025 as having been a “foundational year”, outlining how the company had achieved $800,000 in revenue, had more than 20 customers and was now looking to raise $2m to support Promofy’s further growth.
Other pitch participants included eyeDP, an AI-powered solution to help operators process and analyse unstructured data and documents; Whizdom AI, designed to personalise game recommendations for players; Swiss Shufflers with its patented card-shuffling deck; and fantasy sports platform Loserball which “makes losing as cool as winning”.
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Betsson Group Wins Top Safer Gambling Recognition at IGA 2026
This marks the sixth consecutive year that Betsson Group has received the Safer Gambling Award at the International Gaming Awards. The recognition highlights the Group’s consistent efforts in this area, which are further strengthened through internationally recognised certifications and accreditations that externally validate its commitment to safer gambling.
Responsible gaming at Betsson Group begins internally, with mandatory training for all employees during induction, annual refresher courses for staff and contractors, and specialised training for customer-facing teams to support and protect at-risk players.
Hosted on the eve of ICE Barcelona 2026, the International Gaming Awards brought together iGaming industry leaders from across the globe. The event celebrated excellence across multiple categories, including online operators, land-based casinos, suppliers, and providers, making it a standout evening for the industry.
Betsson Group extends its heartfelt gratitude to its employees and partners who have played a pivotal role in this achievement.
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BGC Enters Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Online Operators’ Group
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea (aPAL), as part of ongoing efforts to support the development of a sustainable and well-regulated online gambling market in Chile.
The agreement brings together the BGC, which represents around 90% of the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, and aPAL, a group of international online betting operators that have been working since 2022, to support the introduction of modern gambling regulation in Chile.
While online gambling is currently not prohibited but also unregulated, Chile already has a land-based casino sector, horseracing and a lottery duopoly, and a draft bill to regulate online operators has been under discussion for several years. Following recent elections, a new Chilean Government is now in a position to advance with the legislation, potentially introducing a licensing regime as early as 2027.
Under the Cooperation Agreement, the two organisations will work together to share international experience and evidence, strengthen the knowledge base around gambling regulation, and engage constructively with policymakers and stakeholders on the development of a sustainable licensing framework in Chile.
Carlos Baeza, Chilean lawyer and representative of aPAL, said: “Chile has a real opportunity to introduce a modern, robust regulatory framework for online gambling that protects consumers, tackles illegal activity and delivers meaningful public benefits. At present, online gambling operates entirely outside any regulatory oversight, leaving players without safeguards and the state without visibility or control.
“By working with the BGC, we can draw on international best practice and ensure policymakers have access to high-quality evidence and experience from well-regulated markets.”
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, added: “The BGC is pleased to be working with aPAL at a pivotal moment for gambling reform in Chile. Well-designed regulation is essential to protect players, raise standards and drive out the harmful black market.
“The UK’s regulated market shows how robust licensing, high standards and effective oversight can support safer gambling while allowing a well-regulated industry to thrive. This agreement reflects our commitment to sharing that experience and supporting evidence-based policymaking internationally.”
The Cooperation Agreement will initially run for one year and forms part of the BGC International Committee’s ongoing programme of engagement with global partners.
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