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Twitter UK’s Dara Nasr to support digital evolution of lotteries by joining Allwyn Advisory Board

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Allwyn is pleased to announce Dara Nasr, Managing Director of Twitter UK, as the latest appointment to its high profile advisory board providing support to Sir Keith Mills and team. Allwyn is bidding for the Fourth National Lottery Licence to operate the UK National Lottery.

During a distinguished career working for some of the largest global technology companies, including Twitter and Google, Mr. Nasr has established himself as a leader in the world of digital communications. As Managing Director of Twitter UK, Dara has built one of the strongest sales teams in the UK media landscape. During the Coronavirus pandemic, he has placed Twitter UK at the centre of the future of work debate through the launch of its “New Business As Usual” framework, while also leading the UK’s internal work rules to protect the mental health of staff who have been working remotely.

By working closely with quality technology partners, SAZKA Group, Allwyn’s parent company, has invested in digital platforms to grow and scale at pace across Europe. By recognising trends towards online play early, SAKZA Group’s lotteries adapted their product offerings long before the pandemic disrupted the retail sector. Online sales of draw based games increased by 134% between 2015 and 2019, with sales continuing to grow during the pandemic and maintaining momentum as restrictions eased. This includes Austria, where a 42% rise in online draw based sales coincided with a 9% increase in funding for good causes between 2015 and 2019, while Sazka Czech’s ‘Digital Entertainment Hub’ boosted lottery sales via mobile phone by 820% during the same period.

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Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Nasr said: “How companies communicate with customers is evolving thanks to the disruptive rise of social media platforms. Brand communications, advertising, and marketing has become more exciting due to the complementary and unique ability of digital to engage with the consumer. As I’ve seen during my time at Twitter, mobile means there is huge potential to establish a close 24/7 relationship between company and customer. I’ve teamed up with Allwyn and their parent company SAZKA Group because they understand the importance of digital to lotteries. I can’t wait to get started.”

Allwyn’s U.K. Bid Chair Sir Keith Mills added: “For many years, Allwyn’s parent company SAZKA Group have pursued a digital- approach to lotteries across Europe. Not only has this produced impressive online sales growth, making their lotteries resilient to the challenges of the pandemic, but it has also translated to consistently strong sales growth in the retail sector too. Regardless of whether a player purchases their lottery ticket online or in-store, we’ve seen overall player participation only increases if people feel more connected to their lottery. Allwyn’s sister companies are a testament to the powers of digital in the lottery world and I can’t wait to work with Dara and apply his knowledge of the digital and social media landscape.”

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Continent 8 leads Sportingtech’s Nutanix cloud migration and cost-efficient virtualisation initiatives

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Continent 8 designed, planned and executed full-service VMware-to-Nutanix migration effort, helping Sportingtech avert 42% increase in virtualisation costs

Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and online sports betting industry, is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with multi-award-winning global betting and gaming provider, Sportingtech. In a strategic collaboration to optimise its virtualisation environment, Sportingtech entrusted Continent 8 to successfully oversee and implement their VMware-to-Nutanix cloud migration initiatives.

In the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, Sportingtech encountered an unexpected increase in costs, rising by as much as 42% due to licensing changes. This development significantly impacted the cost structure of their VMware-based virtualised enterprise private cloud architecture. To mitigate against these cost fluctuations, Sportingtech chose Continent 8, a Nutanix Authorised Service Provider and their current cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity services partner, to provide professional and managed services for a VMware-to-Nutanix migration.

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Continent 8 executed a comprehensive assessment, prioritisation plan and migration journey of hundreds of virtual appliances. The significant efforts led by Continent 8, in close collaboration with Sportingtech, ensured no disruptions in operations or to users and were completed well within the originally anticipated target date. As a result, Sportingtech now benefits from a more predictable, manageable and cost-efficient virtualisation platform and environment.

Michael Jack, Chief Technology Officer at Sportingtech, said: “We are always looking for ways to enhance the solution we build for our customers and to keep costs down. Working with Continent 8, who constantly push to provide efficiencies, cost reductions and value-added expertise, made good sense to us. They continue to be a valued partner and managed to deliver the project on time with no service interruption for us or our customers, which is critical.”

Justin Cosnett, Chief Product Officer at Continent 8, said: “Continent 8 is able to use its experience with VMware, Nutanix, private and public clouds to provide professional as well as managed services to customers, enabling them to focus on core revenue-generating operations. Being able to demonstrate such a significant saving and ROI will be of interest to many enterprises in today’s market.

“It’s thanks to the experienced and highly qualified project and cloud engineering staff at Continent 8 that we were able to successfully complete this project, while earning Sportingtech’s trust to manage their critical operational infrastructure.”

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More variety, more flavor, more depth — this is the boldest evolution yet for crypto gaming fans

CryptoWins, the go-to crypto-powered online casino, is making a power move this May. CryptoWins officially launches 750+ brand-new games from seven igaming providers, boosting its total game library to a whopping 1,200+ titles — and delivering a content lineup that crypto casino players can’t afford to miss.

To celebrate this epic launch, players can enjoy a 45% match deposit bonus on all slots from the new providers — available now through May 18.

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Kaizen Gaming launches “The Playmakers: Commercial Talent Programme” to shape tomorrow’s GameTech leaders

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Ambitious candidates invited to apply for this fast track, international programme, offering accelerated learning and full commercial exposure globally

Kaizen Gaming, one of the world’s biggest GameTech companies and owner of the Betano online sports betting and gaming brand, is excited to announce the launch of “The Playmakers: Commercial Talent Programme”. The Programme offers a fast-track development path, designed to prepare the next generation of professionals who will lead and shape the future of the online gaming industry.

Throughout the programme, the Playmakers will accelerate their careers by working on real-world projects across functions such as Marketing, CRM, and Commercial. Participants will begin their 24-month journey at Kaizen Gaming’s HQ in Athens, Greece, where they will be primarily based. They will also have the opportunity to undertake up to two international assignments in countries where Betano operates in Europe and South America – such as Portugal, Brazil and Argentina – to gain hands-on global experience.

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Structured training, ongoing development, and dedicated mentoring from Kaizen Gaming’s senior Commercial leaders will further enrich the participants’ experience and growth.

Who is Kaizen Gaming looking for?

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a recognised University, along with one to three years of relevant work experience or high-impact internships. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Fluency in English is required, along with proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese.

Kaizen Gaming is looking for citizens of the world—curious, proactive individuals who are strong problem-solvers and able to break down complex challenges into clear, logical solutions.

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Applicants must also hold an EU passport and either an EU work permit or permanent residence, as the programme requires more than 6 months of work in Greece.

What’s in it for the participants?

The Playmakers will join a fast-track programme, gaining global experience and hands-on exposure to one of the most dynamic commercial departments in the online gaming industry, working for Betano, a premium digital brand.

Participants will support cross-functional projects, take ownership of business initiatives, and receive mentoring from senior leaders. With geographical mobility, they’ll gain international experience and have personalised development opportunities to kick-start their growth into future commercial leaders.

Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Kaizen Gaming, said: “As one of the world’s leading companies in GameTech, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to shape our future. Our fast-track global talent programme offers a unique opportunity to explore and experience the business through one of the most dynamic commercial departments in the industry. Working alongside senior leaders in an international environment, and contributing to the growth of a globally recognised sports brand like Betano, is an opportunity like no other. If you are ready to relocate to Athens, Greece, and from there on have the ability to explore and further grow your skills in more international markets, just apply today”.

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