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Digital Entrepreneurship in Sports: former professional athletes present 4 projects to innovate in sport business
The entrepreneurial ideas that have been elaborated during the training program powered by SKS365 were showed to the public in the HUB of LVenture Group
A marketplace for sponsorships, an on-demand physiotherapy platform, a corporate placement network for athletes and an app that optimizes the experience of sports tourism are the four projects that see the light at the end of the training course Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports.
The project, powered by SKS365 and LVenture Group, a listed VC operator among the main startup accelerators at the European level, took place in the first half of 2021 with the goal of meeting the needs of many former professional sportsmen and women. Most of them, in fact, find it difficult to reintroduce themselves into the job market once they finish their sports career. The challenge is to integrate the soft skills developed as athletes (competitive approach, goal-oriented mindset, team spirit) with technical skills allowing them to be successful in one of the sectors with more future perspectives: the digital economy.
“Training is one of the key values of our Corporate Identity, and sport represents the universe in which we operate and that we want to contribute to developing a more systematic and functional way, especially in these unprecedented times due to the pandemic – commented Brian Dean, SKS365 Chief People Officer – We are therefore very happy to have contributed to the reskilling process of the former professional athletes who took part in the training program. From the very beginning, we were pleasantly impressed by the spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship that the class has shown. The projects presented today are concrete proof of the commitment, the proactive approach, the great team work and skills that the former sportsmen have developed during this journey with us. They also prove the ex-athletes’ capability to turn an idea into a successful business project.”
The athletes who took part in this first edition of Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports were divided into teams to work on four projects that were presented in Rome, at LVenture Group’s HUB.
Sponsorboom is the project presented by Andrea Fontanella, Carlotta Oggioni, Giulia Paolillo, Luca Alpozzi and Sonja Percan, with the aim of bridging the gap between the offer and the demand for sponsorship in the sports environment. Andrea Coronica, currently a basketball player at Allianz Trieste, presented Morbin, along with the team made up of Manuel Pascali, Stefano Bossi, Stephen Makinwa and Coronica himself. It is an app dedicated to personalized training and rehabilitation with a science-based approach. Another app has been developed by Giulio Alberto Silva, Marco Ponteri, Nicola Sesto and Rabia Jendoubi: Travel Sport is dedicated to supporting travel and tourism linked to sports events. The fourth project is called Sport2Work, developed by Andrea Radin, Daniele Postiglioni, Giorgio Barbareschi and Lara Peyrot. The team has presented a customized platform to define the best training path for athletes, based on their soft skills and providing them tutoring and mentoring courses as well as online training and internships in companies.
“This program gave the opportunity to explore the connections between sport and digital economy, enrichingus with a new point of view, that of the participants, highly qualified thanks to their great experience in the sport sector. The projects which have been developed thanks to the collaboration with the SKS365 Training Program, the work of our Open Innovation team and the mentors involved, respond to the new needs of various stakeholders in the sports industry. This confirm show digital can open up new training, professional and business growth scenarios in a sector that is more and more oriented to innovation”, said Antonella Zullo, Head of Open Innovation at LVenture Group.
The final event, directed by the sports journalist Giulia Mizzoni, was also an opportunity to discuss the new scenario of the digital economy for the sport industry. Among the panelists, there was also Paolo Carito, Executive Manager and Visiting Professor in Sport Management, Andrea Bellamio, CEO of Mister Calcio and Mandarino Adv, Stefano Gobbi, Senior Program Manager Sport e Salute and Matteo Musa, CEO of Fitprime.
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The Balkan Gaming and Entertainment Expo (BEGE) is excited to announce the official dates for its 2026 edition: 25–26 November 2026. Following another remarkable year, BEGE is already preparing an even bigger and more innovative event that will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the region.
“BEGE 2025 was an outstanding success,” said Nino Berezhiani, Marketing Manager of BEGE. “The energy, innovation, and connections we saw over two days were truly inspiring. From the engaging conferences to the vibrant exhibition halls and the unforgettable BEGE Awards Night, it was incredible to witness our community come together to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and drive the industry forward. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for BEGE 2026 – it’s going to be even bigger and bolder!”
BEGE 2026 promises two days filled with cutting-edge insights, networking opportunities, and top-tier conferences, continuing the tradition of delivering an unmatched platform for collaboration and growth in the gaming industry.
Organizers encourage participants, sponsors, and partners to save the dates and stay tuned for announcements regarding conference programs, speakers, and special highlights for the next edition.
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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has promoted Vasilena Mantsiou to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), recognising her outstanding contribution to the company’s growth and operational excellence.
Vasilena joined Evoplay in May 2022 and was promoted to Head of Accounting Department in January 2024, where she played an instrumental role in strengthening the company’s financial processes and supporting its continued expansion across global markets.
As CFO, she will oversee Evoplay’s financial strategy, planning, and operations, ensuring the studio continues to deliver sustainable growth and stability as it scales its presence worldwide.
The appointment highlights Evoplay’s ongoing commitment to nurturing internal talent and promoting from within, ensuring a strong leadership team that reflects the company’s core values and ambition.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Vasilena has been an integral part of Evoplay’s journey, demonstrating exceptional leadership and deep financial expertise.
“Her promotion to CFO is a natural step forward, and we’re confident that her strategic vision will continue to support our long-term goals as we expand into new markets.”
Vasilena Mantsiou, CFO at Evoplay, said: “I’m incredibly proud to take on this new role and grateful for the trust placed in me by the Evoplay team.
“Over the past few years, I’ve witnessed the company’s remarkable growth and innovation, and I look forward to contributing further to its success in this new capacity.”
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GoldenRace, the leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has unveiled the latest version of its emblematic number game, Spin2Win&Spin2Win Royale. Recognised for its simplicity, fast gameplay and high rewards, the title has become a cornerstone of the company’s portfolio and a proven engagement tool for operators worldwide.
Number games continue to be one of the most reliable verticals in the global betting market. Figures from H2 Gambling Capital confirm that casino-style products represented 21.5 and 8.5 billion in GGR for online and land-based markets, respectively, in 2024. Their clear rules, short cycles and frequent payouts make them a favourite among players and a steady source of revenue for operators.
At GoldenRace, we constantly push to improve our products, making them more engaging and accessible with every release. And this philosophy runs across our entire portfolio. Big5, a groundbreaking take on Virtual Football and RaceDay, which unites all race types in a single product, are just two recent examples. This version of Spin2Win continues this path.
Among the improvements are a fully optimised user interface and a renewed, visually striking wheel that boosts the excitement of every spin and clearer statistics. The game also incorporates an Autoplay option in instant mode and a Multiplier feature in scheduled mode – tools designed to enhance decision-making, increase engagement and extend player sessions online.
Spin2Win also maintains its variety with four distinct versions: Classic, Royale, American and American Royale. Royale formats introduce an additional sectors wheel that expands betting options, while the American variants highlight the double green with fully transparent odds. Operators benefit from flexible configuration, multiple odds formats and automated validations that ensure seamless and fair gameplay.
With this relaunch, GoldenRace confirms its leadership in the number games vertical and invites operators and players to discover a new era of spinning.
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