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SkillOnNet and Spearhead Studios enter new partnership
Market leading platform provider behind PlayOJO and other player favourite brands adds content from in-demand studio to its impressive game portfolio
SkillOnNet, the award-winning platform provider behind the biggest online casino brands, is continuing to add the most in-demand developers to its market-leading content portfolio after joining forces with the hugely popular Spearhead Studios.
Since launch Spearhead Studios have been on a mission to disrupt the online casino sector with games that are fun and fair while also taking the player experience to the next level through striking design, smart math and innovative gameplay.
The deal means that brands on the SkillOnNet network, including the likes of PlayOJO, Slingo.com, Turbonino, Lucky Vegas and SpinGenie, will be able to offer players the studio’s titles for the very first time.
This includes The Wheel of Steal, Bounty on the High Seas, Valholl Hall of the Slain, Book of Muertitos, Knights of Fortune, James Gold and the Mummy Riches and many more.
The addition of Spearhead Studios takes the total number of titles in the SkillOnNet game portfolio to 3,500+ covering classic slots, video slots, jackpot slots, table games, instant win, live dealer and bingo from the biggest content providers in the industry.
SkillOnNet holds licenses in core European markets including the UK, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Malta jurisdictions, providing widespread distribution for Spearhead.
Michael Golembo from SkillOnNet, said: “Spearhead are responsible for some of the most popular slots right now with local games for local markets so we are delighted to have integrated their full suite of content into our games portfolio.
“Spearhead has mastered the art of combining striking visuals and animations with fun and exciting gameplay with plenty of big win potential. It makes for a great addition to our content line up, an addition I am confident will be welcomed by players across our network of brands.”
Mathias Larsson, Managing Director of Spearhead Studios, said: “We are passionate about developing fun and fair games that deliver a highly entertaining experience. This deal with SkillOnNet means that players at some of the biggest online casinos can try our slots for the very first time.
“This really is a significant partnership for us and we look forward to seeing players at SkillOnNet brands enjoy the thrilling experience our slots offer.”
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Flashscore
Flashscore tops speed rankings in UK fan survey ahead of 2026 World Cup
Flashscore has been ranked the fastest sports results platform by UK fans, according to new research into how audiences consume live sport.
In the UK survey of 2,000 sports fans, 46% identified Flashscore as the quickest platform. Flashscore said the pattern was similar in Italy, where 49% of 2,000 respondents named Flashscore the fastest, and in Brazil, where 53% of 3,300 participants reached the same conclusion.
Respondents also associated Flashscore with reliability. In Italy, Flashscore (known locally as Diretta) was recognised as being more accurate than competitors and national broadcasters’ platforms, while in the UK and Brazil it was recognised as being equal to or close to competitors and national broadcasters’ platforms.
Flashscore Director of Engineering Tomáš Kavka said: “It is not one magic technology that solves everything, it is a lot of small and larger right decisions over time.
“Serving a user in South America from Europe is technically possible, but speed is in our DNA. If we want to be the fastest on every continent, we need to be as close as possible to the user. And the data needs to reach that location the moment it appears in our database.”
The company said it continues to scale globally in its 20th year since launch, reporting more than 125 million monthly users worldwide, more than 400 million app downloads across its portfolio, and approximately 145 billion monthly impressions. Flashscore also reported over four million UK downloads, more than two billion monthly impressions, and average daily time spent close to 30 minutes. On infrastructure, Flashscore said it moved to a new data centre in Prague in 2024, tripling processing capacity, and uses a distributed cloud architecture. It added that during a major Champions League matchday earlier this season it handled 34 million users in a day, delivered 700 million notifications, and processed up to 1.3 million requests per second.
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executive appointments
Evoplay promotes Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer
Evoplay has promoted Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer, expanding its senior leadership team. The company said Larina will continue to lead its brand, performance and product marketing teams, with a focus on growth, strategy and market positioning.
Larina joined Evoplay in 2022 as Head of B2B Marketing. She was promoted to Head of Growth Marketing in 2023 and then appointed Head of Marketing in November 2024.
Evoplay credited Larina with leading major campaigns and helping shift the business towards a more B2C-focused approach aimed at strengthening player engagement. The company also highlighted award nominations including Woman Leader of the Year at the AffPapa iGaming Awards, Young Changemaker at the Casino Guru Awards, Marketing Star of the Year at the G Gate Awards, Young Leader of the Year at the WIG Diversity Awards, and a debut appearance on the Top 50 Masters of iGaming Marketing list.
Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what the marketing team has achieved at Evoplay and I’m excited about what comes next. This promotion is a reflection of the hard work of everyone around me, and I look forward to continuing to push boundaries, build the brand and drive growth as we expand our presence across global markets.”
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, added: “From the moment Diana joined us, she demonstrated exceptional drive, leadership and ambition. Her journey through the company is a testament to both her talent and dedication, and this promotion to CMO is incredibly well deserved. Diana has consistently delivered impactful results while inspiring those around her, and I’m confident she will continue to play a key role in shaping Evoplay’s future.”
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Diana Larina CMO at Evoplay
Evoplay promotes Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer
Evoplay has promoted Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer, expanding its senior leadership team.
Larina joined Evoplay in 2022 as Head of B2B Marketing. She was promoted to Head of Growth Marketing in 2023 and appointed Head of Marketing in November 2024.
Evoplay said Larina has led marketing initiatives spanning brand, performance and partner-focused campaigns, and contributed to a shift towards a more B2C-focused approach aimed at strengthening player engagement.
Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what the marketing team has achieved at Evoplay and I’m excited about what comes next. This promotion is a reflection of the hard work of everyone around me, and I look forward to continuing to push boundaries, build the brand and drive growth as we expand our presence across global markets.”
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, added: “From the moment Diana joined us, she demonstrated exceptional drive, leadership and ambition. Her journey through the company is a testament to both her talent and dedication, and this promotion to CMO is incredibly well deserved. Diana has consistently delivered impactful results while inspiring those around her, and I’m confident she will continue to play a key role in shaping Evoplay’s future.”
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