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CEGO names Allan Auning-Hansen as Chief Exec

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Operator behind hugely popular online casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost appoints new CEO to drive international expansion

CEGO, the operator of hugely popular online casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, has appointed Allan Auning-Hansen as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Auning-Hansen joins the operator and content developer from the international Juice and Sandwich company, Joe and the Juice, where he was Chief Financial Officer.
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He has also held senior management roles at Danske Spil, Qvartz Consulting and Deloitte. He was a board member of CEGO until his appointment as CEO this month.

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As CEO, Auning- Hansen has been tasked with continuing the early and significant progress made by CEGO founders, who will continue to play an active role in the business.

Another key focus will be international expansion and taking Spilnu and Lyckost beyond the Danish and Swedish markets they currently target respectively.

This includes a push into the highly competitive UK market after recently securing a licence from the Great Britain Gambling Commission.

Spilnu has taken the Danish market by storm since making its debut in 2012. It offers players a targeted selection of classic slots and video slots, including a suite of games developed in-house by CEGO.

It is these in-house games that account for the majority of revenue generated at Spilnu – more than 80% of GGR is generated via proprietary content.

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Lyckost launched in Sweden in 2019 with the same concept and foundation as sister site Spilnu, a proposition that has proved to work well also with Swedish players.

Allan Auning-HansenChief Executive Officer at CEGO, said: “I am delighted to have been appointed CEO of this incredible organisation and to be taking a more hands on role.

“The world is very much our playing field so long as we continue to focus on regulated markets, which is at the heart of our expansion plan.

“We have access to a large amount of data which we use to fine-tune our offering for each market we enter, taking a country-by-country approach.

“This means we can deliver a localised product into each market, not only meeting but exceeding player expectations and this has been a key factor in our success to date.

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“As CEO, I look forward to taking this to the next level.”

Jesper Karbrink, Chairman at CEGO, said: “In Allan we have a CEO with a proven track record of driving growth across a wide range of companies and in various sectors.

“He has played a part in our story to date in the capacity of board member, but now he has the opportunity to have greater influence over the business as we continue to expand.

“I look forward to working closely with Allan as we launch into additional regulated markets around the world.”

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Sportradar Expands Industry-Leading Soccer Portfolio with FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Rights

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Partners with DAZN to distribute exclusive global betting data

Strengthening its leading global soccer offering, Sportradar Group AG and DAZN today announced a partnership to secure exclusive rights to distribute ultra-low latency betting data, as well as non-exclusive media content, from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held June 14 through July 13, in the U.S. and broadcast globally by DAZN.

Through this agreement, Sportradar will deliver data and content, including live odds, across all 63 tournament matches from DAZN to its global network of more than 800 betting operator clients and 900 media companies. Already providing coverage of over 150,000 matches annually across 900+ soccer leagues, Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest, most comprehensive soccer portfolio, enabling its partners to engage fans with premium, real-time insights and in-play experiences.

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Additionally, Sportradar will have access to deep tracking data from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to offer an extensive range of micro and player markets, including up to 190 pre-match and 200 in-play betting markets, as well as power live match trackers.

Sportradar will also safeguard the tournament from corruption under its longstanding bet monitoring agreement with FIFA through its advanced AI-driven Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) for comprehensive real-time betting market surveillance.

Moritz Gloeckler, EVP, Rights & Strategic Projects, Sportradar, said: “We are thrilled to partner with DAZN to elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to new heights, expanding global reach, captivating new audiences and deepening engagement with fans worldwide. At the same time, we remain committed to upholding the integrity of this prestigious competition.”

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Nordic Gaming Company Paf Continues Annual Climate Financing – Supports Hydropower Project in Peru

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The Nordic gaming company Paf has once again demonstrated its strong environmental commitment by fully climate financing its measured carbon footprint for 2024. This year’s contribution supports the development of a certified hydropower project in the Monzón district of Peru.

Paf has engaged in climate financing every year since 2017, when the company began systematically measuring its climate impact. The company now tracks over 95% of its emissions – both direct and indirect – and works actively to reduce them throughout its operations and value chain. Paf’s Net Zero 2040 target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

“Paf is a strong company with the resources to contribute to the transition the world needs. That’s why we choose to climate finance our entire measured footprint – every year,” says Ludvig Winberg, Corporate Communication & Environmental Manager at Paf.

Climate financing – a global responsibility

Climate financing, also known as offsetting, means that Paf funds certified climate projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Paf has supported projects around the world – mostly in countries that lack resources to invest in climate action, but also in places like Iceland, where advanced technology enables direct air capture of carbon dioxide.

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“This is not a substitute for reducing emissions, but a way to take responsibility for what we haven’t yet been able to reduce – while supporting global sustainable development,” says Ludvig Winberg.

The hydropower project in Peru, which Paf supports in 2024, has an installed capacity of 20.58 MW and is located along the Aucantagua River, a tributary of the Monzón River. The project is listed on the United Nations Carbon offset platform.

“The SBTi does not require companies to finance climate projects while striving towards Net-Zero, but they strongly recommend that companies with the ability to do so contribute to broader environmental efforts. We then rely on the UN platform that the projects we support are impactful and credible,” says Ludvig Winberg.

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ODDSGATE BECOMES AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF IBIA

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Oddsgate is now part of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), one of the leading global organizations dedicated to integrity in sports betting.
The decision to join IBIA reflects a simple truth: in a sector shaped by speed and scale, the commitment to compliance, security, and ethical play keeps the foundation intact and the future open.

IBIA represents over 50 licensed operators, encompasses over 125 brands, and monitors over USD 300 billion in annual betting volume. Oddsgate underwent a rigorous audit process to join this trusted network, evaluating everything from governance practices to operational and technological integrity controls.

“Being part of IBIA is more than just a seal. It’s a natural extension of what we believe in and practice daily: responsibility, transparency, and consistency,” says Óscar Madureira, Chief Legal Officer at Oddsgate. “We always consider that our role as a B2B platform goes beyond technical support. We know that, directly or indirectly, we also contribute to the perception and development of the industry. That’s why we take an active stance in promoting good practices across all fronts.”

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This achievement adds to a series of recent milestones for the company, like the recognition at the SiGMA Awards Americas 2025 for its work with Brazilian operators, earning two new ISO certifications, and strengthening its educational initiatives with internal teams and external partners.

Global Outlook: the impact of initiatives like IBIA

According to projections from IBIA itself, the regulated sports betting market was expected to reach USD 94 billion in global gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024, with 65% of that total (USD 61 billion) generated online. By 2028, estimates point to USD 132 billion in GGR, with over 70% (USD 93 billion) coming from digital channels.
Football remains the main driver of this growth, expected to account for 56% of global GGR in 2024, reaching USD 53 billion. Moreover, between 2017 and 2023, 99.96% of events monitored by IBIA showed no signs of manipulation, reinforcing the strength of its integrity monitoring system.

In Brazil, a key market for Oddsgate, onshore GGR is projected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2028, as long as public policies do not restrict sector development. Otherwise, up to USD 18 billion annually may be diverted to offshore operators, undermining revenue and regulatory control.

Technology serving integrity
For Oddsgate, integrity starts with product architecture and extends across the user journey. The company’s commissioned study, Gate to 2050, had already anticipated this vision: the industry’s future will increasingly be shaped by technology applied to responsibility.

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“As the sector grows, so does our responsibility to protect users, which requires ongoing action,” Óscar emphasizes. “We’re aware of the risks, but even more committed to the solutions. With technology, training, and international cooperation, we can make safe gaming the standard rather than the exception.”

The study points to the next generation of platforms equipped with real-time monitoring systems capable of identifying risky behavioral patterns, triggering automated interventions, and collaborating with mental health professionals. Technologies such as RegTech and blockchain are set to play a decisive role in compliance, simplifying audits and strengthening operational traceability.
Ongoing Commitment

By joining IBIA, Oddsgate steps into the frontlines of an industry in transformation. Where integrity is non-negotiable, technology drives accountability, and regulation isn’t a limit, but a launchpad.

As part of this effort, it offers in-depth content on integrity, compliance, and other key topics shaping the future of iGaming. Gate To 2050 is also an invitation to reflection and action for all who share the same commitment to transforming the market.

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