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Just before Finland’s debut in the European football championship, Spiffbet, together with Metric Gaming launched a sportsbook on the Finnish flagship casino SuperNopea and Swedish TurboVegas. The timing couldn’t have been better. Metric Gaming CEO Jim Supple and Spiffbet’s Maria Boelius discuss the summer of 2021 from a sports betting perspective.

This summer was unique in the sense that two major events postponed from 2020 due to the global pandemic finally took place. It was the opportunity that Maria Boelius, Head of Casino Operations at Spiffbet, had been waiting for and she and her team reached out to Metric Gaming to launch a sportsbook on Spiffbet’s casinos SuperNopea and TurboVegas.  We were excited to be able to launch a sportsbook so quickly with Metric Gaming’s multi-tenant platform. Technically it was easy for us to set it up and the performance has been flawless.

SuperNopea, launched just days ahead of the European Championships, and joined fellow Spiffbet casino, TurboVegas, on the Metric Gaming Sportsbook platform. The more established brand, TurboVegas accounted for 69% of the group’s tournament turnover. Both brands operated with similar trading strategies primarily aimed at acquisition. Metric’s efficient pricing allowed margin to be kept aggressively low on the three key pre-match football markets: Match Winner, Total Goals, and Both Teams to Score. This ensured that SuperNopea and Turbo Vegas were offering top price in a very competitive marketplace. The result of this aggressive pricing strategy was that two-thirds of new players had their first bets on these promoted markets, and subsequently half of those then migrated to higher-margin products for future bets.

Jim Supple, CEO of Metric Gaming, is very satisfied with the launch and the initial results: “Metric Gaming is delighted to have Spiffbet as a client. The summer of 2021 was remarkable from a sports perspective with both the Euro and the Olympics. All of our clients have seen a surge in betting revenues, and Spiffbet is no exception.”

Despite the relatively early exit of both Finland & Sweden, acquisition numbers remained strong throughout, with both brands recording significantly higher daily actives as the tournament progressed.

One of Metric Gaming’s key strengths is market availability. They target 97%+ uptime for live football. On average SuperNopea and TurboVegas were live, with a full set of markets, within 9 seconds of a goal being scored. This compares to up to 50 seconds by key rival Sportsbooks. With 149 goals scored across the tournament, it is vital markets are made available quickly and capture the high margin post-goal wagers.

Metric’s drive for market uptime paired with their in-play personalization engine remove blockers for all players and are key reasons Spiffbet enjoys high retention rates across their customer base. Customers are simply not given a reason to bet elsewhere.

Then there is the matter of launching a sportsbook just days before a tournament. Maria Boelius shares her view on the timing of the launch “In hindsight, we should have launched the sportsbook much earlier so that we would have had sufficient time to ramp up marketing properly. All the other more traditional sports betting sites had a lead over us. Despite the lack of time, our sportsbook got a lot of attention, and I am convinced that we made the right decision to launch before the Euro“.

Jim shares Maria’s view on the timing and adds “Metric provides the tools for betting, but we also need to work closely with the operators to ensure that the player gets the best experience possible. Importantly this is not just about the Euros, we see this as a long-term partnership.”

Traditional offline casinos as well as the local betting offices are opening up again after the pandemic. Jim Supple gives his thoughts on how the post-covid normalization will affect business and projections for the future: “We were doing great business before the pandemic, and we will continue to do so. We at Metric are seeing that the traditional casino operators, in order to compete in an increasingly competitive market, are adding a sportsbook to their casino games and slots. In addition, our market is growing year after year and new territories are opening up. We have a very positive outlook”.

Maria Boelius adds with a smile “I guess we are following the trend that Jim describes as we move from 100% casino to also providing a sportsbook. Currently, we are offering sports betting on three of our brands and we are looking into the possibilities of adding a sportsbook to some of our other casino brands. In general, we share Metrics positive outlook. We have just recruited a senior sportsbook manager to spearhead our expansion in the betting space.”

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Groove integrates KingMidas Games, adding 150+ titles to its content portfolio

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The supplier says the KingMidas catalogue is now available to operators via Groove Command across slots, instant wins, table and arcade games.

Groove has integrated KingMidas Games into its content aggregation platform, adding the studio’s catalogue of more than 150 games to its operator network. The companies said the rollout covers slots, instant wins, table games and arcade-style titles.

Rachel Tourgeman, Head of Partnerships at Groove, said: “KingMidas Games brings something distinctive to our platform. They combine strong visual identity with genuine understanding of what keeps players coming back. In a crowded content landscape, that combination matters. We’re pleased to make their catalogue available to our operators and see what these games deliver in live environments.”

Groove said the deal supports its strategy of combining a portfolio of over 15,000 games with selective studio additions, and positioned the KingMidas line-up as designed for mobile-first audiences.

Sargis Khachatryan, Commercial Director at KingMidas Games, said: “Groove has established itself as a genuine aggregator of choice in this space, and we’re pleased to bring our full catalogue to their platform. Our focus has always been on creating games that players want to return to, so, visually sharp, mechanically solid, and built for mobile. Making those titles available through Groove means more operators can deploy them quickly and with confidence. It’s a straightforward partnership built on shared commercial sense, and we’re excited to get started.”

According to the company, the KingMidas Games portfolio is available to Groove partners via its back office, Groove Command. Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, added: “Our model has always been about giving operators choice without complexity. KingMidas Games fits that philosophy perfectly. They produce content that performs, and they do it at scale. Integrating them into Groove means our partners can access that performance through a single connection, with all the flexibility our platform provides. It’s another step toward making Groove the default destination for operators who want to move fast and compete effectively.”

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GR8 Tech Turns GR8_Sportsbook ON for Operators Ready to Win

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You know the game.

Players expect more. Markets move faster. Margins get tighter. Operators are still too often stuck with sportsbook tech that looks the same, feels the same, and slows everything down when speed is crucial.

GR8 Tech introduces the updated GR8_Sportsbook, a reimagined sportsbook built to transform the player experience, give operators full commercial control, and unlock more revenue-driving opportunities from day one.

This is not a typical B2B sportsbook built for show.

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The new widget-based architecture gives operators control over every page layout and content block directly from the back office. That means faster execution, greater flexibility, and complete independence.

  • Built your way: customize everything from content to player experience.
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Operators can run highly segmented campaigns, tailor promotions by geography, and apply boosted odds at brand, market, or user-segment level.

That means recreational players can get a more exciting betting experience, while price-sensitive users can be targeted with enhanced prices and sharper offers.

New and upgraded revenue tools include:

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This is revenue control built into the product.

Built for the World Cup. Built Beyond It.

Ahead of the World Cup, GR8 Tech’s primary focus is upgrading the sportsbook front end, navigation, and operator control layer to meet modern player expectations and commercial demands.

Post-tournament, the roadmap continues with a redesigned event page and the development of a performance-focused initiative using server-side rendering to improve page speed, SEO, and user experience across key high-growth regions, including Africa, India, and Latin America.

Beyond iFrame, GR8 Tech is also expanding its sportsbook ecosystem through scalable Managed Trading Services and API products.

The API product gives B2B operators access to GR8 Tech’s sportsbook engine while allowing them to build their own front end, a major advantage for brands that want full UX ownership without compromising on backend performance.

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BiS Brasília projects growth and boosts betting debate in Brazil

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Event will bring together leaders and experts at a time of high visibility for the sector

With an expected 20% increase in attendance, BiS Brasília reaches its second edition in a scenario of strong prominence for the sports betting market in Brazil.

Regulatory advances and growing public interest have placed the sector at the center of strategic discussions, boosting the event’s relevance this year.

Held at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, the gathering will bring together experts, executives, and authorities to discuss market trends, challenges, and opportunities, with a focus on innovation, integrity, and the sustainable development of the industry.

“The BiS Brasília arrives at a decisive moment for the Brazilian market, bringing together leaders to discuss the paths of regulation, innovation, and sustainable growth of iGaming and sports betting in the country.

It will be a strategic opportunity to promote qualified dialogue and strengthen an increasingly professional and transparent ecosystem,” explains Flávio Figueiredo, co-founder of BiS SiGMA.

Based in the federal capital—epicenter of Brazil’s main political and economic decisions—the event reinforces Brasília’s role as a convergence point for the different stakeholders involved in shaping the new regulatory landscape.

This edition is expected to consolidate itself as a milestone in the maturation of the debate on the legality of betting in Brazil.

About BiS Brasília

In its second edition, BiS Brasília is an event dedicated to the iGaming and betting ecosystem, promoting dialogue between the private sector, government, and society on the development of the regulated gaming, casino, and lottery market in Brazil.

The event brings together business leaders, authorities, and experts to discuss strategic topics such as Brazilian regulation, taxation, integrity, innovation, responsible gaming, compliance, AML / anti-money laundering, licensing, sports integrity, government relations, advertising, and CONAR.

BiS SiGMA South America is part of the event portfolio of SiGMA World Group, one of the leading global platforms for B2B business and event organization focused on the gaming and betting industry.

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