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Pronet Gaming appoints Nedda Kaltcheva as new CTO

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4 years ago

November 3, 2021

George Miller

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Experienced iGaming tech expert joins progressive provider’s growing team

Platform specialist Pronet Gaming has appointed Nedda Kaltcheva as its new Chief Technology Officer, further growing the company’s management team as it continues to make decisive strides within the global iGaming landscape.

Pronet Gaming is currently in the process of significantly increasing its overall number of developers across all locations as it seeks to further strengthen its industry leading technological foundations and Nedda’s responsibilities include overseeing this process. The appointment follows the opening of Pronet Gaming’s office in Sofia, Bulgaria, where Nedda will be primarily based.

She brings with her a wealth of iGaming experience, having held the position of Director of Engineering and CTO at William Hill International, Pokerstars and SimpleBet. She also has experience in a number of software development roles and co-founded the AI-powered betting insights company Tipstly. She also boasts a great deal of general corporate management experience from her various roles in the US and Middle East.

Pronet Gaming will look to benefit from Nedda’s extensive experience in mobilising resources to delivering on its expanding roadmap, ensuring its technological prowess remains at the forefront of the industry.

Pronet Gaming’s CEO, Alex Leese, said: “Our plans for next year are ambitious, to say the least, with some big announcements on the immediate horizon. With that in mind, it’s fantastic to have Nedda on board as so much of this depends on our technology capabilities being first-class.

“The IT expertise and industry experience she brings to the table is clear for everybody to see and she is going to be a major asset to Pronet Gaming.”

Nedda Kaltcheva, Pronet Gaming’s CTO, said: “I am passionate about all things technology, gaming, diversity and innovation oriented, so Pronet Gaming was clearly the right choice for me.

“It’s such an exciting time to be coming on board, with some huge projects just around the corner. I look forward to building dynamic new relationships as these come to fruition and Pronet Gaming continues to grow.”

Celestial Dragon

CT Interactive Launches Festive Slot Collection for Chinese New Year

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58 seconds ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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To celebrate Chinese New Year, CT Interactive has introduced a festive slot collection inspired by symbols of luck, prosperity and celebration.

The lineup includes Celestial Dragon, Dancing Dragons, Fire Egg, Celestial Rules, Fortune Fish, Fire Lord, Kingdom Treasures, Mighty Moon, More Dragons and Lord of Fortune, each designed to immerse players in the spirit of the holiday.

The celebration is highlighted by the debut of Red Bird and Golden Dragon, featuring Wild and Scatter symbols, Free Games and Extra Wins. With medium volatility and a max multiplier of 2000x, the title is well suited for casual players.

“Our Chinese New Year collection blends traditional Chinese symbols with attractive mechanics. Built on our proven math models, the games deliver rewarding play and a festive atmosphere with every spin,” said Dimitar Nikolov.

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Cliff Baty

The Rank Group Appoints Cliff Baty as Interim Chief Financial Officer

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59 seconds ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Rank Group has appointed Cliff Baty as its interim Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026.

Cliff is a highly experienced CFO with deep expertise in strategic and financial planning, investor relations, financial controls, international business operations and stakeholder management, built across listed leisure and gaming businesses.

Cliff was appointed CFO of Manchester United plc in 2016, a position which he held for over 8 years, until 2024. Prior to that he was CFO of Sportech plc from 2013 to 2016, an appointment which followed an 8 year period as Financial Director of Ladbrokes plc.

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NSW: Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026-28 and Regulatory Priorities 2026

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February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Liquor & Gaming NSW has published the Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026-28, setting a clear path for reducing harm, supporting responsible industry growth and meeting evolving community expectations. The Strategy outlines Hospitality and Racing’s vision, regulatory posture and strategic objectives.

It outlines three strategic objectives which will guide the work to support communities, individuals and the industry. The first is targeted harm reduction, using better data, education and engagement to focus on the areas where we can make the biggest difference.

The second is outcome‑focused, responsive regulation, by making use of streamlined, place‑based and community‑informed approaches that deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes.

Third is promoting modern tools, skilled teams and smart decisions, investing in its capability, improving how it uses data and supporting consistent decision making across hospitality and racing.

Regulatory Priorities 2026

Alongside the new strategy, Liquor & Gaming NSW has also issued its Regulatory Priorities 2026. This sets out where the department will be focusing its regulatory attention over course of the year. It provides transparency on Liquor & Gaming’s forward regulatory agenda and gives the industry the opportunity to proactively engage about the issues they are concerned about.

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