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GCA Altium advises Tombola on its sale to Flutter Entertainment
Global investment bank GCA Altium acted as advisor to Tombola, one of the UK’s leading online bingo operators, on its £402m sale to Flutter Entertainment, the £20bn LSE-listed global leader in the gaming space.
Tombola, with its 700-strong team located primarily in Sunderland and Gibraltar, is a successful bingo-led gaming company with an emphasis on providing low staking entertainment products to a highly engaged customer base.
Tombola was the first major UK focused operator to introduce both mandatory staking and deposit limits, building a highly sustainable player base over the last 16 years. The company’s fully regulated revenue base comes mainly from the UK and has 400,000 average monthly players.
Flutter Entertainment is a global sports-betting and gaming company with a market cap of over £20bn, and the addition of Tombola to the Flutter portfolio delivers several key strategic advantages. As well as the diversification of Flutter’s products, the acquisition of Tombola also provides an addition of an engaged and sustainable player base, the enhancement of Flutter’s online gaming presence in its core UK market, as well as aligning with the company’s safer gambling strategy of expansion in their recreational customer base.
Peter Jackson, Flutter Chief Executive, said: “As the world’s leading online gambling operator, Flutter is delighted to add Tombola, the UK’s premier bingo brand to the Group. Tombola is a business we have long admired for its product expertise, highly recreational customer base and focus on sustainable play. The brand aligns closely with Flutter’s safer gambling strategy, a key area of focus for us. I am excited to combine Flutter’s digital marketing expertise with Tombola’s operational capabilities within the UK & Ireland division. As the time comes for Phil to hand over the reins, I would like to thank him for building the success story that the business is today, and I look forward to welcoming the Tombola team to Flutter and growing a sustainable business for the future together.”
Martin Larsson, Managing Director at GCA Altium, added: “This is an excellent strategic fit for both parties involved and sees the combination of two powerhouses in the UK gaming market. We see Flutter as a good home to uphold the company’s legacy and support the team as it continues to capitalise on the exciting growth opportunities that lie ahead.”
Under the terms of the transaction, Flutter will pay £402m in cash upon completion for 100 per cent of the business. The transaction is conditional on merger control clearance by the UK Competition and Markets Authority and is expected to complete in Q1 2022.
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Reelsoft to Unveil Full Vision platform at ICE Barcelona 2026
Reelsoft to Showcase Vision Platform and Next-Gen iGaming Solutions at ICE Barcelona 2026
Reelsoft, the iGaming technology company behind the Vision Platform, will exhibit at ICE Barcelona 2026, taking place 19–21 January at stand 2C72. This global event offers a key opportunity for Reelsoft to present its full ecosystem of gaming solutions—including Vision RGS, Vision Link, and RNG House—to operators, game studios, and aggregators worldwide.
Coinciding with its ICE appearance, Reelsoft has been shortlisted for Up and Coming Brand at the European iGaming Awards, taking place on 19 January in Barcelona. The nomination recognizes Reelsoft’s rapid market impact and innovative product offerings.
A Unified Platform for Ownership, Flexibility, and Growth
At the core of Reelsoft’s offering is the Vision Platform, a modular yet fully unified ecosystem designed for speed, flexibility, and complete partner control. Unlike many other providers, Reelsoft combines a Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and a game aggregation platform within the same infrastructure, alongside hosting and operational support.
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Vision RGS supports slots, crash games, table games, and multiplayer formats, enabling studios to retain full IP ownership while launching new games.
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Vision Link connects studios to a growing global operator network, with seamless integration, promotional tools, and dedicated support.
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RNG House provides reliable hosting, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring partners can scale quickly and confidently.
Next-Generation Engagement Tools
The platform includes Vision Promotions, a proprietary suite embedded across Vision RGS and Vision Link, offering:
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Tournaments and Feature Bets
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Free Bets and engagement campaigns
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Vision Mega Jackpot, a cross-platform progressive jackpot engine compatible with both proprietary and aggregated content
This cross-platform promotional flexibility provides a unique advantage for studios and operators seeking to maximize player engagement across content portfolios.
Meet Reelsoft at ICE Barcelona 2026
“We built the Vision Platform to give partners freedom to create, tools to scale, and infrastructure to succeed,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Reelsoft. “ICE Barcelona is the ideal stage to demonstrate what sets us apart—our unified approach, powerful tech stack, and focus on partner empowerment.”
Visitors to stand 2C72 can:
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Demo live tools from the Vision platform
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Explore case studies of successful partnerships
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Speak directly with Reelsoft experts about game development, aggregation, and tech solutions
To schedule a meeting with the Reelsoft team during ICE Barcelona 2026, visit reelsoft.com or email [email protected].
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LOW6 and Bettortainment Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Live Sports Betting Engagement Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
LOW6 and Bettortainment Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Live Sports Betting Engagement for the 2026 World Cup
LOW6, the award-winning global sports gamification provider, and Bettortainment, a cutting-edge live betting engagement platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing in-play betting experiences for operators, affiliates, and media publishers ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026.
The collaboration combines Bettortainment’s expert-led watchalong live content with LOW6’s gamification suite—including fantasy, pick’em, trivia, and bracket-style games—to deliver a seamless, interactive in-play betting ecosystem. By integrating these tools directly into broadcasts, sportsbooks can retain audience attention and drive engagement throughout live sporting events, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In-Play Gamification Designed to Retain Audiences
As live betting volumes surge globally, many operators face challenges keeping users active once matches kick off. The LOW6-Bettortainment solution addresses this by embedding real-time gamification tools—such as leaderboards, predictions, and trivia—directly into live streams.
The partnership focuses on creating fit-for-purpose content and interactive games that foster community-driven engagement. By delivering dynamic, social in-play experiences, operators can encourage sustained interaction and bring quality bettors back to their platforms.
“Live sport is where attention is most valuable, but it’s also where many platforms lose it,” said Jonathan Baxandall, Commercial Director at Bettortainment. “Partnering with LOW6 allows us to deliver a more engaging, social in-play experience that keeps users on-platform. Sportsbooks that fail to entertain in real-time risk falling behind.”
Built for Scale and Global Reach
The integrated solution is designed for rapid deployment and scalability, making it suitable for Tier-1 global operators as well as emerging regional sportsbooks. Initially available in English, the platform also supports localization for diverse markets, ensuring broad accessibility during the World Cup cycle.
Jamie Mitchell, CEO of LOW6, added: “This partnership merges live content with proven gamification to transform live sports moments into deeper engagement—without adding complexity. With experience embedding gamification into platforms like AFTV and United Stand, we know the impact of turning viewership into actionable insights.”
Operators and partners can explore the LOW6-Bettortainment solution ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For more information, visit low6.com.
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GGBET UA is the new title partner of the Basketball Federation of Ukraine
GGBET UA has officially signed a title sponsorship agreement with the Basketball Federation of Ukraine (FBU), marking a significant step in the development and promotion of Ukrainian basketball. The strategic partnership is designed to increase the sport’s visibility, expand fan engagement, and deliver innovative digital content to audiences across the country.
Under the agreement, GGBET UA and the FBU will collaborate on content creation, communication initiatives, and interactive fan experiences, ensuring that basketball continues to thrive as one of Ukraine’s most popular and dynamic sports. The partnership will focus on strengthening media presence, enhancing storytelling around teams and players, and introducing creative digital formats tailored to modern sports fans.
Basketball has long held a strong position in Ukraine’s sporting culture. Through this collaboration, both organizations plan to launch special projects, online campaigns, and fan-focused activations that bring supporters closer to national teams and domestic competitions. By leveraging digital platforms and social media, the partners aim to deliver compelling, behind-the-scenes content and immersive experiences that resonate with both existing fans and new audiences.
Sergii Mishchenko, CEO of GGBET UA, emphasized that the partnership reflects the company’s long-term commitment to Ukrainian sports. He noted that basketball’s fast-paced and high-energy nature makes it ideal for innovative communication strategies and integrated promotional efforts. According to Mishchenko, working closely with the FBU and national teams will allow GGBET UA to create engaging content that captures media attention while contributing to the broader popularization of basketball in Ukraine.
From the Federation’s perspective, the agreement represents an opportunity to expand communication channels and reinforce support for athletes and teams. Mykhailo Brodsky, President of the Basketball Federation of Ukraine, highlighted the importance of maintaining visibility for Ukrainian sports, particularly during challenging times. He stated that the title partnership with GGBET UA enables the launch of impactful joint initiatives that can bring renewed energy and attention to basketball nationwide.
The basketball partnership builds on GGBET UA’s rapid expansion within Ukrainian sports throughout 2025. The bookmaker has already secured a three-year partnership with FC Dynamo Kyiv, sponsored FC Polissya Zhytomyr, and acted as an official partner for the globally recognized Usyk vs. Dubois II boxing match. With strong footholds in football and boxing, basketball now represents the next strategic phase in GGBET UA’s multi-sport growth strategy.
Fans can expect the first announcements of joint projects and new content formats to appear soon across the official social media channels of GGBET UA and the Basketball Federation of Ukraine, signaling the start of an ambitious collaboration aimed at elevating Ukrainian basketball to new heights.
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