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VOXBET SECURES FUNDING FROM TEKKORP CAPITAL, WATERHOUSE VC, ROBIN CHHABRA AND ANDY CLERKSON

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4 years ago

December 21, 2021

George Miller

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Voxbet attracts investment from industry heavyweights to accelerate growth

Voxbet, the creator of innovative software that allows customers to speak or type their bets, has secured strategic funding from a powerhouse group of international investors, led by Matt Davey and Tom Waterhouse.

This key investment arrives courtesy of Davey’s leading investment vehicle, Tekkorp Capital, alongside Waterhouse’s investment fund, Waterhouse VC. Tekkorp Capital also leverages the expertise and experience of two senior former Fox Bet and William Hill executives in Robin Chhabra and Andy Clerkson.

Voxbet is a technology company that enables sports bettors to speak or type what they want from a sportsbook, whether that’s a bet, a market or a tip. This journey reflects what customers are already accustomed to everywhere else online. Consequently, this financial validation from some of the sector’s most prescient players lights a fire under Voxbet’s goal to transform the user experience for sports bettors of every generation and territory.

The fresh financing will be used to drive Voxbet’s growth internationally, supporting the rapid development of its proprietary natural-language technology, across both voice and text services, and bolstering its product roadmap over the coming 12 months.

Davey is recognised as one of the industry’s most astute investors and dealmakers, having overseen more than ten mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he was CEO of SG Digital, the digital division of Scientific Games Corp. following a $631m purchase in 2018 by Scientific Games of NYX Gaming Group Ltd, where Davey also previously served as CEO. More recently, Davey’s SPAC, Tekkorp Digital, announced its $250m initial public offering last October, with a view to pinpointing a high-growth betting and gaming company with which to merge.

Chhabra and Clerkson have also been in the vanguard of corporate-acquisition activity within the digital gaming landscape for over a decade, defining progressive pathways around corporate strategy, M&A, and scale-up success stories.

Waterhouse founded Waterhouse VC in August 2019 to leverage the advantages of his past 20+ years of industry experience. The fund has an outstanding team of investment expertise, as well as in-house technical talent with past operational experience in the industry. The fund invests globally across publicly listed and private gaming and wagering businesses, with a particular focus on B2B suppliers to operators. The team profiles businesses that are agile enough to get to the top of operators’ product pipelines.

Accordingly, this consequential consortium combines for a peerless track record in building, investing and stewarding innovative digital companies to greater scale and dominant positions in the ever-evolving global gaming ecosystem.

Matt Davey, CEO at Tekkorp Capital, commented: “At Tekkorp Capital, we provide a natural habitat for transformative, high-growth igaming businesses. We’ve observed Voxbet’s impressive development, but have been particularly impressed with their recent strides in the field of speech recognition and natural-language processing, which afford them a material head start in this rapidly evolving industry. I expect they will continue to improve and consolidate their existing product offering for geographical expansion. These transformative steps cohere with our own vision around the catalytic power of tech in digital sports betting.”

Tom Waterhouse, CIO of Waterhouse VC, said: “The Waterhouse VC Fund aims to generate capital growth by holding long-term strategic investments in companies that can truly shape the future of the sports betting industry. Voxbet’s technology immediately improves and delivers a step change in the UX for international customers, so their credentials leapt off the page.”

Jonathan Power, Founder of Voxbet, added: “We’re thrilled to be joined on our journey by such excellent company. In leveraging their collective understanding and expertise, alongside an extensive network of long-standing relationships, Voxbet is instantly better-placed to strategically identify and execute on our next important steps. The team’s members have been involved in some of the most defining and instructive transactions in the sector, invariably creating significant shareholder value in the process. Naturally, they bring invaluable advisory acumen beyond their respective investments.”

Bucharest

Eeze set for expansive new Bucharest office location

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9 minutes ago

January 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Eeze, the next-generation games provider, is set to move into its brand-new office space in the heart of Bucharest as it further scales the business at a rapid pace.

The 1,200 square metre space in the AFI Floreasca office project will serve as a major hub for both technical teams and live casino tables, making it the third key office for Eeze, alongside its Malta and London spaces.

The new office is situated in a modern business campus, with AFI Floreasca setting the benchmark for ESG compliance and energy efficiency in Bucharest.

The move further highlights the commercial progress the supplier has achieved over the last 12 months, with the Bucharest expansion following a planned major upgrade to Eeze’s Malta hub, which is well underway, and the opening of a fresh office in a landmark Hammersmith location in central London.

Lai Fatt Chiang, CEO at Eeze, said: “The commercial progress we’ve made has been reinvested in our core infrastructure, and we’re delighted to pave the way for us to move into a standout location in the heart of Bucharest’s business district.

“We have made a commitment to our staff to deliver best-in-class office space, and this latest step reinforces that, ensuring our employees can enjoy great places to work across our three hubs.”

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BGaming

Land Diamond-Encrusted Prizes in BGaming’s Jewel Boom Super Drop

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9 minutes ago

January 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Popular iGaming content provider BGaming rolls back the years with the release of its new publishing title Jewel Boom Super Drop. The game belongs to the #Classic category of BGaming’s portfolio, combining retro aesthetics with modern mechanics to serve up an exciting slot experience.

The game uses a simple 1×3 EZ-Reel setup inspired by one-armed bandit slot machines. It utilises a pay-on-line payout mechanic, with players securing wins when they land Coin symbols anywhere on the row.

Jewel Boom Super Drop puts a modern twist on classic gameplay thanks to the Collector symbols. These land on the middle reel and can trigger Super Spins and create multiplier boosts of up to x100. Additional multipliers can also land during the Super Spins.

Five of the game’s biggest prizes await those lucky enough to trigger the Jackpot feature. This may be triggered anytime players land a Diamond symbol. Players can win the Mini, Minor, Major, Mega, and Max Jackpots, which are worth x25, x50, x100, x200, and x1,000, respectively, by matching the same Jackpot symbols on the first and third reels. The game’s maximum win is x3,000.

The slot’s streamlined yet engaging gameplay makes it a perfect addition for operators seeking titles that deliver long sessions with minimal churn. It is rated medium-volatility and has an impressive RTP of 96.50%.

Igor Bondarenko, Product Owner of Publishing at BGaming, said, “Jewel Boom Super Drop is the perfect addition to our ever-growing #Classic gaming world, with the Collector and multiplier mechanics perfectly complementing the slot’s nostalgic vibes.

Like many of our #Classic titles, the game offers a familiar design while providing fresh, engaging features to help it stand out from similarly-themed slots.”

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Conferences

Gaming in Finland @ICE announces program

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9 minutes ago

January 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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With Finland set to re-regulate its iGaming market this year, Gaming in Europe, in close collaboration with local stakeholders, has decided to host a Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026.

The event will take place on January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00, at a location close to the main ICE venue.

Topics and speakers

At present, the following sessions have been confirmed:

Legal & regulatory update: Preparing your entry into the regulated Finnish iGaming market
Pekka Ilmivalta, Head of Finnish Office, Nordic Legal; Morten Ronde, Founding Partner, Nordic Legal

What sets Finland apart: The unique characteristics of the Finnish gambling market
Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner, The Finnish Gambling Consultants

Will the Finnish market be profitable? A scenario: 2027-2031
Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling

The Finnish iGaming market in numbers
Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital

Knowns and unknowns of Finnish gambling compliance & how to prepare in the meantime
Niklas Bondestam, CEO, Ubetec; Jessica Maier, Co-Founder, EGARA; Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance

Gaming in Europe founder Willem van Oort commented: “I am extremely pleased that we managed to bring all these experts together. If you are interested in the Finnish market and would like to personally meet with local stakeholders, the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference @ICE is undoubtedly the place to do it. I think Finland is going to be an exciting market and I am happy that – here, too – Gaming in Europe can play a role in creating important connections between domestic and international stakeholders.”

When & where

The event takes place Monday, January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00 at the five-star Renaissance Barcelona Hotel – close to the Fira de Barcelona, where the main ICE event is located.

Please note that only those who have received definitive confirmation of their attendance will be allowed access to this event.

Register your interest now

Places at the inaugural Gaming in Finland event are strictly limited. If you are considering attending this event, please register your interest through this link: www.gamingineu/finland. We will let you know as soon as possible whether we have a seat available for you.

At present, 100+ decision makers have already confirmed their attendance!

Join our Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group

In the meantime, feel free to join our Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group, where we will share the latest news and updates on the Finnish market.

Sponsorship opportunities available

Sponsorship and media partnership opportunities are available. Please contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.

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