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More Groove content to help spur BETINSPIRE growth

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4 years ago

March 16, 2022

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Platform and aggregator Groove have extended their close working relationship with BETINSPIRE on the game aggregation side to cover their entire network of over 80 games studios.

Groove is a twin-turbo online casino management system offering extended services to every operator who wants to offer casino games, sportsbooks, bingo and lotteries. It’s based on the GrooveHub, which offers API and instant access to leading suppliers in the iGaming industry and GrooveOn, an easy-to-use multifunctional back-office that powers performance.

Groove is underpinned by a group that speaks igaming language, having been recruited from the online casino industry to serve professionals and operators within the industry, as well as being acknowledged to have one of the strongest technical teams in igaming.

Groove’s powerful platform includes thousands of casino games as well as a wealth of aggregated content ranging from slots, sportsbook, online casino and live casino, to poker and table games, that operators can access via easy integration to drive player engagement and revenue. This latest arrangement with BETINSPIRE adds an abundance of aggregated content from Groove’s exclusive portfolio that will give BETINSPIRE more strategic options.

BETINSPIRE is an iGaming technology provider offering various industry- and custom software development services including its flagship state of the art Gaming Platform: a heavy-duty industrial solution based on a micro-services architecture with advanced business intelligence capabilities designed to compile own iGaming verticals and infrastructure via running independently multi-branded operations on cloud-based, on-premises and dedicated environments.

Over the past 6 years BETINSPIRE has successfully implemented the latest technologies and industrial standards to build and deploy a professional infrastructure of the most engaging gaming experience while focusing on delivery of scalable and flexible iGaming ecosystem. At BETINSPIRE they believe that technologies and their pertinent usage are the key to competitive advantage, a belief-set that is mirrored and closely shared by the team at Groove, this shared understanding having been at the base of their mutual success together over the last 2 years.

Commenting on the extension to the relationship, BETINSPIRE’s Chief Business Development Officer David Ghukasyan said: “We have built an excellent rapport with the Groove team, their service is second-to-none and they understand our needs as a fellow industry innovator. They have some of the best content available worldwide and we are delighted to include more of that from now on in our pipeline to the market.”

Yahale Meltzer, COO at Groove said: “We have a lot in common and I am delighted that BETINSPIRE feel that they can further the range of active cooperation. This extension of our collaboration gives us both confidence in a very rewarding future with established hits as well as with lots of rich, new and innovative content.”

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Promofy Wins This year’s Pitch ICE Award

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9 minutes ago

January 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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AI-gamification specialist Promofy emerged victorious at this year’s Pitch ICE competition. The company’s CEO and founder Irakli Davarshvili fended off competition from 11 other companies bidding to win the prize money of €15,000 provided by the competition’s lead sponsor AWS.

In a pitch lasting three minutes followed by a three-minute Q&A, Davarshvili wooed the panel of judges, consisting of Adam Rosenberg, senior adviser, gaming & leisure, Blackstone; Meir Shachar, gaming advisor and CEO at Digicode and RUNWAI, respectively; igaming adviser and gaming industry expert Paris Smith; Maxime Sbeghen, head of investment at FDJ United Ventures; and Jeff Millar, managing partner at JJK Partners.

Davarshvili emphasised how “innovative, customisable and easy to use” Promofy’s gamification engine was, highlighting its AI flow and ability to rapidly build gamified campaigns.

He described 2025 as having been a “foundational year”, outlining how the company had achieved $800,000 in revenue, had more than 20 customers and was now looking to raise $2m to support Promofy’s further growth.

Other pitch participants included eyeDP, an AI-powered solution to help operators process and analyse unstructured data and documents; Whizdom AI, designed to personalise game recommendations for players; Swiss Shufflers with its patented card-shuffling deck; and fantasy sports platform Loserball which “makes losing as cool as winning”.

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Betsson Group Wins Top Safer Gambling Recognition at IGA 2026

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January 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Betsson Group has triumphed at the International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2026, winning the Safer Gambling Award, emphasizing that responsible gaming is crucial to the company’s operations. Responsible gaming is fundamental to Betsson Group’s sustainability approach and propels its goal of delivering entertainment in a responsible and sustainable way. The Group acknowledges that enduring success hinges on upholding the confidence of customers, employees, and regulators by guaranteeing that gaming stays secure, equitable, and pleasurable.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that Betsson Group has received the Safer Gambling Award at the International Gaming Awards. The recognition highlights the Group’s consistent efforts in this area, which are further strengthened through internationally recognised certifications and accreditations that externally validate its commitment to safer gambling.

Responsible gaming at Betsson Group begins internally, with mandatory training for all employees during induction, annual refresher courses for staff and contractors, and specialised training for customer-facing teams to support and protect at-risk players.

Hosted on the eve of ICE Barcelona 2026, the International Gaming Awards brought together iGaming industry leaders from across the globe. The event celebrated excellence across multiple categories, including online operators, land-based casinos, suppliers, and providers, making it a standout evening for the industry.

Betsson Group extends its heartfelt gratitude to its employees and partners who have played a pivotal role in this achievement.

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BGC Enters Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Online Operators’ Group

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January 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea (aPAL), as part of ongoing efforts to support the development of a sustainable and well-regulated online gambling market in Chile.

The agreement brings together the BGC, which represents around 90% of the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, and aPAL, a group of international online betting operators that have been working since 2022, to support the introduction of modern gambling regulation in Chile.

While online gambling is currently not prohibited but also unregulated, Chile already has a land-based casino sector, horseracing and a lottery duopoly, and a draft bill to regulate online operators has been under discussion for several years. Following recent elections, a new Chilean Government is now in a position to advance with the legislation, potentially introducing a licensing regime as early as 2027.

Under the Cooperation Agreement, the two organisations will work together to share international experience and evidence, strengthen the knowledge base around gambling regulation, and engage constructively with policymakers and stakeholders on the development of a sustainable licensing framework in Chile.

Carlos Baeza, Chilean lawyer and representative of aPAL, said: “Chile has a real opportunity to introduce a modern, robust regulatory framework for online gambling that protects consumers, tackles illegal activity and delivers meaningful public benefits. At present, online gambling operates entirely outside any regulatory oversight, leaving players without safeguards and the state without visibility or control.

“By working with the BGC, we can draw on international best practice and ensure policymakers have access to high-quality evidence and experience from well-regulated markets.”

Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, added: “The BGC is pleased to be working with aPAL at a pivotal moment for gambling reform in Chile. Well-designed regulation is essential to protect players, raise standards and drive out the harmful black market.

“The UK’s regulated market shows how robust licensing, high standards and effective oversight can support safer gambling while allowing a well-regulated industry to thrive. This agreement reflects our commitment to sharing that experience and supporting evidence-based policymaking internationally.”

The Cooperation Agreement will initially run for one year and forms part of the BGC International Committee’s ongoing programme of engagement with global partners.

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