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Altenar closes 2021 financial year with record-breaking results

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4 years ago

March 28, 2022

George Miller

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Latest commercial figures mark second consecutive year of exponential growth

Altenar, the leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has celebrated another year of exponential growth as it closes its 2021 financial year with record-breaking commercial figures.

The UKGC-licensed supplier has continued to prove itself as one of the most stable and flexible platforms on the market – quickly establishing itself as the sportsbook of choice for operators looking to capitalise on the next generation of players.

Over the course of the year, Altenar has hit key targets in several areas of its business, allowing it to expand across multiple key jurisdictions with notable successes across the UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Colombia.

In total, Altenar’s expansion into new markets coupled with strategic partnerships has seen Altenar grow its commercial client base by 270% over the 2021 financial year, surpassing an already outstanding 130% for 2020.

The provider’s sportsbook has also marked record-breaking growth, seeing a surge in 150% for total bets and player count, with its key specialisations across Esports, data and virtuals proving to be a major engagement and acquisition tool for operator partners.

Testament to the Altenar’s contribution to the industry, the previous year has also seen the supplier celebrate multiple industry awards, including Best Online Sports-Betting Supplier at the 2021 MiGEA Awards, as well as taking home Virtual Sports Supplier of the Year at the 2022 EGR Nordic Awards.

Commenting on the company’s record-breaking year, Domenico Mazzola, Commercial Director at Altenar said:

“It’s been an outstanding 12 months for all of us at Altenar and we’re very proud of our excellent numbers, with yet another year of record-breaking success! The team has worked extremely hard while all focusing on the same goal which is fantastic to see.

“The 2021 financial year has seen us greatly expand our products and services, as well as our global offices, with a 36% increase in headcount. It’s brilliant to have so many new specialists aboard and I have no doubt we will continue to grow and develop throughout 2022 as the team looks to keep this momentum going!”

Licensed across a total of 13 major global markets, Altenar has established itself as the sportsbook provider of choice for multiple leading operators.

Founded in 2011 with more than a decade of experience, the company’s sportsbook and iGaming platform has a proven track record of outstanding success across the likes of the UK, Malta, Spain, Colombia, Denmark and Sweden.

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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6 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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