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Southampton FC India Fan Club Members Get VR Matchday Experience From Sportsbet.io Fund

Dedicated Southampton super fans in countries across the world enjoyed a first-of-its-kind virtual reality matchday experience during the Saints’ fixture against Liverpool on the 12th of November, thanks to the Crypto Fan Fund from Southampton’s Main Club Partner Sportsbet.io.
Pioneering a New Matchday Experience with VR
Using Pico virtual reality headsets, fans from the Southampton India fan club were immersed in an authentic Southampton pre-match experience at the Saints Social Club – the brand-new official Southampton fan pub at The Northam, which opened in late August. Fan pubs are a key part of British football culture, and the VR experience was designed to allow Southampton fans to experience that atmosphere, wherever they are in the world.
The VR experience let the Southampton India fans be a fly-on-the-wall during the opening day of the Saints Social Club and included listening in to an informal ‘pub chat’ with Southampton legends Nigel Adkins and Franny Benali, as well as a live performance from the Saints Brass band.
Speaking about the experience, Southampton India member Srijan Pathak said: “Trying the headsets was absolutely incredible, it really felt like we were there in the Club! We all grew up watching Southampton and the Premier League on our TVs, but never really felt part of it, so to be able to properly immerse yourself in the atmosphere and feel what it’s really like to be in a pub with other fans ahead of the match, it helped us feel connected to the club in a way that we just haven’t before. We’ll definitely be using it before the other matches we watch to get ourselves pumped before kick-off!”
The Crypto Fan Fund
The creation of the Saints Social Club and the VR experience was made possible by the Crypto Fan Fund. At the start of the 2021/22 season, Sportsbet.io donated two Bitcoins to Southampton fans, to be used for a fan-led initiative. The club and Sportsbet.io worked with the leading supporters’ group, Saints Voice, to decide how the donation would be spent, with fans voting in March to turn the Northam Social Club – an iconic Southampton pub just a stone’s throw from St. Mary’s Stadium – into the ultimate Southampton FC fan bar.
Helen Edwards, Head of Responsible Gambling at Sportsbet.io said: “It’s been a privilege to work with Saints Voice, Southampton India, and the Southampton fans throughout this process, and we’re so excited to see the Saints Social Club come to fruition this summer. Through the Crypto Fan Fund, we wanted to show how crypto can be used to genuinely support fans and help them deliver the initiatives that they want to see, and with the help of Southampton FC and Saints Voice we’re delighted to have been able to do exactly that.”
Sarah Batters, Director of Marketing & Partnerships at Southampton FC, said: “It’s been brilliant to work in close collaboration with the representatives of our Saints Voice panel and to find out what really matters to them in order to bring the best matchday experiences for our fans, both at home and across the globe. The new Saints Social Club will provide a wonderful opportunity to bring our fans together, and we’re delighted that we’re able to include our incredible supporters in India as well.”
The donation consolidates Sportsbet.io’s ongoing commitment as the main club sponsor of Southampton Football Club and as a leader in the crypto community. The initiative is part of Sportsbet.io’s ‘Believe the Hype’ campaign, encouraging Saints to believe the hype around their club and around cryptocurrency.
The Saints Road Back to The Prem
The Saints were founding members of the Premier League in 1992/1993 and were ever-present until their relegation at the end of the 2004/2005 season. After falling on troubled times, which included a further relegation to League 1, they returned to the Premier League for the 2012/2013 season and haven’t looked back since.
They have enjoyed top-half finishes in recent years, including a sixth-place finish in the 2015/2016 season which secured Europa League football. In 2016/2017, they reached the final of the League Cup but narrowly missed out on silverware after a 3-2 defeat by Manchester United. They ended the 2019/2020 season with a seven-game unbeaten streak to finish 11th with a tally of 52 points.
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Elantil strengthens its marketplace with Hub88 partnership

Revolutionary platform solution provider adds over 12,000 cutting-edge casino titles to its portfolio after integrating with industry-leading casino aggregator
Elantil, the ambitious new platform solution provider aiming to redefine relationships between operators and suppliers, has announced it has significantly expanded the range of options available via its online marketplace after striking a new partnership with Hub88.
A high-profile integration with one of iGaming’s most successful casino aggregators, the deal will see an incredible range of 12,000+ state-of-the-art casino titles from over 120 of the industry’s leading software studios made available to Elantil clients – and all at no extra cost to the operator.
As the Elantil model enables clients to form contracts with suppliers without the need of an intermediary, the company doesn’t dictate the terms of their agreements and never charges any additional commission, allowing operators to enjoy simple, cost-effective one-click integrations.
Boasting one of the largest content libraries in the industry, a powerful back office and customer support that’s available 24/7 in a variety languages, Hub88 prides itself on offering the next generation of casino aggregation and can help operators provide a more tailored user experience.
The aggregator’s advanced personalisation model draws on player interaction data to create recommendations for top games, similar games and custom lobbies, meaning customers can find the content they love faster and also enjoy titles that have been curated to their preferences.
Offering all this and more, the addition of Hub88 to the Elantil’s Marketplace will provide a major boom to the company’s clients and marks the third such expansion Elantil has made in the past month – again reiterating its commitment to rewriting the playbook for online platform solutions by connecting as much third-party providers it can to its current and future operators.
John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: “The Elantil marketplace was designed to connect operators with a comprehensive range of iGaming products and the addition of Hub88’s content will only strengthen this proposition further. Offering one of the largest libraries in the industry, Hub88 puts over 12,000 games at operators’ fingertips – all of which are now available via our easy and cost-effective plug-and-play solution.”
Ollie Castelman, Managing Director at Hub88, said: “At Hub88 we pride ourselves on providing the next generation of casino aggregation, so it’s only natural that we’d choose to partner with a company that’s rewriting the rulebook when it comes to online platform solutions. With all our content now available via the Elantil Marketplace, interested clients can reach out to us with their requests and we’ll supply the details they need to integrate our games directly from the platform.”
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Spinmatic scales up in Greece and other core markets with Novibet

Spinmatic, leading B2B provider of premium casino games, keeps growing massively across key markets such as Greece, by working hand in hand with Novibet, cutting-edge gametech operator known for its strong presence across multiple international markets.
This partnership allows Spinmatic to extend its reach well beyond Greece, offering players worldwide access to its top-tier casino games, known for popular mechanics, rich themes and superior graphics.
Norbert Mathies, Managing Director at Spinmatic, has proudly stated: “It’s a pleasure to be part of Novibet’s offering in core markets and reach all their players with our superior casino games. Greece has been a stronghold for us and we’re thrilled to build on that success and extend it worldwide.”
This partnership is part of a broader Softquo Holding strategy as GoldenRace, Spinmatic’s sister company and trusted Virtual Sports provider Greece and worldwide, is also partnering with Novibet.
Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product and CRM Director at Novibet said, “This exciting partnership with Softquo marks a significant step forward in enhancing our gaming portfolio and delivering an enriched experience to our players. We are confident that teaming up with Softquo will drive innovation and bring fresh entertainment options to our valued customers.”
As part of its non-stop expansion, Spinmatic brings a selection of fruit-themed Slots – long-time favourite among players – including the top ranked Sizzling Blaze Deluxe. It also introduces its fast-paced Crash games, with adrenaline-fueled titles like Meteoroid & Meteoroid Deluxe.
Players will enjoy Spinmatic’s Jackpot collection – highly sought-after in Greece and around the globe – with different titles like Sizzling Blaze Jackpot Deluxe & Poseidon Jackpot available depending on the country.
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Todd Cravens Named President of Betson Gaming Division

H. Betti Industries Inc, the leading distributor of amusement and gaming equipment and parts, has announced the appointment of Todd Cravens as President of Betson Gaming. In this expanded leadership role, Cravens will oversee all aspects of its growing gaming division, with a focus on expanding market share, building the product portfolio, and accelerating growth in new and existing markets.
Since joining the Company in January 2025 as Senior Vice President of Gaming, Cravens has made an immediate and measurable impact across the business. His leadership has helped sharpen Betson’s gaming strategy, align the team, and focus on new revenue streams, while also bringing operational discipline and strategic vision to other areas of the company.
“Todd has quickly proven himself to be a dynamic and transformative leader and a key member of our senior Leadership team. In a short period of time, he’s elevated not just our gaming business but added value across the entire enterprise. We’re excited for what’s ahead as he takes this next step,” said Bob Geschine, President of H. Betti Industries.
With decades of experience in gaming and amusements, including prior roles as CEO of Galaxy Gaming and other executive leadership positions in the casino and amusement industries, Cravens brings a unique blend of industry expertise, customer focus, and entrepreneurial energy.
As President of Gaming, Cravens will focus on:
• Expanding Betson’s gaming footprint in key regulated markets
• Driving new product partnerships
• Leading legislative strategy for emerging markets
• Building a high-performance sales and service organization
• Enhancing Betson’s brand as a leader in both gaming and amusements
“The Betson name has a rich legacy in gaming and amusements, and I’m honored to lead our efforts to take that to the next level. This is a growth story — and we have a talented team, a great product portfolio, and a tremendous opportunity to grow our business and help our customers win,” said Cravens.
Cravens will continue to be based in Betson’s Henderson, Nevada office and will report directly to Bob Geschine, President of H. Betti Industries.
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