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ProgressPlay take off at SiGMA with sneak preview of revolutionary new platform

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4 years ago

November 21, 2022

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White-label and turnkey provider ProgressPlay had a hit at SiGMA in Malta last week with a sneak preview of their new platform which is currently in beta-testing, picking up a few new clients along the way as well as wowing operators already hooked-up to the white-label specialist.

The new API-based platform, which embodies a revolutionary new look with an intuitive UI/UX and lightening-fast finger-responsive screen navigation, is faster, more stable and secure, has been a labour of love, with ProgressPlay’s technical team and full complement of developers working round-the-clock most of the year to bring the ambitious project in on-time for a sneak beta preview at Europe’s biggest iGaming show in Malta.

Due out early next year, the much anticipated launch of ProgressPlay’s next generation technology and platform revamp has been a source of intense industry speculation, with those close to the company saying that what they have seen “blows the socks off” the current offering, now in it’s 10th year of steady service to over 150 international online casino brands.

ProgressPlay provides a multilingual multicurrency technology platform with cutting-edge content that includes thousands of games, business intelligence and metrics generation, alongside maintaining a brand cluster across verticals including casino games, live gaming and sports betting.

In the white-label sector, ProgressPlay has established itself as a pioneer, and was most recently shortlisted for the prestigious EGR B2B Awards for White-Label Partner Excellence. This platform upgrade in the making adds additional value to the popular provider for both the B2B channel as well as for players.

Marina Nahhas, ProgressPlay’s Head of Sales and Account Management, said: “We came to SiGMA to talk with partners and casinos about what’s in-store with the platform next year and they’re asking us to get the full version to them as soon as possible! We were not expecting this level of enthusiasm, or to get out of the gates so quickly and with such an overwhelmingly positive response. It has reinforced in all of the team why we gave this project top priority.”

ProgressPlay CEO Itai Loewenstein commented: “We came to SiGMA with few expectations on how the beta of the new platform would be received, and instead we are walking away from the show with a clutch of new contracts. Frankly, we look forward to publically unveiling the fruit of all this labour in the coming weeks and we’re delighted by the strength of our attendance at the show.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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59 minutes ago

June 25, 2026

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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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