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Betbazar names Stefanos Patsourakos as new Business Development Manager
Betbazar, a B2B worldwide iGaming marketplace, has named Stefanos Patsourakos as its new Business Development Manager to accelerate the company’s expansion strategy.
The addition of Patsourakos consolidates Betbazar’s ambitions to deliver on the company’s long-term business goals In his role, Patsourakos will further strengthen Betbazar’s brand profile in its core markets and drive value through securing sales opportunities across regulated territories.
Speaking on his appointment, Patsourakos said: “Joining Betbazar is a wonderful opportunity and I cannot wait to play a key role in the company’s next chapter. Betbazar sets a new sales standard by sourcing specialist iGaming products and then going further by providing expertise on their role with existing growth strategies to deliver long-term success for our partners.”
A main focus for Betbazar is adding momentum to its reach within the Latin American region as well as Asia with localised content. Patsourakos arrives with a wealth of iGaming experience where most recently he was ZeusPlay’s Head of Sales and Development. At ZeusPlay he was in charge of leading the sales strategy and brought on board a large number of tier one partners.
Alexandr Iaroshenko, Betbazar CEO, commented: “As a unique digital iGaming marketplace that connects creators with buyers, we’re thrilled to have Stefanos on board to build on our growth momentum. He is the ideal person to enhance our brand and form new partnerships that will contribute to our ambitious targets”.
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Blue Ocean Gaming
Just Slots Taps BlueOcean Gaming in Deal to Amplify Global Distribution Network
Just Slots, an iGaming developer from Malta, reveals a new collaboration with BlueOcean Gaming, introducing its complete collection of premium slot games to BlueOcean’s GameHub aggregation system. This partnership broadens Just Slots’ distribution network and simplifies the process for operators to implement and display Just Slots’ games.
This collaboration provides Just Slots with instant access to BlueOcean Gaming’s extensive and established network of worldwide operators, greatly expediting its market entry strategy. BlueOcean Gaming, on the other hand, incorporates a new and commercially oriented supplier into its already strong portfolio, enhancing its offerings with compelling, data-informed content designed for contemporary players.
Operators collaborating with BlueOcean Gaming can now launch Just Slots games without any technical setup, due to existing integrations. Participants will gain from having access to a thrilling new selection of high-volatility slot games aimed at providing both enjoyment and worth.
This collaboration highlights the significance of rapidity, scalability, and strategic coherence in the current competitive iGaming landscape. With growing competition, partnerships such as this provide a model for how contemporary studios and aggregators can join forces to deliver cutting-edge content to the market more swiftly, benefiting players, operators, and the wider ecosystem together.
Since its launch in 2023, Just Slots has introduced seven games and is developing a robust lineup of titles for the upcoming year. The BlueOcean Gaming alliance is merely one of many market entry partnerships planned, as Just Slots accelerates its growth significantly. Players and operators can anticipate numerous additional integrations launching soon, which will ensure Just Slots’ games are accessible across a wide variety of regulated platforms and markets.
Nick Formosa, Head of Client Strategy at Just Slots, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with BlueOcean Gaming and bring Just Slots content to a broader audience. Their strong platform presence and seamless integration process have made this a key milestone in our go-to-market expansion. As we continue rolling out our roadmap, partnerships like this are instrumental in unlocking new opportunities for further growth.”
George Wadsworth, Business Development Director at Blue Ocean Gaming, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Just Slots to our GameHub platform. Their unique combination of engineering excellence and creative flair adds great value for our clients. With a sharp focus on usability, speed to market, and engaging gameplay, Just Slots perfectly complements the GameHub vision of providing fresh and creative content to operators around the globe.”
This partnership signifies another significant milestone in Just Slots’ development, underscoring its dedication to providing cutting-edge, player-centric content to operators globally.
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Paysafe Partners with Spreedly to Boost Payments Infrastructure
Worldwide payment orchestration platform chooses Paysafe as its latest acquirer for internet merchants.
Paysafe, a prominent payments platform, has today revealed a strategic collaboration with Spreedly, a top global open payments platform. Through the partnership, Spreedly’s worldwide payments orchestration platform has included Paysafe as an acquirer to handle credit and debit card transactions for online retailers focused on Europe, North America, and other international markets.
Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform, featuring connections to over 140 payment gateways and more than 40 distinct payment methods, now incorporates the Paysafe Gateway, enabling smooth processing of online card payments for merchants and their clients, with every transaction finalized in mere seconds. Spreedly will gain from Paysafe’s three decades of experience assisting forex and financial trading brokers with online payments, along with the company’s extensive knowledge in various sectors, such as iGaming, eCommerce, financial services, travel, and hospitality.
The collaboration is currently operational, with Paysafe handling card transactions for numerous online trading brokers and financial services firms through Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform. More merchants are nearing onboarding under the agreement, with these and several others anticipated to launch by the end of 2026.
The initial stage of the Spreedly partnership mainly emphasizes Paysafe’s function as a card payment acquirer, but merchants will also have the opportunity to incorporate the company’s range of alternative payment options. This comprises Paysafe’s premier digital wallets Skrill and Neteller, along with PaysafeCard, a prepaid method for users who favor online cash transactions.
Rob Gatto, Chief Revenue Officer at Paysafe, said: “We’re excited to partner with Spreedly, which is a major player in the payment orchestration space, with well over a decade’s experience. With the Paysafe Gateway a trusted solution for card payments among forex and financial trading brokers and a wide range of other industries, we look forward to strengthening Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform and streamlining payments for its merchant users and their customers.”
Michael Rokos, Partner Strategy Director at Spreedly, commented: “At Spreedly, we believe open payments drive better outcomes for merchants. Bringing Paysafe onto our Open Payments Platform expands optionality for our customers and reinforces our mission to provide a flexible, future-ready infrastructure for global commerce.”
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2026 betting analysis
Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).
This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.
Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.
For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.
Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.
The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.
Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.
Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
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