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SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Reflects on Second Winning Year since Launch

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3 years ago

January 23, 2023

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Almost 55% of all sports bets in 2022 were made on soccer, which proves the sport’s leadership position with its 20% year-on-year growth. The solution for online betting projects offered by the innovative tech company SOFTSWISS celebrates its 2nd anniversary and shares expert conclusions about the industry over the years.

Regarding the product statistics, the most popular sports bet on through the platform were as follows:

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Soccer – 54.64%

Basketball – 16.32%

Tennis – 15.67%

Commenting on the most popular sports by Bet Sum in 2022, Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, highlights that despite the third position, betting on tennis leads by profitability.

“American football and cricket are among the Top 7 sports, which pleasantly surprises us. This shows that they are represented well at the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, and our partners’ marketing campaigns work great for them.”

From the esports perspective, the hugely popular Counter-Strike titles account for almost 75% of all bets. In addition, the rise in the popularity of League of Legends is also noteworthy, with its share of esports betting exceeding 15%.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 played a huge role in captivating bettors, attracting 37.5% of all sports bets during the winter tournament timeframe. The average bet at the tournament was 74 EUR, and the most popular match was the final duel between Argentina & France. However, the most profitable match in terms of betting was Morocco vs Spain, where Morocco, the ‘Cinderella’ of the World Cup, beat the favourites in the championship.

The Sportsbook has increased its GGR by 485% year-on-year, while the total bets rose by 795%, and the turnover was up by 654%. These spectacular numbers highlight the important area of growth the Sportsbook platform unlocks for SOFTSWISS.

Alexander Kamenetskyi comments on the product growth: “We are thrilled that the Sportsbook is growing on all fronts: bets, turnover, profits, and of course, its functionality.

The flexible margin system mastered by our risk team has been a major contributing factor. Twenty new projects and three platforms have also helped us achieve this phenomenal growth. The launch of unique bonuses contributed to the attraction and retention of players in the projects, which also played a significant role.”

2022, in particular, was a breakthrough year for the solution, with the comprehensive back-end work allowing it to be integrated with the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, ensuring that operators get two high-quality products in one swift link.

“I want to thank the team and partners for bringing our big cross-product integration to life. It is really hard and professional effort that has gone a long way to meeting the demands of our clients. I am confident it will help us develop even faster and grow even more in 2023!” extends thanks Mr. Kamenetskyi.

The sports betting software SOFTSWISS Sportsbook now offers markets on more than 180 different sports, as well as three exclusive bonus systems: the Lootbox Bonus, Freebet Booster, and Hunting Tournaments. In addition to its burgeoning sports betting offering, it has benefitted from the relationships with a number of well-known brand ambassadors, including esports commentator Kostya Sivko. The Sportsbook and other innovative products by SOFTSWISS will be presented at ICE London 2023, stand N8-231.

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,500+ employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

Aquisitions/Mergers

NOVOMATIC successfully completes sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico and focuses on international growth markets

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33 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

George Miller

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Europe’s leading gaming technology group has successfully completed the sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico. This transaction underscores NOVOMATIC’s long-term focus on global expansion and marks another important milestone in its international growth strategy. ADMIRAL Austria will remain an important technology partner under its new owner Tipico and will continue to rely on NOVOMATIC’s innovative technology solutions in the future.

Stefan Krenn, Executive Board Member of NOVOMATIC AG, emphasized: “The completion of this transaction marks an important step in our global expansion strategy with a clear focus on international growth markets. ADMIRAL has developed into an established market leader over the past decades, and we thank all ADMIRAL employees for their great commitment. We are pleased to have found a strong and reliable technology partner in Tipico, who will successfully continue the company’s operations in Austria.”

Axel Hefer, CEO of the Tipico Group, stated: “We are delighted about the successful completion of this transaction. ADMIRAL is a leading Austrian company with a strong legacy, and clear potential for future growth. Both companies are synonymous with state-of-the-art technology, innovative products and a high focus to player protection. Our future collaboration is very good news for our customers.”

The closing of the transaction followed the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

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PG Soft wins Best Slot Provider at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025

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33 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

George Miller

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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has been crowned ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards which were hosted at the Hilton Malta’s elegant Grandmaster Suite.

The ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ award recognises the most innovative slot game provider, judged on creativity, performance, and excellence in delivering compelling content. Finalists were determined through a combined shortlisting process and voting by both the public and expert judges.

PG Soft also served as Title Sponsor for the prestigious event that saw the company branding feature throughout the ceremony and across SiGMA’s digital channels.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Winning the ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ award is a huge achievement and a powerful recognition of our dedication to creating innovative and entertaining games. This motivates us greatly to continue raising the bar and delivering unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Issues Cease-and-Desists on “Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes”

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34 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (“the Department” or “ADG”) issued cease-and-desist orders to Raffall, a company based in the United Kingdom, and to an Arizona resident using the platform to promote the ‘Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes,’ currently advertised online and through a separate website, winthisazhome.com, which is marketing the chance to ‘Win a Luxury $1.3M Arizona Mountainside Home.’

According to the Department’s investigation, the promotion required participants to purchase entries for a prize to be awarded and promised either a home transfer or a cash payout, depending on sales volume. The investigation further determined that the organizers intended to profit from ticket sales. Based on these findings, the Department alleges the activity constitutes an illegal gambling operation under Arizona law.

As part of the enforcement action, Raffall has been directed to remove all gambling-related drawings or giveaways targeting Arizona residents, and the Arizona resident has also been ordered to cease promoting or conducting any unlawful gambling activity.

“Illegal gambling can take many forms and it does not matter if it is labeled a sweepstakes, raffle, giveaway, or drawing,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Unregulated operations put Arizonans at risk because there is no oversight, and therefore no accountability or safeguards in place. The Department will continue to take enforcement action to protect consumers, and we urge the public to learn what is legal before participating in or hosting any gambling activity.”

Why This Operation Is Illegal

Arizona law prohibits gambling unless it is specifically authorized (A.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 33). There is no exception for so-called “sweepstakes.” Raffles may only be conducted by Arizona charitable, tax-exempt organizations (A.R.S. § 13-3302(B) & (C)), and personal profit is prohibited. Only individuals 21 years of age or older may legally participate in gambling in Arizona.

Because this operation is accessible to users under the age of 21, is conducted for personal gain, and is not conducted by a qualified nonprofit, it violates Arizona law. Additional potential felony violations include:

Promotion of Gambling – A.R.S. § 13-3303
Illegal Control of an Enterprise – A.R.S. § 13-2312
Money Laundering – A.R.S. § 13-2317

Furthermore, foreign-based platforms, such as Raffall, do not adhere to Arizona or U.S. gambling laws, leaving consumers without essential protections.

Consumer Protection Advisory

As illegal online gambling activity continues to rise, the Department urges all residents and visitors to be cautious when participating in gaming, whether online or in-person. Regulated gaming provides important consumer protections, ensuring fair play and fair drawings, data security, accountability, and a safer overall experience.

If you purchased entries in this illegal gambling operation:

Stop participating immediately and do not buy additional entries.
Contactyourbank or credit card company to dispute the charges or request a chargeback. Your financial institution is the best avenue for seeking a refund.
Monitor your accounts for unauthorized transactions.
If you suspect identity theft, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
IdentityTheft.gov (English)
RobodeIdentidad.gov (Spanish)

Important: The Department cannot assist with refund requests or individual disputes against unlicensed platforms. Consumers must work through their financial institutions to protect themselves and/or retain legal counsel. They may also file complaints with the Arizona Attorney General’s Consumer Information and Complaints Unit at (602) 542-5763 or azag.gov/consumer.

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