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BetTech Ecosystem Report Offers Upbeat Assessment of Sports Betting and iGaming Industry, With Growth Continuing Across All Sectors
Spotlight Sports Group has launched the 2023 edition of ‘BetTech Ecosystem,’ a research guide revealing the major suppliers across the sports betting and iGaming industry.
Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a global technology, content, and media company specializing in sports betting and fantasy sports, has today released its third edition of the sports betting industry ‘BetTech Ecosystem 2023’, a comprehensive report that provides the sports betting and iGaming industries with a deeper understanding of regulated betting markets globally.
The 2023 report takes a deep dive into current trends worldwide. The accompanying visual is broken down into six sections that comprise the key supplier areas of the sports betting and iGaming industries: Content, Platform Providers, Trading, E-Commerce, iGaming, and Data. The accompanying visual offers an overarching view of the key suppliers across the 42 subsections that make up the BetTech Ecosystem.
This comprehensive study was conducted internally by a team of Spotlight Sports Group researchers with the support of independent industry experts. The research focuses on the regulated European and North American markets.
The 2023 edition has expanded to include 375 companies, with 80 new entrants and a total growth of 17% YoY. The number of service providers in each segment is as follows:
Content: 149 (New providers added to the 2023 BetTech Ecosystem +9% YOY)
iGaming: 104 (+28% YOY)
Platform Provider: 64 (+36% YOY)
E-commerce: 64 (+31% YOY)
Trading: 43 (+34% YOY)
Data: 77 (+15% YOY)
New this year is an accompanying webinar hosted by SBC entitled BetTech Ecosystem: the State of Play in Sports Betting and iGaming Globally, to be presented on May 2nd. The panel will feature Spotlight Sports Group’s US Managing Director, Harry von Behr, Eric Frank, CEO of Odds On Compliance, Robin Chhabra, CEO Tekkorp Capital and Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital. Red Knot Communications’ co-founder Camilla Wright will moderate. The webinar can be accessed here.
Discussing the third edition of the BetTech Ecosystem Report, Spotlight Sports Group US Managing Director Harry von Behr said: “The BetTech Ecosystem Report has become an essential project not only for us at SSG but the industry as a whole. It is the only report of its kind that takes a deep look at the whole industry while also acknowledging the companies that help make the industry what it is. We’re proud of the praise the first two editions of the report received, and we look forward to sharing this year’s expanded version.”
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
Incentive Games Secures Interim Pennsylvania Gaming Licence
Incentive Games, a leading B2B games provider, has been granted an interim gaming licence in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The approval, effective immediately, enables the company to offer its portfolio of real-money gaming products to licensed operators within the state.
This builds on Incentive Games’ earlier licensing success in Michigan in 2025 and continues its expansion across regulated North American markets. The Pennsylvania approval further reinforces the company’s focus on regulatory excellence, operational transparency and secure, responsible gaming practices as it scales its presence in the region.
Achieving a Pennsylvania licence opens access to one of the most established and competitive iGaming markets in the United States, where stringent standards govern compliance and player protection. Incentive Games’ approval reflects its ability to meet these expectations across multiple jurisdictions.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Being granted an interim licence in Pennsylvania is a huge achievement for our business and a strong endorsement of our regulatory approach. It strengthens our position in North America and supports our ambition to grow through trusted partnerships in regulated markets. We look forward to working with operators in Pennsylvania to deliver high-quality real-money gaming experiences to their players.”
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Bjørnar Heggernes Chief Commercial Officer at The Mill Adventure
Navigating the Dutch frontier
Following the recent launch of Winz.nl, powered by The Mill Adventure (TMA), we sat down with Bjørnar Heggernes, Chief Commercial Officer at The Mill Adventure, to discuss how technology, true partnerships and player-centric innovation are the keys to succeeding in the Netherlands and beyond.
Powering a new brand in a regulated market like the Netherlands is often seen as a compliance minefield. How does TMA help a partner like Winz.nl navigate these complexities while maintaining a focus on growth?
Bjørnar Heggernes: It is correct that the Dutch market is one of the most rigorous and demanding in the world. For a new brand, the technical overhead of meeting KSA standards, ranging from CRUKS (the central player exclusion register) integration to complex reporting, can be very difficult to overcome.
Our philosophy is centred around a compliance-first approach. We support complex regulated markets through configurable, jurisdiction-specific workflows. This means the heavy lifting of regulatory logic is handled at the core platform level. For the Netherlands, this includes localised onboarding, responsible gaming automation, CRUKS and CCBR integrations, vault reporting, and intervention controls.
For Winz.nl, this was critical. We provided the technical and compliance infrastructure required for the Dutch market, allowing them to move from licence acquisition to a full launch with total confidence.
With recent warnings from the KSA chair regarding the growth of the black market, there is a clear need for better channelisation. How can regulated brands use innovation to lure players away from illegal sites without resorting to aggressive tactics?
BH: To improve channelisation efforts, the regulated offer must be the superior choice and not just the compliant one. Through our AI-driven SmartLobbies, we automate the casino experience to ensure players see the content they actually enjoy in real-time. Another real game-changer for channelisation is our loyalty framework, exemplified by Winz.nl’s WinClub. It replaces traditional, operator-driven bonus mechanics with a player-initiated model where players earn points and choose their own rewards from a catalogue. It’s transparent, it aligns with responsible gambling principles, and it builds genuine trust. When a player feels in control and is presented with a comprehensive experience that is tailored to them, the unregulated alternative loses its appeal.
We often hear about the hold that legacy operators have on market share. Why is the partnership between an operator and a platform provider the deciding factor for a new brand’s survival?
BH: In today’s B2B landscape, a platform provider must be a strategic growth partner. Large-scale operators can be slowed down by massive, multi-layered infrastructures that make rapid pivoting difficult. Operator groups like Orange Gaming succeed because they are agile. Our partnership works because we provide the technical flexibility and regulatory infrastructure needed to support a differentiated brand while maintaining strong compliance controls. When a platform is modular, the operator can adapt to a sudden regulatory change or a shift in player appetite in days, not months. That speed-to-market is a crucial way to carve out share in a highly competitive regulated market.
How does a technologically advanced platform, one that utilises AI and real-time Business Intelligence (BI), tangibly impact an operator’s bottom line?
BH: It comes down to operational efficiency. Many established brands have massive internal teams manually managing lobbies and CRM campaigns, whereas our platform automates these manual processes. By using real-time BI and AI, a brand can identify and serve niche segments very effectively. For example, our SmartLobbies solution ensures the gaming content is relevant to the individual, which increases retention and Lifetime Value (LTV). We want our partners to make quicker, smarter decisions based on live data. In the Dutch market, where margins are tight and competition is fierce, that level of automation can make all the difference in terms of sustained profitability.
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1spin4win presents Lucky 1spin4win Hold and Win to mark its 5th anniversary
On May 14, 2026, 1spin4win reached a significant milestone — five years on the iGaming market. The anniversary motto, The Gold Standard of Classic Slots, reflects the studio’s evolution into a recognized name in the classic slot niche, built on years of industry expertise and commitment to delivering authentic gambling experiences.
Today, its portfolio features more than 200 games combining timeless appeal, advanced mathematics, and strong performance. In 2025, 1spin4win achieved a 52.06% increase in bet count and a 56.62% rise in GGR compared to 2024. This growth has helped the provider earn the trust of over 1,000 global operators, including leading brands such as SOFTSWISS, EveryMatrix, Alea, SoftGaming, Digitain, and BetConstruct.
As part of the milestone celebration, 1spin4win introduces Lucky 1spin4win Hold and Win, a special slot highlighting the studio’s landmark titles and renowned characters. Alongside traditional fruit, bells, and sevens, the colorful 3×3 grid features Wild symbols shaped as red bezel-set diamonds. When activated, they illuminate the “5 Years” sign, reinforcing the game’s anniversary theme.
The celebratory atmosphere continues through the slot’s rewarding features. Landing nine identical symbols doubles the win, while three or more Coins trigger the exciting Hold and Win Bonus round. With three starting respins, players get the chance to claim two festive Jackpots — the x100 Minipot Coin and the x1000 Megapot.
To mark the 5-year anniversary, 1spin4win is also launching special promotional campaigns in collaboration with Olymp and Selector. To give players additional opportunities to join the celebration, the partners will distribute exclusive promo codes, which will also be available to the registered users of the provider’s Players Room platform.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, commented, “Five years in the industry is an important testament to how far 1spin4win has come. Since 2021, we’ve grown into an acknowledged iGaming brand trusted by top global companies. Looking ahead, we plan to keep expanding across African and Latin American markets, deepen our relationships with regional operators, and further strengthen our presence in Europe. For us, this anniversary is not only about celebrating past achievements, but also about building the next stage of 1spin4win’s journey.
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About 1spin4win
1spin4win is an established game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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