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THE RANK GROUP PLC (‘RANK’) APPOINTS JON MARTIN TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE

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3 years ago

May 12, 2023

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Rank has announced that Jon Martin will take on the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for the Group, a role he will take up this Summer.

Jon Martin is currently Managing Director for Rank Interactive, a role he has held since 2020. Jon will transition back to the UK from Gibraltar later this year.

In the new role, Jon will continue to have accountability for the strategy and performance of Rank Interactive, as well as taking overall responsibility for the development and delivery of Rank’s cross-channel customer experience and service for the Mecca and Grosvenor brands.

Utilising Rank’s proprietary technology, Jon’s focus will be on the delivery of a unique and seamless cross-channel experience which best meets the needs of customers playing in Grosvenor and Mecca venues and online.

John O’Reilly, CEO of Rank, said:

“I am delighted that Jon will take on a broader role here at Rank, testament to the hard work and delivery of our continued success across the digital gaming market. I have no doubt that Jon taking on these broader responsibilities will benefit Rank immensely.”

Jon Martin said:

“I am excited about the prospect of delivering the next stage of Rank’s growth, focussing on a more seamless brand experience between our venues and digital offerings, whilst continuing to oversee our upward digital trajectory. A key priority will be working more closely with our venues’ management teams, whilst utilising our proprietary technology to deliver a more compelling customer experience for existing and new cross-channel customers.”

Rank has initiated a formal search process for the role of Managing Director for Rank Interactive, a role which will run the operations of Rank’s UK facing digital business and which will be based in Gibraltar.

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Blueprint Gaming rolls out Rapid Fire Jackpots to NetBet UK

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42 minutes ago

July 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The expanded integration will bring Blueprint’s full Rapid Fire Jackpots portfolio into NetBet’s casino lobby over time.

Blueprint Gaming has expanded its partnership with UK-facing operator NetBet by rolling out its Rapid Fire Jackpots progressive jackpot content to the operator’s casino lobby.

The companies first partnered in 2025, with NetBet already offering Blueprint releases including Fishin’ Frenzy Lure ‘Em In, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash. NetBet has also run a selection of Rapid Fire Jackpots titles, including Fishin’ Frenzy Big Catch 3, The Goonies Quest for Treasure 2 and Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2.

Under the extended collaboration, Blueprint said the entire Rapid Fire Jackpots portfolio will be integrated into NetBet’s casino lobby over time, starting with an initial batch of titles now made available to NetBet players.

Rapid Fire Jackpots launched in June 2024 and is positioned by Blueprint as a complementary mechanic to its Jackpot King product, designed to deliver more frequent jackpot wins. Jack Lawson, Senior Account Manager at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Rapid Fire Jackpots has added a new dimension to our portfolio since launch, giving players access to more frequent jackpot drops alongside the premium gameplay experiences our content is known for.

“Expanding the rollout of the mechanic with NetBet allows us to build on the strong momentum already generated through our partnership, while further cementing our position as a leading supplier in the UK market.” Claudia Georgevici, PR Manager at NetBet Casino, said: “Blueprint Gaming’s titles have proven to be a strong addition to our casino lobby over the past year, and the integration of Rapid Fire Jackpots is set to further boost that offering.

“The mechanic’s combination of achievable, frequent jackpot wins and engaging gameplay delivers exactly the type of experience that resonates with our players, making it a valuable addition to our growing content selection.”

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Anthony Dalla-Giacoma Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt

Swintt launches Elysium Studios slots on Kaizen Gaming’s Stoiximan.gr

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2 hours ago

July 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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15 titles are live in Greece, with more Elysium Studios releases scheduled to follow.

Swintt has rolled out a selection of Elysium Studios slot content on Stoiximan.gr, expanding its distribution in Greece through a partnership with Kaizen Gaming.

The supplier said 15 titles are already live on the Stoiximan platform. Games named in the announcement include I Hate Fairytales and Law of Gilgamesh, with additional Elysium Studios releases due to be added later.

Anthony Dalla-Giacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “We’re delighted to see our games go live with another brand in the Kaizen Gaming portfolio, especially as this latest launch takes us to Greece, where Stoiximan.gr is widely recognised as a market leader.

“With its strong reputation and extensive player base, Stoiximan.gr is the perfect platform for us to introduce more Greek players to Elysium Studios content. With 15 titles already live and more to come, we’re confident our games will add real value to the operator’s casino offering and help drive strong engagement among its players.”

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Groove confirms attendance at SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026

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2 hours ago

July 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Groove has confirmed it will attend SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026, scheduled for 15–16 July at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, as it targets growth across Eastern European and Central Asian iGaming markets.

The conference is expected to draw more than 2,500 industry professionals, according to the company, following 2025’s record attendance with delegates from 44 countries. Groove said it will bring a full commercial delegation to pursue partnerships with regional operators.

Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, said: “Eastern Europe and Central Asia represent some of the most dynamic growth opportunities in iGaming today. SBC Summit Tbilisi is where the region’s decision-makers converge, and we are arriving with a platform built for scale, speed, and regulatory precision.” He added: “Our Unseen Architecture of predictive auto-scaling, atomic transactions, and a real-time compliance mesh ensures operators can launch fast and adapt locally, whether they are entering Georgia, the Balkans, the Baltics, or Central Asia.”

Meltzer also pointed to the SBC Regulators Summit as a factor in the company’s focus on the event, saying: “With regulation front and centre as a business-critical priority, and direct access to regulators through the SBC Regulators Summit, this event is where commercial realities are forged. Groove delivers the toolbox, the content, and the expertise to turn ambition into measurable growth.”

Ana Sokhadze, Operations Manager at Groove, who will lead the company’s presence in Tbilisi, said: “SBC Summit Tbilisi is the meeting point for the region’s most ambitious operators, affiliates, and technology suppliers. This is where high-value networking translates into real commercial opportunity.” She added: “We are not here to hand out brochures. We are here to have conversations that become partnerships.”

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