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Pythia Sports appoints Matt Harbord head of product

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Technology company Pythia Sports has hired Matt Harbord as its new head of product. A gaming veteran, Harbord’s most recent industry role was head of product at Sharplink Gaming in the US.

He worked on a contract basis for the tech firm for almost two years, connecting leading sportsbooks with major leagues and media partners in the fast-growing US sports betting market.

Prior to that, he was at Mustard Systems for five-and-a-half years, moving from senior quantitative analyst to product lead, before finishing his tenure at the sports data firm as head of product/operations.

During his time at the company, he led the development of a new sports betting platform, taking responsibility for the licence, compliance and fraud element of the platform, as well as working closely with the quant team to develop automated risk management strategies.

His career also includes stints at Gambit Research, Sporting Solutions, Cantor Gaming and Betfair, where he began his career in 2006 as a betting analyst within the horse racing team.

Freddy Galliers, director at Pythia Sports, said: “We are really excited to have Matt join our team. He comes with strong industry experience and we believe he will play a key role in helping us grow our business further. His specialised experience building products, harnessing advanced algorithmic trading and building proprietary models will complement our culture and vision.”

Matt Harbord added: “I’m thrilled to be leading the product delivery at Pythia Sports at what is an exciting time for both Pythia and horse racing in general. I look forward to building on the excellent foundation Pythia has put in place to expand our market offering, particularly in-play, in order to surprise and delight a new generation of customers who may not yet have experienced the visceral joy and excitement of horse racing.”

Harbord took up the post at the beginning of this month.

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EvenBet Gaming named Poker Supplier of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2026

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Global poker vertical leader secures prestigious accolade in London, highlighting continuous technical innovation and strategic expansion.

4th June 2026 – EvenBet Gaming, a leading software provider of online poker and card game solutions, has been awarded Poker Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2026.

The ceremony, held last night at City Central at the HAC in London, brought together prominent stakeholders from across the global iGaming sector. Celebrating its 17th year, the EGR B2B Awards recognize the pioneering companies that power the wider gambling market, representing the ultimate benchmark of operational excellence, innovation, and customer service.

The Poker Supplier category specifically honors companies that deliver innovative, high-quality poker solutions, demonstrate strong product integration, maintain jurisdictional compliance, and consistently respond to the evolving needs of operators and players. EvenBet Gaming secured the prestigious accolade after outperforming a highly competitive shortlist of prominent industry peers. This landmark victory further solidifies EvenBet’s market leadership and follows a period of exceptional growth, technical evolution, and strategic global expansion.

Over the past 12 months, EvenBet has introduced strategic upgrades to its core infrastructure, designed specifically to lower operational overheads for casino-first and multi-vertical operators. The launch of high-performance formats — including One Click Poker and Spins Poker — dramatically simplified the player experience, allowing operators to seamlessly tap into network liquidity.

Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “Securing the Poker Supplier title at the EGR B2B Awards 2026 is a proud moment for EvenBet Gaming, validating over the decade of continuous technical innovation. We have always focused on eliminating operational complexity, making poker an accessible and highly profitable vertical for multi-brand operators. This recognition from industry leaders in London confirms that our product strategy aligns perfectly with modern iGaming demands.”

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EvenBet Gaming is a global iGaming software provider licensed and headquartered in Malta under an MGA B2B licence and holding a supplier licence from the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA). The company delivers a unified ecosystem for the gambling industry, combining its award-winning poker and card game software with a turnkey online casino platform and a high-performance game aggregator.

With over 20 years of experience in poker and iGaming infrastructure, EvenBet builds scalable, high-performance solutions and enables seamless integrations with third-party platforms, gaming content, and service providers.

With over 250 specialists across offices in Malta and Serbia, the company supports a wide range of operators – from Tier-1 international brands to emerging businesses seeking a structured and accessible entry into iGaming.

The reliability of EvenBet’s software is backed by ISO 27001 certification and rigorous testing from iTech Labs, BMM Labs, and GLI. Its industry leadership is confirmed by a long list of prestigious accolades, including European iGaming Awards (Poker Provider winner 2026), EGR B2B Awards (Poker Supplier winner 2024 and 2026), SBC Awards, SiGMA Europe Awards, Malta iGaming Excellence Awards, and EGR Europe Awards.

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Duelbits launches Tap Trading, a live Solana price-prediction casino game

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Duelbits has launched Tap Trading, a new chart-based casino game that lets players wager on short-term movement in Solana (SOL) price data. The company said the game is now available globally on the DuelBits platform.

Tap Trading shows a continuously updating chart tracking SOL’s live price. Players wager on whether the price will move up or down over 10-second intervals, with the company stating successful predictions can pay “up to 40x” the original stake.

Duelbits positions Tap Trading as distinct from crash games and prediction markets, framing it as a real-time, rapid-cycle format built around market data rather than simulated outcomes. The operator also said the game is optimised for mobile and supports multiple currencies.

To support the launch, Duelbits said it is rolling out an acquisition and awareness campaign aimed at crypto-native audiences, including partnerships with creators and KOLs, social media activations, community initiatives and streamer collaborations.

Jasper Hoekert, Chief Marketing Officer at Duelbits, said: “Tap Trading represents a significant step forward in how players interact with market based gaming experiences.

“With Tap Trading we created a product that feels familiar to crypto traders while remaining accessible and entertaining for casino players. We’re continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in crypto gaming, reinforcing Duelbits’ position as a leader in product innovation and delivering unique experiences that players won’t find anywhere else.”

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GGPoker brings back $1M Go for Gold promo for Spin & Gold players

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GGPoker is bringing back its $1M Go for Gold promotion for Spin & Gold players starting June 12, with $1,000,000 in additional prizes available while supplies last, the operator said.

The promotion applies to all 3-Max and 6-Max Spin & Gold tournaments. At the start of each tournament, the prize multiplier wheel determines that game’s prize pool. Players then earn a “stamp” for each different multiplier they hit, with 3-Max and 6-Max stamps treated as interchangeable equivalents.

A player becomes eligible for an instant cash prize after collecting five different multiplier stamps, with prizes worth up to $10,000 per completed card, according to GGPoker. After opening a prize, players can begin collecting a new set of stamps 24 hours after the moment they collected the first stamp of the previous run.

“Spin & Gold games are already some of the most exciting formats we offer, but our $1M Go for Gold promotion turns the dial up to eleven,” said Paul Burke, Head of Public Relations at GGPoker. “Our community loved this promotion last year, and we couldn’t wait to bring it back. We’re thrilled to give our players another chance to turn spins into up to $10,000 in extra cash, simply by hitting the multipliers!”

GGPoker has also linked the promotion to its broader $14M June Giveaway, with full terms and conditions available on the operator’s promotional page.

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