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THE UNIT OPENS NEW OFFICE IN MOLDOVA
The leading product development and martech supplier taps into rich pool of tech talent in Moldovan capital Chișinău, significantly expanding its capabilities in the betting and casino software development industry
The Unit, a leader in nearshore product development for sports betting and igaming, has announced the expansion of its multinational office footprint in Moldova.
The 180 sq. m. offices, located in the heart of the capital city of Chișinău, will now be home to over 30 staff, who are driving The Unit’s multifaceted development work for digital sportsbook, casino and fan engagement to new heights.
The Chișinău offices, which are capitalizing on Moldova’s rich pool of tech talent on these state-of-the-art premises, are the latest demonstration of the premium The Unit places on sustained innovation and the scalable local talent that drives it. Much like neighbouring Ukraine and Romania, Moldova has quickly become a natural habitat for the industry, thanks to its deep well of educated, multilingual and tech-savvy workers.
Paddy Casey, Co-Founder at The Unit, said: “It’s very exciting to announce the opening of The Unit’s new office in Chișinău, where myself and some of the Irish-based team have just returned from cutting the ribbon with our new Moldovan colleagues!
“This strategic move aligns with our vision to tap into the rich pool of tech talent in Moldova, fostering innovation and expanding our capabilities in the betting and casino software development industry.
“We’re thrilled to plant another progressive flag in the sand for The Unit – and Chișinău was a logical choice as we expand our footprint. It’s a perfect match: a fantastic team in an environment that’s ideal for The Unit’s growth and trademark creativity.
“We view our new European office as another step in the evolution of our lofty ambitions within the industry to be the best and to work with the best. Moldova is an area of growing appeal, with a capital that boasts a strong trading tradition and a rich environment for young tech talent, which is already complementing our industry-leading experience.
“Our expansion into Moldova is our latest demonstration of our commitment to becoming the partner of choice throughout the industry.”
The Unit is a rapidly-growing team, with full-time staff already based in Ireland and Ukraine. The Moldovan offices will follow the successful model of its Ukrainian development hub, which boasts an abundance of technical resources that allows The Unit to deliver high ROI for its clients and partners in the betting, igaming and sports sectors.
With a broad range of existing international clients, The Unit is pitching its best-in-class product development capabilities across the globe.
Contributors Program
Gamblers Connect names Gali Hartuv as seventh 2026 Contributors Program voice
The Playa strategic advisor will publish on VIP operations, segmentation and retention, starting with an anonymous VIP Operations Survey 2026.
Gamblers Connect has confirmed Gali Hartuv, Strategic Advisor at The Playa, as the seventh voice to join its 2026 Contributors Program.
The independent B2B iGaming media platform said the programme will reveal one senior industry voice per month throughout 2026, with contributors publishing under the Gamblers Connect Contributor Editorial Code.
Gamblers Connect said Hartuv has more than 15 years’ experience in VIP management, including designing and optimising VIP programmes across more than 50 operator brands, and training “hundreds of professionals” now working in VIP roles across the industry.
Hartuv will publish across four areas: building VIP programmes that drive long-term value; AI-powered VIP identification and player segmentation; hyper-personalisation and retention strategy; and scaling VIP operations across different markets and cultures. His first contribution is a VIP Operations Survey 2026, an anonymous survey intended to benchmark how VIP teams work across iGaming operators, including portfolio sizing, tools, qualification thresholds, workflow standards and where time is spent during the week.
Partnerships and Operations Lead, Luka Dimitrijevic, said: “VIP management is where a great deal of an operator’s value is won or lost, and very few people can speak to it with Gali’s depth. He has spent his career turning high value player relationships into a discipline rather than guesswork, and he is refreshingly candid about what works and what does not. Through the Contributors Program he will share practical insight on VIP strategy, retention, and the smart use of AI, with content grounded in real results rather than recycled best practices.”
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Alberta
St8 extends TonyBet partnership to Alberta after securing supplier registration
St8 has extended its partnership with TonyBet into Alberta, expanding their Canada footprint following an earlier launch in Ontario this year.
Under the expanded agreement, TonyBet will use St8’s game aggregation platform through a single API integration. St8 said this provides access to its wider catalogue of casino content for players in Alberta.
St8 said the Alberta rollout follows its newly acquired registration to operate in the province as an iGaming Services Supplier, allowing it to provide aggregation services to licensed operators in the market. The company said its platform connects partners to more than 200 game providers via a single API.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said:
“Entering Alberta’s regulated market is a strong step for St8 that represents our continued efforts to bring our offerings to as many territories as possible, delivering top-tier results for partnerships at the local, national and international stage. We share this commitment with TonyBet, a company that we are very fortunate to be working with so collaboratively and closely as we continue to grow our presence across North America.”
Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at TonyBet, said:
“We’re proud that our work with St8 has enabled us to continue expanding across Canada. Through St8’s aggregation platform, we can seamlessly access games from the industry’s leading providers via a single integration, helping us scale efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on the player experience. St8 has cemented itself as our go-to partner for expansion into regulated markets, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we grow into new jurisdictions.”
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Alberta
St8 continues partnership with TonyBet with an expansion into Alberta
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