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Singular appoints Phil Garner as new Managing Director
Singular, an international software company, has appointed Phil Garner as the new Managing Director to lead the company’s next phase of growth as a technology provider for its parent Flutter Entertainment, the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator. Phil Garner takes over from George Shamugia, a co-founder and Managing Director at Singular for over a decade, who will now remain active in the business as Chief Architect while continuing to support the leadership transition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Phil as the new Managing Director. His extensive industry experience and profound understanding of our products will support Singular in leveraging our technology to further drive growth to the whole Group and to provide an even better player experience for the brands we support,” says Darko Gacov, Singular’s co-founder and Director of Operations.
Phil Garner isn’t completely new to Singular, as he comes from PokerStars, a brand owned by Flutter Entertainment, and has previously worked closely with the Singular team on various projects. Formerly a Senior Director of Infrastructure and Platform Services, Phil Garner’s work at PokerStars has been instrumental in ensuring a successful cloud transformation journey to AWS. In the past, Phil Garner held tech leadership roles within the Flutter Group in Sports, PAM, and Payments.
Commenting on his appointment, Phil Garner said: “It is an honor to take on the role of Managing Director at Singular and build upon the foundational and continued success. Singular has tremendous potential in powering high-growth markets as part of the Flutter Group and I look forward to working closely with my team as we continue to deliver growth at an accelerated pace and reinforce Singular’s position as tech leader in the sports betting and gaming industry.”
Phil Garner highlights Singular’s opportunity for increased knowledge-sharing with larger Flutter brands, as well as to strengthen its ecosystem with assets from the Flutter Edge, the Group’s competitive advantage where it shares talent, technology, product, and capital across its global portfolio of brands. As he states, “The major focus will be to enable Singular to be part of the Flutter Edge and charge our capabilities in markets with high-growth potential.”
He adds: “I would like to express my gratitude to George Shamugia who played a pivotal role in the brand’s success throughout the years. I’m glad we will continue working together as we pursue our vision and grasp the new opportunities that lay ahead for the team and the business.”
Singular is the brand behind award-winning software solutions that stand out with their flexibility, reliability, and innovation. The expertise of the people, high-quality software, and the company’s unshakeable commitment to its company culture, made Singular a recognized leader in the industry. In 2021, Singular was acquired by Flutter Entertainment and joined its international division, taking place among some of the most innovative and well-known brands in the sports betting and gaming industry.
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GoldenRace becomes the first and only Virtual Sports provider certified for Retail in Colombia
GoldenRace, leading B2B provider of Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has become the first and only Virtual Sports provider officially authorised to operate in Colombia’s Retail betting market under the new ACDV regulation.
The certification is based on ACDV (Virtual Racing and Sports Betting) standards, published by Coljuegos, Colombia’s national gambling authority, at the end of last year (2024) as part of a new regulatory framework for Virtual Sports in the Retail sector, outlined in Resolution No. 20241200028984.
With this updated certification now in force, GoldenRace proudly leads the way, allowing betting shops across Colombia to legally continue offering its award-winning Virtual Sports portfolio – including bestsellers like Virtual Football, Horse Racing, and Greyhound Racing – fully compliant with the latest national requirements.
“This process involved extensive testing at a prestigious, internationally accredited laboratory,” explained Julio César Duque, LatAm Director at GoldenRace. “For us, it’s a clear confirmation of the strength of our portfolio and how well our solutions perform in Colombia.”
With the ACDV certification now active, the company is expanding its market-leading Virtual Sports content to Retail, giving local operators more.
“After a successful GAT Colombia 2025 and with the Peru Gaming Show on the horizon, we’re thrilled to keep growing in LatAm,” added Martin Wachter, CEO & Founder of Softquo, the Holding behind GoldenRace. “Colombia holds a special place for us: it’s home to one of our offices and our reforestation initiatives. We are deeply proud that its Retail operators can now enjoy the best of GoldenRace through this new certification.”
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Immense Group is proud to announce that its sport betting brand DBET has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with the Swedish Basketball Association (SBBF) and the top leagues SBL Women and SBL Men. The collaboration, which will kick off with the Women’s European Championship 2025, marks a significant step in DBET’s ongoing commitment to deepening its presence in Sweden’s sports landscape and enhancing the experience for Swedish basketball fans.
As part of the partnership, DBET will sponsor the senior national teams and the SBL leagues, SBL Dam and SBL Herr. The deal will extend through to the Men’s World Championship 2027, providing ample opportunity to engage with Swedish sports fans across multiple platforms and events.
“Partnering with DBET, a dynamic and innovative player in the betting market, is an exciting opportunity for Swedish basketball,” says Susanne Jidesten, Chairwoman of the Swedish Basketball Association. “Together, we can broaden the reach of Swedish basketball and create new engagement opportunities for both fans and players.”
Launched in 2024, DBET has quickly gained recognition in the Swedish gaming market with a focus on responsible gaming and community involvement. This new collaboration with Swedish basketball underscores DBET’s commitment to growing its brand presence while supporting the expansion of Swedish basketball on both the national and league levels.
“We are excited to partner with Swedish basketball, a sport that is rapidly gaining popularity in Sweden,” says Jesper Kärrbrink, Group CEO/Chairman of Immense Group. “This partnership will help us engage with Swedish sports fans and strengthen DBET’s position in Sweden’s sports betting market.”
This collaboration builds on DBET’s growing presence in Swedish sports, including its recent partnership with football legend Anders Svensson and its involvement with the Swedish Bandy Association. DBET remains committed to expanding its reach in the Swedish sports sector through strategic alliances with iconic teams and athletes.
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Pioneering data-driven service provider teams up with fast-growing Mexico-focused online casino group to extend its operations into Latin America for the first time
With Golden Whale’s mission to extend its innovative data-driven services to every corner of the globe continuing to pick up pace, the company has announced it has formed a new partnership with Logrand Entertainment Group that will see it enter Mexico in 2025.
Rightfully recognised as one of the fastest growing markets in the Latin American region, over the coming months Golden Whale will work with Logrand’s Strendus.mx online casino brand to implement a number of AI and ML-backed solutions that will enhance the platform’s operations.
Already one of the country’s best-loved online gambling destinations, Strendus.mx was the first Mexican site launched by Logrand and currently offers customers a market-leading selection of over 4,000 slots, table games and live casino options as well as a dedicated sports betting hub.
Active since 2017, Strendus.mx has steadily built up a loyal following among Mexican players thanks to its generous promotions, popular loyalty scheme and engaging gamification mechanics – all of which are major areas where Golden Whale’s solutions can add further value.
In addition to its commitment to innovation and customer engagement, Strendus.mx also maintains a strong focus on corporate social responsibility. This year, the brand has further strengthened its efforts by supporting a variety of charitable initiatives, including programs that promote donations to institutions dedicated to helping children affected by catastrophic illnesses. These activities reflect Strendus’ broader vision of not only delivering top-tier entertainment but also contributing positively to the communities in which it operates.
Given the wealth of player data the site has accumulated since its launch, there will be plenty of information that can be run through Golden Whale’s advanced AI and ML modules to optimise Strendus.mx’s operations, and both companies are excited about the opportunities ahead.
Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO at Golden Whale, said: “Many iGaming companies have already woken up to the benefits that Golden Whale’s powerful AI and ML-backed technology can bring, so the next step for us is making sure our solutions are available in as many markets as possible. This new partnership with Logrand will enable us to breach new frontiers in Latin America via the Strendus.mx casino brand and I’m looking forward to seeing the impact we can make there.”
Eduardo Pelaez, COO Online at Logrand Entertainment Group, said: “Launched in 2017, Strendus.mx is already one of Mexico’s flagship online casino brands – but we want to push this legacy further. By partnering with Golden Whale, we’ll be able to harness the power of AI and ML to deliver an even more personalised experience to Strendus.mx’s customers, helping us cement our position as both a genuine innovator and a true market leader in the LatAm region.”
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