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Nicklas Zajdel Joins Sport Buff as Partner and Investor
Sport Buff has secured Nicklas Zajdel, the highly-experienced leader in gaming and online-betting, as both Partner and Investor.
The significant appointment for the award-winning gamification and on-screen engagement business, follows Buff’s successful delivery with global broadcasters at Qatar 2022 and announcement of $2.5million of seed funding in August 2022.
Nicklas Zajdel has over 15 years of experience in online betting and gaming, with extensive leadership experience across a wide range of territories including roles as Group Chief Operating Officer for Fortuna Entertainment Group, Managing Director (Digital) at Ladbrokes, Group Omni-Channel Director for Ladbrokes Coral group and VP Business Operations at Playtech Turnkey Services.
Nicklas Zajdel said: “I’m thrilled to join Sport Buff as a partner and an investor. I share their vision of being the global leaders in engagement and activation, for digital broadcast and live streaming – and that belief is backed with my own investment.
“Buff has an innovative product, inspiring founders, a skilled and passionate team and exceptional potential whilst the benefits to broadcasters, sports and viewers are proven. Their real-time fan engagement experience is genuinely innovative, hugely enhancing engagement and monetisation opportunities for content partners.
“Starting straight away, I look forward to working closely with founders Benn and Jonty, the Board of Buff and the whole team, adding my experience from the betting and gaming sector and contributing to product evolution, revenue generation and operational excellence.”
Jonty Whitehead, Founder and President of Sport Buff, said: “We’ve known Nick for a number of years and it’s exciting that we’ll now be working with him inside Buff, as a Partner in our leadership team and as an investor, helping to drive the next stage of our growth.
“He’s taken a keen, long-term interest in the development of our products, followed our journey and clearly likes what he’s seen. We also love what he can bring to this rapidly growing business.
“Buff’s expertise across broadcast and digital engagement is well-known and Nick will add further to our commercial and operational capabilities through his extensive experience in building partnerships, understanding of data, ability to create valuable transactions and knowledge of fuelling both B2B and B2C relationships.”
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Gainr Acquires JanusDeFi to Power AI Stablecoin Factory and Protocol Tokenomics
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Gainr.ai today announced the acquisition of JanusDeFi, a research-led institutional DeFi infrastructure company specialising in AI-powered stablecoin engineering and tokenomics design. The move brings the JanusDeFi team, led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, one of the earliest academic researchers in tokenomics, into the Gainr ecosystem as part of its expanding decentralised finance architecture.
The acquisition strengthens Gainr’s technical and research capabilities, integrates JanusDeFi’s AI-driven Stablecoin Factory into the Gainr Protocol, and supports the Gainr token pre-sale in early 2026.
Theo Koumis, Founder and CEO of Gainr.ai, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Dr Kampakis and the JanusDeFi team into Gainr. Their expertise in institutional tokenomics and AI-based stablecoin systems perfectly complements our mission to create a smarter, more transparent, and data-led financial ecosystem. This acquisition accelerates our ability to deliver innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions for decentralised finance.”
Dr Stylianos Kampakis, CEO of JanusDeFi, added: “Joining Gainr allows us to scale our vision faster and with greater impact. We’ve spent years researching how AI can optimise financial systems, from stablecoin mechanisms to governance modelling. Within the Gainr ecosystem, those ideas can now move from lab to market. It’s a natural alignment of innovation, trust, and long-term purpose.”
Dr Kampakis is a PhD graduate from University College London, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and advisor to the London Business School’s Data Science Department and will continue to lead on AI tokenomics strategy and institutional integration within Gainr’s expanded R&D division.
This acquisition advances Gainr’s roadmap to build a fully integrated decentralised ecosystem of combining AI, DeFi, and real-world asset infrastructure to deliver scalable, data-driven stability solutions.
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UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India
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UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled “Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India” on October 23 in Gangnam, South Korea. The event brought together over 50 professionals from Korea’s gaming and digital content industries, offering direct, data-backed insights into two of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.
As the market leader with over a decade of operational experience across 34+ countries, UniPin shared real-time market knowledge and actionable insights to help Korean game publishers understand the unique dynamics of Southeast Asia and India, from player behavior and cultural preferences to monetization and payment ecosystems.
The Market Trends & User Insights session highlighted the rapid rise of Southeast Asia’s mobile-first audience and India’s expanding gaming economy. Drawing from real market experience, UniPin shared practical strategies to help publishers localize, engage players, and drive sustainable growth across both regions.
In the Marketing & Payment Systems session, UniPin showcased its deep expertise in community-driven marketing and payment solutions, demonstrating how its integrated ecosystem and strong local presence enable global publishers to enter and scale effectively in these high-potential markets.
“Our goal is to help global partners expand with clarity and confidence,” stated by Ashadi, Group CEO of UniPin. “We’re here to share real-world insights, not just data, and empower our partners with the connections they need to grow beyond borders sustainably, authentically and cooperatively.”
The seminar concluded with an open networking session where attendees connected directly with UniPin’s regional experts. “Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform that bridged the gap between Korea’s creative gaming ecosystem and the opportunities in Southeast Asia and India,” explained by Poeti Fatima, GM of UniPin Business Group.
Through initiatives like this, UniPin reaffirms its commitment to empowering global game publishers with the tools, knowledge, and local partnerships needed to thrive in two of the world’s most dynamic gaming regions.
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FBMDS expands Titan Series with Power Gacha: a slot title packed with magical engagement
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FBMDS proudly announces the launch of Power Gacha, the latest slot title joining its high-performing Titan Series collection. Designed to captivate players with cultural inspiration, engaging features, and massive win potential, Power Gacha is a new step forward in FBMDS’ mission to deliver slots that drive engagement and retention for online casino operators worldwide.
Power Gacha is a 6×5 tumble slot where each spin brings players closer to adventure. Featuring cascading wins, free spins, and multiplier drops ranging from 2x to 100x, this title keeps excitement high and loyalty growing. With a 96.54% RTP and up to 15,000x max win, operators can rely on a game that guarantees long-lasting engagement.
Key Features
- Tumble Mechanics: Winning symbols disappear and new ones cascade for non-stop play.
- Free Spins Mode: Triggered with 4+ Scatters, including retriggers and multiplier drops up to 100x.
- Buy Bonus & Ante Bet: Players can access Free Spins instantly or increase chances of triggering them naturally.
- Engagement Boosters: Scatter pays anywhere on the reels; all symbols count.
- Cross-Platform Optimization: Smooth gameplay across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- Tournament Integration: Operators can set up competitions with global reach, multi-currency support, and tailored rewards.
“Power Gacha reinforces FBMDS’ strategy of reinventing the slot experience with feature-rich titles that boost both engagement and operator results. By blending immersive design with mechanics players love, we deliver reliable solutions for online casinos worldwide,” said Renato Almeida, Director at FBMDS.
With its cultural aesthetic, thrilling mechanics, and personalization options, Power Gacha strengthens the Titan Series’ positioning as a collection built for retention. Operators can leverage its proven features and tournament-ready tools to keep players entertained and loyal.
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