Balkans
Spinomenal bolsters expansion plans with Bosnian iGaming certification
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has bolstered its expansion plans within the Balkan region after being granted its Bosnian certification. The latest Certification means that operators in the country can now access Spinomenal’s wide selection of top-performing HTML5 slots titles.
The Bosnian certification adds momentum to Spinomenal’s growth strategy that focuses on making its content available for the world’s leading iGaming jurisdictions. Among Spinomenal’s large library of games are the classics Majestic King, Demi Gods II and Colossus Fruits.
Bosnia joins an impressive list of iGaming certifications that has most recently seen Spain, Croatia and Belarus added.
Spinomenal’s CEO, Lior Shvartz, commented: “We’re thrilled to be granted our Bosnian iGaming certification and to have the opportunity to share our slots content with a new audience. The Spinomenal portfolio has been carefully curated and will suit the local audience perfectly.”
Balkans
Digitain Supplies Sportsbook to King.rs
Digitain supplies Serbian operator King.rs with turnkey sportsbook solution
Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has announced that it has signed a deal to provide its turnkey solution to Serbian-based operator King.rs.
The turnkey solution from Digitain includes a proprietary sportsbook empowered by over 1,000 in-house risk managers and sports traders for +100 sports, +130,000 real live monthly events, 80,000 pre-match events each month, +15,000 leagues, +3,000 betting markets as well as casino games, a payment gateway, sports data and statistics along with enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels and Digitain’s in-house virtual sports, which provide +20,000 daily events and +150 betting markets.
“We are delighted to sign this commercial agreement with King.rs and welcome it to the Digitain business,” the Chief Sales Officer for Digitain, Ani Mkrtchyan, said. “Digitain continues to lead the way in iGaming and sportsbook innovation and King.rs shall not only have access to our propriety and award-winning sportsbook but features such as auto bet, bet builder, sports jackpots, instant cashback, push notifications and a social feature called Sportchat to drive player engagement and revenue growth.
“At Digitain, we are committed to delivering solutions that cater to the unique needs of our partner operators and their players across multiple markets. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with King.rs.”
“Digitain has proven itself to be one of the leading B2B providers over the last 20 years in sportsbook and iGaming solutions,” the Operation Director for King.rs, Dragan Djordjevic, said. “We have been impressed with the depth and breadth of the turnkey solution and the level of account management and support throughout this process. We look forward to Digitain’s solution to elevate and amplify our brand positioning across our operational B2C markets.”
Balkans
How the Bulgarian market is prospering
Bulgaria is proving to be one of the hottest markets worldwide for suppliers to move into. With a predicted growth pattern increasing on an exponential scale, we spoke with Altenar’s Senior Account Manager, Manos Mytilinaios, about how the region is proving to be an attractive proposition and what players are looking for.
The Bulgarian market is one of the most exciting worldwide. Dozens of providers have flocked to the Balkans region in the past 12 months, attracted by smoother regulatory processes. Bulgaria in particular promises an accessible and clear regulatory framework imposed by the State Commission on Gambling (SCG), along with a fair tax regime and growing market potential. While recent changes have been announced, notably increases to licence fees and tax requirements, Bulgaria remains an appealing market for operators.
Altenar is building an ever-increasing client base within Bulgaria, with many partnerships strengthening our reputation in the region. We have been live in Bulgaria for nine years now, consistently developing the quality of our products and ensuring we remain an attractive prospect for operators.
Within the Bulgarian market, we provide a fully managed sportsbook solution covering both software and services, to deliver a high-calibre sports betting experience. This goes hand-in-hand with 24/7 risk management, trading and business support services and a dedicated account manager.
Overall, the region itself has seen consistent growth in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue over the course of the next 12 months and beyond. The country is expected to be a true trendsetter for the Balkans up until 2028, based on key growth metrics such as overall turnover and GGR. The market is expanding exponentially, and there is no doubt that plenty more in the region, such as Romania, will look to replicate that success.
Projections of market value are north of €850m by 2026 and it is reasonable to conclude that the key to this success has been the extensive trust in the market between bettors and sportsbooks.
Assuming that Bulgaria’s neighbours can replicate the brand value, it is undoubtedly a territory to keep a close eye on and I don’t expect the predictions to show any signs of a decrease in the months ahead. From a sports betting perspective, more and more industry leaders are continuing to immerse themselves within the environment, with major investment in place to ensure that Bulgaria can secure a leading position alongside some of Europe’s biggest markets in the next few years.
As it stands, the region’s economic power is just beginning to grow. Given time, the increases in this area will see Bulgaria become a major hub for sportsbooks and iGaming, as players enter an environment that can now be regarded as one of the world’s most exciting.
To ensure that Altenar’s product stands out, we need to constantly monitor our offering and what players are enjoying. Sports such as e-football, tennis and table tennis are rapidly becoming more and more popular in the region within live betting, where interaction is fast for the users. The user base in Bulgaria is experienced and we offer diverse features such early payout, 0% margin/enhanced odds and bore draw. Research remains vital to ensure we remain a market leader, innovating our full end-to-end solution, establishing new partnerships and meeting the needs of current operators and clients.
The potential in Bulgaria has no ceiling – and we are looking forward to being part of that journey.
Balkans
IntegriSport 3.0 Workshop Underlines Need for Cross-stakeholder Collaboration in Fight Against Match-fixing
Representatives from FIFPRO and the Association of Bulgarian Footballers (ABF) were present at the latest IntegriSport 3.0 workshop in Bulgaria, Sofia, where participants benefited from practical sessions on combatting match-fixing and safeguarding sporting integrity.
Co-hosted by CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria, the event on March 7-8 brought together Bulgarian government officials, law enforcement agencies, sport federations and player unions.
The message was clear: collaboration between stakeholders is vital in the fight against sport manipulation, and athletes require the unwavering support of law enforcement and judicial bodies to be protected in clean sports.
ABF’s Nikolay Hristozov and FIFPRO Senior Legal Counsel Loïc Alves, along with several domestic and European stakeholders, took part in the fruitful two-day seminar, which addressed education and prevention, technological challenges, and the need for support from national law authorities.
Alves was one of the event’s keynote speakers and his presentation highlighted how FIFPRO’s Red Button app is helping players report match-fixing approaches to national authorities securely and anonymously.
“Football is one of the most-targeted sports by international organised crime, who will often exploit footballers who are in financial difficulties, such as those not regularly receiving their salary from clubs,” said Alves.
“Ultimately, footballers want a clean sport and the right to a safe workplace. The Red Button app empowers players to safely report match-fixing approaches to competent authorities. That is why a unified approach amongst stakeholders and the support of law enforcement and judiciaries is crucial when it comes to tackling this international issue.”
The Red Button app is distributed by FIFPRO and member unions. It is recognised by FIFA’s dedicated integrity department and UEFA as a valid reporting tool.
IntegriSport 3.0 is a project established by the CSCF Foundation for Sports Integrity to provide theoretical and practical support for law enforcement and judiciaries in Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Romania and Spain, co-financed by the European Union, on fighting sport manipulation.
The event in Bulgaria marked the fifth under the present project, following on from the latest awareness raising practical sessions in Estonia, Austria, Spain and Greece.
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