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Celebrating GR8ness: First Anniversary of GR8 Tech in B2B and Evgen Belousov is the CEO of the Year
Right as GR8 Tech is celebrating its first anniversary as a fully-fledged B2B company, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Evgen Belousov, is recognized as an outstanding leader, winning the CEO of the year in the iGaming category at the European CEO Awards 2024. This acclamation, based on Belousov’s professional prominence in the industry and the company’s achievements throughout the year, is an excellent reflection of the CEO’s vision success and the critical milestones the company has passed during the year.
A Year in Numbers
During its first year of operations, GR8 Tech has delivered significant performance in:
- Expanding Clientele: four new clients were signed with details about the contracts to be announced soon.
- Platform Growth: 25 new brands were launched on GR8 Tech’s platform, enjoying an impressive 99.96% uptime.
- Processing Volume: The GR8 Sportsbook handled an astounding 263.76 million bets from 1.98 million unique players and GR8 Casino rolled 20.1 billion spins from 3.3 million users.
- Scalability at Its Core: With 5,106 releases across various system components, GR8 Tech showcased its commitment to continual improvement.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Of the 3.8K incidents, 82.5% were detected and addressed by GR8 Tech before impacting customers. Moreover, only 2% of the whole amount was critical, emphasizing the platform’s reliability.
- Leadership Expansion: Hiring ten C- and V-level leaders including Account Management Director Janeta Glavan and Head of Casino Sergey Ghazaryan as the latest additions to the team has bolstered GR8 Tech’s strategic direction and operational excellence.
Product Evolution: Beyond Expectations
GR8 Tech’s year was marked by the formation of a comprehensive product portfolio, which included a set of solutions and products like the GR8 Sportsbook and Casino platform, GR8 Feed and others. Additionally, the company secured two prestigious certifications, PCI DSS v.4.0 and ISO 27001:2022, highlighting its commitment to the best business practices and strengthening operations.
The GR8 Sportsbook became GR8 Tech’s flagship product, capitalizing on its long-standing market presence, stellar reputation, robust functionality and unique earning capabilities, guaranteeing operators to achieve a profitable margin within twelve months. Book a meeting with GR8 Tech’s team at the upcoming ICE London to learn more about GR8 Sportsbook’s capabilities for your operator business.
GR8 Tech’s forward-oriented approach didn’t go unnoticed. The company and its products were shortlisted for several major industry awards including the SBC Awards, SiGMA Awards and the Global Gaming Awards, where it contended for Breakthrough Company of the Year. The latter’s results will be revealed soon; on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Establishing a Global Presence and Leading with Expertise
GR8 Tech’s presence was felt across major global events including SBC North America, SiGMA Eurasia and iGB L!VE. The most notable were ICE London, SBC Barcelona and SiGMA Europe, where GR8 Tech solidified its industry standing.
The company didn’t just participate in events; it led conversations. GR8 Tech’s speakers, particularly CEO Evgen Belousov, shared insights at the Prague Gaming & Tech Summit, SBC North America, SBC Barcelona and SIGMA Europe, positioning the company as a thought leader in the industry. Evgen also joined a lineup of over 50 industry-leading executives as a part of GGA’s judging panel, helping to choose the iGaming industry’s strongest performers.
Looking Forward: ICE London 2024 and Beyond
As GR8 Tech celebrates its first anniversary, the team is ready for ICE London 2024, which is set to take place from February 6 to 8. GR8 Tech invites everyone to visit stand S9-165 to witness first-hand the achievements of a remarkable first year and kick-start a new round of this thrilling iGaming race.
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7-Eleven selects Jackpot.com as their official lottery partner
Online Lottery Courier Service Jackpot.com Announces Exclusive Collaboration with 7-Eleven, Inc.
Jackpot.com will serve as the official lottery courier service of 7-Eleven, Inc., initially launching in Ohio and Massachusetts
Jackpot.com – the online lottery courier service that allows consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer – announced today an exclusive collaboration with 7-Eleven Inc., the largest convenience store chain in the world, to serve as their official lottery courier service.
As part of the collaboration, 7-Eleven customers in Ohio and Massachusetts will be able to sign up and play lottery games and scratchers on the Jackpot.com app or website. The program will initially be launched in over 600 7-Eleven and Speedway stores in Ohio and Massachusetts, with a special launch promotion that gives 7-Eleven customers a free lottery ticket on their first deposit by using promo code, “7Eleven”.
“We’re thrilled to work with 7-Eleven, the leading retailer of lottery tickets in the country,” said Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com. “Leveraging our technology and innovation, we can provide additional convenience for their customers, while adding an additional source of revenue. A true win-win relationship for all.”
By launching in Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023 and 2024, respectively, Jackpot.com aims at adding another avenue for player convenience with one of the most widely recognized brands in the convenience-retailing space. With a presence in Ohio, the nation’s seventh-largest lottery market, and Massachusetts, whose state lottery produced $1.2 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2024 fiscal year, Jackpot.com’s collaboration with 7-Eleven represents an added layer of accessibility for players.
Jackpot.com remains committed to responsible play and has significantly invested in protocols by allowing customers of legal age to set spend limits and limits on daily deposits, all while providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is also the only lottery courier service to launch with an iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
To learn more, visit jackpot.com. First-time users can also download the official Jackpot.com Lottery App on the iOS or Android App Stores, where available.
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The World Esports Summit 2024 Is Here!
The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges.
This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Not Barriers, Through the Power of Esports,” will highlight the role of Esports in uniting cultures, ideas, and industries. Under the slogan “We Empower Success,” the
Summit provides a great platform for Esports experts to engage in meaningful discussions and sessions, sharing their insights on trends and presenting forward-looking ideas for our industry.
The event, strategically timed at the close of the competitive season, presents a perfect environment for reflection on the year’s biggest events, industry shifts, and the next steps for Esports. Attendees can follow the expert’s perspectives on topics like:
- (R)Evolution in Esports
- East Meets West
- Esports Integrity: The Role of Referees
- The Rise of International Esports Competitions
- (In Korean) Korea’s Secret Sauce etc.
Also, featured at this year’s event are the IESF World Esports Training Camp and the World Esports Referee Academy.
These are very important IESF programs that are aimed at advancing the skills and professional standards of the next generation of Esports leaders.
Join us in Busan for two days designed to inspire, connect, and empower the international Esports community.
Registration for the World Esports Summit is free and open to all interested attendees.
To register, please complete our online registration form: iesf.formstack.com/forms/wes2024_participation_registration
See you in Busan!
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Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo named as key note at ICE Esports Conference
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience. As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake’s growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.
Through these strategic alliances he has amplified Stake’s brand presence at the same time as creating unique, immersive player experiences, in the process setting new industry benchmarks.
Announcing the high profile speaker Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming said: “Securing Akhil Sarin as EGC key note at ICE Barcelona represents a remarkable opportunity for our attendees to gain invaluable insight into cutting-edge strategies in digital and influencer marketing .
“Akhil’s expertise with Stake and Kick.com embodies the forward-thinking, innovative approach that defines the digital marketing landscapes. His participation underscores the calibre of knowledge-sharing that we are committed to delivering at ICE and he is sure to both inspire our attendees and elevate their strategic perspective.”
Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona, Akhil Sarin stated: “Collaborating with Clarion Gaming at ICE Barcelona is an exciting opportunity to showcase Stake’s journey and continued focus on bold partnerships and creative marketing strategies that resonate with audiences.”
He added “The EGC is a vital platform for exchanging transformative ideas and shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. I look forward to discussing Stake’s vision and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire growth and innovation across the sector.”
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