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Bede announces new MD as the business looks to further growth
20th June, 2018 – Bede Gaming is delighted to announce Alex Butcher as its new Managing Director. Alex brings a wealth of executive experience and a proven track record of scaling software businesses.
Alex assumes control of the leadership team at Bede and is charged with the development and growth of the business and its people. At the heart of Alex’s strategy is cultivating an open culture and using Bede’s values to drive innovation.
The change at the top of Bede has come about as co-founders Michael Brady and Dan Smyth take on more strategic roles at board level following the sale of Intellectual Property & Software Ltd and Rocket X (formerly known as Rocket 9).
Michael Brady, Founder of Bede, said, “We’re absolutely delighted that Alex has accepted this position. His laser-like focus and experience in the industry make him the ideal person for the role. We are confident that he will lead Bede into its next stage of growth with clarity and integrity. We are looking forward to working closely with him to ensure Bede’s global transformation.”
Alex is also a founder of Bede and was previously the company’s CTO. He brings a new aspect to the role of MD, prioritising software security as paramount to Bede’s future success. He is also a strong advocate of responsible gaming and aims to ensure these principals run through all aspects of Bede’s technology, values and culture.
Alex added: “Bede’s initial growth phase, where we built the team into a 160 strong workforce and conducted the largest migration in the history of the industry, has provided a firm foundation for growth. Our products and team are tried and tested, forging great potential for expansion into new markets. My primary concern will be to ensure we preserve the fantastic culture that lies at the heart of what makes Bede unique.”
For more information about Bede Gaming’s leading gaming technology, please visit www.bedegaming.com.
About Bede Gaming:
Bede Gaming is a leading supplier of software to the online gambling industry, powering some of the sector’s biggest brands and processing hundreds of millions of transactions per month. Bede provides operators with innovative solutions to achieve significant digital ambitions.
The Bede platform is flexible, scalable, modular and fully open meaning operators can integrate any third party software required into the platform or use its bespoke solutions. Bede’s platform also integrates into land based systems, offering operators a genuine omni-channel convergence solution.
Bede Gaming, which is headquartered in Newcastle upon-Tyne, UK, is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and is an approved supplier of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
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Checkd Group Accelerates Growth Strategy with James Prosser Appointment
Industry veteran joins as a consultant in run-up to Euro 2024
Technology-led sports betting specialist Checkd Group has appointed James Prosser (pictured) as Growth Consultant in a move designed to boost revenue generation potential ahead of a big summer of football.
Bringing a fresh and innovative approach to product and content, Prosser will take up a short-term role to focus on the quality of the user experience across all channels, providing a revamped and more customer-friendly product ahead of Euro 2024. This will comprise expanded bet types, improved customer journeys and better conversion for Checkd’s operator partners.
With over ten years of experience in the industry, Prosser will also add value to several teams across Checkd Group through his vast experience, knowledge and network in the affiliate space. The ex-Spotlight Sports Group Affiliate Director and co-founder of Free Super Tips and myracing will also aid the team’s long-term strategy by diversifying traffic sources.
The new addition follows the recent creation of Checkd Media’s new Digital PR team, boosting its organic search performance across its key sites in the United Kingdom and the Americas.
“I’ve long been impressed by how Checkd Group have performed predominantly through its social channels, so it was an easy decision to agree to join its team,” Prosser said. “To build on this success, we’re looking at taking a holistic view across all channels and diversifying traffic sources with a focus on data-driven solutions to elevate visibility and conversions. I’m looking forward to contributing to the excellent team already in place and providing additional expertise and experience to help shape the future of Checkd Group’s digital offering.”
“James’ addition to our team as a dedicated Growth Consultant marks a significant milestone in our journey toward exponential growth,” the Managing Director for Checkd Media, Alex Beecham, said. “With his previous experience and expertise in the space, James is already adding value and ideas on how we can optimise the user journey and conversion touchpoints. The move should help push on our platforms ahead of the Euros and new NFL season in the United States.”
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ITL Spain head to Madrid for the largest gaming exhibition in the Spanish calendar
Innovative Technology (ITL) have announced their participation at the largest global network of gaming professionals in Spain. From 7-9 May 2024, Madrid will become the centre of the Spanish gaming industry, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Feria Internacional del Juego (FIJMA).
FIJMA is the most important event in the leisure and gaming industry in Spain where the main companies, manufacturers and experts in the industry gather to learn about the latest slots and gaming equipment innovations. The Spanish team at ITL will be exhibiting their solutions on stand A49 and plan to have their latest note recyclers and coin handling products centre stage, as well as demonstrating how their biometrics solutions can be utilised to benefit the gaming industry to prevent underage gambling.
Jose Garcia Escudero, General Manager for ITL Spain said, “We are looking forward to showing how combining our compact note recycler (NV22 Spectral) and advanced coin recycler (SMART Coin System) gives the best fit for cash handling efficiency for gaming machines in Spain. These solutions now dominate the Spanish gaming market giving operators considerable float management savings, fewer refills, and a massive reduction in coin starvation for improved machine uptime. We’ll also show the new NV4000 mixed denomination note recycler to the Spanish gaming market for the first time, ideal for high volume applications like change and redemption terminals.”
ITL have a range of AI-powered biometric solutions which perform accurate age verification at gaming venue entrances or integrated in gaming machines.
Continuing Jose said, “We will also have our age check devices on the stand for visitors to demo which can help operators prevent someone potentially underage or even self-excluded trying to play a machine or access an age restricted area. ICU Lite can be fully integrated in a gaming machine or betting terminal to automatically estimate age to prevent minors from playing. MyCheckr can be utilised at 18+ entrances to prevent access. Both devices have a one-off cost with no subscriptions and no internet required. Our technology is affordable, available to all and trusted, with no biometric personal data stored.”
Concluding Jose said, “We have very strong relationships with the Spanish market and we’re proud to know that our products will be displayed on a number of stands from our long standing customers. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in person in Madrid and we welcome you all to stand A49.”
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NetBet Denmark joins forces with Wazdan
NetBet Denmark, a leading name in the iGaming sector, has signed an agreement with Wazdan as it continues to expand its portfolio of the industry’s finest games.
As part of this newly forged partnership, NetBet Denmark is set to integrate the full spectrum of Wazdan’s cutting-edge games into its platform. Players at NetBet can now enjoy an array of engaging titles, including popular offerings such as 9 Coins™ Grand Diamond Edition, Mighty Wild™: Panther, and 16 Coins™.
This collaboration aligns with the operator’s mission to provide its players with an unparalleled gaming environment, marked by innovation and a diverse selection of top-quality games.
Players at NetBet can seamlessly access and enjoy the new additions to their gaming repertoire by visiting the official NetBet Denmark website. The integration of Wazdan’s games is expected to enhance the overall gaming experience for players, offering them a broader selection of titles that cater to various preferences and playstyles.
Claudia Georgevici, PR Manager at NetBet Denmark, said: “Wazdan has come a long way since its founding back in 2010, developing rapidly to propel the company to the forefront of the iGaming industry. As well as innovation, the company has always prioritised enjoyment and responsible gambling in equal measure – making them an ideal partner to help NetBet expand our operations in the Danish market.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “It brings us great excitement to forge a partnership with NetBet, a well-established presence in the thriving landscape of Danish iGaming. The potential in Denmark is vast, and our collaboration with NetBet is poised to fortify our standing in this dynamic market.”
NetBet players can now explore the thrilling new titles from Wazdan by visiting the official NetBet Denmark website.
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