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Leading platform provider Digitain has been awarded Sports Betting Supplier at the 2019 Starlet Awards. 

Fresh from recent wins for excellence at the CEEGC, EGR and RGW Awards 2019, the award follows a particularly productive year for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to Africa and LatAm, with the industry’s most flexible, scalable and efficient sports betting platform.   

The awards, founded to celebrate the best providers in the iGaming B2B supply chain, features a judging panel of a star-studded panel of industry stakeholders. The panel were particularly impressed by Digitain’s sportsbook platform and trading tools, as well as its success in customising its services for the demands of live sports betting across emerging and developed markets.  

In total, the leading provider’s sportsbook corrals 65 sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson). 
 
Commenting on Digitain’s win, Suren Khachatryan, CCO at Digitain, said:  

 “We’re thrilled to have claimed this title of Sports Betting Supplier of the Year at the Starlet Awards. Not only does it highlight our efforts in taking sports betting to the next level through innovation, but also our commitment to helping our partners achieve their ambitions through reliable and proven technology.  

 “We prioritize our resources and do our utmost to exceed our partners’ expectations, providing them with the best solutions and innovations to drive their businesses forward alongside reliable and proven technology. It’s a fantastic validation at an exciting time across any number of emerging markets.” 

After a hugely successful summer season on the conference circuit, our Digtiain’s focus now shifts from emerging markets in Africa and Asia to the breakout territory of North America.

To which end, we’re all packed and in-bound for this week’s forthcoming Global Gaming Expo 2019, which runs from 14-17 October at the Sands Expo Convention Center, Las Vegas.

Led by a dedicated sales force with proven experience delivering industry-leading B2B solutions across online and retail sports betting technology, Digitain representatives will be on hand to advise delegates as to our North American strategy, featuring a wide-ranging product portfolio and trading tools which lead the field.

After PASPA’s landmark repeal last year, regulated state-by-state sports betting is gathering progressive pace and traction. Accordingly, G2E 2019 – the largest igaming gathering of the year stateside – provides a must-attend conference at which to both distil and illuminate the North American opportunity, as the U.S. market continues to coalesce and crystallise its potential.

Digitain’s definitive sportsbook solution and trading tools are tailor-made for the demands of live betting in a fragmented legislative landscape, facilitating rapid integrations across the world, all supported by centralised control systems.

In total, this sportsbook product covers 65 sports, covers 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

More broadly, Digitain has extended its reach across worldwide markets in 2019, thanks in large part to its highly modular APIs and platform opening up the possibilities with a state-of-the-art sportsbook offering that releases our operator-partners from technical constraints.
 

Digitain’s mobile-first, data rich and API-driven platform is powered by:

• 65+ sports
• 450+ in-house traders
• 170+ software developers
• 35,000+ real live monthly events
• 40,000+ pre-match monthly events
• 7,500 leagues
• 3000+ betting markets
• 65+ sports
• 75+ partners

 
Digitain also offers bespoke UX and markets (customisable by state), as well as tailored player scoreboards for every major sport to increase engagement levels.

Simon Westbury, Director for International Business Development, said: “G2E 2019 offers us an ideal setting to underline the quality and innovation we bring to the sports betting industry. Our unique platform was specifically developed to enable rapid deployment into multiple territories.

“Unlike the identikit solutions that appear to increasingly dominate the U.S. landscape, Digitain can now work flexibly with operators state-by-state to provide unique front-ends which speak to representing their individual brands accurately, thanks to a customisable user interface. It’s a brave, new world.”

Khachatryan added: “I am extremely bullish about the US market for sports betting, but it could be a slow and convoluted road to building a market worth multiple billions of dollars. In my opinion, selecting the right technology partner could be the difference between securing market share and asking your management team to vocationally relocate.

“With Digitain’s elastic automated sportsbook, which features real-time algorithmic pricing models together with CRM tools for player segmentation and bonusing, we aim to take the operational risks out of purchasing cumbersome legacy platforms that will invariably need to be installed into each state at enormous cost. In short, it’s never been more important to pick your partners wisely.”

*Meet us at the TVC Bookmakers Trade Fair – 17^th October
Khachatryan continued: “Alongside G2E, Simon and I will be spearheading our international drive back on this side of the pond in the UK, where the TVC Bookmakers Trade Fair is being held at Birmingham’s Cranmore Park Conference Centre this Thursday. It’s great to be back in the city where I attended university, just a short drive from our Digitain hub in Sheffield.

“From this new tech base, we’re rolling out our cutting-edge suite of sportsbook solutions to a growing band of UK independents, looking to catch the latest wave in digital upgrades. We can’t wait to catch up with old friends and meet new partners, with whom we can expand our mutual horizons across a mature market where you need to be innovative to stand out from the crowd.”

This year’s judging panel, featuring key industry stakeholders, was particularly taken with Digitain’s flair for innovation, sportsbook platform and trading tools, which are customised for the demands of live sports betting and have been readily pressed into service with global operators.

The award follows a particularly productive year for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to Africa, with one of the industry’s most flexible, scalable and efficient sports betting platforms.

The CEEGC Awards celebrates the achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from across the igaming industry. The winners were announced on Tuesday 25th September at a gala ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton Budapest. The event recognises the top 20 companies that are driving the industry forward across the evolving Eastern European landscape.

Suren Khachatryan, CCO at Digitain, said: “We’re thrilled to have claimed the title of Best Sports Betting Innovation at the CEEGC Awards. The win reflects all the hard work which the entire team at Digitain has put in over the last 12 months, and our underlying passion for innovation.

“We prioritize our resources and do our utmost to exceed our partners’ expectations, providing them with the best solutions and innovations to drive their businesses forward alongside reliable and proven technology. It’s a fantastic validation at an exciting time across any number of emerging markets.”

Digitain’s sportsbook corrals 65 sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Digitain, the leading sportsbook and casino platform provider, is set to unveil its latest bespoke solutions for the African market at ICE Africa on 2-3^rd October in Johannesburg. 

Fresh from recent wins for excellence at the EGR and RGW Awards 2019, the supplier will be showcasing its state-of the-art sportsbook and casino platform at stand 1001. Digitain’s sales staff will be on hand to advise delegates on its ground-breaking strategies, products and trading tools which head the field.

The Digitain team will be spearheaded by Suren Khachatryan (CCO), Simon Westbury (Director of International Development) and Hmayak Arakelyan (Regional Director for Africa) who has overseen the provider’s rapid expansion on the continent, signing a raft of agreements with African operators including Westernbet, Betpurse and Moobifun.

Digitain’s highly modular platform enables it to provide flexible functionality and features to meet the unique challenges of the African market; including USSD / SMS betting, creative engagement tools and an immersive range of home-grown games.

In total, Digitain’s sportsbook product covers 65 sports, covers 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Simon Westbury, Director for International Business Development said: “Exciting growth markets such as Africa are a key part of our strategy, and we’re looking forward to showcasing what it is that makes us special here.  After a landmark year for Digitain, we can’t wait to unpack our full range of products and services and show why we’re the ideal partner.”

Hmayak Arakelyan, Regional Director for Africa said: Africa is developing rapidly, so much so that it can be arguably called the world’s fastest developing region. It’s easy to see its value as operators queue up to enter, and we’re here to provide tailor-made solutions that meet Africa’s unique challenges.”

Platform provider returns to must-attend conference with a progressive portfolio tailored to emerging markets

Digitain, the leading sportsbook and casino platform provider, is set to showcase its powerhouse portfolio at this month’s must-attend Betting on Sports conference, which runs from 17th-20th September at Olympia London.

Fresh from recent wins for excellence at the EGR and RGW Awards 2019, the supplier will be unveiling its progressive platform at Stand L8, where Digitain’s sales force will be on site to advise delegates as to its innovative strategies, products and trading tools which lead the market.

The Digitain team will be spearheaded by Simon Westbury (Director of International Development) and Hmayak Arakelyan (Regional Director for Africa) who are overseeing the provider’s rapid expansion, particularly across emerging territories from Africa to Latin America.

The firm has increased its reach, thanks in large part to its highly modular APIs and a platform which offers odds on 65 different sports, 7,500 leagues, and more than 3,000 betting markets. It also delivers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Simon Westbury said: “Betting on Sports grows in stature each year and is one of the first dates in the diary for our summit schedule. We can’t wait to unpack our full range of products and services after a landmark year for Digitain, in which we’re setting up an international network of hubs, including a new flagship office in the UK in Sheffield.”

Hmayak Arakelyan said: “Because our platform is so modular, it’s allowed us to tackle diverse emerging markets like Africa with precision and confidence. From differing needs in payment provision to website layouts, our flexible functionality and features (e.g. facilitating USSD / SMS betting, creative engagement tools and an immersive range of home-grown games) give our partners total peace of mind.

“BOS delivers a fantastic forum at which to network with our partners, both old and new, while the panel sessions are filled with seasoned speakers who offer excellent insight into the industry’s current trends and challenges on a variety of subjects.”

Leading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has integrated with Nigerian operator Westernbet.

Digitain’s latest agreement sees the company continue with its rapid expansion on the African continent with its award-winning full turnkey solution. Encompassing sportsbook, casino, payment gateways, sports data and statistics, Westernbet is also set to benefit from Digitain’s full-service enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels.

The integration brings with it a fantastic opportunity for the company to enter into an African market world-renowned for its dedicated football fans and legions of punters, while introducing Westernbet’s fans to one of the world’s leading sportsbook offerings.

Covering 65 sports and 7,500 leagues, it offers more than 3,000 betting markets, covered by over 400 in-house risk managers and sports traders. Westernbet will be able to offer odds on 35,000 live events each month, with a casino solution that boasts more 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Commenting on the deal, Ajay Tripathi, Managing Director of Westernbet said: “We are happy to announce our agreement with Digitain, and to have their Full Turnkey Solution.

“The technical solutions of the Sportsbook, as well as Scoreboards on our website display real-time match details using graphics and statistics are intuitive and easy to use, and are sure to be a real hit with our players from day one.”

Suren Khachatryan, Digitain CCO, said: “We are delighted that our industry-leading solution is going from strength-to-strength the world over. Africa is a key market for us and we’re looking forward to this being the first of a few announcements on the continent in the coming months. Stay tuned for more news soon enough!

The announcement follows a particularly busy few months for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to LatAm as well as Africa, as well as the opening of its first UK office.

Leading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has announced its appointment of Simon Westbury as Head of International Business Development.

Capping a particularly successful week, which saw Digitain nominated for a host of EGR B2B Awards as well as winning in the ‘Skill Games Supplier’ category, Westbury is set to spearhead the company’s ambitious plans for strategic expansion across multiple markets.

He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having worked at numerous leading gaming companies. He most recent role was Chief Commercial Officer at VSoftCo where he successfully grew VSoftCo’s customer base, strengthening relationships with partners and elevating the brand to become a stand-alone leading supplier within the virtual sports space.

Suren Khachatryan, CCO at Digitain, said: “2019 has been a fantastic year for us so far, and we are delighted that in the same week we can announce our EGR B2B award win for Skill Games Supplier as well as Simon’s appointment. 

“His proven ability to work with a wide range of commercial stakeholders, as well as his deep understanding of global markets, makes him a perfect fit for us. I’m very confident that he will play a major role in helping us achieve our growth targets and contribute to our success for many years to come.” 

Simon Westbury, Head of International Business Development at Digitain, added: “I am delighted to be joining Digitain, a company which is a market leader in the gaming industry and am very excited by the ambitious expansion plans that I have seen on my recent trip to Armenia. 

“I am looking forward to being part of the continued Digitain success story going forward and am confident that my skills and experience will enable me to achieve great results.”

2019 has proven to be an outstanding year for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to Africa and LatAm, with the industry’s most flexible, scalable and efficient sports betting platform.

Digitain’s sportsbook product covers 65 sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Platform provider expands global footprint with UK Office opening

Leading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has announced that it has opened a new UK regional office in Sheffield to support Digitain’s international growth plan. The opening of the Digitain office complements the city of Sheffield’s continued development as a leading city for driving business and innovation.

The new office will be led by Simon Westbury as Head of the International Development Department. The new office will provide localised client-facing and account-management services in support of Digitain’s wider international growth plan, with new offices being planned in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Simon’s key short-term role will be to drive business in the UK and ensure that Digitain remains at the forefront of the sports betting market.

Simon Westbury, Head of International Business Development at Digitain, added: “I am delighted to be leading Digitain’s drive into the UK and wider regulated markets. Digitain is a company which is a market leader in the gaming industry and, in keeping with our business principles of being as close to our partners as possible, the opening of a UK office is an exciting development in helping us achieve our aims.”

The office opening follows a particularly productive year for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to Africa and LatAm, with the industry’s most flexible, scalable and efficient sports betting platform. 

Its sportsbook product covers 65 sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

Background on Simon Westbury:

Simon has worked in the gaming industry for the last 12 years. He started in the business when he created and produced the Gaming Executive Summit (GES) which has now become the World Gaming Executive Summit and is in its 13 year. At its formation, GES was a senior level C-Suite executive conference that drew the industry’s leading CEOs to discuss challenges and opportunities for the industry.

Witnessing the vibrancy of the industry first-hand at GES, Simon decided to take the plunge into the supplier side of the gaming sector. After a short time in payments, he took a role at Chartwell Games, selling casino software. During his time with Chartwell, they were bought by Amaya Gaming. As part of his subsequent role at Amaya, Simon became the director of online sales and strategy. Advising the board and CEO David Bazoov that the company should refocus its efforts on platform provision. As part of this strategy, Simon was involved in corporate transactions relating to Cryptologic and Ongame as Amaya strived to become a turnkey platform supplier.

On leaving Amaya, Simon stayed within the gaming sector, working for Betsoft Gaming and most recently VSoftCo. At VSoftCo, Simon was the Chief Commercial Officer, leading all commercial, marketing and product development. Additionally, due to the owner of VSoftCo owning Sheffield United Football club, Simon was in charge of all off-field business decisions at the club for the 2015/ 16 season.

Leading platform provider Digitain is all packed and set to be on site at this month’s forthcoming iGB Live!, which runs from 16^th-19^th July in Amsterdam.

Fresh from recent wins for excellence at the RGW and EGR Awards 2019, the supplier will be showcasing its state-of the-art sportsbook and casino platform at Stand N30. Digitain’s sales staff will be on hand to advise delegates on its ground-breaking strategies, products and trading tools which head the field.

Digitain’s sportsbook product covers 65 sports, covers 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 35,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).

iGB Live! offers unparalleled networking opportunities by bringing together the sharpest minds in the business. A wide range of events and keynote talks will be hosted by some of the industry’s most well-respected speakers, and Digitain will be on location to meet with partners both new and old, demonstrating its growing global reach and latest strategies.

Simon Westbury, Director of International Development at Digitain, said: “With 2019 already such a successful year for us, we are looking forward to unveiling our full range of products and services at iGB Live. This is a fantastic forum at which to network and foster future relationships.

“Unlike the cookie-cutter solutions that appear to progressively dominate the igaming landscape, Digitain works flexibly with operators across emerging territories and varied regulatory jurisdictions to provide unique front-ends which speak to representing their individual brands accurately, thanks to a customisable user interface. Our offerings are tailor-made for the demands of this ever-evolving industry and we’re excited to bring our latest innovations to such a well-respected market.”

Digitain’s traditional focus remains on the regulated European market, with ambitious plans to expand its geographical footprint into the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Leading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has announced a new deal to integrate the gaming content of European RNG developers WeAreCasino.

The partnership sees Digitain recruit one of the lightest and fastest suites of RNG games on the market, including specialised slots and video bingo, primed for deployment into breakout territories.

The integration brings more power and flexibility to the sportsbook supplier’s casino platform, as it maintains its global expansion into emerging markets – from Asia to Africa and on to Latin America.

Suren Khachatryan, Digitain CCO, said: “WeAreCasino are reimagining the slots space with deeper and varied gaming experiences. Combining compelling video offerings with more conventional games is a key component in unlocking player engagement across all mobile platforms, so we’re thrilled to have upgraded our platform again as we broaden its worldwide scope.”

“We’ve integrated some superb casino content of late, premised on dazzling graphics and maths-enhanced gameplay. We’re now confident WeAreCasino’s games will quickly become firm favourites with new operators and players alike.”

Marko Jelen, Head of Sales at WAC, added: “We’re truly delighted to have formalised this business relationship with Digitain. Their platform is one of most innovative around, and it’s a real honour to partner with such a progressive company, as they expand into exciting, emerging markets.

“Following this deal, all their customers will enjoy access to our full portfolio of products. And thanks to our recent Slot Builder partnership program, that means popular titles such as Lucky Memes and Fruity Outlaws will also be made available to Digitain’s operator partners.”