This week in B2B news: DragonBet to migrate to BVGroup platform

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DragonBet to launch on BVGroup platform

DragonBet will migrate to BVGroup’s B2B sportsbook and casino platform in Q1 2027 as part of a new deal between the pair.

DragonBet will shift onto the BV:360 platform and also gain access to BVGroup’s PAM, payments and compliance capabilities.

Eoin Ryan, BVGroup B2B director, said: “We are delighted DragonBet has selected BVGroup to support the next phase of its journey.

“This partnership is an important milestone in the continued development of our B2B strategy and demonstrates the strength and flexibility of the BV:360 platform.”

David Lovell, DragonBet CEO, added: “We have ambitious plans for the next stage of our growth and recognised that achieving those ambitions requires continued investment in the technology and infrastructure that sits behind DragonBet.

“After an extensive evaluation process, we believe BVGroup provides the platform, capability and long-term roadmap to support those ambitions.”

Pragmatic Play reveals Q4 2026 roadmap

Pragmatic Play has laid out its plans for Q4 2026 releases across slots, live casino and arcade and will use SBC Lisbon as a launching pad for the rest of the year.

The studio is set to release six slots games, three arcade titles, one new live casino game and also feature Hollywood star Kevin Hart as a live dealer for two days.

Gates of Olympus 2500 will be the first title released on 28 September, with other slots franchises such as the POP collection adding new games.

Sharon McHugh, Pragmatic Play director of PR, said: “The last few months of 2026 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting period for Pragmatic Play, with a roadmap that reflects both the strength of our established franchises and our ambition to continue exploring new formats and experiences.”

Premier Padel selects iGame Media as data and streaming partner

Premier Padel has added iGame Media as its first-ever official betting data and betting streaming distribution partner.

Via the deal, the supplier will cover the full men’s and women’s Premier Padel tour spanning 2,400+ matches from the 2027 season onwards, offering operators pre-match and in-play markets, as well as low-latency live streaming.

Mike Cobain, iGame Media CEO and founder, said: “We are delighted Premier Padel has selected iGame Media as its partner for betting rights and has put its confidence in our distribution-agnostic business model which cultivates a long-term approach to sports rights in sports betting.”

Rob Mitchell, Premier Padel vice-president of commercial, added: “In iGame, we have found a partner that understands both the industry and the unique characteristics of our sport.”

BGaming enters Austria

BGaming has expanded into Austria after penning a supply deal with win2day.

The agreement will see the supplier add its titles such as Wild West Trueways, Lady Wolf Moon and Bonanza Billion to the Austrian Lotteries-run brand.

Marina Ostrovtsova, BGaming CEO, said: “Win2day is the only licensed online gaming operator in Austria, and this partnership will provide us with access to one of the biggest player bases in the market.”

Georg Wawer, win2day MD, added: “BGaming’s growing portfolio will be an exciting addition to our offering, combining engaging entertainment with the level of quality and responsibility our players expect from win2day.”

Sport AitchQ inks Super agreement

Sport AitchQ, a new venture from IMG ARENA veteran Freddie Longe, has partnered with Super to launch its ContentQ platform with the operator.

ContentQ allows an operator to “monitor and optimise the performance of its sportsbook streaming portfolio”.

Longe said: “ContentQ gives Super’s teams a clear view of the content experience their customers are having right now, helping them respond sooner and reduce the risk of issues escalating.”

Luke Saunders, Super director of sports partnerships, added: “Working with Sport AitchQ strengthens our ability to respond quickly, keep optimising and maintain the quality and depth of experience our customers expect.”

Games Valley adds Wazdan content

Games Valley has added Wazdan games to its aggregation platform via a new deal between the pair.

Under the remit of the agreement, Wazdan titles such as Mighty Crown: Empire of Gold will now be made available to Games Valley’s operator clients.

Ariel Reem, Games Valley CEO, said: “Adding Wazdan gives our operators even more choice while keeping the integration process as simple as possible. We’re delighted to have them on the Games Valley platform.”

Bekki D’Agata, Wazdan commercial director, added: “Games Valley is building an exciting aggregation offering and we are pleased to make our games available through the platform.”

GR8_TECH reveals platform enhancements

GR8_TECH has rebuilt its frontend architecture and achieved an average Lighthouse score of 90 to 95 points, the supplier has announced.

The firm said its platform consistently loads in just 1.72 seconds following the update.

Edward Smyshliayev, GR8_TECH chief technology officer, said: “Essentially, this means GR8_TECH’s platform loads faster than competitors’, giving end users a smoother experience they legitimately want to return to.

“For operators, this means higher player loyalty, time spent in sessions, retention rate, and, ultimately, higher revenue. Simply because of better tech.”

GG.BET launches GG.FAN

GG.BET has revealed its new gamified loyalty programme GG.FAN to combine sports partnerships, personalisation and rewards for users.

Fans can achieve three status levels and accumulate on-site currency that can be exchanged for rewards including tickets to football and basketball games.

GG.BET said: “The brand is consistently developing and gamifying its product.

“First came the GG.Leagues system, where bettors choose a game avatar, customise their profile, and progress through five leagues, ranging from Bronze to Major, while accumulating Fame Points. GG.FAN represents the next step in this evolution.”

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