Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: a new chief operating officer at BetMGM, Evolution launches a new slots studio and Digitain secures a licence in Belgium.
BetMGM names Schwarz as new COO
BetMGM has announced the appointment of Jarrod Schwarz as its new chief operating officer.
Schwarz moves into the role after serving as the company’s chief product officer for nearly five years. He will now oversee product, customer operations, technology and trading.
Prior to joining BetMGM, he spent more than seven years at Disney, including the launch of ESPN+. He also worked at eBay and Bloomspot, a startup acquired by JP Morgan Chase.
“Jarrod has been an integral part of our incredible team, building BetMGM into one of the most recognisable and successful brands in sports betting and iGaming,” BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said. “I’m confident that this change will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our players.”
Evolution launches new slots studio
Evolution has announced the launch of a new slot development studio in the form of Sneaky Slots.
The studio expands the group’s RNG portfolio, with a focus on titles that are “loud and full of character”. It has already rolled out its first game, Nip Tuck, with a new release due each month through the end of the year.
Sneaky Slots joins an extended portfolio of slot brands, which already includes Nolimit City, Red Tiger, NetEnt and Big Time Gaming.
Malcolm Mizzi, head of commercial operations of RNG at Evolution, said: “This is a natural next step for Evolution, creating an exciting new brand from the ground up and leveraging our immense knowledge base of slots development across multiple brands.”
Digitain secures Belgium licence
Digitain is set to expand its services into Belgium after securing an E Category Licence in the country.
The licence enables Digitain to provide its iGaming solutions in line with local requirements in Belgium. Digitain said this forms part of its wider, ongoing expansion strategy.
Digitain holds licences in other key European markets such as the UK, Malta, Romania, Greece and Sweden.
“This latest milestone reflects Digitain’s unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence, partner success and innovative product delivery across global markets,” Digitain said.
CT Interactive grows LatAm presence with Rushbet
CT Interactive has expanded its presence in Latin America through a partnership with Rush Street Interactive and its RushBet brand.
Rushbet will roll out the complete portfolio of games from CT Interactive in both Mexico and Peru. This includes content such as Lucky Clover, 40 Treasures, Win Storm and Big Chilli.
CT Interactive said the partnership underscores its commitment to long-term collaboration and delivering tailored gaming solutions across Latin America.
“Our partnership with Rushbet strengthens our strategy for Latin America,” said Martin Ivanov, COO of CT Interactive. “By delivering our full library of games, we’re bringing high-performing, locally relevant content to a broader audience.”
Winpot partners InsightPlay for player acquisition
Mexico-facing online casino and sportsbook Winpot has entered into a customer-focused partnership with InsightPlay.
Under the deal, InsightPlay will support Winpot with player acquisition, engagement and retention. This will include making use of InsightPlay’s AI technology for personalised, real-time interactions with players.
Powered by the Wiztech platform, Winpot is regarded as one of the leading operators in the Mexican market.
Yoni Sidi, CEO of Winpot, said: “Being able to communicate with players and engage with them in an authentic way is critical to building strong relationships that ultimately lead to them joining our brand and staying with us.”
BetMGM, Evolution and Digitain feature in the Weekend Report this week.