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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.

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.

To arrange a meeting with Simon and Digitan at iGB Live! next month, please get in touch at [email protected] or visit stand N30.

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.

Platform provider on site at Lima’s Peru Gaming Show to broaden its geographic footprint

Leading platform provider Digitain is set to unpack its latest global solutions and strategies to delegates at this month’s Peru Gaming Show / Feria Internacional del Juego (aka PGS) in Lima from 19^th-20^th June.

Situated at Stand 54+53, Digitain’s global gaming suite showcases a definitive sportsbook solution and trading tools which are tailor-made for the demands of live betting in a fragmented legislative landscape. It facilitates light physical deployments across the world, all backed by centralised control systems.

PGS stands at the intersection for every salient industry channel in LatAm, and represents an ideal environment for tackling the key industry trends across the continent, not to mention how best to accommodate and respond to them.

The progressive supplier has increased its reach across emerging markets this past year from Asia, through Africa, and onto LatAm over the past 12 months with its sportsbook platform offering 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).

Suren Khachatryan, Digitain CCO, said: “It’s a thrilling time for us to be debuting in Lima. With so much core development and innovation already behind us, coupled to many exciting new deals with both established and rising stars, Digitain now looks forward to growing in accordance with those advances, harnessing the unbridled potential of LatAm.

“All sectors and channels of gaming are catered for under one roof at the Jockey Exhibition Center in a conference which caters for the rapidly growing needs the Latin America. To which end, we’ve been working hard to forge fresh casino alliances recently and are aiming to furnish our platform with progressive products from the best suppliers in the business.

“We can’t wait to catch up with existing partners and meet new clients with whom we can broaden our mutual horizons. Furthermore, with so many thought leaders and government officials on site to discuss upcoming regulatory changes in key jurisdictions, it’s truly a must-make event. I look forward to welcoming you alongside our friendly team at Stand 54+53.”

Digitain arrives in Lima fresh from winning Best Betting Product of the Year at last week’s Russian Gaming Week Awards in Moscow.

Suren Khachatryan takes a glance back at last week’s G2E Asia summit and looks forward to what it will take to succeed in emerging Asian territories

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia once again showcased the biggest marketplace for the largest continent, with the definitive must-attend event on Asia’s igaming circuit last week. Now well-established in its 13^th renewal, welcoming around 18,000 visitors and 200 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, its prominent place on the tradeshow circuit seems assured.

Digitain was on-site at The Venetian’s D719 stand, where once again we were able to meet existing partners, drive new business and showcase our latest products, uniquely localised for every region. It was a hugely rewarding experience, thanks to the newly configured twin-level expo hall, alongside a series of fresh set of informative conference tracks.

Moreover, Macau offered a timely conference at which to meet coherently, debate the merits and let good ideas win at a pivotal time for the industry as a whole. Whatever the conundrum: emerging territories and cultural taste, partitioned regulation, player engagement, acquisition and bonusing alternatives, social media marketing, post-event retention strategy… all these questions needed answers. And sometimes tough ones. So it was great to trade thoughts on broad plans and specific innovations with other industry leaders, in order that we might converge on the wisest road forward, with G2E Asia providing the perfect lens through which to distil details of every colour.

The overall growth of the igaming industry remains incredibly encouraging, particularly in these growth markets, and the international advance of sportsbook continues unchecked in most developing countries. That said, innovation remains the watchword, both in the markets you offer and the tools with which you allow your clients to engage. Staying positively demarcated from the competition is naturally crucial, and that’s what Digitain does best with our ever-evolving product portfolio.

For me, though, the overarching question was: will Asia fashion its own watershed PASPA moment for sportsbook? Comparisons to the U.S. may at first seem facile. However, the truth is that this patchwork Asian quilt of taste and regulation (not to mention competing tax bands which could inherently price any greedy regions out of the market, or send their players to off-shore illegals) is very reminiscent of what’s slowly unfolding stateside in sports betting.

In general, Digitain has experienced substantial growth in several international markets over the past 12 months. Strategically, in order to accommodate this expansion, we will be opening sales and business development offices in four core areas, including the Philippines. These offices shall locally service existing clients and partner needs as well as increasing our inquiry pipeline.

Make no mistake, this industry will always change and naturally evolve as we respond to opportunities and challenges – often two sides of the same coin. Yet the significance for suppliers and partners coming together to exchange their expert knowledge (be it niche or overarching) remains undimmed as we search for the most effective path through the regulatory woods. A flexible platform, which offers tools and technologies forged from hard-won worldwide experience, constitutes the key in a market where the mass market is belatedly taking off, as VIPs somewhat subside. You need to be nimble, responsible and compliant to take full advantage.

So, while there will always be more lessons to learn in this fluctuating industry, you’ll seldom go far wrong if you observe those three core tenets.

Digitain announces its participation in Russian Gaming Week on June 6 -7 in Moscow, exhibiting a number of advanced gaming and betting developments.

Meeting us at Stand B2, attendees will be introduced to Digitain’s industry-leading products, among which is Digitain’s Platform, which provides operators a friction-less plug-in Sportsbook and Casino Modules that more than hold their own in the competitive gaming industry, our easily integrated P2P games and many others. Amongst the advanced solutions are our Sports betting applications, which provide a native view, user-friendly interface and higher performance for mobile users and Casino offering over 3,000+ Casino Games, enhanced with brand new features.

Meet Digitain at Russian Gaming Week on June 6 – 7 at Stand B2.

On May 20-21, Hmayak Arakelyan, Digitain Regional Director for Africa will be participating in series of panel discussion at one of the most hospitable igaming events – Cyprus Gaming Show.

Cyprus Gaming Show is a gaming event, which brought the online, and offline gaming sectors together for a two-day conference and exhibition focused on Cyprus as a prospective regional gaming centre.

Hmayak Arakelyan is the Regional Director of the African Region for Digitain. He started his career with Digitain in 2016 as a Sales and Account Manager and quickly rose through the ranks to become Regional Director. A salesperson at heart, Hmayak enjoys, meeting new clients and discussions and exploring new markets, and thrives on problem-solving and is a person who always looks forward. Hmayak will give you an overview of any product and solutions that Digitain provides at the moment.  If you are interested in talks about the development opportunity of the market, he is an active and enthusiastic person who loves to provide partners every day with detailed assistance for their business requirements.

“One of the most actual subjects in the iGaming industry is how to make it safe, profitable and sustainable. Each year Digitain comes with a new concept and CGS 2019 will not be an exception. Throughout the whole year we have been working on our products integrating advanced features that are both safe and engaging for the customers”, says Hmayak Arakelyan.

For local operators seeking to improve their operation and find ways to deliver the most relevant content, Digitain exhibits Sportsbook Software and the Platform, alongside our Mobile Applications and Skill Games at Stand 1004.

Digitain joins the Global Gaming Expo Asia in the Las Vegas of the East, Macau on May 21-23 to showcase its mobile applications, some recently launched games, along with the entire product portfolio.

All the solutions, for online and land-based operations, and services will be showcased at Stand D719 with demo counters that will allow the visitors to try out all of the products by Digitain.

“The Global Gaming Expo Asia is one of the most significant events of the year for Digitain. Macau is a fantastic city to host this awesome event that gathers the strongest igaming suppliers together under one roof. We are excessively looking forward to G2E Asia 2019 and expect it to be as colossal and busy as ever,” tells Suren Khachatryan, Digitain Chief Compliance Officer to the show’s organizers.

Visitors of Stand D719 will have an opportunity to get the first-hand experience with using Digitain’s tools and technologies during the show as well as learn more about the so awaited new games.

Digitain is setting the stage for Mare Balticum Gaming Summit which will take place on May 9 in Vilnius – Lithuania. It is dedicated to the gaming industry and is considered as one of the biggest conferences in the Baltic and Scandinavian region.

The 2nd edition of the most important conference in the Baltic and Scandinavian will once again bring together the leading companies in the Baltic and Scandinavian region for a full day of quality learning and networking with local regulators and industry experts.

Digitain’s powerful platform enables its clients to choose from a host of solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into their site. Some online gambling sites choose just a few of these solutions simply to complement its existing offering. On the other hand, some sites choose to use every Digitain solution, with the aim of boasting that they’re all-in-one gambling sites.

Digitain’s market-leading offerings include Sportsbook with 65+ sport types and over 35,000 monthly live matches. As regards our Skill Games we offer the following types of games: Belote (Open and Classic ), Backgammon ( Short, Asian, Long, Blitz, Pioneer, Hyper, Nack), Dominoes ( Fives, Classic, Thress, Block), Game 21, Pasur.

In Vilnius we aim to network directly with decision-makers and come up with our innovative updates for the igaming industry.

Digitain the international multi-channel sports betting and casino B2B provider has released an enhanced mobile solution for its partner network of licensees.

Digitain’s Chief Commercial Officer, Suren Khachatryan, said: “As a business, we are committed and need to ensure our mobile solutions for partners allows for shorter development cycles, quicker time to deployment, robust performance, and of course speed to market.

The mobile experience is at the centre of this for everyone in the iGaming ecosystem, and we are pleased to have released our improved mobile solution, using React.JS which provisions for smooth user experience across the broadest distribution of as many platforms and devices as possible. Furthermore utilizing React.JS for the mobile UI, allows for a modular approach, which increases both scalability and performance. Our responsive design ensures enhanced navigational features and commonality in all devices for the user experience, which is critical in today’s digital economy, where speed and functionality are factors in player satisfaction.”