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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.

Digitain, el proveedor multicanal líder de plataformas de casino y apuestas deportivas, ha anunciado el nombramiento de Simon Westbury como jefe de desarrollo de negocios internacionales.

En el cierre de una semana especialmente exitosa para Digitain, que fue nominado como anfitrión de los premios EGR B2B además de ganar en la categoría de “Proveedor de Juegos de Habilidad”, Westbury se dispone a liderar ambiciosos proyectos de expansión estratégica en diversos mercados.

Aporta su amplia experiencia y conocimientos, después de trabajar para diversas compañías líderes del sector del juego. Su trabajo más reciente fue como Director Comercial de VSoftCo donde amplió con éxito la cartera de clientes, potenciando la relación con sus socios y desarrollando la marca hasta convertirla en un proveedor líder independiente en el ámbito de los deportes virtuales.

Suren Khachatryan, Director de Operaciones de Digitain, ha comentado: “2019 ha sido un año increíble para nosotros y estamos encantados de anunciar la misma semana de nuestro premio EGR B2B al mejor Proveedor de Juegos de Habilidad, la designación de Simon.

“Su capacidad probada para trabajar con diferentes socios comerciales, unida a su profundo conocimiento de los mercados globales lo hacen el perfecto candidato para nosotros. No me cabe duda de que va a jugar un papel determinante para lograr nuestros objetivos de crecimiento y que va a contribuir a nuestros éxitos en los años venideros”.

Simon Westbury, jefe de desarrollo de negocios internacionales de Digitain, ha añadido: “Estoy encantado de unirme a Digitain, una empresa líder del mercado en el sector del juego y estoy entusiasmado con los ambiciosos planes de expansión que he podido ver en mi reciente viaje a Armenia.

“Estoy deseando pasar a formar parte de la historia de éxito de Digitain y confío en que mis habilidades y mi experiencia me ayudarán a conseguir los mejores resultados”.

2019 se ha revelado como un año excepcional para Digitain, donde se ha propuesto su expansión global desde Europa hacia Asia, África y Latinoamérica con una de las plataformas de apuestas más flexibles, expansibles y eficientes del sector.

El producto para apuestas deportivas de Digitain cubre 65 deportes, abarcando 7500 ligas y ofrece más de 3000 mercados de apuestas. También ofrece cuotas en 35 000 eventos en vivo cada mes, y su solución para casino cuenta con más de 3000 juegos de los principales proveedores (como Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt y Playson).

Para concertar una cita con Simon y Digitain en iGB Live! el próximo mes, puede hacerlo en [email protected] o puede visitar el stand N30.

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.

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.”

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.

El proveedor líder se alza con el prestigioso premio en la Semana del Juego de Rusia con una plataforma pionera

El proveedor líder de plataformas Digitain ha sido galardonado con el premio al Mejor Producto de Apuestas del Año dentro de la Semana del Juego de Rusia de 2019 en Moscú. El jurado, formado por miembros destacados del sector. quedó especialmente impresionado con las herramientas empresariales y la potente plataforma de Digitain, adaptadas a las necesidades de las apuestas deportivas en vivo y que se han puesto rápidamente en servicio con operadores en todo el mundo. Este premio sigue la estela de un año especialmente productivo para Digitain, donde se ha propuesto su expansión global desde Europa hacia Asia, África y Latinoamérica con una de las plataformas de apuestas más flexibles, expansibles y eficientes del sector. Su producto para apuestas deportivas cubre 65 deportes, abarcando 7500 ligas y ofrece más de 3000 mercados de apuestas. También ofrece cuotas en 35 000 eventos en vivo cada mes, y su solución para casino cuenta con más de 3000 juegos de los principales proveedores (como Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt y Playson). Los premios de la RGW reconocen los logros de operadores, afiliados y proveedores de todo el sector del iGaming. Los ganadores se anunciaron el 6 de junio de 2019 en la ceremonia de gala celebrada en Moscú. Suren Khachatryan, Director de Operaciones de Digitain, ha comentado: “Estamos entusiasmados de recibir el premio RGW al Mejor Producto de Apuestas del Año. Este triunfo es el reflejo del duro trabajo que todo el equipo de Digitain ha realizado en los últimos 12 meses. “No solo pone de manifiesto los esfuerzos en llevar las apuestas deportivas y el casino a otro nivel mediante la innovación, también nuestro compromiso de ayudar a nuestros socios a lograr sus objetivos a través de una tecnología probada y fiable. Es un reconocimiento magnífico. “Digitain está deseando que llegue el siguiente semestre de 2019. África ha supuesto un area enorme de crecimiento en tiempo reciente y ahora hay que sumarle Asia, además, los EE. UU. están ganando en interés si se consideran estado a estado. Es un momento muy emocionante”.

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.