Solverde.pt Announces Partnerships with Eight New Studios and Reaches Milestone of 3,000 Available Games

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Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group has been confirmed as the Operator Keynote at iGB L!VE taking place at the RAI Amsterdam. Sam, whose Keynote is ‘Driving Growth Through Media Partnerships & Convergence’ will take to the Pulse Stage 10.45am – 11.15am on Wednesday 17 July.

One of 50+ industry experts participating in the iGB L!VE Conference Program, Sam Sadi has worked across the sports media and betting industries for more than 25 years, a career path which began with his own start-up enterprise Beteurope. He has held the post of LiveScore Group CEO since the company was founded in 2019, a tenure during which annual revenues have grown to £200m.

Providing a preview to the Keynote, iGB L!VE Content Lead Damien Ashton-Wellman said: “In Sam Sadi we have an undisputed industry leader whose impact on the sector has been transformational.

“Under his stewardship LiveScore has pioneered a unique strategy of connecting sports media and betting in a single ecosystem, delivering everything sports fans require comprising news, content and betting opportunities.

“LiveScore’s ‘convergence strategy’ improves the symbiotic relationship between the sports media and sports betting industries, replacing a fragmented ecosystem delivered by different brands across different platforms with a single seamless experience.”

“The gaming industry is inherently linked to the world of entertainment, whether looking back at the heritage of many of the Las Vegas strip resorts having links to Hollywood, Bally’s brand partnership with Sinclair Broadcasting, or Flutter Entertainment’s recent addition of ex Disney and Liberty Media executives to its board.

“Sports, media, gaming. It’s all connected and LiveScore are well ahead of the pack on the importance of leveraging this convergence”

iGB L!VE has also announced the participation of Travis Geiger, CXO and Co-Founder of LA-based sports betting marketplace and affiliate WagerWire. Travis will be presenting on Thursday 18 July, giving a must attend talk on how to recapture the golden age of convergence through new media, drawing parallels between the era when MGM owned both movie studios and casinos, and today’s online gaming ecosystem.

The Pulse Theatre will deliver hours of insight and content built around the four core themes of: Markets and Convergence, Player Engagement, Building for the Future and Protecting Your Business. Adding operator-centric content to help drive tangible business growth is a key component of the iGB L!VE experience and one which complements the unparalleled business opportunities generated by the 300+ exhibitors and sponsors who will be occupying 21,000+ square metres of gross space, a figure which is 35% higher than in 2023.

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HUDstats, a leading gaming tech company delivering AI-driven storytelling products for clients such as LALIGA, KNVB or SIS (Sports Information Services), announces the appointment of Damian Burns as Board Advisor.

A passionate gamer himself, Damian has often ventured into new territories, with a knack for unlocking new opportunities for innovation and creative solutions. He was the first EMEA Senior Vice President appointed by Amazon’ streaming platform, Twitch, and was tasked with growing the company’s network of content creators, media partners, agencies, advertisers, publishers and developers.

“We’re excited to have Damian join us as Board Advisor. What started as a casual exchange of messages quickly turned into deep, engaging discussions about tech, GenAI and storytelling in the gaming industry. It became clear that Damian shares our passion and creative energy in the gaming tech industry, and I’m thrilled to announce he’s now part of the extended team at HUDstats. With his impressive experience across technology, media, entertainment, and gaming, he’s perfectly positioned to help us accomplish our ambitious and transformative vision for the gaming and entertainment industry”, stated Andrei Bălănescu, CEO of HUDstats.

Previously, Burns also worked for Meta (Facebook) and Google. He was Meta’s managing director of Gaming, leading the social media giant’s gaming business for several years. Before that, Damian had a decade-long stint at Google overseeing their global agency business and was also the director of global strategic partnerships.

“HUDstats is really carving out a niche in the gaming world right now. They’re not just developing some really impressive AI-driven tech, but they’re also using it to dream up some really innovative gaming experiences. Their successful partnerships with LALIGA, Dreamhack, KNVB and SIS, and their exciting collaboration with AWS and the use of GenAI products are really outstanding. They have just the right blend of technology and creativity, and I’m really happy to be part of their team and contribute to the future of gaming technology and storytelling”, added Damian, currently Chief Revenue Officer for Kindred and their Audience Logic commerce data business.

Damian Burns joins Giels Brouwer, CEO of Akela Hub and founder of SciSports, as Board Advisor, and will work closely with HUDstats’ CEO Andrei Bălănescu in advancing AI-driven storytelling and data analytics in the gaming and entertainment industries.

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GR8 Tech updates its management structure with two strategic promotions: CTO Artur Ashyrov and CRO Oleksandr Feshchenko are expanding their responsibilities as the company’s new Deputy CEOs. The expansion of the top management team enables GR8 Tech CEO Evgen Belousov to be less involved in operational matters and more focused on the strategic and visionary aspects of the business, moving towards GR8 Tech’s long-term goals.

Evgen Belousov states: “The greatest challenges and opportunities arise where the interests of different functions intersect. Oleksandr and Artur have a proven track record in cross-functional projects, showcasing their deep understanding of our business. Their new roles will enable them to steer GR8 Tech toward even greater success.”

In their expanded roles, Ashyrov and Feshchenko will focus on identifying growth opportunities and developing actionable plans to address them. They will continue to lead the company’s technology and revenue functions, ensuring a seamless transition and expanded responsibilities.

“I’m a huge believer in the efficiency of cross-functional teams, having seen their ingenuity and fresh approach multiple times. Combining my CTO experience with a Deputy CEO perspective is an exciting and extremely interesting challenge. I’m eager to enhance our internal processes and deliver noticeable improvements in our SLAs, platform’s stability and performance, and so on,” says Artur Ashyrov.

Oleksandr Feshchenko confirms his statement, adding: “Coming from the product side, I’ve always been invested in the entire lifecycle – from profitability to process optimization. As Deputy CEO and CRO, I’m excited to implement my vision for a more efficient and innovative company-wide flow.”

GR8 Tech will exhibit its latest advancements and discuss the exciting changes at the upcoming iGB L!VE, held in Amsterdam on July 17-18. Attendees are welcome to visit the GR8 Tech stand 12-G75 to learn more about how the enhanced leadership team plans to drive further growth and innovation, as well as get more information about GR8 Tech’s solutions for iGaming operators.