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Square in the Air appoints Ben Cleminson as CEO as part of leadership changes
Ollie Drew becomes Chief Operating Officer; Robin Hutchison Chief Commercial Officer as Founder and former MD Bill Esdaile moves into Chairman role
Global award-winning marketing agency Square in the Air has promoted Ben Cleminson to CEO, with Founder and former Managing Director Bill Esdaile becoming Chairman.
Cleminson, the first person to join the company back in 2007, has worked alongside Esdaile and the firm’s management team to build Square in the Air into a full-service marketing agency with clients all over the world and a team of more than 50 employees based in London, Manchester and New York.
As part of the restructure, former Director Ollie Drew, who joined Square in the Air in 2009, becomes Chief Operating Officer, with Robin Hutchison, also formerly a Director, who joined the agency in 2012, appointed as Chief Commercial Officer. The new leadership team will report to Esdaile, who set up Square in the Air in 2006.
Ben Cleminson, CEO of Square in the Air, said: “It is almost 17 years to the day when I walked into that small side office in a house not too far from Stoke for my first day at Square in the Air.
“Although we haven’t enjoyed quite the same growth as the nearby bet365, it has been an incredible journey, and I don’t think Bill or I could ever have imagined back then where we’d be today.
“I know both Ollie and Robin would agree with me when I say that Bill has been the most incredible mentor and leader, and personally I am truly honoured to step up into the CEO role.
“We have a brilliant roster of clients and a hugely talented team who push themselves every day to think creatively and strategically, always focused on delivering results. We’ll continue to do that and more.”
Bill Esdaile, Founder and Chairman of Square in the Air, said: “I’ve been extremely lucky to have had the loyalty and support of Ben, Ollie and Robin for over 40 years between them.
“The time is right for me to step into a new role as Chairman where I can still strategically be involved but allow the three of them their chance to run the business.
“I’m so grateful for their hard work and dedication, and I look forward to Square in the Air continuing to blossom.”
Square in the Air works with operators, suppliers and affiliates across sport, betting and gaming, offering services including digital and traditional PR, social media and influencer management, ambassador and sponsorship activation, design and branding, video and content production, and performance marketing.
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BETBY REDEFINES CHESS BETTING WITH EXPANDED MARKET OFFERING AHEAD OF ESPORTS WORLD CUP DEBUT
BETBY, the innovative sportsbook supplier, is redefining how chess is experienced in the betting world, launching an innovative suite of markets designed to deepen engagement and bring fresh energy to one of the world’s oldest strategy games.
Marking a new chapter for chess within the iGaming space, BETBY’s upgraded betting content portfolio goes far beyond traditional markets like outright winner or total moves. Bettors can now engage with detailed, event-specific outcomes including the first move made, the first piece captured, number of checks, castlings, and whether a game will feature a pawn promotion, an en passant, or end in stalemate. Several markets also focus on the timing of critical moments, such as whether a checkmate will occur before a certain move, offering more dynamic, real-time decision-making for players.
This launch follows six months of dedicated product development across BETBY’s chess vertical and reflects the company’s long-term vision for the game as a core part of its sportsbook strategy. With chess now officially included in the Esports World Cup, the timing marks a natural convergence of two verticals where BETBY continues to strengthen its position: esports and traditional chess.
As part of this expansion, BETBY is also introducing another exclusive: live betting on the Top Chess Engine Championship (TCEC), a prestigious AI-based tournament. While the event follows a defined schedule, it opens up a new betting experience through intense matchups between powerful engines, enriching the overall chess offering.
Currently, BETBY offers pre-match coverage for around 20 chess tournaments per month, totaling approximately 400 matches. The addition of these expanded markets marks a strategic leap forward in delivering a modern, high-engagement chess product to sportsbook partners and players.
“Chess has always been a passion of ours, and today we’re proud to announce the launch of a truly comprehensive chess offering,” said Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY. “By expanding our market depth and introducing innovative tournaments, including both traditional and AI-driven formats, we’re giving our partners and players a completely new way to engage with the game. Our vision is ambitious: we want chess and betting to become synonymous, to the point where no modern sportsbook feels complete without chess markets. We’ve already done this with Betby.Games and esports, now it’s time to do the same with chess.”
BETBY’s long-term global brand ambassador, five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, will represent Team Liquid at the Esports World Cup. His participation in the tournament, which begins on July 7th, reinforces chess’s growing presence in global esports and its potential as a premium betting vertical.
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BETBAZAR facilitates agreement to integrate Platipus slots with Agreegain Limited
World’s leading B2B marketplace BETBAZAR brokers new agreement enabling the full integration of Platipus games into Agreegain Limited iGaming platform.
Betbazar, the industry’s leading B2B global iGaming marketplace, has facilitated another successful software partnership after announcing that Agreegain Limited has agreed to add to its platform the full suite of Platipus slots.
As the go-to destination for companies looking to acquire third-party casino, sportsbook solutions and data content, Betbazar continues to drive growth across the iGaming industry. Among its standout offerings, the innovative and visually striking slots from Platipus immediately captured the attention of Agreegain.
Keen to enhance its platform’s content offering and give its clients access to high-performing games, Agreegain chose to integrate the entire Platipus portfolio — more than 150 titles, including a number of player-favourite jackpots.
This integration means that Agreegain’s network of B2C partners will now have access to standout titles such as Lord of the Keys, Bacon’s Bank, and 7 & Fruits Rush, enriching their game libraries with engaging themes, fast gameplay and compelling features.
With Betbazar managing the logistics of the deal, all Platipus content will be fully integrated into the Agreegain platform and will be available to its partners. The agreement also ensures ongoing technical support and seamless delivery of new releases moving forward.
This partnership further cements Betbazar’s reputation as a key facilitator in the global iGaming space — connecting top-tier suppliers with ambitious platforms through its unique marketplace model.
Maria Afzaal, Senior Partner Manager at Agreegain Limited, said: “As a growing aggregator focused on delivering top-tier B2C solutions, Agreegain is constantly searching for standout content that helps our partners enhance their casino offerings.
Using a marketplace like BETBAZAR — where some of the industry’s most innovative providers are gathered in one place — makes this process incredibly efficient, and we’re very pleased to have discovered Platipus through their platform. We’re excited to bring Platipus’s dynamic portfolio to our clients and are confident these games will resonate strongly with players.”
Stanislav Mykhailov, CCO at Platipus, said: “For an independent software provider like Platipus, having a reliable way to connect with the right partners is essential – and being part of BETBAZAR’s B2B worldwide iGaming marketplace makes that process incredibly smooth.
Thanks to their intelligent and streamlined platform that brings together content creators and aggregators, we were able to present our portfolio to Agreegain Limited – and we’re thrilled they found our content to be a great fit. With all Platipus games now integrated into their library, Agreegain can deliver even more value to their clients — and we’re looking forward to seeing our games reach new audiences through this collaboration.”
Vanna Kraljevic, Business Development Manager at BETBAZAR, said: “We’re really pleased to have facilitated the deal between Agreegain Limited and Platipus through our industry-leading B2B iGaming marketplace. We believe this new partnership will bring tremendous value to both parties and their wide networks.
The ease with which Agreegain Limited was able to explore our curated portfolio and identify the right content fit highlights the strength and efficiency of the BETBAZAR model — and with one seamless integration, the full suite of Platipus games is now live on their platform.”
About Agreegain Limited
Agreegain is a fast-growing B2B iGaming solutions provider that offers a comprehensive aggregation platform that connects casino operators with a vast portfolio of top-tier gaming content via a single API. With a focus on speed, scalability, and compliance, Agreegain delivers turnkey and white-label casino solutions, sportsbook integration, and advanced operational tools — including fraud prevention, reporting, and 24/7 technical support.
About Platipus
Platipus Ltd is an EU-based leading online game development studio producing cutting-edge HTML5 slots and table games that excite, thrill, and entertain players around the world. The company boasts a talented and dedicated team of developers, designers, and artists who work tirelessly to deliver top-quality games. Platipus’ expertise lies in developing visually stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and exciting features that captivate players and enhance their gaming experience.
About Betbazar
Betbazar is a B2B worldwide iGaming marketplace which has set a new sales standard, sourcing specialist iGaming products and advising on their role within existing strategies to deliver growth to our partners. The company’s ambition is building a digital iGaming marketplace that connects creators with buyers to accelerate growth powered by best-in-class products.
Website: https://betbazar.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betbazar
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Playson launches €10,000,000 Non-Stop Drops and Races 10KK promotion
Award-winning slot studio reveals its biggest network promotion featuring new CashDays X-treme mechanic
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has unveiled its latest Non-Stops Drops and Races instalment, offering a staggering €10,000,000 prize pool.
The exciting year-long campaign builds on the success of Non-Stop Drops and Races 6KK, which saw more than 500 operators take part alongside 10,000,000 unique users. Throughout its duration, almost 250,000 prizes were awarded.
Running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, Non-Stop Drops and Races 10KK will now offer prizes every two and a half minutes, representing a 60% increase from last year’s prize pool, with two concurrent promotions also running daily.
In an exciting development, the new 2025 CashDays X-treme tournament will take place at the end of every quarter offering prizes up to a lavish €35,000, perfectly complementing the Cash Days tournament tool, which challenges players during the first eight days of each month.
Non-Stop Drops will be powered by the Cash Blast tool and award random prizes for the entire duration of the promotion, offering new captivating ways for players to engage with their favourite Playson titles.
An increased €2,000,000 prize pool will also be available across the studio’s thrilling Short Races, with the mini tournaments running from the 9th until the end of each month.
The meticulous developments to Playson’s 2025/26 promotion underline the importance of network campaigns to the studio’s ongoing strategy, delivering maximum value for its operator partners and players worldwide.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “Playson’s cutting edge promotional mechanics are proven to enhance player retention and drive universal appeal with non-stop action and boundless opportunities to win big.
“Non-Stop Drops & Races 10KK is primed to go several steps further than its predecessor, delivering more engagement, more retention and more excitement.”
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