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Exclusive Interview with Stefan Kovach, CCO at FunFair Technologies
This week we are diving into blockchain technology and we are taking a look at how the “phenomenon” is change the online gambling landscape, even if some refuse to admit it. Stefan Kovach is currentlythe CCO of FunFair Technologies and he is a senior commercially minded marketer with over 20 years of experience in the travel, entertainment and gaming sectors, having worked for organisations ranging from Virgin Atlantic, Opodo, bwin and PokerStars. He has extensive experience in creating and nurturing brands, acquiring and retaining customers at scale as well as helping drive commercial and product strategies. Stefan’s previous roles enabled him to build and manage significant teams, manage marketing P&Ls running into the 10s of millions and responsibility for delivering high profile cross company projects. Here is our interview and we hope that you enjoy it!
There have been quite a few changes in the online gambling landscape in the last 12 months, partly thanks to the blockchain. What do you think are the key challenges operators are facing when opting to move from “traditional” operations to a blockchain platform?
Stefan: Although it is true that blockchain technology has been one of the most exciting advances within the online gambling landscape in the past year, there are, as yet, very few viable products actually available to the market. Whilst many other blockchain gambling businesses are very much still in the development phase, FunFair is at the forefront of this curve, already having a working and operational platform following a successful beta phase.
Traditional operators need to decide whether they see blockchain platforms as a threat, or alternatively, as a diverse revenue stream that taps into an existing and vast crypto-rich audience who are conducive to gambling by their very nature.
Luckily, traditional operators won’t need to choose one operating style above the other, blockchain gambling can act as a complimentary section of their existing business, allowing platforms to diversity their offering and audience without risk to their pre-existing business model. This is especially true when operators take advantage of the consultancy we offer when onboarding and educating customers.
We feel that, in the next 5 years or so, there will be a shift in online gambling, and with rumours that HTC is launching a blockchain phone later this year, this will surely change the mobile gambling industry as well. Do you feel that this is an area you will look at in the future?
Stefan: Mobile gaming is absolutely part of our plans and we will have a first class UX on mobile when we go fully live. Blockchain technology works in the same way across platforms, albeit sometimes different browsers are required.
Any established company, such as HTC, entering the blockchain space clearly demonstrates its relevance for all businesses in the future. We’ll always be looking to partner with those who are heading in the same direction as us as the learnings and combined investment can only speed up blockchain’s mainstream adoption.
We have reported on many blockchain gaming platform launches this year. Where does FunFair position itself in this innovative wave?
Stefan: We would firmly place ourselves as market leaders for a number of reasons. To start with, we are the only platform to offer a full ecosystem for operators, developers, affiliates and players who transact in our FUN token. We are also the only platform to offer production-level gaming quality which can challenge any tier one operator in traditional gamings. Current alternative blockchain titles are not only poor graphically and auditory, but run at unplayably slow speeds, not to mention the prohibitive transaction costs. We have bypassed these issues with our Fate Channels technology, which allows the gaming session to be taken off the blockchain, allowing it to run at the speeds and quality today’s gamers expect.
You have recently signed a deal with a market-leading poker rakeback affiliate, RaketheRake. Are affiliates making a good choice when opting to become operators?
Stefan: Affiliates have had to make do with diluted revenue share and often incorrect payments which are shared by operators at their will. Using the FunFair platform,they can become operators within days and take the entire revenue stream direct, while utilising their existing marketing expertise and captive player audience.
Affiliates can also continue to benefit from the FunFair platform as an affiliate, with real-time payments that are provably fair and paid in real-time on the blockchain, rather than having to trust casino operators as they do currently.
Do you think that regulators will eventually catch up and regulate the industry?
Stefan: Of course, any positive disruption will take time for regulators to size up and decide on a course of action, but the FunFair platform and blockchain technology itself ticks so many of the boxes they are looking for; from efficient KYC and provably fair RNG to the immediate release of funds, it really is a regulatory bullseye.
We are trying to lead the charge here and are in discussions with a number of relevant bodies. As you’d expect, some are more progressive than others, but we’re confident that as blockchain becomes adopted into the mainstream, they will regulate sensibly for all.
About FunFair
FunFair was born out of a powerful idea to harness the potential of the blockchain to initiate a revolution in online gaming.
FunFair founders Jez San, Oliver Hopton and Jeremy Longley saw the potential of the blockchain in early 2013. They wanted answers to difficult questions. Could anyone use the blockchain to run a casino? Why do players worry about trusting online casinos when the blockchain could create fair, transparent gaming? Why not use the blockchain to open up online gaming globally? These ambitious questions led to the development of a new technology that has the potential to profoundly change the gaming world.
We showed our first game in Paris in 2017. The response was so positive, we knew we were on to a winner. Jez San officially launched FunFair publicly in April 2017. The impact of this new technology immediately attracted the attention of major contributors and developers, eager to get involved. On 22 June 2017, our Phase 1 Token Presale raised $26 million, selling out in 4 hours.
Since then FunFair has delivered exciting games on our prototype demo platform, and we’re in the final stages of completing the new Ethereum technology platform which will showcase at DEVCON3 in November 2017. The next radical change in online gaming is being powered by FunFair; the first global gaming brand to unlock the true potential of the blockchain.
For more details, visit funfair.io
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LuckyStreak unveils optimised Mobile Live European Roulette
New ultra-slick interface brings mobile-first, immersive play with seamless multi-camera views, stat tracking, multi-tabling and social features
LuckyStreak, the Riga-based live games provider, has launched its new Mobile Live European Roulette game, delivering a stunning player experience with sleek mobile-first interface, smooth gameplay and a host of powerful new features.
Following the recent upgrades to its Blackjack and Baccarat offerings, the relaunch of this mobile-friendly format cements LuckyStreak’s position at the forefront of live casino innovation. The new Mobile Live European Roulette has been specifically designed for mobile gaming – playable in both portrait and landscape orientations with a bold interface.
New features include a streamlined UI and thumb-friendly controls for quick chip selection, bet placement and game interaction. Players can toggle easily between classic and racecourse betting layouts, track hot and cold numbers, review winning stats and save their favourite bets for speedy reuse.
A refined automatic camera system ensures players never miss a moment of action, smoothly transitioning between views to give a clear view of the entire game. Players can also customise their table presence with a fun selection of avatars and dive into the social element with in-game chat, emojis and a fully-integrated jackpot tournaments tool.
LuckyStreak’s new Mobile Live European Roulette game is now in-play and available to all operators and players. This launch demonstrates LuckyStreak’s ability to keep pace with some of the industry’s most popular live dealer suppliers and adapt to ever-evolving technological advancements.
Erez Cywier, CTO and co-founder at LuckyStreak, said: “This version of our Mobile Live European Roulette reflects everything we’ve learned from past relaunches and customer feedback. The new interface is sleek, intuitive, and designed for seamless play—without compromising the features our players love.
“We’re not trying to shout louder than the competition — we are proving that we belong in the top tier. With Mobile Live Roulette, we’ve once again delivered a product that not only matches, but in many ways surpasses, the best in the market in terms of usability.”
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Bojoko.com Surpasses €100 Million in All-Time Deposits Milestone
Bojoko.com, the award-winning iGaming affiliate platform, has reached another significant milestone by surpassing €100 million in all-time player deposits.
This achievement comes just ten months after Bojoko announced hitting €75 million in deposits in May 2024, highlighting the company’s strong and sustained growth trajectory.
The latest figure represents a €25 million increase in under a year—a testament to Bojoko’s ability to consistently attract and convert high-quality players for its partners.
“Reaching €100 million in deposits is not only a proud moment for us—it’s a validation of our team’s hard work and the trust we’ve earned from players and partners alike,” said Joonas Karhu, Co-Founder of Bojoko. “We are hitting milestones faster and faster, and I could not be happier about how we have positioned ourselves”.
Bojoko’s success is built on its unique model, which allows users to browse, compare, and review online casinos, betting sites, and bingo platforms listed on the site.
“This is just the beginning,” Karhu added. “We’re building Bojoko to be the most trusted and effective affiliate platform in the industry, and this €100 million milestone shows we’re well on our way.”
This milestone follows Bojoko’s acquisition by North Star Network (NSN) in February 2025, a strategic move that has further strengthened the company’s global footprint.
NSN, a leading international sports media group, acquired Bojoko to bolster its performance marketing arm and expand its presence in the online gambling space.
“Joining NSN has been a huge boost for Bojoko. It’s given us the network needed to scale even more rapidly. It could not have happened at a better time, given our current trajectory. I could not be more excited about the coming year and seeing how quickly we can reach our next major milestone.”
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GG World Festival Returns to GGPoker With Massive $250M Guaranteed Prize Pool
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announces the return of one of its most iconic and ambitious tournament series, the GG World Festival, set to run from May 4 through June 10. With a staggering $250,000,000 in guaranteed prizes, this year’s festival once again sets the standard for online poker excellence.
The 2025 edition of GG World Festival spans five action-packed weeks and is open to players of all levels. As in previous years, the festival schedule will feature thousands of individual tournaments across four buy-in tiers:
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Low Tier ($3+ buy-in)
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Medium Tier ($26+ buy-in)
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High Tier ($151+ buy-in)
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Super Tier ($1,051+ buy-in)
The GG World Festival Leaderboard will also return, with a massive $3,000,000 in prizes up for grabs. Whether you’re a casual grinder or a seasoned high roller, there’s a seat for everyone during GG World Festival.
Festival Highlights
This year’s GG World Festival boasts three marquee events, each with $10,000,000 guaranteed and the potential to crown a new online poker legend:
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May 19 – $525 Global Mystery Bounty Festival [Day 2] – $10M GTD
A thrilling mystery bounty format that promises surprises at every turn
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May 26 – $1,500 GG World Championship [Day 2] – $10M GTD
The centerpiece of the festival – a prestigious championship event with a massive prize pool and worldwide bragging rights
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June 2 – $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event [Day 2] – $10M GTD
The ultimate high-roller showdown with some of the deepest competition in online poker
The World’s Stage for Poker
“The GG World Festival is not just another tournament series – it’s the ultimate celebration of the global poker community,” said Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador. “We’re proud to once again offer players the biggest guarantees in online poker and a festival that truly lives up to its name. This is where legends are made.”
With its massive prize pool, large number of events, and exciting leaderboard promotions, GG World Festival 2025 is poised to be one of the most talked-about poker events of the year.
Players can qualify through a wide range of satellites and promotions in the GGPoker client. New players can also take advantage of the GGPoker Welcome Bonus and Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion, in addition to earning rewards through GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program.
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