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WagerTalk Adds Rick Allec to Ownership Team
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WagerTalk, the largest sports betting content provider in the world, has added Gold Sheet owner Rick Allec to its ownership team.
With over three decades of experience in the sports betting industry, Allec has not only worked on both sides of the counter, he has provided services and information to both.
“I have deeply respected Rick as an operator and executor for 15 years,” said WagerTalk President Lawrence Prezman. “There is no more talented, trustworthy, connected and genuinely nice guy than Rick.”
After working with some of the world’s largest bookmakers in the 1980s, Allec partnered with a betting group and was a daily regular at the Stardust opening line lottery, battling with the largest betting groups in the United States for a chance to bet the earliest lines.
As sports betting became mainstream, Allec moved into software development and created programs to help sports books manage their accounting, player tracking, and risk assessment.
In 1999, Allec joined the Don Best team and managed the release of their flagship odds products. Using his broad experience in the industry, Allec guided Don Best through massive growth, leading to one of the largest acquisitions in the space at that time.
In 2007, Allec founded SportsOptions and quickly grew the company into a force in the line service industry. With a reputation for the fastest updates, SportsOptions became a must-have tool for sports books and sports bettors around the world.
In 2017, SportsOptions merged with Don Best, and the SportsOptions software became the undisputed industry standard. SportsOptions was later acquired by Scientific Games, a multi-billion dollar global gaming company.
“Rick built two of the most respected brands in the sports gambling space: Don Best and SportsOptions,” Prezman said. “He will now be putting his experience, connections and brain power towards building the Gold Sheet. WagerTalk has the best team assembled in this industry, and Rick has made us even better.”
Founded in 1957, The Gold Sheet is the country’s longest-running sports betting newsletter. Each week, the Gold Sheet team delivers analysis on all NFL and college football games, along with key NBA and college basketball matchups. WagerTalk recently announced its intent to acquire The Gold Sheet.
“I have watched WagerTalk grow from a small, unknown website to one of the largest sites in the industry at an amazing pace,” Allec said. “Their growth is a testament to the skill and experience of the entire team, and the incredible customer service delivered to their clients.”
Founded in July 2015, WagerTalk’s team of writers, handicappers, and personalities create sports betting content from across the globe. The brand’s YouTube channel has generated 5.9 million views for its weekly sports betting videos. WagerTalk produces a daily radio show from ESPN Las Vegas, and publishes a series of almost-daily podcasts.
“Having worked with Johnny, Lawerence, and Marco for over a decade, I am excited to have the opportunity to bring the Gold Sheet into the WagerTalk group and expand on the synergies between our companies,” Allec said.
Source: WagerTalk
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EGT’s high-potential novelties to fascinate operators and players at Belgrade Future Gaming 2025
Belgrade Future Gaming 2025 is just around the corner. EGT will traditionally participate in the event, showcasing a well-curated selection of brand-new and top-performing products, which will be available at stand E1.
The company will showcase its latest series of slot cabinets Supreme, presented by the S 32-32 St and S 32-32 Up models. Powered by the Exciter IV platform, they will captivate visitors’ attention with their 2 high-resolution 32-inch UHD 4K monitors and a frameless UHD 4K display. The machines will dive players into the fascinating world of Supreme Selection multigames – Supreme Green Selection, Mega Supreme Fruits Selection, Supreme Red Selection, and Bonus Prize Bonus Buy Supreme Selection, offering a wide diversity of new games and well-known classic titles from EGT’s portfolio.
The guests will also be able to try out the Phoenix cabinets PH 27-27 St and PH 50 V St. These models will be among the highlights at EGT’s stand, standing out with their attractive design and numerous ergonomic features. They will be supplied with the jackpot bestseller Bell Link with its popular mixes Bell Link 1 and 2.
EGT will showcase its ETG solutions. The G R6 C roulette will be on display to provide visitors with an exciting gaming experience with its 6 27-inch HD touchscreen monitors and the option to choose between European and American wheels.
The company’s casino management system Spider will introduce its latest modules, allowing operators to make managing the daily activities in their gaming establishments easy and effective.
EGT Digital will also present its wide range of iGaming solutions. The provider will showcase its rich variety of instant and slot games, jackpot products, as well as the in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave with its 4 main modules, giving operators everything they need to build and grow their online business.
Aleksandar Kliska, General Director of EGT Group d.o.o. Serbia, commented: “I am very glad that we will participate in Belgrade Future Gaming once again, as it is among the most important gaming exhibitions not only in Serbia, but also in the region. The event will allow us to showcase our latest products to the key players in the industry, strengthen our current partnerships, and start new collaborations.”
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Altenar launches Market Bundles to streamline sportsbook navigation
Front-end feature offers new way to group and display markets under a unified interface for enhanced user experience
Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider, has unveiled its latest platform enhancement with the launch of Market Bundles, a front-end feature designed to streamline the display and navigation of betting markets.
Market Bundles introduce a more engaging and intuitive way for users to explore betting content by grouping markets under a single, translatable title. Each bundle utilises tabbed navigation, allowing for seamless transitions between related markets and improved sportsbook structure.
The new feature also gives operators more control over content presentation, enabling them to strategically organise and display markets for maximum user impact. Once created, bundles can be effortlessly dragged and dropped into existing market groups, allowing for dynamic and flexible layout options.
This smart tool is another clear example of how Altenar is evolving its platform with innovation and operator feedback at the heart of its roadmap, following a string of enhancements since the beginning of the year.
Dinos Doxiadis, Sportsbook Product Development Manager at Altenar, said: “Market Bundles represent a major step forward in how our operator partners can deliver content – offering a more easy-to-use and engaging sportsbook experience. This launch reflects our continued focus on enhancing front-end flexibility, reducing friction and giving operators powerful tools to shape the user journey.”
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Fueling the Fast Lane: Play’n GO Music and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Drop Esteban Ocon’s High-Octane Playlist: ‘Ocon’s Drive’
Play’n GO Music and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team are turning up the volume with the latest instalment in their adrenaline-fueled playlist series—this time, curated by none other than racing star Esteban Ocon.
Titled “Ocon’s Drive” this exclusive playlist is a sonic snapshot of the music that drives Esteban through the intensity of race weekends. From pulse-pounding beats to tracks that help him lock in and focus, each song has been hand-selected to reflect the rhythm of a racer’s mindset.
“Music and racing share the same pulse – high energy and excitement,” says Ocon. “This playlist is a window into my world, and I’m thrilled to share it with fans everywhere.”
Now streaming on Spotify and YouTube, the playlist invites fans to step into Esteban’s racing boots—and headphones—for a ride through his personal soundtrack.
Whether you’re trackside or tuning in from home, this is your chance to connect with the music that fuels one of the world’s most dynamic drivers.
Follow @playngo_music and @HaasF1Team on social media to catch every beat of the campaign.
The Ocon’s Drive Playlist is now available on Spotify.
Fans are encouraged to listen, share, and engage using #PlaynGOMusic and #HaasF1 on social media.
🎵 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Jv79tTJih76LiWgCg6mgh?si=ac7eb434f5d54aa6
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