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Paddy Power to Close 21 “Underperforming” Outlets in Ireland
Irish gambling group Flutter is to close 21 underperforming Paddy Power outlets in Ireland. It will impact 78 staff and while they’ll be offered redeployment, the company conceded that there will be some redundancies. The closures will leave Flutter with 230 Paddy Power outlets across the country.
“The majority of the 78 colleagues employed across the affected shops will be offered redeployment opportunities across the remaining estate and in close proximity to their existing employment,” according to a statement from Flutter.
“However, the closures will unfortunately lead to a small number of job losses. We are consulting closely with colleagues and providing support to those affected by these changes,” it added.
At the end of June, Flutter had a total of 607 Paddy Power stores, with 356 of those in the UK and the remainder in Ireland.
Revenue at its UK and Ireland retail division jumped 11pc in the first six months of this year. That included a 15pc increase in the first quarter and 8pc in the second quarter. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation at the unit jumped 44pc in the first half, to £27m (€31m).
“This performance reflects share gains across our estate in both the UK and Ireland,” it noted when it released first-half results in August.
The outlets being closed in Ireland are a result of a lease expirations and early terminations.
“As with all businesses in the retail sector, we regularly review our estate to ensure we are operating efficiently and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” said David Newton, chief commercial officer at Paddy Power.
“Indeed, a well invested retail estate remains a key component of our omnichannel strategy. Whilst the majority of our estate continues to perform well and is growing market share, we have decided to close a number of underperforming shops,” he added.
“This is absolutely no reflection on our hard-working shop colleagues, and I would like to thank them for their service and professionalism during this difficult time. We are in contact with all affected colleagues and our focus is very much on providing support to those who may be impacted by the changes,” said Mr Newton.
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Soft2Bet Wins Three Major Awards at Prestigious Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025
Soft2Bet, the leading provider of turnkey solutions to iGaming operators worldwide, is delighted to announce it has won three major awards at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025.
The announcement came on the first day of the ICE Barcelona event and is testament to Soft2Bet’s commitment to innovation, excellence and leadership in the iGaming industry.
The award categories included:
- “Executive of the Year” for Uri Poliavich, Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet
- “Platform Provider of the Year” for Soft2Bet’s turnkey platform
- “Product Launch of the Year” for Soft2Bet’s unique gamification solution MEGA
The wins recognise Soft2Bet’s position as a major force in the iGaming industry and highlight its leadership in turnkey solutions and groundbreaking innovations such as Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), which has redefined the player experience through gamification, content and engagement.
Soft2Bet cements industry leadership
Soft2Bet continues to set the bar for the online gaming industry and its cutting-edge platform that offers an extensive range of services to operators and their players. Recognised for its seamless integration, robust scalability and the flexibility it provides to deliver highly-localised solutions, the group’s platform has gone from strength to strength over the past 12 months with launches in major markets such as Romania, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Ontario (Canada) and Mexico. Its adaptable infrastructure delivers full turnkey solutions that enable operators to provide unique experiences to their players that are supported by a powerful technology platform that brings scale and liquidity across multiple regions and verticals, making it the preferred choice for top-tier gaming brands.In addition to its platform, Soft2Bet’s MEGA has strengthened its reputation as a game-changer. Our cutting-edge casino gamification solution drives player engagement and sustainable revenues for Soft2Bet’s B2B partners. Winning three Global Gaming EMEA Awards is further recognition of the power of gamification and Soft2Bet’s solutions which play a major role in operators committing to partnering with a platform that drives innovation, growth while bringing the best user experience to life for their players.
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Playzia Signs Major Deal with SOFTSWISS, Expanding Reach with Top Aggregator Platform
Playzia’s thrilling portfolio of games, including Billionaire Wolf and Billionaire Rhino, as well as upcoming highly anticipated Love Island series, set to go live on SOFTSWISS award-winning platform
Playzia, one of the fastest-growing game providers to the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with SOFTSWISS, a recognised industry leader in iGaming software solutions development. This collaboration will see Playzia’s portfolio of innovative and thrilling games go live on SOFTSWISS award-winning aggregation platform, offering operators worldwide access to Playzia’s exciting content.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in Playzia’s continued expansion into global markets. Exciting titles from the dynamic studio developer, including Billionaire Wolf, Cosmos Cash, Sweet Candy Fortune, The Great Fishing Adventure, along with the newly released Volcanic Coins and Billionaire Rhino, are now available on the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. In addition to the steady rollout of 3 exciting titles per month, Playzia is committed to delivering unique branded content, including a recently announced series with ITV, inspired by the global phenomenon Love Island. This marks just the beginning of the Playzia’s ongoing growth and development in the iGaming industry.
Penning the agreement with SOFTSWISS and expanding its network of partners allows the fast-paced studio to further its mission of bringing its thrilling and innovative games to an even broader audience, ensuring players around the world who Love to Play can enjoy top-tier, one-of-a-kind gaming experiences.
“We are delighted to partner with SOFTSWISS and make our games accessible to operators through their renowned aggregation platform,” said Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Playzia. “This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to reach new markets, and we’re confident that players will enjoy the high-quality content we bring to the table. Our games are designed to captivate, and we can’t wait to share them with SOFTSWISS global network.”
Nikita Keino, Head of Partnerships at SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator added: ‘We welcome Playzia as our new partner, and we are proud to expand our portfolio with new games. We have already surpassed the 27,000 games mark and are excited to offer the market the best and most diverse games from the wide range available.’
Beginning this year, Playzia is gearing up to unveil an exciting roadmap, with three new games launching each month. Looking ahead, partners and players can anticipate the introduction of trademarked mechanics, innovative new game types including crash, table, instant, and probability games, along with exciting jackpots and tournaments, all designed to elevate the gaming experience to new heights.
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BETBY ENHANCES BETTING TIPS API WITH EXPANDED SPORTS AND MARKET COVERAGE
BETBY, a premium supplier of innovative sportsbook solutions, has announced a major update to its Betting Tips API, introducing expanded sports and market coverage. Incorporated in the award-winning AI Labs suite of tools, the Betting Tips API is designed to elevate the player experience, drive higher conversion rates, and increase betting frequency by creating a more informed and confident betting environment for users.
With this latest update, the Betting Tips API now provides insights from the latest news, interesting team facts, and other relevant information on nine sports: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Tennis, Handball, American Football, Cricket, and Volleyball. For each of them, BETBY offers 10 main markets, allowing users to diversify their betting opportunities.
Unlike many suppliers that limit their Betting Tips to major leagues, BETBY can provide insights for all lower tier leagues across the covered sports. This enables operators to activate specific, niche leagues on demand according to their preferences, showcasing BETBY’s commitment to adaptability and client satisfaction by granting access to localized content.
For the first time, the Betting Tips API is also integrated into BETBY’s proprietary esports feed, BETBY Games, providing data-driven tips that enhance the gaming experience.
Moreover, the Betting Tips API is now available in 16 languages: English, Portuguese (Brazilian and European), Spanish, Turkish, Russian, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Kazakh, Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Estonian, and Finnish. This multilingual support ensures higher accessibility and usability for a broad range of both operators and end-users.
“This update to the Betting Tips API significantly enhances our ability to generate sports content independently of any data provider. We are rapidly expanding content coverage and are prepared to offer niche sports and leagues. This highlights our commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions, reinforcing our leadership in the sports betting sector,” said Danil Emelyanov, Head of BETBY’s AI Labs. “It also marks another milestone for AI Labs, which remains dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art AI-driven solutions by improving existing tools and developing new ones.”
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