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LuckyStreak: 2023 was a transformational year for us
When the doors of LuckyStreak’s hi-tech Riga studio HQ were first opened in autumn 2014, its co-founders Ady Totah (CEO) and Erez Cywier (CTO) were excited by a vision of making a difference in the already established and fast-growing live casino vertical. The opportunity was significant if the product could stand-out.
“Yes it was exciting. It was also nerve-wracking, and as anticipated, we had to work (very) hard and retain our belief at all times. Not always easy!” says Ady.
They persisted in both, and now as LuckyStreak enters its eleventh year, we can look back on a transformative 2023, which saw milestone product upgrades, technological innovation and commercial successes, driving significant step changes in business performance.
“We’re finally out of start-up mode; we have established products, long-term commercial partners, scale, technical capability and resilience, some incredible product plans, and we’re bringing in industry experience and skills. And this is having a major positive impact on business performance.”
Investing in the Product
To be successful in this highly competitive igaming space, it is critical that your games meet the ever-increasing expectations of players and deliver a high quality gaming experience. According to Erez, “Our focus is on forever investing in the quality and security of our products; the gaming experience, our promotion toolbox, and our backoffice capabilities. It’s a continual process. “
Accordingly, our live dealer Blackjack and Baccarat games had the biggest upgrades in their history in 2023.
In June, we launched the first game with the new, super-advanced user-interface: live Blackjack. Now optimised for mobile portrait-mode, it had a clearer and more visually-appealing layout, thumb-friendly action buttons and even emojis so you can share your mood with fellow players.
Our live Baccarat upgrade followed in August with the same new slick UI and mobile-first features of Blackjack making it the most playable game available. Gameplay is enhanced further with automated dual-camera switching for the best ever view of the game.
September also saw us up our land-based game with the addition of another Dual-play Roulette game streamed live from the casino floor. Oracle Blaze Roulette is about as authentic as you can get, for both land-based casino lovers and casino operators wanting to offer more choice to players.
And we’ve absolutely not finished – just the opposite: in 2024 our premier game live European Roulette gets the upgrade treatment, and we also have a few more surprises in the works.
Enriching our offering
Our LuckyConnect content aggregation API solution is a unique offering to casino operators, as a stand-alone aggregator or in tandem with LuckyStreak’s live games, through the same API. It has a rich library of leading games providers and over 4000 high quality games.
Early in the year we announced the addition of Provably-Fair instant and crash-games provider Turbo Games. Then in Q4 we had the double boost with both renowned games provider Red Rake Gaming and relatively new studio Lucky Monaco joining the fold.
And most recently, the impressive mobile-first portfolio of PG Soft games was added to our library, boosting our offering further. The addition of these top-tier gaming providers reinforces the confidence of our customers that LuckyConnect is a premium content aggregator.
2024 will be even bigger still, with increases in our capability and capacity to bring on more first-class content providers and greater variety of games.
Technological Innovation and Security
Capacity, reliability and security are fundamental to the enjoyment of our players and confidence of our customers.
A high-quality and uninterrupted user experience is critical to success. In 2023 we further bolstered our platform security to the highest level. This work never steps and may go unnoticed but we couldn’t succeed without it, and we are in a stronger and more secure position than we ever have been.
Our microservices technology supports rapid scalability and deployment, and ensures maximum reliability and resilience of our architecture whatever the speed of growth. And we have invested further in the security of our infrastructure to give our customers and partners total peace-of-mind from ever-present online threats.
We are also very advanced in our rollout of super-high definition 1080p streaming across all our live games, to give our players the very best user experience. And whether they have ultra-fast broadband, or using mobile data in a remote place, our technology instantly adapts to the user’s connectivity rates for the very best video streaming.
In December we launched support of sweepstake and social casino currencies, to enable the growing sector of iGaming to bring our live games and aggregated content to their players, in exactly the same way as FIAT and cryptocurrencies.
Commercial Success
In 2023 we saw the number of casino operator customers we serve nearly double: up 92% year-over-year. Among the new customers joining the LuckyStreak family in 2023 were the fast-growing igaming platform provider Reevo, and Daintree the sports and casino gaming service provider. And in Q4 were partnered with Sweepium, the sweepstake platform and casino aggregator, and first customer to utilise our new sweepstake currency capabilities.
Adding Playson to the providers that Pronet Gaming take from LuckyConnect was also a notable success.
Rory Kimber joined LuckyStreak as Commercial Director in July with a brief to grow our customer base and our LuckyConnect business. Rory’s CV includes senior roles at NetEnt, Red Tiger and 1X2, and a wide network of commercial relationships in the industry. He is the second senior hire after Mark O’Donnell joined as Head of Marketing in November 2022.
The Proof is in The Pudding
2023 was a milestone year for LuckyStreak. We’ve seen all key gaming metrics grow materially over the year:
· The number of bets placed across our LuckyLive and LuckyConnect games was up a staggering 146% over the previous 12 months
· And the total value of bets placed climbed 55%
· Doubling GGR from all gaming activities – up 105%
· Gross player volumes increased by 93%
· Average stake per bet on live games was up 12%, and by 30% on LuckyConnect
· As well as through organic growth, volumes were boosted by a near-doubling in online casino customer numbers (+92%)
Ady comments: “It’s extremely gratifying that the progress and investment we made in 2023, in terms of product launches, technological development and commercial wins, have translated to one of the most successful years in our history. The metrics all tell a very strong growth story, but one we cannot put a number on is the effort and attitude of our people which is tremendous, and I’m truly grateful for everyone’s contribution“
“The challenge for 2024 is to continue that upswing; it’s a hard act to follow and we are on plan and have high expectations for this year”.

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DragonBet fires up its slots offering with Stakelogic games
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Stakelogic’s latest UK deal brings its full slot suite and Spin to Win jackpot feature to DragonBet players
Casino content provider Stakelogic has announced a new partnership with UK-facing sportsbook and casino operator DragonBet, bringing its extensive suite of slot titles to one of the UK’s most exciting independent brands. The integration, facilitated via Relax Gaming, further strengthens Stakelogic’s presence in the UK and adds a high-performance slot offering to Dragon Bet’s growing casino vertical.
As part of the deal, Dragon Bet players will now have access to Stakelogic’s complete slot portfolio, headlined by recent top performers including Wrath of Zeus ClusterBreaker and Kraken’s Catch, alongside classic-style fruit games and modern video slots packed with advanced mechanics.
Also included in the rollout is Spin to Win, Stakelogic’s pioneering progressive jackpot system. Built to deliver real-money wins directly from within the base slot game, Spin to Win randomly selects a player and transports them to a live jackpot wheel – injecting gameplay with the potential for an unexpected twist and big rewards.
Neil Tanti, Head of Sales at Stakelogic, said: “Dragon Bet is a standout brand in the UK betting scene, with strong local roots and big ambitions. We’re thrilled to bring our full slot portfolio to their players and to support their casino growth strategy with content built for engagement and performance. Spin to Win is a great example of how we’re pushing the boundaries of what a slot experience can be.”
Daniel Falvey, Casino Manager at Dragon Bet, added: “At DragonBet, we’re committed to offering something fresh, exciting, and truly engaging for our players. Stakelogic fits that bill perfectly. With innovative, fast-paced slots and unique features like their Spin to Win progressive jackpots, they bring a dynamic new edge to our offering that we’re confident our players will love.”
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Xtremepush Confirms €12m Financing by AshGrove Capital
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Xtremepush, a market leader of CRM and gamification powered by AI, has announced today that it has received €12m in new funding from its long-term investment partner, AshGrove Capital.
The European capital solutions provider, which specialises in B2B software companies, has issued a flexible debt facility to Xtremepush, which will allow a scaling up of its ambitious growth and acquisition strategies. In addition, it will cement Xtremepush’s market-leading position as a unified CRM and gamification software platform while also advancing its footprint in regulated verticals such as financial services, e-commerce, and publishing.
Xtremepush’s next growth phase, set to be expedited by this latest funding, will see it scale up its operations in multiple regulated markets. This will allow Xtremepush, with Ashgrove’s support, to continue its investment in industry leading R&D, explore new opportunities in other verticals, expand its global market footprint, and power its acquisition strategy complementary to its existing model. The CRM experts hold a five-year investment relationship with AshGrove Capital and this funding round gives a strong approval of the trajectory of the Dublin-based firm, which also has private equity relationships with tech-focused Grafton Capital and Bettor Capital.
Tommy Kearns, CEO and co-founder at Xtremepush, said of the latest funding: “AshGrove Capital has been a hugely supportive partner over the last five years and this latest financing commitment will help us realise our ambitious growth strategy and will accelerate our acquisition plans in the very near future.
“Xtremepush has gone from strength to strength as a CRM and gamification leader in a short space of time, and this backing makes it a truly exciting time to push on following such a major vote of confidence in our technology, leadership, and business direction.”
Jonathon Ferguson, Co-Founder and Partner of AshGrove Capital, added: “Xtremepush are one of very few innovators in the CRM space, consistently raising the bar and demonstrating value to its partners, who inevitably continue their relationship for the long haul”.
“This latest investment is testament to our belief in their ambitious growth strategy, strong leadership, and robust organisation – one that empowers regulated businesses to deliver compliant, tailored communications at scale. With this new commitment, we’re ready to facilitate the next step of the Xtremepush journey and help the firm scale to become a leader in CRM across various regulated sectors.“
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BGaming Strengthens Its Presence in Italy with San Patrignano Contribution and Introduces New Game Classification
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Rapidly expanding content provider shows commitment to responsible gambling in Italy ahead of SiGMA Rome
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming solidifies its position in Italy with a refreshed game classification system and a new local social initiative. As part of its growing commitment to the Italian market, BGaming has made a significant financial contribution to San Patrignano, a local non-profit organisation supporting people struggling with gambling and other addictions. The donation will help fund the community’s recovery programme dedicated to the rehabilitation of people with gambling addiction, reinforcing BGaming’s focus on responsible gaming and customer well-being.
San Patrignano’s long-standing rehabilitation programme helps individuals rebuild their lives through professional guidance, education, and strong community support for both participants and their families.
This initiative follows BGaming’s recent acquisition of a licence in Italy in March 2025, highlighting the company’s ongoing efforts to build a sustainable and socially responsible presence in the region.
Alongside its social commitment, BGaming has also introduced a new classification of its gaming portfolio, designed to reflect the studio’s diverse and player-oriented approach. The refreshed structure divides its titles into three key categories: Casual, Classic, and Entertainment.
The Casual category features fast, easy-to-play titles that typically provide shorter playing sessions and high engagement rates. Top performers in this category include hits like Aviamasters, Plinko, Plinko 2, Balloon Mania, Golden Piñata Hold & Win, and Winter Fishing Club.
The Classic category includes more traditional slot games, featuring classic gameplay mechanics and low to medium volatility. Popular games in this category include Burning Chilli X, Hot Chilli Bells, Lady Wolf Moon, and Fruit Million.
Finally, there is the Entertainment category, featuring high-volatility games characterised by their advanced gameplay features, bonus buy options, and strong appeal to streamers. Headliners in this category include Snoop Dogg Dollars, Merge Up, Bonanza Billion, Aztec Cluster, Wild West Trueways, and the iconic Elvis Frog series.
Those interested in discussing what BGaming has to offer can visit the company at booth 2049 during SiGMA Rome, which takes place from November 3rd to 6th.
Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, said, “Italy is an incredibly important market for us, and we are proud to strengthen our presence here not only through innovative content but also through meaningful action. Our partnership with San Patrignano reflects BGaming’s belief that entertainment and responsibility must go hand in hand.
At the same time, the refreshed game classification provides both our partners and our players with more clarity on what to expect from each game. We are excited to showcase the diversity of BGaming products and meet potential partners at SiGMA Central Europe.”
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