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Amplifying horse racing: An inside look at how Altenar is diversifying its platform in partnership with SIS
Industry heavyweights SIS and Altenar are both well-respected suppliers in the industry, known for delivering memorable sports betting experiences. After penning a new deal to boost its horse racing offering, Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, is joined by Andy Kelly, Head of Commercial Partnerships at SIS to discuss the huge benefits in play.
How did the partnership come about?
Andy Kelly: One of the biggest goals for SIS this year is continued geographic expansion. Having signed a host of international deals, we are looking to enhance our reach, a key strategy to support this ambition is to partner with leading platform providers that have big networks worldwide. Altenar has an impressive client base and being able to collaborate will only serve to benefit both brands. Our extensive product range appeals to operators in search of added value, with 24/7 betting content to drive new operator revenue streams across racing, competitive gaming (esports), and live number draws.
We have hit the ground running with Altenar, with our teams demonstrating a willingness to cooperate and implement strategies in providing products to operators efficiently, with no disruption to existing offerings.
Antonis Karakousis: The collaboration with SIS is a significant milestone for us.. The decision to add a racing provider to our in-house sportsbook stemmed from our commitment to offering a diverse and engaging sports betting experience to the users. Recognising the popularity and global appeal of racing products, we sought a reputable partner who could deliver high-quality content and a seamless integration process.
What excites you the most about the partnership?
Karakousis: The breadth of SIS’ offering, including its extensive portfolio of horse racing services, real-time data, and streaming solutions, aligns seamlessly with our commitment to providing diverse and engaging content to users. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our platform and the satisfaction it will bring to our operators.
Kelly: Our partnership with Altenar provides us with the opportunity to offer the full SIS product range to a host of new operators across the world through a single integration. The deal means we can get more eyes on our products. We are launching with over 74,000 racing events every year, with our range of live fixed odds numbers draws to follow, with Competitive Gaming events-based sports simulation product completing the product offering. It’s about providing Altenar with a range of premium, highly engaging content that creates fresh revenue opportunities around the clock, through exciting short-form events.
It has been great to see both sides sharing insights to ensure smooth and seamless processes in delivering content to a wide range of operators.
How has the integration worked so far?
Kelly: The integration process has all been smooth so far, aided by the experienced and very capable technical teams on both sides. Together we will be able to offer bettors more round-the-clock opportunities across the product range, initially starting with our live racing content. Having worked with platform providers in the past, we are confident that we can continue to get our products to market through Altenar quickly and seamlessly.
Karakousis: Working closely with the SIS team, our technical experts have engaged in a concerted effort to ensure a smooth incorporation of their products into the Altenar sportsbook. We are pleased to share that the integration has exceeded our expectations on several fronts.
Are there any more products in the pipeline?
Karakousis: Our collaboration with SIS goes beyond the launch of the horse racing product. We have exciting plans in the pipeline, with both greyhound racing and lottery games set to be introduced in the near future. There is no doubt that SIS’ product base is one of the most respected in the industry and has elevated our offering to a wider audience. Additionally, as 2024 progresses, we expect the horse racing product to expand further, bolstering odds on some of the world’s premier race meetings.
Kelly: We are constantly looking at enhancing our existing product range to serve the evolving needs of operators. This has previously been demonstrated by our expanded range of live fixed odds numbers draws, with high-frequency Fast 15’s designed to keep bettors engaged with a new draw every three minutes.
We will also continue to grow our live racing content offering across the world. We have the rights to some of the biggest and most prestigious international races in the world including all contests at Saudi Cup and the Dubai World Cup, to name a couple. Having rolled out fixed-odds betting in Colorado with bet365 recently, we are hopeful that other US states will follow suit.
There is also the possibility of adding a wider array of sports simulations to our SIS Competitive Gaming offering to ensure localised appeal.
How do you foresee 2024 going in terms of this partnership?
Kelly: We believe the rest of the year will bring mutual success and growth for both SIS and Altenar. We are already seeing the positive impact of our partnership, with collaborations across multiple departments, working together cohesively to meet the challenges of the market together by delivering a product range that engages bettors and provides additional revenues for operators globally. With our combined efforts this is certainly achievable.
Karakousis: As we look ahead to the rest of the year, we are highly optimistic about the trajectory of our partnership with SIS and the impact it will have on the Altenar sportsbook. The collaboration has already laid a strong foundation with the successful launch of the horse racing product, and we anticipate several key developments and milestones in the coming year.
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Team Vitality announce Clément “CyvOph” Millard and Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu as new signings
Today, Team Vitality is excited to announce the arrival of VALORANT players Clément “CyvOph” Millard and Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu the club’s elite roster.
French player CyvOph will join the VALORANT roster from Mandatory with immediate effect, while Sayonara has been loaned to DVM in the French VRL – French Challengers League.
20-year-old Frenchman Clément “CyvOph” Millard has officially joined Team Vitality’s VALORANT roster. CyvOph, formerly of Mandatory, is one of France’s top up-and-coming talents, with a plethora of French tournament wins under his belt, including the VALORANT Open Tour France 2022: Stage 2.
“CyvOph is an extremely motivated player that has shown great potential when working with the team.” says Daniel “Faded” Hwang, Head coach of Team Vitality’s VALORANT team. “His natural connection with the team and willingness to grow makes him the perfect fit.”
In addition to the signing of CyvOph, Team Vitality has also signed Moldovan prodigy Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu on a pre-contract. Sayonara joins from DVM, and has been loaned back to the French organisation to further his development in the VALORANT scene. Regarded as one of Europe’s top prospects, Sayonara was named Stage MVP during the VALORANT Challengers 2025 France: Revolution Stage 1 semi-final earlier this year. He has also featured for Fnatic in numerous off-season tournaments, such as Red Bull Home Ground and the Riot Games ONE PRO INVITATIONAL 2024.
With the additions of CyvOph and Sayonara, Team Vitality has strengthened its position as one of Europe’s top VALORANT teams, following their VCT 2025: EMEA Kickoff win, and top-four finish at VALORANT Masters: Bangkok. The team will consist of Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel, Kimmie “Kicks” Laasner, Felipe “Less” de Loyola Basso, Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev, and Clément “CyvOph” Millard.
“We’re thrilled about the new additions to our VALORANT roster,” says Fabien “Neo” Divide, President of Team Vitality. “Securing one of France’s top talents in CyvOph reinforces our identity as one of the world’s leading organizations and with Sayonara joining, our roster is stronger than ever. Their skill, dedication, and synergy with the team put us in a great position for the challenges ahead. We can’t wait to see them in action and for our fans to support us on this journey.”
With CyvOph’s addition to the team, Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko will move to the inactive roster.
The new-look roster will be first seen at the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 – Group Stage, beginning on March 26, 2025.
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‘Nudge Me I’m Irish’: AGS Premieres Gold Nudge™ and Diamond Nudge™ at Graton Casino This St. Patrick’s Day
AGS celebrated the world premiere of its first mechanical nudge games—Gold Nudge™ and Diamond Nudge™—on St. Patrick’s Day at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California. The event marked the debut of these exciting new titles, exclusive to AGS’ Revel™ slot cabinet, the company’s first mechanical stepper product.
The evening kicked off with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony, where invited players enjoyed an exclusive first spin on the new games. To make the premiere even more memorable, a playful leprechaun roamed the casino floor, spreading St. Patrick’s Day cheer and handing out themed swag. The night culminated with a thrilling raffle drawing, where one lucky winner walked away with a Gold Nudge-logoed whiskey barrel to commemorate the event.
“The world premiere of Gold Nudge and Diamond Nudge at Graton Resort & Casino underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge entertainment,” said Brian Green, Chief Operating Officer of Graton Casino. “This groundbreaking slot machine sets a new benchmark in gaming, offering our guests an exceptional and exclusive experience.”
Gold Nudge and Diamond Nudge highlight AGS’ ability to adapt popular video game mechanics—such as nudges and wild multipliers—into a stepper format. These games feature up to 11 possible nudges, double and triple wild multipliers in Gold Nudge and watermark multipliers on bars and sevens on Diamond Nudge, and a 3-tier progressive jackpot to offer big wins.
These titles also showcase AGS’ ongoing success across multiple game formats. The company has made waves with its 3-reel products, excelling not only in mechanical stepper, but also in video slots and online real-money games. AGS has earned top spots on recent Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) performance reports for its 3-reel games across both land-based and online platforms, underscoring the widespread appeal and success of their game library.
Diamond Nudge will also be showcased at the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) tradeshow at the end of the month, where AGS will continue to showcase its innovative gaming solutions to an even wider audience.
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Vixio Selected As “Best RegTech Platform” in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Financial Technology Products And Companies Around the World
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, today announced that it has been named “Best RegTech Platform” in the FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market today.
The Vixio platform delivers actionable compliance intelligence to over 180 jurisdictions worldwide, focusing on payments and gambling. The fully interactive platform comes with self-service tools for complete control over the information flow. Its filters and search engines, monitors and alerts, and self-service tools empower users to tailor information to their needs.
Vixo’s AI-enhanced technology enables customers to integrate data, information and insights seamlessly into their daily workflows. Dashboards and customisable watchlists enable real-time tracking of regulatory developments in target jurisdictions or for certain business lines. Additionally, the recently added VIQ AI Search utilises state-of-the-art LLM Claude 3.5 Sonnet, allowing users to interrogate the data on the platform for specific insights.
At the core of Vixio’s solution is an expert team of analysts and researchers. These experts regularly spend time with lawmakers, regulators and industry participants to understand regulatory issues, and then deliver timely expert insights to help clients navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
“Compliance teams can no longer rely on manual research to stay ahead of the curve—that’s why they partner with Vixio. The payments and gambling space are two highly regulated industries, making it critical to adhere to licensing obligations, adapt to changing regulations – especially between jurisdictions and product types, and identify growth opportunities,” said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. “The Vixio platform combines their expertise with advanced technology to prioritise relevant intelligence, helping compliance teams cut through the noise. We’re proud to name them 2025’s ‘Best RegTech Platform!’”
The FinTech Breakthrough Awards is the premier awards program founded to recognise the FinTech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and many more.
“We’ve designed our platform to save our clients significant time, and ensure users can identify areas of compliance that may become areas of risk or vulnerability to their business if left unaddressed. By harnessing advanced technology, we’re essentially removing time-consuming and resource-heavy manual searches and lowering costs,” said Mike Woolfrey, CEO, Vixio. “We’re overwhelmed with gratitude to accept this award from FinTech Breakthrough. Going into the next 12 months, In response to client feedback, we plan to expand coverage to new verticals and jurisdictions while continuing to enhance platform functionality.”
Additionally, Vixio’s new Horizon Scanning feature is supported with data to project market outcomes. It provides users with links to the original legislative texts and references so users and external legal counsel can analyse and interpret the regulations themselves. Vixio’s intuitive interface and search menus help compliance analysts explore growth opportunities proactively with a clear understanding of the regulations in given jurisdictions for each product and service. Additional bespoke tools and functionality allow users to integrate data seamlessly into their daily workflow and to export intelligence for reporting.
To learn more about simplifying compliance management with Vixio’s award-winning regulatory intelligence solutions, visit vixio.com.
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