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Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was SiGMA World.

But when Eman Pulis rolls through the Eternal City in Season 3 of Bet It Drives, he’s not just another iGaming founder with a war story. He’s the gladiator who fought COVID, broken rules, outplayed industry skeptics—and came out building schools in Ethiopia while running eight conferences across three continents.

“Now I’m free,” Eman says, quoting Hans Zimmer’s Gladiator soundtrack—his victory song for after SiGMA Central Europe wrapped and the chaos settled. Free from the rules that almost sank him. Free to build tribes, not just teams. Free to prove that legacy beats profit, every single time.

Season 3 of Bet It Drives, powered by GR8 Tech and hosted by Yevhen Krazhan, CSO, launches where champions are made: on the road, in motion, with no script and nowhere to hide. Rome sets the stage. Eman brings the empire.

In the episode, Eman reveals:

• The COVID gamble that saved SiGMA: How 14,000 people walked through doors that were supposed to stay shut—and why he’d do it again
• Why Rome, why now: The strategy behind planting the flag in Europe’s second-biggest gaming market (and why Malta stays in the picture)
• From beach in Phuket to existential crisis: The moment everything felt too perfect—two weeks before COVID hit
• 350 people, 8 offices, one tribe: How a multicultural team became SiGMA’s secret weapon across Manila, São Paulo, Cyprus, and beyond
• Business is done between people, not brands: The mantra that turned boozy Malta meetups into a global events empire
• Politics or impact? Why helping millions through the foundation beats governing 400,000 people in Malta
• The “zoom out” rule: Crisis survival advice from someone who almost became redundant overnight

“We covered a lot of ground—literally and figuratively,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “And Rome was the perfect place to kick off Season 3. The city represents where the industry is right now—ancient foundations, modern chaos, and endless opportunity.”

Season 3 keeps the momentum rolling with upcoming episodes featuring Valentina Diaco and Karolina Pelc—two more amazing leaders with stories worth hearing.

Watch or listen to Season 3, Episode 1 with Eman Pulis on:

• YouTube
• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts

The arena is open. The conversations have started. Season 3 of Bet It Drives is here—and it’s just the beginning.

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Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal is celebrating  the holiday season by inviting players for a festive journey with The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3.

Unfolding against a wintry backdrop, North Star Express arrives to present a fun, festive adventure as players race through snowy forests. Adding to the festivities is a feel-good soundtrack – a cheerful blend of seasonal notes and upbeat rhythms that keeps the mood uplifting.

An ornate golden pocket watch represents the Wild symbol and substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus and Bonus Collect. The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3 features two Special Bonus symbols, the Bonus only lands on reels one and three, while the Bonus Collect lands only on reel two.

Players who unwrap the Bonus Collect along with one or more Bonus symbols, will launch the Bonus game. Symbols that triggered the feature remain in place during the move to the Bonus Game, which begins with three spins. During the feature, only Bonus symbols and Bonus Collect symbols can land on the reels. Each spin has the chance to award multipliers ranging from x1, x2, x5, x7, x10, and x15, as well as any of the in-game jackpots.

Every time a Bonus symbol hits, it is collected by all Bonus Collect symbols, disappearing from the reels while its value tops up the Bonus Collect symbol’s total. Each Bonus Symbol or Bonus Collect symbol returns the spin counter to three. The round finishes once three winless spins land or when the total collected winnings hit the maximum x5000 multiplier.

Grand, Major, Minor and Mini in-game Jackpot symbols have the chance to appear during the game and will launch the corresponding in-game Jackpot.

The Bonus Blast Feature can randomly activate, adding extra Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols to the reels to help trigger the Bonus Game.

A Bonus Collect symbol with one or more Bonus symbols, including in-game Jackpot symbols, that do not initiate the Bonus Game will collect the values and add to the total win.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3 arrives at the perfect time to deliver a fun, festive game for the holiday season. This new title brings joy and festive spirit in equal measure, giving players a ticket to ride the reels in search of jackpots and more.”

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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has been named Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place on 30 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recognising outstanding achievement and meaningful contributions to the region’s iGaming landscape.

This award comes at a milestone moment for the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, which has just marked its fifth anniversary. Built on a flexible, platform-agnostic architecture, the solution seamlessly integrates with any casino platform on the market in under 14 days.

Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, celebrates the milestone: “Winning Best Online Sportsbook Provider in South Asia is meaningful because it reflects the trust and results we deliver for operators in one of the world’s fastest-growing betting regions. Our priority is to give clients a stable, scalable platform backed by reliable technology and strong service support. This award shows that our approach works perfectly.”

Coming in the same year as the product’s fifth anniversary, this milestone follows a series of significant achievements in 2025, including:

• The launch of the industry’s first Sportsbook Network Jackpot, with a prize of over 80,000 euro from a 166 euro combo bet with total odds of 4.38.
• A major technical overhaul of API 2.0, enabling faster onboarding and more scalable integrations.
• A renewed CMS, giving operators deeper control over content, branding, and event management.

Beyond daily operations, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team is actively shaping the future of the betting industry. In the recently released 2026 iGaming Trends report, the team shares its insights on emerging microtrends, including the rise of microbetting and the increasing integration of sportsbooks into online casino projects.

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 36,700 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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