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AGHANIM APPOINTS CONOR MCLAUGHLIN AS VP OF REVENUE AND PARTNERSHIPS

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– Former Liftoff and Vungle exec to lead Aghanim D2C growth across Americas and Europe –

Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company founded by Harvard Business School alumni with over 40 years of combined expertise in video games and fintech, today announces the appointment of Conor McLaughlin as its new Vice President of Revenue & Partnerships (Americas & EU). Conor brings over a decade of leadership experience in advertising, mobile marketing, and business development to help Aghanim empower game developers and publishers to maximize their in-app purchase (IAP) revenue through direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies.

Based in New York, Conor joins Aghanim after holding key roles across multiple industry-leading companies. He served as Director of Business Development at Vungle and led publisher relations at Jun Group, where he built strategic relationships with major mobile players looking to creatively monetize. Most recently, Conor headed new business at Liftoff, where he was instrumental in driving global growth initiatives. His career spans mobile marketing and advertising, making him exceptionally well-suited to lead revenue operations at Aghanim as the company expands its innovative D2C enablement solutions to empower game developers and reclaim control over their monetization strategies.

In his new role, Conor will lead strategic partnerships and revenue growth initiatives across the Americas and Europe, focusing on establishing new relationships with the world’s largest mobile game publishers, which will transform the mobile gaming landscape.

Constantin Andry, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Aghanim, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Conor to the Aghanim leadership team. Conor’s deep understanding of mobile gaming and business development will be invaluable as we continue to help developers and publishers unlock new revenue streams and enable business leaders wanting to navigate the ever-changing mobile games landscape better.”

Conor McLaughlin, Vice President of Revenue & Partnerships at Aghanim, added: “Joining Aghanim is an exciting opportunity to lead the way in the next phase of mobile game monetization. I look forward to helping developers and publishers take back control through Aghanim’s suite of interoperable tools and D2C strategies, which unlock greater value and foster deeper player relationships.”

Conor’s appointment reinforces Aghanim’s commitment to building a world-class team as the company continues to shape the future of mobile gaming monetization. Building upon recent announcements with Adyen and JP Morgan, an unparalleled advisory board as well as the full launch of its direct-to-consumer enablement platform, Aghanim empowers game developers and publishers to maximize revenue through Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategies.

For more information about Aghanim and its team, visit Aghanim.

 

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Sportradar introduces next gen Bundesliga products

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Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, and deliver next-generation digital experiences for the betting and gaming market.

Sportradar’s partnership with Bundesliga International dates back to 2005. Utilising the 3.6 million data points from every Bundesliga match, and harnessing Sportradar’s proprietary technology, a suite of engaging products has been launched ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, and available to Sportradar’s global client base. These include:  

Live Player Markets: Leveraging Bundesliga tracking data and Sportradar’s advanced AI capabilities in real-time will create approximately 240 additional opportunities to bet per match.  

4Sight Streaming:  Award-winning, next generation streaming technology allows betting operators to incorporate AI-driven animated overlays and actionable insights into a live stream, enriching the Bundesliga viewing experience by increasing understanding of live match action. 

Enhanced Live Match Tracker: Powered by tracking data and computer vision which keeps fans engaged and provides in-play betting opportunities directly within the betting app.

“We are thrilled to further deepen our collaboration with Bundesliga, one of the most popular football leagues in the world,” said Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement at Sportradar.

“Over the course of our nearly twenty-year relationship, we’ve worked together to develop some of the most innovative and engaging football solutions for fans across the globe. And we continue to work together to power new ways to engage audiences and deliver unmatched value to the global football ecosystem.” 

With coverage of more than 150,000 matches annually across 900+ football leagues, as industry leaders Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest and most comprehensive football portfolio.

“The Bundesliga is always looking to innovate and, working with Sportradar, we lead the way when it comes to enhancing our media product for the betting and gaming industry,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Executive Officer of Bundesliga International. 

“This long-term relationship lays the foundation for creating new ideas and staying ahead of the curve, and we’re excited to see the fruits of that labour come to life with this latest launch.”

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Vixio Announces the Finalists for the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards

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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.

Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of VixioWoolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”

The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.

The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:

 

AML or MLR Professional of the Year
1 Carlos Suárez, Catena Media
2 Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas
3 Dave Foppert, DraftKings
4 Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS
5 Georgi Iliev, Delasport
8 Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports
Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier
1 BETBY
2 Digitain
3 Docaposte
4 GBG
5 GeoComply
6 GeoLocs by mkodo
7 Kambi
8 OpenBet
9 Play’n GO
10 Pragmatic Solutions
11 Soft2Bet
12 Wazdan
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates
1 Betinia
2 CampoBet
3 DraftKings
4 Genting Casinos
5 LeoVegas
6 Tipico Games
 

Chief Compliance Officer of the Year

Sponsored by: eCOGRA

1 Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas
2 Anton Sikström, Catena Media
3 Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group
4 Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint
5 Filippo Ferri, Delasport
6 Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings
7 Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions
8 Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery
9 Sara Cass, IFX Payments
10 Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody
11 Steve Richardson, Scientific Games
12 Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming
Compliance Innovator of the Year
1 BetComply
2 BizAcuity Solutions
3 GeoComply
4 Mindway AI
5 OneComply
6 OpenBet
7 Rightlander
8 Sharp Vision
9 Soft2Bet
10 Xpoint
Compliance Professional of the Year
1 Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder
2 Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery
3 Arshak Muradyan, Digitain
4 Bill Curtis, DraftKings
5 Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions
6 Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos
7 Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8
8 Jessica Feil, OpenBet
9 Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich
10 Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance
11 Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas
12 Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct
Compliance Rising Star Special Award
1 Attila Hunter, Betika
2 Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube
3 Jasmine Yasin, Delasport
4 Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports
5 Kevin Kostreci, GLI
6 Kizzie Fenner, Evoke
7 Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions
8 Medisha Moodley, Games Global
9 Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM
10 Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct
11 Sheena Patel, DraftKings
12 Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe
Compliance Team of the Year

Sponsored by: Docaposte

1 AGS
2 BetConstruct
3 Bragg Gaming
4 Continent 8
5 Delasport
6 Digitain
7 DraftKings
8 OpenBet
9 Playtech
10 San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
11 Scientific Games
12 Wazdan
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year
1 Carl Brincat, LeoVegas
2 Devon Dalbock, GLI
3 Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media
4 Emőke Péter, Worldline
5 Filippo Ferri, Delasport
6 Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe
7 Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International
8 Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group
Legal Team of the Year
1 Alea
2 Altenar
3 Betika
4 Betsson Group
5 Bragg Gaming
6 Catena Media
7 Kambi
8 LeoVegas
9 Light & Wonder
10 OKTO
11 Paysafe
12 Virginia Lottery
Marketing Compliance Team of the Year

Sponsored by: White Bullet

1 BetMGM
2 Better Collective
3 Catena Media
4 Gentoo Media
5 LeoVegas
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling
1 AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute
2 Betting and Gaming Council
3 Casino Guru
4 EPIC Global Solutions
5 Flutter Entertainment
6 GamProtect
7 Genting Casinos

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BGaming Marks the First Anniversary of Viral Hit Aviamasters™ with Record-Breaking Metrics

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Popular iGaming content provider BGaming celebrates the first anniversary of the release of its viral casual game, Aviamasters™.  The game has broken multiple records over the last six months and has redefined what players can expect from aviation-inspired casual gaming.

Launched in July 2024, the game has proven to be a viral banger, demonstrating continued growth throughout the year. In the past six months, it has received over 500 million TikTok views, with over 200 new videos being posted daily on the platform. This incredible social media presence, combined with ad campaigns and affiliate strategies, has built a strong community of players around the game.

Beyond its viral popularity, Aviamasters™ distinguishes itself from the aviation-style crash games that have flooded the market in the last couple of years. Its unique physics-based mechanic shifts the focus from avoiding a crash to mastering a successful landing, making Aviamasters™ stand out as both intuitive and deeply engaging for players worldwide.

This unique approach has clearly resonated with players, with Aviamasters™ delivering excellent metrics. The game reported a 740% increase in new players over the course of five months, with a consistent week-on-week growth, including significant increases across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

All of this success has also led to strong market demand, with top-tier casinos adapting the product to fit their own brand, including Shuffle’s “Happy Bird” and RainBet’s “Aviamasters™.

Aviamasters™ and BGaming’s full portfolio of products will be on display at the upcoming SBC Lisbon event in September. The BGaming team will be on hand to discuss the game’s success in person and explore the value that other games in its portfolio can deliver, learn more.

 

Kate Puteiko, CMO at BGaming, said: “When we launched Aviamasters™ a year ago, we could have only dreamed about how successful it has been. The game’s viral popularity and strategic value are clear. Not only has it helped establish BGaming as a leading voice in the casual gaming space, but it has also helped our partners attract millions of customers.  We can’t wait to showcase the game, as well as many of our other gaming products, at SBC Lisbon this September.”

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