Kevin Furlong has been appointed EveryMatrix Group Chief Product Officer (CPO) with responsibility for product strategy across all the tier one supplier’s multiple business units. 

Furlong will lead all the Group’s product design, delivery and output, co-ordinating with EveryMatrix business unit CPOs to ensure the best possible results for its 300+ global customers and partners. 

With 20 years’ industry experience including senior roles at Entain, GVC, Bwin and Paddy Power, Furlong will work across all EveryMatrix’s modular casino, sports, platform, affiliate and payments products including CasinoEngine, OddsMatrix, GamMatrix, PartnerMatrix and MoneyMatrix. 

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He will report to Group CEO and co-founder Ebbe Groes and brings with him a proven record of success in product development, online business management and large-scale technology mergers. 

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO and Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “EveryMatrix aims to service the largest and most discerning operators on the planet. More than two-thirds of our revenue is generated from tier 1 operators today. To do this successfully we must constantly improve the talent inside the company. 

“Kevin has outstanding industry experience working with some of the largest operators so we’re naturally delighted to have someone of his calibre join us as we continue to accelerate our growth. 

“Kevin will be instrumental in developing an even better experience for all our customers.” 

Kevin Furlong, Group CPO, EveryMatrix, said: “I’m delighted to join the EveryMatrix management team and focus my attention on some of the best products in the industry today. The business is on a rapid growth curve and we have some ambitious but achievable plans to come which I’m excited to be part of. 

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“My role is to bring all our products together to give our customers and their players the best possible experience. We already do this in so many ways, but we know we can do so much more with the proprietary technology, knowledge and expertise we have at our disposal within the Group.” 
 

EveryMatrix has launched LoyaltyEngine, a cross-vertical suite of tools empowering operators to strengthen the bond between players and brands, significantly boosting player engagement, retention and lifetime value.

LoyaltyEngine allows operators to easily configure levels, set earnings rules for experience points (XP) and coins with the ability to configure prizes for any campaign across any gaming vertical, incentivising and motivating players to unlock exciting rewards.

It blends unique gamification elements including clear progression paths with advanced algorithms to incentivise players to climb the ranks and unlock and redeem personalised rewards within a shop-based system. These include bespoke bonuses, tailored promotions, and exclusive VIP perks such as branded merchandise and goods.

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Seamlessly integrating with EveryMatrix’s 30,500+ games and 330+ game studio partnerships, LoyaltyEngine also provides access to real-time player behaviour analytics and insights.

This means customers can immediately understand what drives engagement and brands can instantly identify high value players, enabling them to make rapid, data-driven decisions to optimise loyalty strategies.

Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “LoyaltyEngine will have an instant EveryMatrix effect on our customers’ brands, strengthening the relationship they have with their players by offering richer experiences through gamification and personalised rewards, while equally benefiting operators with seamless integration and real-time data insights and reporting.

“For many years EveryMatrix has pioneered cross-vertical bonusing, loyalty and gamification tools developed to empower our customers and enhance player experiences. LoyaltyEngine will continue this proud tradition by offering a premium loyalty solution with clear progression paths and enticing rewards leading to significant benefits for our customers and their players.”

Join the EveryMatrix team at stand B105 at SBC Lisbon September 24th to 26th to experience LoyaltyEngine’s features and enter a competition with a chance to win amazing prizes.

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A new fully EveryMatrix-funded project aimed at helping veterans of the war in Ukraine transition to develop new careers in technology has launched in Lviv.

The NGO, entitled ‘Academy for Heroes’, is spearheaded by EveryMatrix and was inspired by its 300+ employees, based in Lviv in Ukraine, some of whom are fighting in the war.

There are hundreds of thousands of combatants in Ukraine, a number that is rising every day. Following their return from war, sometimes with serious injuries, many need social adaptation and work that can provide a more certain future.

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The Academy will organise courses designed by leading experts in the IT industry, enabling former military personnel to gain the knowledge and skills needed for successful IT careers.

Beyond its primary goal of equipping veterans with IT skills, it also aims to help them successfully integrate into today’s labour market. EveryMatrix and several other local IT companies will be involved in the employment of veterans after they have completed courses.

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO and Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “Our Lviv office is central to our continued success and growth. Ever since the country has experienced conflict we have supported our friends and colleagues, as well as charities, with much needed funds committing more than €2 million to date, and we will continue to help them.

“Now, we’re taking that one step further by setting up our second company NGO to ensure veterans receive the training and skills they need to return to work and develop successful careers in technology.

“The IT industry is one of the strongest parts of the Ukrainian economy, renowned worldwide for technical skills. I hope many will either join us or go on to join other IT companies, giving them hope and a more certain future for themselves and their families.”

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Professor Oleksiy Druhov, CEO, Academy for Heroes, said: “This is the only continuously operating project of its kind in Ukraine for military veterans. Our goal is to teach four groups of veterans every year.

“Each group will have its own specialisation such as Project Management, Quality Assurance and Full stack to name just a few areas. We carefully monitor the Ukrainian IT market and only train the specialisms required.

“All participants will undergo internships at EveryMatrix and other leading Ukrainian IT companies during their studies and they will have the best teachers from the IT Industry. We are also planning to open a specialised, inclusive-friendly training centre at the end of 2024.”

This is the second fully funded NGO that EveryMatrix has initiated. In 2015 the iGaming technology provider established TeachStream supplying much needed funds and resources to disadvantaged children in Romania who might otherwise never have the opportunity to develop IT, computer science, mathematics and English skills.