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Anger Grows as Football Index Issued New Shares in Players Days Before Major Changes
The troubled online betting firm Football Index continued to “mint” and issue new “shares” in high-profile players just days before an announcement of big reductions in dividends which crashed its market on Saturday. The news is likely to add to the anger and frustration of thousands of Football Index’s customers, who are currently unable to sell their own shares to retrieve money from the exchange without suffering huge losses.
Football Index is a betting site, licensed by the Gambling Commission, but its platform mimics a stock exchange by offering customers a chance to buy “shares” in football players and then paying “dividends” according to their performance on the pitch. Users can also buy and sell shares between themselves using an “order book” system, again similar to one often used on stock exchange.
The value of shares across the exchange plunged on Saturday morning, when the market reopened having been suspended before Friday evening’s announcement that much-reduced dividends would be introduced from early next month.
The firm’s monthly report on the number of shares in circulation, however, shows it sold 15,000 new shares in the eight most popular players on the exchange alone in February and issued nearly 300,000 new shares across the exchange as a whole.
The exchange issued 2400 new shares in Jadon Sancho to add to 921,509 already in circulation. The Borussia Dortmund player traded at an average price of £7 in February, suggesting revenue for Football Index of £16,800 from the new shares.
In all, taking a player’s average price over the month as a guide, Football Index could be expected to have raised up to £75,000 from sales of new shares in just eight players: Sancho, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
Fresh shares were also issued in several more popular players on the site in February, including Lionel Messi, Erling Braut Haaland and Harry Kane. Football Index continued to issue new shares following an announcement by Mike Bohan, its chief executive, on February 18 that he would hold a Q&A session with the site’s users the following week, to discuss ways to improve its service.
The Q&A, seen by most users as a sign of positive moves to improve liquidity and bring some stability to the platform, was subsequently postponed and eventually replaced by a market update on March 5. This revealed Football Index’s new dividend structure, with most dividends reduced to 1p or 2p from a previous maximum of 14p.
The “buy” and “sell” prices of all players dropped dramatically when the market opened a few hours later on Saturday morning. A share in Sancho cost £7.52 on Friday afternoon, but the buy price on Sunday was just 72p.
Helena Rico SkillOnNet Head of Marketing Spain and LatAm
PlayUZU Kicks Off Major TV and Billboard Campaign in Peru

SkillOnNet’s flagship Spanish-language brand launches high-impact marketing push
PlayUZU, the fair and transparent online casino brand from global entertainment powerhouse SkillOnNet, has launched a nationwide TV and billboard campaign in Peru as it looks to strengthen its presence and build brand recognition in the country.
The campaign is designed to take PlayUZU’s unique value proposition directly to the public, reinforcing its commitment to fun, fairness, and transparency in the online gaming space. The brand, which prides itself on offering a gaming experience that’s completely free of wagering requirements, is investing heavily in mainstream media to showcase why it’s different from traditional online casinos.
The marketing initiative includes prime-time TV advertisements on major Peruvian networks, complemented by an extensive billboard presence in key places throughout the capital city of Lima. These efforts will be further amplified through digital marketing, including social media engagement, influencer collaborations, and search engine positioning.
Having already made a name for itself in Spain, Mexico, and Buenos Aires City, PlayUZU is now accelerating its efforts to capture the hearts of Peruvian players. Since launching in Peru in November under the country’s new regulated licensing framework, PlayUZU has been committed to offering a fun, safe, and engaging gaming experience, backed by an extensive portfolio of top-tier casino games from leading providers.
Helena Rico, SkillOnNet Head of Marketing, Spain and LatAm said: “With this campaign, we want to show Peruvian players that PlayUZU is here to stay. We believe our transparent approach to online gaming will resonate with players who are looking for a fairer and more entertaining way to play. This TV and billboard push will put PlayUZU front and centre in Peru’s gaming market, ensuring that everyone knows where to go for a truly fair and fun casino experience.”
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GeoComply welcomes Kip Levin as CEO, driving customer-focused innovation and growth

GeoComply, the global leader in geolocation security and fraud prevention, today announced the appointment of Kip Levin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, March 4th. This strategic move reinforces GeoComply’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and driving success for its customers.
Kip Levin brings a wealth of experience to GeoComply, having served in various senior leadership roles at Flutter Entertainment over the past decade including CEO of the US business and President of FanDuel. Prior to that he spent 12 years at Ticketmaster where he led the product and ecommerce teams and oversaw the company’s expansion into mobile and resale. His proven track record in driving growth and innovation within dynamic, technology-driven markets positions him to enhance GeoComply’s ability to serve its customers.
This transition allows co-founder Anna Sainsbury to step into the role of Executive Chairman, where she will focus on strategic vision and governance, ensuring GeoComply continues to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of its customers. Co-founder David Briggs will shift his focus to Product and Innovation, leveraging his expertise to drive cutting-edge solutions as he moves from his previous role as CPTO.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kip Levin to GeoComply,” said Anna Sainsbury, Executive Chairman. “His extensive experience and strategic vision are perfectly aligned with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. I am confident that under his leadership, GeoComply will continue to innovate and expand its global footprint, ensuring we remain at the forefront of geolocation security and fraud prevention. This transition enables me to dedicate more time to our long-term strategic direction, focusing on how we can better serve our partners.”
Kip Levin expressed his enthusiasm for joining GeoComply, stating, “I am incredibly excited to join GeoComply, a company with a strong reputation for innovation and a commitment to customer success. The opportunities in this space are immense, and I look forward to working with Anna, David, and the entire GeoComply team to build on the company’s success and drive further growth for our clients. My experience in scaling businesses and driving product innovation will be instrumental as we navigate the evolving landscape of geolocation technology, ensuring we provide our customers with the most reliable and effective solutions.”
David Briggs, focusing on Product and Innovation, added, “With Kip joining us, I am eager to dedicate my full attention to driving innovation and developing groundbreaking solutions that directly address our customers’ challenges. This is an exciting time for GeoComply, and I am confident that our combined expertise will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients, strengthening our partnerships.”
GeoComply is poised for continued success as it leverages Kip Levin’s leadership and the founders’ renewed focus on strategic vision and innovation. The company remains committed to providing its clients with the most reliable and advanced geolocation security and fraud prevention solutions, acting as a trusted partner in their success.
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Playzia Signs Strategic Deal with StarGames, a Leading Brand Operated by Greentube, to Expand Footprint in Germany
Playzia, a fast-growing game provider to the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Greentube, a top-tier operator in the German regulated market and part of the NOVOMATIC Group.
This deal marks a significant milestone for Playzia as it brings its premium gaming content live on Greentube’s platform, at first on StarGames.de, expanding its reach to a broader audience in Germany. By partnering with one of the country’s most established operators, Playzia reinforces its commitment to delivering top-quality gaming experiences in regulated markets and marks a significant step in its global growth strategy, leveraging Greentube’s established presence and expertise in the region.
“We see great potential in working with Greentube as a key operator in Germany,” said Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Playzia. “Bringing our games live on StarGames.de will allow us to connect with more players and showcase our innovative gaming content to a highly engaged audience.”
Greentube also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “Playzia’s portfolio brings fresh and engaging content to our platform, and we are confident that our players will enjoy these new additions. This partnership aligns perfectly with our strategy to offer high-quality gaming experiences in Germany.” said Laszlo Pados, Brand Manager at StarGames.
This partnership marks a major step forward for Playzia as it accelerates its footprint in regulated markets, expanding its game portfolio to bring players a wider selection of high-quality, innovative titles. Committed to pushing the boundaries of iGaming, Playzia continues to enhance its presence in key jurisdictions while delivering engaging and immersive gaming experiences.
In 2025, Playzia will introduce a dynamic lineup of new releases, with three fresh titles launching each month. Players can look forward to a diverse range of game formats, including crash, table, instant, and probability-based games, all featuring cutting-edge mechanics and exclusive trademarked innovations. With the addition of exciting jackpots and competitive tournaments, Playzia aims to elevate the player experience, while strengthening its position in regulated markets worldwide.
About Playzia
Playzia has been created by an industry veteran with 20+ years of successful track record in engaging players with games. Leveraging this experience, limitless energy, focus, ambition and passion resulted in Playzia being established in 2024. The company’s mission is to become one of the most entertaining, fun and player-driven innovative online casino games content developers and distributors, creating games players just Love to Play. Playzia looks to position itself as iGaming industry leader in the online gaming market in a short period time with the combination of games with established mechanics and features, but very importantly also games which are innovative, varied, localised and most of all fun! The new journey has just begun! 🚀
For more information, please visit playzia.com. Contact us at [email protected].
About Greentube
Step inside the “Home of Games” with Greentube, delivering safe and secure casino entertainment to players around the world. As the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube offers a diversified portfolio of Video Slots, Table Games, AWP Reloaded Slots, Server-Based Gaming, Social Casino Gaming, Video Bingo and more. Greentube’s Omni-channel technology is at the forefront of gaming innovation and converges online, mobile and land-based gaming.
About StarGames
StarGames is a German online gambling brand with a long-standing tradition and a focus on responsible gaming. The iGaming website, which has been part of the Greentube Group since 2018, is the German premium provider of NOVOLINE™ games, with internationally successful titles such as Book of Ra™ deluxe and Lucky Lady’s Charm™ deluxe and cutting-edge gameplay innovations. StarGames also offers the hottest slot games from well-known German and international partner studios in an innovative and secure gaming environment. StarGames is licensed by the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL).
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