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Sharplink Gaming Names Sports Betting Industry Veteran Tom Masterman as New Vice President, Revenue

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SharpLink Gaming Ltd., a pioneer of targeted, data-driven user engagement and conversion solutions for the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, announced the appointment of Tom Masterman as Vice President, Revenue, tasked with guiding and directing the Company’s direct enterprise sales activities and processes that generate new business and deepen existing customer and partner relationships.

Reporting directly to SharpLink CEO Rob Phythian, Masterman brings the Company over a decade of proven experience and a notable track record of driving new business as a senior ranking sales executive for leading sports betting technology companies, including Sportradar US and Genius Sports Media.

“Tom was a key member of my executive team at Sports Data and Sportradar US, so I am keenly aware and appreciative of the deep skill, industry relationships and business-building talent that he brings SharpLink,” stated Phythian. “We are thrilled to have brought him onboard and fully expect that he will have a marked impact on the future success of our Company.”

Prior to joining SharpLink, Masterman served as Vice President of Sales at ShotTracker, where he led the integration of cutting-edge sports data into enterprise clients that included ESPN and CBS Sports. Previously, he served as Global Head of Publisher Sales at Genius Sports Group, driving data partnerships with enterprise clients including Google, NBC Sports, MSN Sports and USA Today.

From 2013 through 2017, Masterman was Chief Revenue Officer at Sportradar US, where he directed enterprise sales activities, winning major new customer accounts which included CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, FanDuel, DraftKings, Comcast, CNN and the Associated Press, among many others. During his tenure, Sportradar, secured the data provider rights for the NFL, NBA, NHL and NASCAR.

Masterman joined Sportradar in 2013 following its acquisition of SportsData, where he had teamed with founder Phythian, and served as Vice President of Business Development. Under his sales leadership, SportsData grew revenues from start-up to more than $10 million in under three years, successfully negotiating strategic sales channel and content partnerships with top sports and media companies, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Turner Sports, IBM, USA Today, Getty and the Associated Press. Masterman began his career as an Emmy-nominated television producer and has held several leadership roles in digital media companies. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Boston College and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.

Commenting on his arrival at SharpLink, Masterman said, “I am so excited to once again be working with Rob, who is a smart, inspirational leader and industry visionary. Together, we accomplished great things at SportsData and Sportradar, so I’m looking forward to once again leveraging our complementary strengths to drive SharpLink’s growth and help to ensure we ultimately dominate the fast emerging sports betting conversion market.”

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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.

Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.

Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.

Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.

Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.

“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].

Registration and program details will be released later this fall.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestoneit’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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