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Nueva Codere announces its CEO succession plan

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  •  Vicente Di Loreto will step down from the CEO position, having completed both the operational transformation and financial restructuring of the Group and having reached an important personal milestone following an intensive professional career that has spanned 35 years.
  •  The succession plan encompasses a transition period to be completed on June 30. From July 1, 2022, Alberto González del Solar and Alejandro Rodino, currently Retail COO and Chief Strategy & Corporate Areas Officer, respectively, will be appointed Co-CEOs of the Group.
  •  From July 1, Di Loreto will continue his commitment to the Group as Board member and senior advisor to the management team.

 

Vicente Di Loreto, CEO of Codere Group since January 2018, has decided to gradually withdraw from his executive functions as CEO although will remain committed to the Group as Board member and senior advisor to the management team. This personal decision follows an intensive career spanning 35 year, most in an executive capacity, and will permit him to devote more time to his family and personal projects, while continuing to contribute his knowledge and experience to the Group in this new role.

In an orderly transition that, subject to shareholder approval, will be completed on June 30, Di Loreto will transfer his executive duties to Alberto González del Solar and Alejandro Rodino, both of whom will start to hold office as Co-CEOs on July 1, 2022.

“It has been an honour these last four years to be CEO of Codere Group. Alejandro, Alberto and I have been working together for many years and I am convinced that this new arrangement captures what is best for the Company. On completion of the restructuring, I have made a lifestyle decision and decided to pass on the baton of executive responsibility. This will allow me to have more time and flexibility, but my commitment to the project, the new board and the management team will remain intact in my new role as Director and senior advisor to the management”, declared Di Loreto.

Alejandro Rodino currently holds the position of Chief Strategy and Corporate Areas Officer. Previously he held the position of Retail COO for Spain and has been a key member of the executive team, with increasing responsibility for business operations and strategy. He has wide experience in the gaming industry and has been involved with Codere since 2003, either as a consultant or as an employee in various positions. He previously worked in investment banking, in several international assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, fund raising and strategic consultancy.

Alberto González del Solar has held the position of Retail COO since 2019. Before his current role he has been a key member of the executive team, assisting the previous Retail COO in Latin America, provisionally holding the position of IT and Platform Director and was part of the leading team implementing the Transformation Plan of the group. Previously, Mr. González del Solar managed the Argentinean business for several years, at a time when this business unit became the main EBITDA and cash contributor of the Group. Before joining Codere in 2005, he held management positions in several companies in Argentina.

Rodino and Gonzalez de Solar have worked closely together at Codere for over 15 years and have deep operational and strategic experience, both of the Group and the markets in which it operates. They are currently leading on the preparation of the Business Plan 2022-2026, which is under discussion with the Board and shortly to be finalized.

Christopher Bell, non-executive Chairman of Nueva Codere, explains: “Under the leadership of Vicente Di Loreto, the Company has achieved both an operational transformation and financial restructuring in extremely challenging circumstances. He has put all the pieces in place to allow the business return to growth after two years of pandemic. We are grateful for his achievements and fully support his decision, convinced that from his new position of responsibility he will continue to contribute knowledge and experience of great value to the Group. Alejandro Rodino and Alberto González del Solar are two professionals with in-depth knowledge of the industry and renowned throughout the Company, within which they have been cooperating from several positions of responsibility for more than 15 years. During the time we have spent together, we have been able to confirm their commitment and performance and I am excited and honored to be leading a business with a management team of this caliber and strength in depth”.

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Altenar unveils slice market functionality to enhance betting precision

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Leading sportsbook provider boosts flexibility and variety of betting options available through latest feature

Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming technology provider, has added slice markets to its award-winning sportsbook, allowing operators to create an intuitive betting experience through segmented market views.

The feature allows operators to display a focused selection of betting options by creating filtered versions of existing markets. Selective lines or excluding certain selection options gives the end user a more personalised and streamlined view, based on their betting styles and preferences.

As part of Altenar’s continued investment in its sportsbook offering, this latest enhancement offers higher flexibility for operators to deliver a unique and tailored product that helps the bettor find their preferred bet types as quickly as possible.

Dinos Doxiadis, Director of Product – Sportsbook and Data at Altenar, said: “Through the introduction of slice markets, operator partners can now deliver a more focused and relevant user experience, which will help bettors engage faster and in a more meaningful way with the markets they care about.

“This is another step forward in our commitment to helping build high-performance sportsbook solutions to boost operators’ retention rates and differentiate them in a competitive vertical.”

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SPAYZ.io updates its Open Banking solution in response to mounting demand

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SPAYZ.io, a global provider of advanced payment technologies, showcased its latest innovations at iFX Cyprus 2025, one of the leading gatherings for the fintech and trading community. A major highlight was the company’s update on its Open Banking solution, currently in active development and designed to meet the growing demands of modern financial ecosystems.

Over the course of the two-day event, SPAYZ.io’s team of payment experts held more than 55 business meetings with new and existing clients and partners. These interactions provided valuable insight into evolving market needs, particularly a surge in demand for Open Banking capabilities.

“This is more than just a feature launch,  it’s a new foundation for how money moves,” said Yana, Sales Manager at SPAYZ.io. “Our Open Banking platform is being created to meet the real demands of our clients and partners. We’re in constant dialogue with them, understanding their needs and building a platform that directly responds to those expectations.”

The upcoming Open Banking solution will provide seamless, compliant, and customizable connectivity between financial institutions, banks, and service providers , reflecting SPAYZ.io’s commitment to innovation and practical, scalable infrastructure.

This year’s iFX Cyprus also highlighted broader industry trends, with a particularly strong presence from payment providers. Forex firms showed heightened interest in solutions tailored to East Asia, including Japan and the Republic of Korea. SPAYZ.io is already a recognized leader in this region and continues to expand its offerings to meet increasing client demand.

“The conversations we had at iFX Cyprus were invaluable,” Yana continued. “Direct engagement with our partners ensures our solutions address real-world challenges, especially in high-demand markets like Japan and South Korea.”

With a rapidly expanding presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa, SPAYZ.io is on a mission to empower businesses with access to market-leading payment services. Its vision focuses on enabling clients to scale quickly and compliantly across both established and emerging markets.

“We’re excited to see such strong momentum around the future of payments,” Yana concluded. “As highlighted at iFX, demand for compliance-ready, secure, and scalable solutions is only increasing — and SPAYZ.io is well-positioned to lead the way, with some major milestones on the horizon.”

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Rise & Hustle launches tap-to-earn street game platform in Nigeria with real-world rewards

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Rise & Hustle, Africa’s next-gen tap-to-earn gaming operator, has launched its reward-based mobile street game series in the Nigerian market. Running on its proprietary platform, Rise & Hustle gives players the opportunity to rise from Hustler to Kingpin, earning Bucks during the grind to unlock real-world rewards.

Created for Africa’s mobile-first generation, Rise & Hustle enables taps and achievements to be redeemed for mobile airtime, tangible rewards & Rise Tokens – all without spending a cent. The portfolio of free-to-play games and lottery products is designed in-house, giving Rise & Hustle the ability to deliver energetic and competitive experiences that appeal to players.

The company was co-founded by Anthony Broadhurst, a key player in Africa’s gaming and crypto world, and Josh Jones, an experienced iGaming entrepreneur with a stellar record of building successful platforms.

Rise Tokens are crypto-backed rewards on the Binance Smart Chain and power a real economy that rewards loyalty. Squads and community are central to gameplay with leaderboards, status, and real-time tournaments making each session count.

Embracing AI technology, local partnerships, and sharp design, Rise & Hustle is on the path to becoming Africa’s most culturally relevant gaming operator. A full Real Money Gaming offering is due for launch imminently.

Beyond Nigeria, expansion plans include Kenya and Ghana, with launches scheduled for completion by the close of 2025. As Rise & Hustle scales, it will strengthen collaborations with mobile networks, pioneering brands, and influencers to accelerate mass adoption. With its bold brand, crypto-powered rewards, and laser focus on mobile-first entertainment, Rise & Hustle’s platform is the future.

Rise & Hustle CEO and co-founder Josh Jones commented: “Rise & Hustle is flipping the script on how value is created for an entire generation’s time and talent spent on mobile games. We’re here to turn everyday entertainment into real-world rewards. This isn’t just a game – we’re building a cultural movement where players grind together to reach the top through ambition and hustle.”

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