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BETER Live names Alina Mihaela Popa as Chief Commercial Officer
Former Pragmatic Play and Skywind Group manager joins leading live content provider to head up commercial strategy
BETER Live, the in-demand live content provider, has named Alina Mihaela Popa as its Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment comes as the company continues to scale at pace, with new products, market launches, and operator partnerships set for the coming months.
Alina brings with her almost a decade of industry experience having held account management roles at the likes of Pragmatic Play and Skywind Group. Starting as an Account Manager at Pragmatic Play, she quickly demonstrated exceptional talent in building and nurturing client relationships.
She then took this talent to Skywind Group where she held the roles of Senior Partnership Management Team Lead and Senior Business Development Manager. Her responsibilities included securing significant partnerships and driving revenue growth across its B2B and B2C businesses.
As Chief Commercial Officer at BETER Live, Alina will oversee all commercial activity, including forging new partnerships with operators in key regulated markets across the world. She will also ensure that existing partners maximise the opportunities its portfolio of pioneering live content provides.
The BETER Live management team is thrilled how have Alina in the c-suite and to leverage her knowledge and experience to scale the business to new heights.
BETER Live has quickly become a must-have live content provider with its suite of next-generation games allowing operators to deliver highly entertaining experiences to core player audiences, including the lucrative but hard-to-reach Millennial and Gen Z cohorts.
With Alina onboard as CCO, the company expects the pace and scale of growth to continue as it deploys its bold and ambitious growth plans over the coming months.
Alina Mihaela Popa, CCO at BETER Live, added: “I am delighted to join BETER Live and contribute to the company’s ambitious vision and goals. My main objectives are to build a strong commercial department that can onboard partners seamlessly and strengthen our position as a leading live content provider.
“I will also be building the commercial strategy while working closely with the hugely talented BETER Live team to achieve our shared ambitions. My strategic insight and industry expertise will play a crucial role in this, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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GAMING INDUSTRY’S TOP CEOs BILL HORNBUCKLE, PETER JACKSON & JASON ROBINS TO KEYNOTE G2E 2025

Main Stage Also Features Tribal Innovation Discussion Oct. 6; Global Gaming Women to Present Mental Health Dialogue Oct. 8
The Global Gaming Expo, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, announces its highly anticipated main stage programming for G2E 2025. Over three days, G2E will feature conversations with some of the most influential voices in gaming and offer diverse perspectives on the future of the industry. G2E 2025 takes place Oct. 6-9 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas and marks the event’s 25th year.
“We are honored to welcome a distinguished lineup of key industry leaders to the G2E main stage,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “As we mark 25 years of G2E, we’re proud to continue to be a catalyst for gaming’s growth, and our programming reflects the ideas and leadership shaping the industry’s future.”
Progress or Pressure: How Tribes Can Harness Innovation on Their Terms
Monday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. will open the main stage by underscoring the central contributions of tribal operators to the U.S. gaming landscape and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Bringing together leading tribal voices, the program will explore how tribes embrace innovation on their own terms—balancing growth with sovereignty and long-term success. Panelists will address how emerging technologies, evolving business models, and the rise of illegal, unregulated markets are reshaping the competitive environment. The dialogue will highlight both the opportunities to harness new tools for sustainable growth and the pressures of protecting the industry’s integrity in a rapidly changing landscape.
Moderated by IGA’s Executive Director Jason Giles, the conversation will feature:
- Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
- James Siva, Chairman, California Nations Indian Gaming Association
Additional participants may be announced in the coming days.
Inside the C-Suite: Gaming’s Future in Focus on Stage
Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8:45 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller will open G2E 2025’s keynote session, welcoming global gaming professionals and underscoring the strength and momentum of legal gaming upon the opening of the industry’s biggest gathering of the year.
Following Miller’s remarks, Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, on-air contributor to Yahoo Finance, and events host and moderator for Axios, will lead an impactful series of one-on-one conversations with top global gaming CEOs. Discussions will address key trends and challenges shaping the industry—including investor expectations, domestic and international expansion, and intensifying competition in regulated and unregulated markets. Featuring:
- Bill Hornbuckle – CEO & President, MGM Resorts International
- Peter Jackson – CEO, Flutter Entertainment
- Jason Robins – CEO, DraftKings
The session will conclude at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the opening of the expo floor.
Breaking the Stigma: An Honest Dialogue on Mental Health
Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
Multi-sport athlete and mental health advocate Kendall Toole will share her personal journey in a conversation moderated by Global Gaming Women (GGW) Sip & Social Chair Meghan Speranzo. Presented by GGW, the session will foster an open dialogue on mental health, designed to reframe how attendees think about wellness and inspire stronger voices across the gaming industry and beyond. This conversation will be open to all badge holders. Ahead of the discussion, GGW will host their Sip & Social event from 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. in the same room. For more information on this separate networking event, visit globalgamingwomen.org/event-6325670.
Presented by the AGA and organized by RX, G2E’s full education lineup features more than 100 sessions. G2E 2025 runs from October 6-9 (Education: October 6-9 | Expo Hall: October 7-9) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
Since 2001, G2E has served as the premier global event for the legal, regulated gaming industry, fostering innovation and driving growth across casinos, hospitality, technology, iGaming, sports betting, and more. The event will welcome over 25,000 industry professionals from more than 120 countries, regions, and territories, and nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest global gaming technologies.
For more information, visit globalgamingexpo.com.
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BetFury Welcomes VIP Users with up to $20,000 First-Week Rewards

BetFury has recently set new standards for VIP communities worldwide. The platform has expanded the VIP Transfer Program, allowing players to carry over their loyalty status from other platforms and instantly unlock exclusive rewards. The first week brings an opportunity to claim up to $20,000, confirming BetFury’s position as a leader in player-focused innovation.
About VIP Transfer Program on BetFury
The program creates a direct bridge for experienced players. VIPs no longer start from zero – their loyalty is instantly recognized. A redesigned structure guarantees a smoother entry, transparent rules, and more powerful benefits. BetFury positions every VIP not simply as a player, but as a valued partner whose trust deserves premium treatment.
Core Benefits of the VIP Transfer Program
- Personal VIP Managers ensure constant support and fast solutions.
- VIP Transfer Manager guides the player during the first week, answering every request and ensuring their comfort.
- Daily Chambers is a streak of special bonuses during the first week.
- Exclusive Rewards expand the journey far beyond a trial, including a full range of permanent VIP perks.
Additionally, the VIP Club itself opens access to other unique perks:
- Special Treats: Welcome VIP Bonus, Birthday Bonus, Personal Bonus, Bounty Bonus, Free Spins, and Promo codes.
- Highest Bonuses: up to 25% Cashback, 10% Rakeback, Weekly, and Monthly rewards.
- Additional Perks: early access to new features, private events, personalized profiles, exclusive chat rooms, and privileged withdrawal limits.
- VIP Club Lounge: a dedicated hub where members track bonuses, claim rewards in one click, and communicate directly with their managers. Branded merch is also on the horizon.
Path to Super VIP Club Member
In addition to traditional ranks, the VIP Club includes the Super VIP stages. Players who remain active and reach the 15th rank achieve Super VIP status. It is reserved for the most loyal platform users. Higher levels deliver more substantial financial benefits, deeper personalization, and recognition that positions Super VIPs as the elite core of BetFury.
How to Transfer VIP Status to BetFury?
The process of joining the VIP Transfer Program eliminates unnecessary friction. Candidates follow three steps inside a straightforward interface:
- Providing contact details: email, country, Telegram (optional).
- Choosing the verification method: confirm your ability to be a VIP by depositing over $5,000 or sending screenshots of proof from other platforms.
- Completing the action: the deposit occurs directly in the modal window; screenshots are uploaded securely through the same form.
The VIP support team manually checks applications and confirms eligibility. Approval unlocks immediate access to all benefits, ensuring a seamless transition to BetFury’s VIP environment.
About BetFury & Its Strategic Vision
BetFury is an ecosystem of crypto products for entertainment and additional income. The platform has gathered over 4M users for over six years of existence. BetFury offers over 8,000 Slots and 22 Original games, featuring an impressive RTP of up to 99.28%. In addition to iGaming, the platform has 80 Sports for betting. They include eSports and have odds better than the market average.
BetFury positions the VIP Transfer Program as more than just a promotional campaign. The initiative demonstrates a global strategy aimed at strengthening long-term loyalty, attracting experienced users from multiple platforms, and creating a unified VIP ecosystem with real value behind the status.
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Podium’s Racing Data to Power Dabble’s Social-led Betting Service in the UK

Podium, a leading global provider of trusted sports content and data solutions, is working with Dabble to help bring its socially driven betting experience to UK audiences.
Dabble combines traditional betting functionality with a social media-style interface to offer the next generation of racing fans a more interactive way to connect and share. The app-based platform is integrated with Betmakers technology, with all UK horse and greyhound racing data delivered by Podium.
Ian Houghton, Commercial Director at Podium says: “At Podium, we are always excited when we see innovation in the industry, so we are delighted to play a part of Dabble’s expansion into the UK market, particularly at a time when the racing industry needs to retain a younger audience. We look forward to exploring how Podium’s services can continue to support Dabble’s global ambitions.”
The collaboration, which has been in place since the summer, marks an evolution in how racing data is used and experienced, with Podium delivering UK racing content via Betmakers technology to help power Dabble’s social platform.
Tom Rundle, CEO of Dabble, says: “Dabble’s move into the UK is a natural fit. We’re a challenger brand with an exciting product that we built ourselves from scratch. We’re already seeing that resonate with the UK audience. Yes, you can get a bet on, but essentially, we are placing ourselves as being community driven. We’re creating a richer experience at every touch point.”
The UK is Dabble’s third international market, following rapid growth after launching in its native Australia.
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