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iGP appoints Jovana Popovic Canaki as CEO

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Current Deputy CEO to step into role from Giovanni Paticchio

iGP, the prominent iGaming platform and aggregator supplier, has announced that Jovana Popovic Canaki will take up the role of CEO.

Jovana joined iGP in June 2024 as Deputy CEO and has quickly established the platform and aggregator business as a rising star in the industry.

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This promotion comes after a strategic rethink and realignment for the iconic platform business. Most notably, Canaki dropped iGP’s White Label solution from its portfolio, refocusing the iGP business toward being purely B2B. In a career spanning seventeen years, Canaki has enjoyed successful tenures at the likes of Bragg and Aspire Global, where she maximized partnerships and oversaw a number of high-profile product launches. Her promotion to CEO means that Canaki is one of a handful of female CEOs of a B2B iGaming business.

Jovana Popovic Canaki, CEO at iGP, said: “I am honoured to be named CEO of iGP, and thank Giovanni for this opportunity. I’ve spent my time here getting to know and understand our operators’ needs and really believe that iGP is the business to lead and solve their problems.

“We have an extremely exciting product roadmap for 2025. We’re launching our new retail and omni-channel solution at ICE, enhancing our crypto tools after launching in 2024, and on top of this, growing momentum with new operators joining across our platform and aggregator solutions.”

Giovanni Paticchio, Chairman of iGP, added: “Jovana has spent considerable time at the start of her tenure deeply engaging with our business and used that time to create a vision for iGP that is truly inspiring.

“I can confidently hand over the reins to iGP, knowing it is in great hands with Jovana leading and implementing the strategies that will take our company to the next level and solve the growth-restricting issues so many operators face.”

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Dr. Laila Mintas Joins ADvantage as Venture Partner

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Expert in sports betting and analytics joins global venture capital firm

ADvantage, a leading venture capital firm that invests in sports technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Laila Mintas as Venture Partner. With over two decades of experience in the sports industry, Dr. Mintas will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing emerging startups in the sector.

Dr. Mintas joins ADvantage at a time of rapid growth in the sports technology space, where innovation in fan engagement, betting and iGaming, and wearable technology is increasingly in demand. Her deep knowledge of the industry and extensive network will be invaluable as Advantage drives forward its mission to shape the future of sports.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Laila to the ADvantage team,” said Alex Bente, Managing Partner at ADvantage. “I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her over the past couple of years, and her unique background gives her unmatched insights. She is a world-class expert in sports data, analytics, fantasy, and betting with an extensive network in the industry. We’re excited to work more closely with her as we continue to back the best and brightest entrepreneurs in our industry.”

Having held pivotal roles in global organizations such as FIFA and Sportradar, Dr. Mintas brings over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of success in sports technology with a focus on sports betting and iGaming. An active investor, she has built a portfolio of investments in the fan engagement, sports betting, and iCasino-tech industries.

“Joining ADvantage represents an exciting opportunity to leverage my experience in sports and gaming technology,” said Dr. Mintas. “I am passionate about supporting innovative companies that are redefining the sports landscape globally. Together with the talented team at ADvantage, I look forward to fostering the next generation of sports tech entrepreneurs.”

“Technology has reshaped fan engagement into interactive, immersive experience. Today’s sports enthusiasts demand experiences that foster a two-way relationship with their favorite teams and athletes. We are looking to invest into companies that are redefining what it means to be a fan in this digital age.”

In 2024, Dr. Mintas was chosen as a judge for numerous prestigious awards in the sports betting and iGaming Industry, including the SBC Awards, Global Gaming Awards Americas, Global OTT Sports Awards, the GGB Gaming & Technology Awards, and the iGB Most Influential Women Awards. Throughout her career, she was awarded the Leaders in Sports U 40 Award, the SBJ Game Changers Award, the International Award for Women in the Gaming Industry – Inspiration of the Year, the SBJ´s Power Player Sports Betting Award, the Business Insider´s Leaders of the Sports Betting Industry Award, and the GGB Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Award.

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BF Games Makes Strategic Entry into Brazilian Market

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BF Games, a leading slot games provider, has announced its successful entry into the Brazilian market as a supplier to licensed operators. This milestone marks the company’s first step in its Latin American expansion strategy. The company views Brazil’s newly regulated online casino market as an optimal direction for its growth in the coming months.

Wiktor Grabarczyk, CEO of BF Games, commented: “We are thrilled to bring our premium game portfolio to players in this dynamic market. While Latin America represents new territory for our products,  we are confident that our offerings are tailored to meet local expectations, representing a major step in our growth and presence in Brazil and the broader Latin American region.”

This expansion into Brazil follows BF Games’ successful entry into several other markets over the past year, including the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, and Georgia.

Brazilian players will have access to popular titles such as Book of Gods, El Dorado Totems, Chicken Madness, Stunning Crown, Buffalo Trail, Cave of Gems and more.

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Rok Hribar, CCO of BF Games and BF HUB Aggregation, committed: “Our strategic partnerships with leading operators and our role as an aggregator to our 3rd party game providers have been instrumental in our success. We are confident that our diverse portfolio will captivate players. Our substantial investments in game development and our unwavering focus on clients and players have significantly expanded our player base, surpassing our targets. We are eagerly anticipating continued growth and success in this year.”

BF Games has established itself as a prominent figure in the gaming industry, building its reputation on a commitment to creating engaging and visually stunning games. The company continues to push the boundaries of game design and technology, consistently delivering memorable gaming experiences to players worldwide.

The Brazilian market entry is a testament to BF Games’ strategic vision and dedication to growth, paving the way for further opportunities in Latin America.

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From Strategy to Success: Experienced Players Share Their Tips for Live Baccarat Games

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The explosion of online gambling around the world has prompted a change in attitude towards this form of entertainment.

The explosion of online gambling around the world has prompted a change in attitude towards this form of entertainment. Online gambling providers are exploiting the riches of the online world to provide casino enthusiasts with a more convenient and accessible avenue to play their favourite casino games. In Canada, online versions of roulette, blackjack, slots, and poker have proved popular with the millions flocking through the online casino doors. However, there is one game that ranks higher on the popularity scale, baccarat.

For novices, many will view baccarat as a variant of blackjack. But with its own set of intricate rules that make the game of baccarat so unique, the game brings its own individual fun factor and strategic approach. The evolution of online gambling has arrived at the point of video feeds to live dealers who unveil the fate of the round right before your eyes. Live casinos are beginning to catch on in provinces where online gambling is legal, with players taking to the idea of playing right from the comfort of their homes.

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 But whether you are playing from your armchair, or on a commute somewhere, what are some of the most vital tips to keep in mind once you enter the live online baccarat realm?

 

1)     Know the odds: Statistically, baccarat is listed as a game of chance. Amongst the three outcomes, betting with the banker statistically has the highest chance of winning, at 45.8%. However, according to some sources, this value can reach as high as 50%. Either way, there is not an overwhelming majority. Betting on the player comes in on average 44.5% of the time, with a tie understandably much lower at just under 10%.

Taking this knowledge into the virtual baccarat room gives you an idea of how to approach each round. Where you place your bet also depends on how much risk you take, or conversely, how risk averse you are. The riskiest strategy would be betting on the tie. But at 8/1, or 9/1 in some online casinos, the rewards are naturally higher.

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Statistically, the safest bet is to go with the banker. But even this comes with a kicker. What some players do not know if that the house takes 5% commission on any bets won by the banker. This therefore lowers the payout line to around 0.95:1, instead of the 1:1 reward when betting on the player. This provides a conundrum for players as a slight edge in reward is shaved off when backing the more likely outcome.

2)     Do not read too much into patterns: Due to the element of chance steeply involved in baccarat, there is less to work out for the player. Whereas there are many different hands that players could have in poker, or a higher or lower risk connected with taking another card in blackjack, there is little to read into baccarat. Even card counting is less relevant.

With few patterns to be discovered, Canadians can instead shop around the online casino market to find a platform that perhaps offers lower commission taken on banker wins. There are plenty of online casino operators that provide live baccarat online for Canadians and finding one that takes less than the standard 5% would only be advantageous for you, the player.

3)     Quit when ahead on short sessions: The most common strategy when playing live baccarat, or in online casinos in general, is to quit while you are ahead, or up. Conversely, chasing losses is the least advisable strategy and can avalanche very quickly into greater losses. But committing to a short period of play, perhaps with a specified amount of funds set aside for that short session, you can emerge satisfied from the live baccarat table regardless of the outcome.

 

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