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AI Stats wins the SiGMA Eurasia 2024 Pitch

The SiGMA Eurasia Pitch Event provided a platform for six innovative companies to showcase their ground-breaking ideas and technologies to a distinguished panel of judges and potential investors. The format of the event was designed to challenge participants, with each startup allotted three minutes to pitch their concept to the audience and judges. Following their…

Octoplay announces appointment of Gavin Hamilton as Chairman

Octoplay, the esteemed online slots developer, has appointed Gavin Hamilton as Chairman, pending regulatory approval. Hamilton, a former CEO of Red Tiger and industry veteran, re-enters the B2B sector following his tenure at Evolution, which commenced after Evolution's acquisition of Netent in 2019. This move signifies a notable return for Hamilton, bringing with him extensive experience to contribute to Octoplay's leadership team.

Wynn Resorts adds Paul Liu to Board of Directors

Wynn Resorts has appointed Paul Liu as a member of the company’s Board of Directors as an Independent Director and Class 1 member. Liu was previously a partner at Egon Zehnder AG, a global leadership advisory firm specialising in management consulting and executive recruitment. His professional expertise centres around the entertainment, hospitality and financial services…

SiGMA Asia achieves headline success in Manila

The SiGMA Asia Summit in Manila, was nothing short of a sensational success making headlines and an incise industry impact as it hosted over 12,000 delegates in the Philippine capital’s largest convention centre, the SMX. A national influence The eagerly anticipated event was most notably endorsed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) a…

Credexon emerge victorious at the SiGMA Asia Pitch Competition

Credexon was the deserved victor of the much anticipated Pitch Competition at the inaugural SiGMA Asia Summit embraced by the Philippine capital of Manila. Held on day 1, the 20th of July at Manila’s largest convention centre the SMX, a panel of highly respected industry-leading professionals deemed Credexon the most uniquely impressive concept in attendance.…

Meet the 6 start-ups eyeing the final prize at the SiGMA Pitch Asia

Since the first SiGMA Startup Pitch in 2016, SiGMA has striven to support up-and-coming start-ups and the pitch is once again happening as part of the SiGMA International Summit happening in Manila later this month. The top six start-ups have been shortlisted and will face the judges during the summit. Makarius Smart Learning Makarius Smart…

Fintech startup raises $90 million for stock trading app

Fintech startup Shares has successfully raised US $90 million in funding for its stock trading app, further solidifying its position in the market. Currently only available to residents in the UK, Shares is set to expand its services across Europe following the receipt of authorization from the regulator in France. Leveraging from the EU passporting…

Betr to launch new verticals with Series A2 financing of US $35 million

Betr, a start-up in the gaming and betting industry, has successfully raised $35 million in a Series A2 round of financing. This latest funding comes as the company prepares to launch two additional verticals. With the new investment, Betr now holds a pre-money valuation of $300 million. The funding round was co-led by Roger Ehrenberg…

Movement Labs win the SiGMA Pitch competition in S?o Paulo

Movement Labs was crowned the winner of the SiGMA Pitch competition at the inaugural SiGMA x Brazilian iGaming Summit Americas Summit. Held on the 15th of June, the event in S?o Paulo, Brazil, was overseen by a panel of esteemed industry professionals. 10 start-ups took to the stage to showcase their innovative concepts, before Movement…

“Besides selling products or services, companies are selling a feeling” – Clinton Sparks headlines SiGMA Americas

At the SiGMA Americas and BiS Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, renowned entertainment mogul Clinton Sparks delivered a keynote address on the importance of connecting companies to culture in the right way. Connecting companies to culture Clinton Sparks, a successful entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on the entertainment industry, shared his expertise on building…