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1xBet wins prestigious SiGMA Africa Awards 2025


Global betting company 1xBet continues to set trends in the betting and gambling industry, earning yet another recognition from the professional community. The brand won the SiGMA Africa Awards 2025, surpassing competitors in the ‘Best on Mobile 2025’ category. A panel of leading industry experts and a public vote on Africa’s most prestigious gambling awards platform determined 1xBet’s victory. The award ceremony occurred on March 10 at the Sun Exhibits at GrandWest Exhibition Center in Cape Town, South Africa, on the fi rst day of SiGMA Africa 2025.


“This award is an important confi rmation that 1xBet is one of the industry leaders in Africa. Our team constantly implements innovations to enhance the speed of our applications, making them even more convenient and highly secure.


We will continue to improve our product to ensure it remains the best on the market, allowing every user to enjoy the game without limits,” said a 1xBet representative.


Digitain partners with Gamingtec to expand presence in Europe


Digitain has announced its partnership with Gamingtec’s Betters.pl brand, a rising sports betting operator in Poland, as part of its ongoing expansion in regulated markets. By combining Gamingtec’s local expertise and with Digitain’s advanced technology and extensive industry experience, this partnership aims to provide players in the region with a secure, engaging, and user-friendly betting experience. Digitain is confi dent that Gamingtec’s robust PAM will ensure seamless player account management, security, and compliance, enhancing the overall betting experience for the clients.


Through this partnership agreement, Digitain’s award-winning Sportsbook bespoke


API solution will now be available for Betters.pl. Ani Mkrtchyan, Digitain’s chief sales offi cer, commented: “We are excited to expand the partnership with Gamingtec and support Betters.pl in delivering an outstanding sports betting experience in Poland. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to expanding in regulated markets and is yet another example of how we partner with industry leaders in gaming excellence, perfectly refl ecting Digitain’s new brand slogan: ‘built to lead.’” Andrei Beu, Gamingtec’s commercial director, added: “Partnering with Digitain marks another exciting strategic step forward for Gamingtec as we continue to strengthen and solidify our presence in the Polish market.”


FairPlay Sports Media strengthens leadership team


FairPlay Sports Media has added two senior executives to its leadership team in Jerome Underhill and Andrew Smith, joining as chief operating offi cer and chief fi nancial offi cer, respectively.


Following the successful recent launch of its FairPlay Technologies arm, Underhill and Smith have joined the group to lead the next phase of FairPlay’s growth as it looks to scale its product and betting technology suite across new and existing markets.


Jerome Underhill brings a wealth of operational expertise within the technology space, having progressed through senior roles at Xandr, Microsoft’s advertising and analytics subsidiary, most recently acting as its GM International


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following its acquisition. Underhill will be tasked with bringing innovation to the various brands under the FairPlay network that enables ambitious company growth from both a product and market viewpoint.


Andrew Smith joins with almost a decade of C-level fi nancial expertise within the igaming and technology industries, most recently as Playtech’s chief fi nancial offi cer, where he oversaw major fi nancial growth at the multi-national organisation. Smith will be tasked with driving growth at FairPlay Sports Media, ensuring a robust fi nancial performance that allows for investment in both product and its growing international operation.


Tower Rush by Galaxsys Wins ‘Best Crash Game’ at SiGMA Africa


Tower Rush, one of Galaxsys’ latest game releases, has secured its second award of Q1, earning the title of ‘Best Crash Game 2025’ at the SiGMA Africa Awards. The SiGMA Africa Awards celebrate leading companies in the iGaming industry, bringing together industry leaders to recognise the year’s top performers. Galaxsys is proud to be among this


year’s winners, with its latest release, Tower Rush, receiving the ‘Best Crash Game 2025’ award. In February, it was named ‘Best New Game 2025’ at the AIBC Eurasia Awards, making this its second recognition of the year and third overall. Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, shared his enthusiasm and appreciation: “We’re honoured and grateful for the ongoing support and recognition. Tower Rush has been a standout success since its launch, and seeing it already win three awards is incredible. This inspires us to keep innovating and setting the bar for ourselves even higher.”


Gamzix unleashes Tiger Pot: Hold The Spin slot game


Gamzix, a Maltese game provider, has introduced Tiger Pot: Hold The Spin, said to be a visually striking Asian-inspired slot designed to deliver an engaging and rewarding experience. With high volatility and a max win of 10,000x the bet, this game combines dynamic animations, immersive gameplay, and thrilling bonus mechanics to captivate players and maximise retention. In Tiger Pot: Hold The Spin, golden pots, mystical symbols, and the powerful presence of the tiger set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. Players will be drawn into the


game’s smooth animations, vibrant visuals, and a deeply immersive soundtrack, featuring clinking coins and the mesmerising voice of a tiger shaman. This fi ve-reel, three-row slot with 10 fi xed pay lines is designed for high engagement and strong retention. With an RTP of 96 percent, multiple RTP variations, and support for 18 localisations, Tiger Pot: Hold The Spin is ready for global distribution across multiple markets.


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