๐ Acquiring players is only the beginning. The real challenge is keeping them engaged over time.
As competition intensifies across iGaming, operators are increasingly looking for ways to create richer player journeys, stronger retention loops, and more opportunities for engagement within a single ecosystem.
The goal isn't simply to add another vertical โ it's to help operators build connected gaming experiences that support long-term player value and sustainable business growth.
As player expectations continue to evolve, ecosystem thinking is becoming just as important as product thinking.
๐ Learn more about our Turnkey Online Casino Platform.
As competition intensifies across iGaming, operators are increasingly looking for ways to create richer player journeys, stronger retention loops, and more opportunities for engagement within a single ecosystem.
That's one of the reasons why we've expanded our portfolio beyond poker and introduced casino solutions designed to work alongside our core products.
The goal isn't simply to add another vertical โ it's to help operators build connected gaming experiences that support long-term player value and sustainable business growth.
As player expectations continue to evolve, ecosystem thinking is becoming just as important as product thinking.
๐ Learn more about our Turnkey Online Casino Platform.
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โ ๏ธ Expert insights: Navigating the future of iGaming and poker strategy
Weโre excited to introduce a new format where weโll be regularly sharing a curated selection of key interviews and media appearances from our team.
Our first roundup features materials where members of the EvenBet Gaming team have shared their perspectives with leading iGaming media. In these pieces, they discuss everything from player retention and network effects to social gaming trends and the evolving role of poker in modern operator ecosystems.
Here's a selection of recent interviews:
๐ Julia Panina explores how operators can navigate the modern iGaming landscape and what they need to focus on to succeed in her interview with Kate Chambers and The Gaming Boardroom;
๐ Dmitry Starostenkov discusses how poker can evolve for a new generation of players with AffPapa;
๐ Jeremy Groves dives into the gamification trap in US poker, discussing how to attract a new generation of players through social gaming experiences without losing the gameโs core essence in his interview with GBC Time;
๐ Dmitry Starostenkov shares insights on network effects, scalability, and retention lessons from the WePlay Network case study with GBC Time;
๐ Nikita Golodaev explains why successful poker operations continue to be a powerful driver of player lifetime value in Gaming International Online.
Together, these conversations highlight how poker continues to evolve โ not only as a gaming vertical, but as a strategic tool for engagement, retention, and sustainable operator growth.
Read the full interviews below ๐
๐ The Gaming Boardroom featuring Julia Panina
๐ AffPapa featuring Dmitry Starostenkov
๐ GBC Time featuring Jeremy Groves
๐ GBC Time featuring Dmitry Starostenkov
๐ Gaming International Online featuring Nikita Golodaev
Weโre excited to introduce a new format where weโll be regularly sharing a curated selection of key interviews and media appearances from our team.
Our first roundup features materials where members of the EvenBet Gaming team have shared their perspectives with leading iGaming media. In these pieces, they discuss everything from player retention and network effects to social gaming trends and the evolving role of poker in modern operator ecosystems.
Here's a selection of recent interviews:
๐ Julia Panina explores how operators can navigate the modern iGaming landscape and what they need to focus on to succeed in her interview with Kate Chambers and The Gaming Boardroom;
๐ Dmitry Starostenkov discusses how poker can evolve for a new generation of players with AffPapa;
๐ Jeremy Groves dives into the gamification trap in US poker, discussing how to attract a new generation of players through social gaming experiences without losing the gameโs core essence in his interview with GBC Time;
๐ Dmitry Starostenkov shares insights on network effects, scalability, and retention lessons from the WePlay Network case study with GBC Time;
๐ Nikita Golodaev explains why successful poker operations continue to be a powerful driver of player lifetime value in Gaming International Online.
Together, these conversations highlight how poker continues to evolve โ not only as a gaming vertical, but as a strategic tool for engagement, retention, and sustainable operator growth.
Read the full interviews below ๐
๐ The Gaming Boardroom featuring Julia Panina
๐ AffPapa featuring Dmitry Starostenkov
๐ GBC Time featuring Jeremy Groves
๐ GBC Time featuring Dmitry Starostenkov
๐ Gaming International Online featuring Nikita Golodaev
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๐ 25 years cannot be told in a single post!
A company anniversary is usually measured in numbers: years, markets, products, partnerships.
But behind every milestone are people who lived through it.
๐ To celebrate this milestone, we've launched a special storytelling series: 25 Years of EvenBet Gaming: Insider Chronicles.
Over five posts, colleagues from different eras of the company's history share their personal memories of the challenges, breakthroughs, decisions, and defining moments that shaped the journey.
๐ The startup years โ Dmitry Starostenkov shares memories of the company's earliest days
๐ฏ The decision that changed everything โ Jeremy Groves reflects on a pivotal chapter in EvenBet Gaming's journey
โ ๏ธ The early poker era โ Ekaterina Nebogina recalls the challenges and opportunities of building products in those years
๐ Growth at full speed โ Daria Fot looks back on a period of rapid expansion and team growth
โ๏ธ Going global โ Eugene Rusakov shares his perspective on international expansion and new market opportunities
๐ก These five stories are only a small part of a much bigger journey.
Behind every milestone stands an entire team of people whose ideas, dedication, and hard work helped shape EvenBet Gaming over the past 25 years. Together, they reflect the story of a company that continues to grow, adapt, innovate, and move forward.
๐ Today, we celebrate 25 years of poker expertise, innovation, partnerships, and growth.
๐ But more importantly, we celebrate the people who made those 25 years possible.
Thank you to all our team, partners, clients, and everyone who has been part of the journey.
๐ Begin the story where it all started.
The first chapter of our 25 Years of EvenBet Gaming: Insider Chronicles series is now live in Dmitry Starostenkov's profile ๐, where he shares memories from the company's earliest days and reflects on the challenges, ambitions, and moments that shaped our first five years.
Better Together. Even Better After 25 Years.
A company anniversary is usually measured in numbers: years, markets, products, partnerships.
But behind every milestone are people who lived through it.
๐ Over the past 25 years, EvenBet Gaming has evolved from a small team of technology enthusiasts into a global iGaming software provider serving operators across multiple markets worldwide.
๐ To celebrate this milestone, we've launched a special storytelling series: 25 Years of EvenBet Gaming: Insider Chronicles.
Over five posts, colleagues from different eras of the company's history share their personal memories of the challenges, breakthroughs, decisions, and defining moments that shaped the journey.
๐ The startup years โ Dmitry Starostenkov shares memories of the company's earliest days
๐ฏ The decision that changed everything โ Jeremy Groves reflects on a pivotal chapter in EvenBet Gaming's journey
โ ๏ธ The early poker era โ Ekaterina Nebogina recalls the challenges and opportunities of building products in those years
๐ Growth at full speed โ Daria Fot looks back on a period of rapid expansion and team growth
โ๏ธ Going global โ Eugene Rusakov shares his perspective on international expansion and new market opportunities
๐ก These five stories are only a small part of a much bigger journey.
Behind every milestone stands an entire team of people whose ideas, dedication, and hard work helped shape EvenBet Gaming over the past 25 years. Together, they reflect the story of a company that continues to grow, adapt, innovate, and move forward.
๐ Today, we celebrate 25 years of poker expertise, innovation, partnerships, and growth.
๐ But more importantly, we celebrate the people who made those 25 years possible.
Thank you to all our team, partners, clients, and everyone who has been part of the journey.
๐ Begin the story where it all started.
The first chapter of our 25 Years of EvenBet Gaming: Insider Chronicles series is now live in Dmitry Starostenkov's profile ๐, where he shares memories from the company's earliest days and reflects on the challenges, ambitions, and moments that shaped our first five years.
Better Together. Even Better After 25 Years.
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๐ช Everyone sees the final event. Few see what it takes to make it happen.
As the iGaming industry prepares for one of its biggest gatherings of the year โ iGB L!VE London โ thousands of meetings ๐ค, conversations ๐ฌ, product demos ๐ฎ, and partnership discussions ๐ are already being set in motion long before the exhibition doors open.
But successful event participation doesn't start on the show floor.
๐ In a recent interview, Kseniya Novik, Head of Events at EvenBet Gaming, shared her perspective on what it really takes to prepare for a major industry event โ from aligning business goals and marketing activities to managing logistics, partnerships, and team coordination.
๐ฏ Because in B2B iGaming, great events are never just about attendance.
They're about creating the right opportunities for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and long-term business growth.
๐ iGB L!VE London
๐ July 1โ2, 2026
Before the industry gathers in London, take a look behind the scenes and discover what event preparation looks like from the inside.
๐ Read the full interview and step into the engine room behind the exhibition floor.
As the iGaming industry prepares for one of its biggest gatherings of the year โ iGB L!VE London โ thousands of meetings ๐ค, conversations ๐ฌ, product demos ๐ฎ, and partnership discussions ๐ are already being set in motion long before the exhibition doors open.
But successful event participation doesn't start on the show floor.
๐ It starts months earlier with strategy, planning, coordination, and countless decisions happening behind the scenes.
๐ In a recent interview, Kseniya Novik, Head of Events at EvenBet Gaming, shared her perspective on what it really takes to prepare for a major industry event โ from aligning business goals and marketing activities to managing logistics, partnerships, and team coordination.
๐ฏ Because in B2B iGaming, great events are never just about attendance.
They're about creating the right opportunities for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and long-term business growth.
๐ iGB L!VE London
๐ July 1โ2, 2026
Before the industry gathers in London, take a look behind the scenes and discover what event preparation looks like from the inside.
๐ Read the full interview and step into the engine room behind the exhibition floor.
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๐ Every player who leaves your platform is a missed revenue opportunity.
Acquiring players is expensive. Keeping them engaged is even harder.
Many operators invest heavily in acquisition, only to see players lose interest and look elsewhere for entertainment.
What if you could give them another reason to stay?
โ ๏ธ More engagement
๐ More reasons to return
๐ More value from your existing player base
That's exactly what One Click Poker was designed for.
Integrated directly into the casino experience, it removes traditional poker barriers and lets players join real multiplayer games in just one click.
No complex onboarding.
No unnecessary friction.
Just a new way to turn player engagement into long-term revenue.
๐ Request Demo.
Acquiring players is expensive. Keeping them engaged is even harder.
Many operators invest heavily in acquisition, only to see players lose interest and look elsewhere for entertainment.
What if you could give them another reason to stay?
โ ๏ธ More engagement
๐ More reasons to return
๐ More value from your existing player base
That's exactly what One Click Poker was designed for.
Integrated directly into the casino experience, it removes traditional poker barriers and lets players join real multiplayer games in just one click.
No complex onboarding.
No unnecessary friction.
Just a new way to turn player engagement into long-term revenue.
๐ Request Demo.
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๐ฐ Is the online casino market really saturated?
As acquisition costs rise and competition intensifies, many operators assume growth opportunities are shrinking.
But according to Julia Panina, Head of Product Marketing at EvenBet Gaming, market maturity doesn't eliminate growth potential โ it changes where operators should look for it.
The strongest operators aren't always acquiring more players. They're generating more value from the players they already have through:
๐ Stronger retention
๐ Connected player journeys
๐ฏ Better engagement
๐ Smarter use of player data
As markets mature, competitive advantage increasingly comes from maximizing player lifetime value and creating more opportunities for engagement within a single ecosystem.
If your acquisition strategy stayed exactly the same tomorrow, how much additional revenue could you generate from your existing player baseโ
๐ In her latest article, Julia Panina, explores why mature markets may still hold more growth potential than many operators assume.
As acquisition costs rise and competition intensifies, many operators assume growth opportunities are shrinking.
But according to Julia Panina, Head of Product Marketing at EvenBet Gaming, market maturity doesn't eliminate growth potential โ it changes where operators should look for it.
The strongest operators aren't always acquiring more players. They're generating more value from the players they already have through:
๐ Stronger retention
๐ Connected player journeys
๐ฏ Better engagement
๐ Smarter use of player data
As markets mature, competitive advantage increasingly comes from maximizing player lifetime value and creating more opportunities for engagement within a single ecosystem.
If your acquisition strategy stayed exactly the same tomorrow, how much additional revenue could you generate from your existing player baseโ
๐ In her latest article, Julia Panina, explores why mature markets may still hold more growth potential than many operators assume.
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โ ๏ธ Poker remains at the heart of EvenBet Gaming. But at iGB L!VE London 2026, for the first time, we'll be showcasing an expanded portfolio of casino products alongside our flagship poker solutions.
This year, we're bringing our most comprehensive product portfolio yet:
โ ๏ธ Poker Platform
โก One Click Poker
๐ฐ Turnkey Casino Platform
๐ Casino Game Aggregator
๐ฒ Casino Side Games
๐ iGB L!VE London
๐ July 1โ2, 2026
๐ Stand N40
The future of player engagement isn't built around a single product. It's an ecosystem.
๐ Explore the casino solutions we're bringing to iGB L!VE London.
This year, we're bringing our most comprehensive product portfolio yet:
โ ๏ธ Poker Platform
โก One Click Poker
๐ฐ Turnkey Casino Platform
๐ Casino Game Aggregator
๐ฒ Casino Side Games
Whether you're looking to launch a new casino brand, strengthen your existing offering, add multiplayer experiences, or create more opportunities for cross-vertical engagement, we'd love to discuss how our solutions can support your goals.
๐ iGB L!VE London
๐ July 1โ2, 2026
๐ Stand N40
The future of player engagement isn't built around a single product. It's an ecosystem.
๐ Explore the casino solutions we're bringing to iGB L!VE London.
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Can innovation thrive where people are afraid to speak upโ
๐ก When employees don't feel safe sharing ideas, asking questions, or admitting mistakes, organizations pay the price: slower decision-making, less innovation, lower engagement, and higher turnover.
๐ง Psychological safety doesn't require complex programs. It starts with everyday leadership: encouraging open dialogue, listening actively, treating mistakes as learning opportunities, and making people feel heard.
As competition for talent grows, company culture is becoming just as important as compensation and benefits.
โ๏ธ In her latest article, Daria Fot, HR Director at EvenBet Gaming, explores why psychological safety is becoming a strategic advantage for modern organizations โ and how companies can build it in practice.
๐ Read the full article.
๐ก When employees don't feel safe sharing ideas, asking questions, or admitting mistakes, organizations pay the price: slower decision-making, less innovation, lower engagement, and higher turnover.
In fast-moving industries like iGaming, teams need to innovate, solve problems quickly, and collaborate across functions and time zones. None of that happens if people are afraid to speak up.
๐ง Psychological safety doesn't require complex programs. It starts with everyday leadership: encouraging open dialogue, listening actively, treating mistakes as learning opportunities, and making people feel heard.
As competition for talent grows, company culture is becoming just as important as compensation and benefits.
โ๏ธ In her latest article, Daria Fot, HR Director at EvenBet Gaming, explores why psychological safety is becoming a strategic advantage for modern organizations โ and how companies can build it in practice.
๐ Read the full article.
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๐ Do you remember what birthdays felt like as a kid?
You knew there would be cake, familiar faces, plenty of laughter, and at least one surprise waiting for you ๐โจ
That's exactly what our 25th anniversary felt like ๐
Across our key locations, EvenBet Gaming teams came together to celebrate 25 years of the company โ with great people, warm conversations, unforgettable moments, and, of course, birthday cake ๐ฅณ๐
Being invited to someone's birthday means being part of something that truly matters. And that's exactly what this celebration was about ๐ Because the best celebrations aren't about birthdays. They're about the people who make every year worth celebrating.
๐ธ Swipe through the carousel and celebrate this milestone with us โ one smile, one memory, and one unforgettable moment at a time ๐
You knew there would be cake, familiar faces, plenty of laughter, and at least one surprise waiting for you ๐โจ
That's exactly what our 25th anniversary felt like ๐
Across our key locations, EvenBet Gaming teams came together to celebrate 25 years of the company โ with great people, warm conversations, unforgettable moments, and, of course, birthday cake ๐ฅณ๐
Being invited to someone's birthday means being part of something that truly matters. And that's exactly what this celebration was about ๐ Because the best celebrations aren't about birthdays. They're about the people who make every year worth celebrating.
๐ธ Swipe through the carousel and celebrate this milestone with us โ one smile, one memory, and one unforgettable moment at a time ๐
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