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iGaming casino platform provider and aggregator Groove will hit the road early in 2024 at ICE in London to join 40,000 other attendees from 150 countries from the 6th to 8th February.

ICE London at ExCeL London is the biggest B2B gambling industry event in the world and features games creators, distributors, operators, retailers, innovators, trade associations, strategic bodies and regulators, essentially representing every gaming vertical including platform and aggregation where Groove has carved a solid reputation over the past years.

Now in their eighth year serving the global iGaming community, Groove has long been recognised as deploying stable and reliable technology tied to world-wide solutions as a leading content provider.

Groove collaborates with tier-1 operators and beyond to deliver high performance and sustainable revenue around slots, online casino and live casino, poker and table games, as well as crash games.

Groove’s recent rebrand gave the company a new look as it embarked on its journey positioned as a full-on global content provider, announcing new partnerships throughout the year as more content became available in the targeted jurisdictions.

Groove’s new website, www.groovetech.com, was built as part of the aggregator’s refresh process earlier this year, and the blossoming game portfolio available with a single-API integration now comprises over 15,000 games, with more than 100 new games being added each month from a roster of more than 100 top content partners.

Some of Groove’s dynamic marketing tools include; free spins, tournaments, promotions, jackpots, quests and everything gamification.

While the company is rightly renowned for its technological solutions around crypto, sweepstakes, and reverse proxy, amongst others, it’s the innovation around Groove’s data-driven information, such as insightful reports, the new recommender and a host of smart lobby tools that have been grabbing the headlines in recent months.

Yahale Meltzer, COO and co-founder at Groove, said: “We’re delighted to be attending and showcasing our ground-breaking technology amongst the world’s biggest igaming developments. Last year, we brought along our new data-driven B2B Recommender to the stand and it immediately got traction as a result of its exposure at ICE, so next February we aim to bring another round of award-winning technology.”

Boomerang Digital, the new streamlined gaming solutions business created by Andrew Ludlow and his partners from Air Dice has got off to a perfect start announcing its first strategic acquisition within a week of launch.

The first acquisition to join the growing Boomerang Digital family is IHL, the compliance and self-exclusion innovator established by Peter Hannibal, Howard Gant and Paul Harris in 2016. IHL join fellow technology brands NRM, ISD and Big Deal Games all of which have been incorporated under the Boomerang Digital umbrella.

Outlining what makes IHL such a ‘perfect fit’ for the business, Andrew Ludlow said: “It’s all about the three P’s – namely people, philosophy and the IHL platform. Factor in the ability to leverage IHL’s skills, knowledge and experience into other parts of the Boomerang business and it’s very clear that this represents a strategically important acquisition. The equity holders boast relationships, networks and connections established over three decades – a history which has its own unique value.”

He added: “Compliance, which is where IHL’s core strengths sit, is fundamental to the regulatory framework our customers operate under and is a key requirement not just in the UK but across jurisdictions where gaming is legal or poised to become legal. Significantly, IHL’s customer portfolio includes leading consumer-facing brands across the Arcade, Bingo, Casino, Holiday Park and Motorway Service Area sectors. I believe that as part of Boomerang IHL will be able to achieve its targets faster and in a more efficient manner. Philosophically we are very much aligned and I look forward to working alongside Peter, Howard and Paul as they write the next chapter in the IHL story.”

Reflecting on the development IHL Chairman Peter Hannibal said: “I think this represents great news for our customers, for the growing team at Boomerang Digital and of course for the IHL team. Being integrated within the Boomerang Digital business will release the potential that’s in the business courtesy of having access to a bigger team and to greater resource.

“Being part of a bigger but still independent enterprise will undoubtedly accelerate business growth. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to work alongside Andrew and the rest of the Boomerang team and a fantastic way to enter 2024. We can’t wait to meet with our loyal customer-base in the New Year and share the exciting strategies and plans that we will be implementing as part of the Boomerang Digital family.”

‘The most important period for the UK industry since the introduction of the 2005 Gaming Act’ is how Bacta National President John Bollom described the backdrop to the 2023 Bacta Convention which is taking place Wednesday 22nd November at London’s County Hall.

Providing an insight to what he believes will be the key topics of the day, John Bollom noted: “The Convention will cover what are the most important changes facing Bacta members including issues that will have a long-term impact on their businesses.”

“The Gambling Review and subsequent consultations cover key issues in particular cashless payments, changes to the 80:20 rule and restrictions on Cat D cash pay-out fruit machines.

“On top of that we have the Statutory Levy proposals, the introduction of an industry Ombudsman, a review of technical standards and our own request for an increase in stakes and prizes.

“Outside of the White Paper we have the introduction of a B2B tariff with PRS/PPL and the impact of illegally operated streaming services on our music operator members.”

The first Convention to take place following the restructure of the UK trade association, John Bollom will use his Convention address to update members on the progress that’s been made. He confirmed: “I am pleased with changes to our Governance which I believe puts us in a much better position to respond to these important issues as they arise and to drive the industry forward with policies that benefit all.

“These discussions and reports to Convention are of great importance to every Bacta member and the input and opinions of the membership are vital in helping to shape a future looking organisation. I hope members will be able to find the time to be a part of this really important annual event.”