GR8 Tech appointed Sarkis Basmajian regional sales director for the Middle East and North Africa. The company said he would lead regional growth and build partnerships; it described his background as nearly a decade in igaming sales and key-account operations.
The appointment puts a named sales lead in charge of GR8 Tech’s regional expansion efforts.
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GR8_TECH has published an Operator Lens: Brazil report on the consequences of the nationwide betting ban introduced on 25 September 2026. The report cites 16,627 gambling-related websites submitted for blocking and 3,691 social media pages flagged for removal between 25 September and 9 October, and sets out three possible paths for the market.
GR8_TECH has published a report, Operator Lens: Brazil, on the consequences of Brazil's nationwide betting ban, which was introduced on 25 September 2026. The report covers enforcement, player behaviour, payments and licensing and compliance, and sets out three possible paths for the market.
Reportedly, GR8_TECH will host a private, operators-only Zoom workshop on 29 October on the consequences of Brazil's betting ban. The session, led by chief strategy officer Yevhen Krazhan, will address contingency planning, player and partner relationships and potential regulatory scenarios. No press, regulators or recording will be admitted.
GR8_TECH has added features to its affiliate management platform, including revenue-share calculations based on turnover, gross gaming revenue or net deposits. The update also allows unlimited sub-affiliate levels, custom affiliate tags and prepayments for flat-fee plans, the company said.
It was reported that the World Cup generated over 25 million bets on GR8_TECH’s platform. The provider reported an average sportsbook margin above 12%.
Reportedly, Industry professionals in GR8_TECH's TEAM OF CHAMPIONS activation backed Spain as eventual champion before the 2026 FIFA World Cup began. Spain accounted for 11.61% of semi-final betting volume on GR8_TECH's sportsbook, behind England at 17.24%, Argentina at 33.79% and France at 37.36%. Spain won the final 1-0 in extra time with 65% possession.