
This week in B2B news (27 June)
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from ThrillTech, DATA.BET and ClearStake

ClearStake releases new ID service
ClearStake has unveiled ID by Bank, a new method of identity verification that looks to protect operators from identity fraud, as well as reduce the need for customers to provide physical ID documents.
Using ID by Bank, ClearStake’s operator clients can verify a player’s name, address and date of birth via their banking app, as the supplier looks to streamline the compliance process.
Martin Burt, ClearStake CEO, said: “We all know about the challenges around physical document requests and how they adversely impact the customer experience of registration for later life customer due diligence checks.
“This new product is a natural fit for the ClearStake solution, offering a pathway to something far more efficient, where players can be identified to the highest standards without needing to upload a passport or driver’s licence.”
BetBlocker adds another language
BetBlocker has expanded its offering and launched a Czech-language version of its app, in partnership with Společnost Podané Ruce, a Czechia-based addiction treatment organisation.
The expansion came just days after BetBlocker announced it had surpassed the 100,000 active user mark for 2025.
Duncan Garvie, BetBlocker founder, said: “It really is that easy to expand BetBlocker’s support to a new language. We just need a willing partner to help with the translation.
“I want to thank all of the team at Podane Ruce – it’s been a real privilege getting to know them and work with them on this project. They are doing inspirational work that is sorely needed and we’re happy to play a small role in helping them.”
Paf partners with ThrillTech
Paf has confirmed its partnership with ThrillTech as part of a deal that will see the Nordic operator launch several side-bet jackpot products across its portfolio.
Paf will also integrate ThrillPots into key verticals in a bid to offer jackpot experiences designed to boost GGR, session value and monetisation.
Kim Johansson, Paf chief gaming officer, said: “We’re excited to be able to offer this concept to our players and to further explore the possibilities of bespoke jackpot campaigns.”
Faye Williams, ThrillTech head of business development, added: “Paf is one of the most respected operators in the Nordics and their focus on social responsibility makes them an ideal partner for our licensed jackpot ecosystem.”
QTech Games nets new sales chief
QTech Games has appointed Ekaterina Mayorova as its sales and account manager for Africa and Eastern Europe.
Mayorova arrives from PandaScore to spearhead on the business development pipeline in the two regions.
Her appointment comes after Bigpot Gaming was integrated into QTech Games’ aggregator platform earlier this week.
Mayorova said: “I’m thrilled to be underway at QTech Games, a company with the most customisable content suite and focus on emerging markets.
“Beyond that, I’ve already found a cohesive and collaborative structure with an organisational culture to match – I think the team is fantastic.”
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games CEO, added: “We’re delighted to now have Ekaterina at QTech Games where she has hit the ground running and proved herself a quick study.”
DATA.BET unveils bet builder
DATA.BET has bolstered its sportsbook offering to include bet builders to cover football, basketball and hockey.
The feature is already available and is being integrated by the company’s first slate of partners.
Rostyslav Likhtin, head of product at DATA.BET, said: “Bet builder elevates the player experience by introducing more personalised and creative ways to engage with the betting process.
“As an addition to our recently released sports betting solution, it delivers extra value to operators and is already being tested with positive client feedback.”
DIMOCO secures GGL approval
DIMOCO has become the first payment provider to receive authorisation to offer carrier billing as a payment method to players within Germany’s regulated igaming market.
Operator NEO.bet will benefit thanks to its partnership with the provider, after DIMOCO’s model was granted approval by the country’s gambling regulator, the GGL.
Bettina Sommer, senior vice-president of sales at DIMOCO, said: “We are honoured to have received official approval for our unique offering from the GGL and this recognition reinforces our dedication to providing secure and efficient payment solutions for the rapidly evolving German igaming industry,”
Galina Werner, MD at NEO.bet parent company Greenvest Betting, added: “We are excited that NEO.bet will be the first sports betting provider in Germany to offer carrier billing. The process of gaining approval from the GGL was lengthy and rigorous and DIMOCO proved the ideal partner to help us navigate this.”
Forever Network strengthens C-suite
David Sargeant has been unveiled as Forever Network’s fractional chief commercial officer (CCO).
Sargeant brings plenty of experience to the position, having held several senior titles within the industry over the course of a career that has spanned more than two decades.
A company statement read: “With 25+ years in sports and betting, 40+ deals across 20+ states and a track record that spans the NFL, NASCAR, MLB and CBS Sports, David brings rare global perspective and commercial firepower.”
On his new post, Sargeant said: “I am excited to announce that I have taken my first role with one of my investments and I am now fractional CCO with the team at Forever Network.”