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At SiGMA Central Europe in Rome, the iGamingToday.com editorial team caught up with Dmitry from Evenbet, a company with deep roots in poker and two decades of experience in the industry. What began as a pure poker provider has evolved into a full one-stop platform offering poker, casino games, and additional iGaming solutions — yet the company’s DNA remains strongly tied to the game that started it all.
In our discussion, Dmitry outlines the biggest challenges he expects in 2026: tightening regulations that may force operators to adapt or exit certain markets, and increasing competition in an industry becoming more saturated year by year. With acquisition costs rising, he believes operators will need to shift focus toward retention and extended player lifetime value.
On the opportunity side, major regions continue to develop — from the United States to emerging markets across LATAM, Asia, and Africa — all offering substantial room for growth.
Evenbet is also preparing for an exciting new launch aimed squarely at one of 2026’s core challenges: retention. Their upcoming product, Given by Spins, helps operators extend player engagement through poker-inspired mechanics without the complexity traditionally associated with poker verticals. It’s designed to merge the accessibility of simple gameplay with the benefits of poker-based retention.
And to round things off, the conversation takes a personal turn as Dmitry shares his passion for long-distance running — currently training for the Madrid Marathon with an impressive goal pace of five minutes per kilometer.
A warm thank you to Dmitry and the Evenbet team for sharing their insights with us in Rome
