In this dialogue, iGP’s Director of Operations Luka Markota talked about the new iGaming Lottery product, main challenges the industry is facing, how iGP helps operators grow their business, and the successful participation at SBC Summit Lisbon.
How would you describe the company’s performance at recent SBC Summit Lisbon 2025?
Lisbon was a huge success for us and easily one of the most rewarding events we have attended. From the moment the doors opened, our booth was busy. People wanted to see what iGP has been building and understand why we have become such a strong force in the industry. Our new iGaming Lottery product drew a huge crowd, and we organized a live draw that created genuine excitement around the booth and perfectly illustrated what we mean when we talk about building powerful gaming experiences. It was fun, interactive, and memorable, which is exactly the kind of energy we want to bring to our product. One other talking point was our range of Templates. Many visitors stopped to explore our templates like Luminova, Cryptonite, and Tropicana, and were amazed at how quickly a complete, fully branded site can be launched using them. Operators loved the idea of being able to go live in weeks instead of months, without losing any of the creative control or local flavor that makes a brand stand out. What stood out most was how many operators shared similar challenges. Many spoke about the frustration of slow systems, complex integrations, and long deployment times. It was encouraging to hear that what we’re building at iGP directly addresses those pain points. The conversations in Lisbon reminded us that we’re moving in the right direction, and it was rewarding to see our approach resonate with so many people in a genuine way.
During the event, among a diverse portfolio, the firm presented the new iGaming Lottery product. Why did you decide to develop this solution and how can it benefit operators’ businesses?
Lottery is one of the oldest and most loved forms of gaming, yet for years it has felt disconnected from the modern online experience. We saw a real opportunity to change that. With iGaming Lottery, our goal was to create something that blends the traditional appeal of lottery with the technology and the efficiency that define today’s iGaming world. We built iGaming Lottery to be global, flexible, and simple to operate. It connects to more than 70 draws from around the world, offers insured jackpots worth up to 100 million euros, and works seamlessly with both fiat and crypto payment systems. All of this runs from the same back office, so operators can manage their lottery vertical alongside their casino and sportsbook operations with complete ease. The benefit for operators is clear. Lottery attracts a broad audience, from casual players to those who enjoy the anticipation of big draws. It creates engagement throughout the week, drives repeat visits and provides another steady revenue stream. Most importantly, it fits naturally within an operator’s existing setup, without adding extra complexity or integration time.
Speed, precision, and scale are key elements required by any iGaming platform if it wishes to grow. How does iGP, through its advanced technology, provide these competitive advantages?
Speed on its own is not enough. It needs precision, or else there is no real scale. At iGP, we always aim to find the right balance between the three. Our technology is built to move quickly, but never at the expense of stability or control. We designed our platform architecture to remove the delays that slow operators down while keeping everything reliable and efficient. It is cloud-native and modular, so brands can go live in about four weeks instead of several months. Operators can add providers, connect new payment systems, or expand into new markets without downtime or heavy development work. Precision comes from how much control we give to operators. Our proprietary CMS allows them to adjust content, banners, and player journeys in real time. The Bonus Shop extends that control even further, letting teams design and automate bonus campaigns in minutes, all from a single dashboard. There is no need for technical handholding. Our Templates also play a big part in achieving both speed and precision. Each one, from the bold design of Cryptonite to the sleek finish of Luminova, is optimized for performance across markets and devices. Operators can create beautiful, fully localized brands quickly, without compromising functionality. When speed and precision align, scale becomes natural. Our infrastructure supports it by delivering 13.8 millisecond load speeds and 99.97 percent uptime. Whether an operator runs one brand or twenty, performance stays consistent. True growth should look controlled and dependable.
What challenges do you see in the iGaming sector today?
The biggest challenge for many operators today is fragmentation. There are still too many separate systems running across their businesses. One provider for content, another for payments, another for compliance, and none of them communicate as smoothly as they should. This not only slows teams down but also makes day-to-day management unnecessarily complex. Another challenge is keeping pace with regulation. As more markets mature, compliance standards are becoming tougher, and rightly so. However, this means operators need technology that can adapt without sacrificing speed or creativity. That is why our partnership with BetComply is so important, ensuring that compliance is an integrated part of our platform. Finally, I think the industry is facing a challenge of differentiation. Players have more choices than ever, and their expectations are higher. They want instant experiences that feel personal and local. This is where tools like our Bonus Shop and Templates come in. They give operators everything they need to create tailored, exciting experiences that truly engage players.
How can the company keep on leading the sector in the future to continue building powerful gaming experiences for operators and players alike?
Our focus has always been on progress through partnership. The best way to lead is to listen, to understand what operators really need, and to evolve in step with them. That’s exactly what drives our roadmap. Our iGaming Platform remains the core of everything we do. It is the engine that powers our ecosystem, and the reason operators can move quickly and confidently. We have built it to be modular, cloud-based, feature-rich, and endlessly adaptable. Whether an operator is running one brand or a full portfolio, the platform provides the reliability, compliance, and flexibility needed to scale smoothly. Around that foundation, we continue to innovate. We are expanding iGaming Deck beyond ten thousand titles and adding new layers of data insight to help operators track player behavior and performance in real time. The Bonus Shop is evolving into an even smarter engagement engine, with predictive features that anticipate what players will respond to next. Our iGaming Lottery adds another layer of opportunity which is a global, high-engagement vertical that integrates seamlessly with casino and sportsbook operations, giving players a new reason to return and operators an entirely new way to grow. We are also strengthening the links between every iGP product. Our vision is a unified ecosystem where Platform, Aggregator, Turnkey, Crypto, Retail, and Lottery all work together seamlessly. Operators can oversee everything from a single back office, automate more of their workflows, and make faster, data-driven decisions without ever feeling disconnected from their technology. That is how we intend to stay ahead. By building tools that perform quietly and powerfully in the background so operators can focus on what matters most and create gaming experiences that players love. We believe great technology should empower, not overwhelm, and we are working every day to make that a reality.
