Kaizen Gaming, one of the world’s leading GameTech companies and the operator behind Betano, has acquired GameplAI, a company building AI-powered sports trading and analytics tools. The deal is the latest sign that the race in sports betting is increasingly being fought on automation, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.
With the acquisition, Kaizen Gaming plans to integrate GameplAI’s technology into its iGaming ecosystem to expand its capabilities across sports betting, player markets, and performance analytics. The company is betting that those tools will help accelerate automation, refine risk management, and further upgrade the user experience across its global sportsbook operation.
The move comes as operators across the sector invest more aggressively in proprietary technology and data science infrastructure, trying to build faster, smarter, and more precise sportsbook products. For Kaizen Gaming, that means pushing AI deeper into the core of its trading and sports operations.
This acquisition reflects our long-term commitment to investing in technology and talent that strengthens our core capabilities in sports betting and gaming solutions,
said Christos Tsalavoutas, chief product officer at Kaizen Gaming. He said GameplAI brings deep expertise in AI-driven trading and analytics, while the cultural alignment between the two teams stood out throughout the deal process.
Tsalavoutas added that Kaizen sees the acquisition not simply as a technology upgrade, but as a way to accelerate its ambition to deliver a premium sports betting experience to customers around the world.
For GameplAI, the deal opens a new phase of growth. The AI-focused provider will continue to operate and expand its B2B business, serving both existing and future external partners. The company’s founders and team will also remain actively involved, signaling that Kaizen is looking to retain not just the technology, but the expertise behind it.
We’re excited to become part of Kaizen Gaming, a company that truly understands the transformative potential of AI-powered trading,
said GameplAI co-founder Graham Savage. He said the partnership will allow the company to further develop its technology, expand its reach, and continue operating with the same agility that has defined GameplAI so far.
Co-founder Nikos Volakis described the deal as a new chapter for GameplAI, saying the two companies share a strong focus on innovation, precision, and pushing the boundaries of what technology can do in sports trading. With Kaizen Gaming’s scale and strategic vision, he said, the combined business is positioned to unlock new levels of automation, accuracy, and efficiency.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tekkorp Capital served as Kaizen Gaming’s exclusive financial advisor, while Wiggin LLP acted as legal counsel.
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