BETBY Unveils SlotBets, a Hybrid Between Sportsbook and Slots
Malta.- 2 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com BETBY has unveiled SlotBets at SBC Summit Lisbon, introducing a new product that combines elements of sports betting, casino gaming and slot mechanics within a fast-paced experience linked to real-world sporting events.
The company is targeting digitally native consumers increasingly accustomed to instant, visual and high-speed products.
Between Sportsbook and Casino
SlotBets uses mechanics similar to traditional slot games, while outcomes are connected to sporting action.
BETBY describes the product as sitting between a slot, sports betting and the live sports experience.
15-Second Rounds
Speed is one of the central features.
Games operate through approximately 15-second betting rounds, creating a fast and continuous experience for users.
RTP Between 93% and 94%
BETBY said SlotBets will operate with a Return to Player, RTP, of between 93% and 94%.
The structure is designed to combine casino-style visuals with mechanics driven by sporting events.
Basketball First
The first version of SlotBets is based around basketball.
Its reels and game mechanics are linked to real-time sporting action, keeping the underlying sport central to how outcomes are generated.
Sport Drives the Result
BETBY Chief Commercial Officer Chris Nikolopoulos said the company did not want to simply create a sports-themed slot.
Instead, the aim was to build a product where the sporting dynamics themselves determine the result.
Younger Digital Consumers
BETBY believes the product can appeal particularly to younger digitally native audiences.
The company sees sportsbook products competing not only with other bookmakers but also with casino and other instant forms of digital entertainment.
Fast and Visual Experience
The product strategy centres around:
- Speed.
- Visual engagement.
- Instant entertainment.
BETBY aims to combine casino-style UX and UI with the excitement of live sporting action.
Early Trials
The company has been testing SlotBets over recent months.
Nikolopoulos said early results have been encouraging and have given BETBY confidence to expand the concept further.
More Sports Planned
Basketball will be only the first sport available.
BETBY already has several prototypes in development and plans to release additional versions over the coming months.
Future sports will need to fit the fast-round structure built into the product.
SBC Summit Showcase
SlotBets was officially presented during SBC Summit Lisbon, one of the betting and iGaming industry’s largest international events.
BETBY used the event to showcase its product innovation strategy to operators and commercial partners.
Industry Context
The convergence between sportsbook and casino is becoming increasingly important across digital gaming.
Suppliers are developing products that combine sports, instant mechanics and visual entertainment to increase engagement and diversify beyond traditional betting formats.
Next Steps or Impact
BETBY will continue developing additional SlotBets products over the coming months.
Expansion into further sports will test whether the format can establish a new category at the intersection of sportsbook and casino.
The company aims to position SlotBets as a fast, visual product designed for a new generation of digital users.
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