{"id":1764,"date":"2026-01-29T16:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bettingjobs.com\/?p=1764"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:46:51","slug":"starting-the-year-strong-at-bettingjobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bettingjobs.com\/insights\/starting-the-year-strong-at-bettingjobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting the year strong at BettingJobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the calendars reset and goals get set, ICE Barcelona felt like the perfect place to kick things off. With big plans for the year ahead and plenty that we want to achieve, the event gave us a chance to reconnect, listen, and start the year the right way.<\/p>\n

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Starting the week with a punch!<\/h3>\n

Starting the week with Behind the Gloves, an event we were proud to sponsor, felt like the perfect fit for ICE Barcelona. It wasn\u2019t just about getting the blood pumping, but about bringing people together outside the usual conference setting.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was great to get up early and see so many faces \u2014 it benefits you, gets you in the right frame of mind, and releases endorphins,” adds Senior Recruitment Consultant Euan Green<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A shared early start, a few punches thrown, and plenty of smiles helped set the tone for a positive and focused week.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Why ICE is about more than just attendance\u2026<\/h3>\n

The energy at ICE was felt across the entire team. From reconnecting with familiar faces to meeting new ones from every corner of the industry, the event was a reminder of just how strong and collaborative the iGaming community really is.<\/p>\n

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Director John O’Neill<\/a> notes; \u201cIt\u2019s great to see ICE so well attended and to be able to have so many high-quality conversations with wonderful people. It truly feels like being part of a community.\u201d<\/p>\n

As highlighted above, it wasn\u2019t just about attendance or scale – it was the quality of conversations, the sense of shared momentum, and the exciting projects already taking shape because of those connections.<\/p>\n

Associate Director Iain Watson<\/a> adds; \u201cWe work with clients across almost every continent, which people may not always realise. Having the opportunity to connect in person at ICE is invaluable for growing our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Because Balance matters.<\/h3>\n

Of course, it wasn\u2019t all meetings and networking. The team made the most of Barcelona – from a well-earned team dinner and a very competitive pub quiz to soaking up the sights around the city.<\/p>\n

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Jonathan Revie-Singh<\/a>, Senior Recruitment Consultant, joked: \u201cThe move from London to Barcelona has definitely improved the culinary experience of our team dinners after a long day on the stand!\u201d<\/p>\n

There was even time to sneak in a relaxing spa visit, proving that a little downtime goes a long way when you\u2019re gearing up for a busy year ahead.<\/p>\n

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Final reflections from our CEO<\/h3>\n

Finally, our CEO, Jennifer Innes, shared her reflections on what continues to make ICE such a special and rewarding event for the team:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s something genuinely special about reconnecting with people we\u2019ve helped along their careers – those face-to-face moments are a powerful reminder that this industry is built on personal connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn a world where recruitment is increasingly shaped by technology and AI, these opportunities to meet in person, shake hands, and strengthen relationships are more valuable than ever.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Back at BettingJobs HQ, the team is now diving in and gearing up for an exciting year ahead. If we didn\u2019t catch you in Barcelona, we\u2019re already looking forward to connecting later this year – we\u2019ll be exhibiting at iGB London and SBC Lisbon, and attending more events in between.<\/p>\n

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