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PAGCOR delivers over P17 million worth of aid to typhoon-ravaged areas in Northern Luzon

August 2, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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More than 30,000 food and non-food packs worth over P17 million have been delivered by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra and Baguio City, which were among the areas battered by Super Typhoon Egay in Northern Luzon.

On August 01, 2023, the agency handed out a total of 1,969 food packs and 2,000 non-food packs worth P2.5 million to the province of Abra which was placed under a state of calamity.

La Paz, Abra Mayor Joseph Sto. Niño Bernos said they did not expect that PAGCOR would help them since there are no gaming operations in the province.

“I salute the leadership of PAGCOR for doing such a good will. Wala naman po exposure ang PAGCOR dito. The gaming industry here in our locality doesn’t exist, pero andyan yung PAGCOR para tulungan kami para ipakita na tumutulong sila. And we are very thankful for that.”

The City of Baguio also received 2,000 food and 2,500 non-food packs from the state-run gaming and regulatory firm. Baguio City was among the hardest hit in the region which suffered the brunt of the cyclone’s fury after strong winds and intense rains toppled power lines and damaged several trees and structures.

PAGCOR also distributed a combined total of 5,000 food and non-food packs to the local government of Vigan in Ilocos Sur on July 28, 2023, which were distributed among displaced typhoon victims from the city’s 20 barangays.

Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew J. Marcos Manotoc personally thanked PAGCOR for its immediate response to the needs of the typhoon victims, and for bringing 4,000 food packs, 4,000 non-food packs, and 26 boxes of medicines on July 29, 2023 despite the heavy rain and strong winds.

On top of these relief missions, PAGCOR earlier distributed 5,000 food packs to the Province of Bulacan, worth P2 million

Based on a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), damages to agriculture and infrastructure has reached P5.5 billion, and some 2.4 million Filipinos nationwide were affected by Super Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon.

QTech Games diversifies its elite suite with Turbo Games

August 2, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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QTech Games, the number-one games distributor across Asia and all emerging markets, has penned its latest provider partnership with Turbo Games, enabling its platform customers to access the supplier’s innovative instant-win catalogue, widely prized for its best-in-breed “crash” games.

Turbo Games is a future-focused provider of instant-win games whose appeal is underscored by a pioneering Provably Fair algorithm, meaning any bets placed are secured by hashed algorithms that can be analyzed and verified for transparency and fair play to players. The main selling point of such games is that the cryptographic technology creates trust for the customer, as they can witness first-hand the outcome of every bet placed.

Consequently, players are assured of total transparency at every level of the game and can validate the game’s probity in lockstep with playing. Turbo Games was launched in 2020 with its flagship game CrashX – and since then its prolific pipeline has been capturing the zeitgeist, not to mention the proclivities of culturally-diverse players, boosting the revenue-generating capacities of its partners in the process.

Pride of place among the games made available to QTech Games partners via the deal goes to its latest release, Rocket X. This is a high-volatility game, featuring incredible graphics and improved gameplay. To which end, this simple-yet-dynamic slot is highly engaging to play, due to the gradual increase of its coefficients until the growth vector randomly collapses. In short, when each round begins, a scale of multiplier starts growing and players must “cashout” before an “accident” resets the dial.

Originating in the video-gaming industry, the “crash” format has become progressively popular in digital and crypto casinos, due to its straightforward and exciting user experience. These games combine components of video games and social media with “smart” gamification features, making for a deeper, more immersive journey. This has seen Turbo Games become one of the most in-demand studios on the market.

Accordingly, integrating this content from one of the most innovative and creative online casino game developers adds more muscle to QTech Games’ thriving platform, which is bringing the widest range of online games to emerging territories with established names, such as Evolution and Yggdrasil, sitting alongside the sector’s rising-star providers.

Turbo Games’ game client has been optimised for mobile, the central focus of QTech’s RNG model, which is founded on its fully-owned and customised technical platform, affording games providers and operators the fastest integration available. Through this leading platform, which has long since sealed its definitive status as a global gaming one-stop shop, clients enjoy the best performance and customer support available, localised to every region across both emerging and more mature markets.

Daniel Long, CCO QTech Games, said: “We are steadfastly committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our partners. As a result, this new announcement with Turbo Games exemplifies our impressive sequential pipeline for 2023.

“In today’s marketplace, only premium games of the highest standard separate you from the crowd, so we’re thrilled to see how Turbo Games is meeting this demand, above all with its engaging crash games like Rocket X. This instant classic harnesses stunning video-game visuals, coupled to the latest maths models for improved gameplay and varying volatility where required. They are one of the pioneers in introducing this format to both online and crypto casinos.”

Vadim Potapenko, Head of Sales at Turbo Games, added: “QTech Games is a natural habitat for our superior online casino games and player-engagement tools. We are widening our scope across developing regions and their market-leading platform provides a shining gateway to some previously overlooked territories.

“It’s vital to reignite the slots space with different kinds of creative and social games. So, teaming up with QTech Games offered us the perfect chance to bolster our product distribution across emerging markets in Asia and deliver our fantastic games to a range of top-tier partners. We look forward to watching how they connect with new audiences and plan to expand this partnership over the year ahead.”

Outfit7 Celebrates Ten Years of My Talking Tom

August 2, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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A decade of laughter: My Talking Tom’s Ten-Year Anniversary

My Talking Tom is currently celebrating its ten-year anniversary. What started as an animated cat humorously parroting users’ voices has grown into a hit gaming and entertainment franchise. My Talking Tom is just one of many success stories from Outfit7 and we’re delighted to have made a small contribution through a partnership with AppGallery.

Over the past decade, Outfit7 has found success through entertaining content, strategic partnerships and constant innovation. Here is how Outfit7’s Talking Tom and Friends franchise became a household name.

Ten Years of My Talking Tom

Launched in 2013, My Talking Tom built upon the concept of ‘talking tom cat’ with the introduction of a host of new features. Instead of just talking to Tom, players could now take care of him by feeding him, bathing him and tucking him up in bed. The game also included various mini-games to keep both Tom and the player entertained. The whole concept offered a comprehensive experience, allowing users to connect with Talking Tom on a new, much deeper level.

Following the success of My Talking Tom, Outfit7 followed up with more virtual pet games like My Talking Angela, My Talking Hank, My Talking Tom Friends and My Talking Tom 2 as well as expanding the franchise into hit endless runner games like Talking Tom Gold Run and Talking Tom Hero Dash. Outfit7 now has more than 20 Talking Tom and Friends games under its belt with the franchise drawing up to 470 million monthly active users and achieving over 21 billion downloads.

The Outfit7 Family

And outside of the Talking Tom and Friends franchise, Outfit7 has proved itself a well-rounded developer. Ranging from casual puzzle solving in Jigty Jigsaw Puzzles to midcore strategy role-playing in Mythic Legends, the company has been able to cater to the tastes of a wide variety of gamers around the world.

However, the success of Outfit7 does not solely lie in its ability to create captivating games and apps. Its success stems from a dedication to fostering strong connections with a global community of users through impactful partnerships.

Leveraging Partnerships

Understanding the importance of partnerships, Outfit7 has strategically collaborated with app distribution platforms such as AppGallery to expand its reach and enrich its app offerings. With AppGallery’s establishment as one of the world’s top three app marketplaces, the platform serves 580 million monthly active users globally. It has allowed Outfit7 to reach a broader audience and has provided users worldwide seamless access to the developer’s diverse range of games and apps.

Being named the ‘Best Alternative App Store of the Year’ at this year’s Mobile Games Awards serves as a testament to AppGallery’s goal of maintaining user satisfaction. The platform constantly works on collaborations with top gaming developers to offer users access to popular gaming titles and exclusive promotions. This availability is what sets AppGallery apart from the rest of the industry, solidifying its position as the leading alternative app store in the mobile gaming world.

Now Available on AppGallery

Huawei users can now enjoy various Talking Tom and Friends games on AppGallery, with its latest release My Talking Hank having landed in April this year. Come and experience the fun on AppGallery.

ComeOn Group recruit Nicholas Jones as Head of Trading

August 2, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group announced recruiting Nicholas Jones as their new Head of Trading. Jones joins ComeOn with over 30 years of experience from the Trading field, with a number of senior roles at several leading operators such as Openbet, GVC/Bwin, Superbet and Stanleybet.

Jones will take ownership for defining and implementing the trading and risk strategy on ComeOn’s new proprietary in-house sportsbook platform. As part of the Group’s continued growth path, accelerating the Sportsbook vertical is at the core of ComeOn’s growth strategy moving forward.

Jonathan West, Director of Sportsbook at ComeOn Group, said: “We are thrilled to have Nick onboard here at ComeOn. With our increased focus on our in-house sportsbook platform, it was important that we found someone who knows trading inside out, and Nick is certainly that person. With his vast experience, he was the perfect fit to complement the talented team across all our locations and define and execute our risk strategy. As we accelerate our investment in our sportsbook strategy and in-house platform we know that with Nick on board we are in safe hands as we unlock the biggest growth opportunity within Sportsbook for the years to come for us.”

Final Call for Entries for the World’s Most Valuable Literary Sports-Writing Prize

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Authors, journalists, athletes and publishers are being urged to enter their work for the world’s most valuable literary sports writing prize as the deadline for submissions rapidly approaches. Entries for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2023 will close on 18^th August 2023.

Writers have one last shot to submit their sports literature efforts for consideration. Whether it’s a gripping biography of an iconic athlete, an in-depth analysis of an historic sporting event, or even a captivating work of fiction with sports at its centre, The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award welcomes a diverse range of entries that showcase the passion and dedication of authors within the sporting realm.

The first William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award took place in 1989, making it the longest-established competition in the industry. Since launching, the competition has established itself as the pinnacle of recognition for sports writing and each year the Award honours the finest works that captivate readers, unravel untold stories, and offer fresh perspectives on the world of sport.

Last year saw a record breaking 158 books entered by athletes and authors alike, including sport-stars Patrice Evra, Anyika Onuora and Claire Shine, as well as last year’s winning sportswriter, Jeremy Wilson.

Following a rigorous judging process from a panel of journalists, authors, sportspeople and industry leaders, the longlist will be announced in September 2023, with the shortlist unveiled in October. The overall winner will be revealed on 30^th November 2023 at an official awards ceremony held at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London. As well as the winning £30,000 cash prize, all shortlisted authors will each receive £3,000 and a leather-bound copy of their book.

Book review panellist and renowned sports broadcaster, Matt Williams said: “The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award is dedicated to rewarding excellence in sports writing and for three decades has provided authors and publishers a platform to showcase and promote their book and reach a wider audience.

“We have already received a large number of fantastic entries this year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every book that has been submitted so far – it’s going to be a hard year to whittle them down to a longlist.

“With only a few weeks left to enter we urge any author or publisher who has launched their sports book since 2^nd September 2022 – and that includes book due for release before 1^st September this year – to consider entering this year’s Award to be in with the chance of being crowned our 2023 winner.

“We’re not necessarily looking for best-sellers, we’re interested in rewarding authors based on their writing and whether their book captivates the reader, providing a platform to celebrate those who spend time and effort creating great sporting literature.”

Entries close on 18 August 2023.

The Mill Adventure Awarded New Swedish B2B License

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The Mill Adventure secured the new B2B license required by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), enabling the company to continue supplying its iGaming platform to licensed operators in Sweden.

The application process for the new licenses — strengthening SGA’s efforts to combat illegal gambling and increase the protection of the industry and its consumers — has just opened for B2B suppliers on the 1st of March 2023. Acquiring the new license not only further solidifies The Mill Adventure’s competitive edge in regulatory compliance, but significantly boosts its influence across iGaming’s most dynamic markets.

Commenting on this key development, Bjørnar Heggernes, Commercial Director at The Mill Adventure, said, “As more markets move towards increased regulations, we take pride in our team’s compliance expertise and our platform’s adaptability to ever-evolving laws and requirements across jurisdictions.”

“We already have a strong presence in Sweden. This new license, together with our in-depth experience in the market, opens up bigger opportunities for us to help enrich the Swedish iGaming landscape, as well as step up our strategies for growth there.”

The new Swedish B2B license joins The Mill Adventure’s current licenses and platform certifications in highly-competitive iGaming markets such as Germany, Georgia, the Netherlands, Romania, and Malta, with further market entries set to follow.

Pokerbet is a new player in the iGaming market

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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A new company is entering the global iGaming market that will specialize in three verticals: poker, casino, and sports betting.

Pokerbet is an improved successor to the well-known poker platform PokerMatch. From now on, the brand’s mission is to bring the spirit of competition to entertainment—to poker, casino, and sports betting. The company aims to break fixed stereotypes about the world of entertainment and prove that in the game, everything depends on the player themselves.

“The creation of Pokerbet is, first of all, a long-awaited event for us. This is a new brand that, in my opinion, embodies the best qualities and characteristics of a strong and competitive gaming platform. We are ready to move forward, surprise our players every minute and be unpredictable, all while changing the way the world of iGaming is perceived. Pokerbet will become the best friend for those who constantly strive to be winners,” says Ruslan Bangert, CEO of Pokerbet.

In the Pokerbet poker app, you can find tournaments and cash games for every taste. Hold’em, OFC and various types of Omaha, as well as fast Windfall tournaments await you. It is also important that the newly created Pokerbet is undergoing a large-scale poker software update that reflects the latest global trends. On the Pokerbet Casino website, players will find thousands of slots from the leading providers, jackpots, fast games, and a virtual casino with incredible opportunities for winning. A betting page will also be launched soon, where sports fans will be able to convert their knowledge into real profit. In the meantime, those who are interested can provide their email and receive a bonus at the start of accepting bets.

At Pokerbet, you can quickly and securely deposit and withdraw funds using any of the available payment methods, as well as transfer funds to other players right at the cashier on the website.

In honor of its opening, Pokerbet has prepared an incredible number of cool promotions for all guests, where lucky players will receive daily gifts and pleasant surprises. Details and schedule of competitions are available on the official Pokerbet website.

Choose your sport with Pokerbet!

NeoGames to enter five new European markets following agreement with LEIA

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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NeoGames S.A., a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGaming solutions, is set to significantly widen its European reach, after agreeing to a four-year deal with the Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA), which will see its content supplied in all the lotteries in Scandinavia, as well as in France.

LEIA members, Denmark’s Danske Spil, Finland’s Veikkaus, France’s Française des Jeux, Norway’s Norsk Tipping, and Sweden’s Svenska Spel are the latest lotteries in Europe set to integrate NeoGames Studio’s vast portfolio of content, with the studio already supplying its award-winning content to ten lotteries across the continent.

NeoGames Studio is the Company’s in-house games studio and holds over seventeen years of proven experience in supplying an ongoing stream of market-leading eInstant titles to lotteries, with over 250 games having been developed over the years. The studio’s innovative games have won multiple industry awards, including for Queen of Diamonds and most recently, for Desert Fantasy, which won in the fiercely competitive category of Best New Game in the EGR North America Awards 2023.

NeoGames was selected by LEIA following a competitive RFP process, demonstrating the Company’s superior product offering and its expertise in delivering engaging content to lotteries worldwide.

Established in 2018, LEIA is a joint venture by the lotteries Française des Jeux, Danske Spil, Norsk Tipping, Veikkaus, and Svenska Spel. Preserving the same values, the lotteries work together to share resources to build a wider and more efficient digital gaming offering that fosters innovation.

Hili Shakked, Managing Director of NeoGames Studio, said: “We are excited to announce our expansion across Europe through this partnership with LEIA. Its mission to help lotteries reach new customers with innovative games, and supply content that meets the audience’s expectations certainly resonates with NeoGames.

“I am confident that our range of premium games will enhance the content offering of the five individual lotteries, supporting their growth within the industry, and providing players with the best gaming experiences.”

Morten Eriksen, CEO of LEIA, said: “A big part of LEIA’s purpose is to enrich the lotteries’ product offerings by providing a larger catalogue of attractive games and development of new, innovative content. This agreement with NeoGames reinforces that commitment.

“NeoGames is one of the leading providers within the industry, and we are sure that the individual lotteries will benefit greatly from their engaging portfolio of games.”

Spotlight Sports Group Announces a Sponsorship Agreement with Unibet for Racing Post’s ‘Morning Dash’ Preview Shows Throughout the Qatar Goodwood Festival

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Spotlight Sports Group, a world-leading technology, content and media company specializing in sports betting, has today announced a partnership with Unibet that will see the bookmaker become the title sponsor of the Racing Post’s ‘Morning Dash’ preview show throughout the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

The ’Morning Dash’ show will be filmed live every morning from Tuesday, August 1, through Saturday, August 5, and will feature Unibet offers, boosts and ambassadors such as Classic winning trainer Richard Hannon Jnr and multiple Group 1 winning jockey Martin Dwyer.

The show will be hosted by the Racing Post’s Dave Orton with Paul Kealy, Tom Segal, Maddy Playle and Unibet experts joining each day of the festival to provide an in-depth preview of the day’s racing slate with the best tips and offers for the day ahead. The first two episodes of the show will also feature three-time British champion jockey, Oisin Murphy.

Discussing the partnership, Ed Nicholson, the head of racing at Unibet, said: “The Racing Post’s Morning preview shows have become one of the most popular live racing shows in the business delivering informed opinion, detailed analysis and inspired selections from the most revered tipsters within the industry for every major festival throughout the year.

“Here at Unibet we’re passionate about racing so we are delighted to partner with the Racing Post during next week’s Qatar Goodwood Festival to bring you a live ‘Morning Dash’ show each morning.

“There’ll be plenty of Unibet offers and promotions throughout the week plus Goodwood daily specials available exclusively to those tuning in as well as some well-known Unibet ambassadors popping up on the show with some expert guidance. It should be a glorious week.”

Spotlight Sports Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sam Houlding, added: “We are delighted to partner with Unibet for this year’s ‘Morning Dash’ preview show. Our digital coverage of racing festivals like the Qatar Goodwood Festival is essential for our audience and this partnership with Unibet will provide the special offers and boosts that our audience covets. I look forward to seeing this show help our audience stay ahead of the field.”

The ‘Morning Dash’ show can be watched live across the Racing Post YouTube channel and Unibet’s Racing Twitter account for immediate insight from the experts each morning.

Latest Megaways Production from MGA Games, Gold Mine Mania, is an Exciting New World Full of Treasures Just Waiting to be Discovered

August 1, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Gold Mine Mania features free spins with random multiplicative wilds and scatters increasing players’ chances of winning

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In addition to the amazing Megaways mechanic, Gold Mine Mania offers incredible visual appeal with high-quality graphics and immersive sound effects.

Players are immersed in an unexplored gold mine, surrounded by mining carts, tools and gleaming gems, accompanied by a trusted miner who guides them in search of gold and prizes and adds some humour along the way.

The slot game also features an array of special features such as free spins with random multiplicative wilds depending on the scatters obtained by the player increasing the chances of winning and providing an even more impressive gaming experience. Gold Mine Mania is a medium volatility game with maximum prize money of €21,000.

Author: EuropeanGaming.eu

PAGCOR delivers over P17 million worth of aid to typhoon-ravaged areas in Northern Luzon

QTech Games diversifies its elite suite with Turbo Games

Outfit7 Celebrates Ten Years of My Talking Tom

ComeOn Group recruit Nicholas Jones as Head of Trading

Final Call for Entries for the World’s Most Valuable Literary Sports-Writing Prize

The Mill Adventure Awarded New Swedish B2B License

Pokerbet is a new player in the iGaming market

NeoGames to enter five new European markets following agreement with LEIA

Spotlight Sports Group Announces a Sponsorship Agreement with Unibet for Racing Post’s ‘Morning Dash’ Preview Shows Throughout the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Latest Megaways Production from MGA Games, Gold Mine Mania, is an Exciting New World Full of Treasures Just Waiting to be Discovered

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