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Slingo Expands into Spain with SkillOnNet Brands

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SkillOnNet rolls out Slingo games for the Spanish Online market

Online gaming powerhouse SkillOnNet has announced the launch of the ever-popular Slingo games in the Spanish market. Now, Spanish players will be able to enjoy their unique portfolio of bingo-slots hybrids along with a fun fusion of casino games and social elements.

Slingo games will be added to the more than 30 SkillOnNet brands on the company’s Spanish network including its flagship Spanish-language site PlayUZU, which has become a household name in the country.

Slingo broke new ground by reimagining online casino games as a bingo-slots hybrid, creating a hit formula that has since been copied industry-wide. With a devoted fanbase, Slingo has created many of the most popular games in the online gaming space including Slingo Rainbow Riches and Slingo Extreme as well as branded games like Slingo Monopoly and Slingo Deal or No Deal.

SkillOnNet operates dozens of dynamic and diverse market-leading gaming brands in multiple jurisdictions across the world including Spain, Portugal, Germany and the United Kingdom.

“Slingo games have proven to be a smash hit in each new market we’ve taken them to and we’re certain that they will resonate with a Spanish audience,” Head of Games for SkillOnNet, Jani Kontturi, said. “Most of all, we’re excited that games that revolutionized the online casino space almost 30 years ago are finally coming to Spain. When it comes to fusing bingo, slots and social gaming, Slingo is the original and still the best.”

“We are thrilled to be building upon our successful partnership with SkillOnNet by launching our high-quality titles with them alongside Slingo.es,” Ian Robson from Gaming Realms said. “Already proving a triumph across other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Slingo.es will offer players a familiar platform to enjoy a variety of verticals and games on.

“The Spanish market has provided the Slingo brand with an immense amount of growth in recent years and launching our advanced platform there whilst simultaneously offering even more places to enjoy our portfolio will allow both new and existing players to become more familiar with our offering.”

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Edgio and Vermantia Partner to Deliver Custom-Built Live Streaming Events Across EMEA

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Edgio, Inc., a platform of choice for speed, security and simplicity at the edge, today announced a reseller partnership with Vermantia, a global provider of omni-channel content solutions for gaming, and betting operators worldwide. The collaboration supports Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports, and number games.

As part of the partnership, Vermantia will utilize Edgio’s Uplynk solution in its channel production to significantly simplify the delivery of live events, broadcast/OTT, and free ad-supported TV (FAST) syndication, allowing customers to expand their reach while optimizing resources. Powered by a secure global edge network specifically designed for the unique demands of media, Uplynk ensures an exceptional viewing experience for audiences worldwide.

“We are excited to be collaborating with Edgio. This partnership marks a significant improvement for our streaming services, as we continue to provide our valued customers with tailored content solutions and custom channels for live racing, sports events, virtual sports and number games,” said Menelaos Ladopoulos, CTO of Vermantia. “Through our association with Edgio, we aim to enhance our end-to-end streaming capabilities, leveraging Edgio’s unique technology. We are confident this partnership will empower us to meet the evolving needs of our clients across EMEA, shaping exceptional streaming experiences.”

With an impressive track record of handling hundreds of thousands of live events, including global sporting events, Edgio’s Uplynk solution has achieved remarkable milestones. In 2022 alone, Uplynk generated 2.4 billion event views, 3.3 billion hours of streamed video, and more than 220 million hours of advertising.

Through the partnership Vermantia will also provide its operator partners Edgio’s Application and Media portfolio, with particular emphasis on next-gen Web CDN and Edgio’s holistic web application security solutions.

“Edgio is thrilled to be developing our relationship with Vermantia and supporting them in building solutions across EMEA in the next era of streaming, where technology and business innovation will see concurrent viewing numbers surge,” said Emma Whitmore, Group VP, EMEA Edgio.

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Irish and German Derbies make strong World Pool start

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World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), got off to a great start at the Curragh and Hamburg on Sunday with total turnover of HK$246.9 million (€28.9m/£24.9m) across the eight-race card in Ireland and the Deutsches Derby, the first ever World Pool race in Germany.

History was made in the Irish Derby with Auguste Rodin giving his trainer Aidan O’Brien an incredible 100th success in a European Classic, while Fantastic Moon emulated his sire Sea The Moon by winning the Deutsches Derby for Arc-winning jockey Rene Piechulek and his partner and trainer Sarah Steinberg.

There was yet more fantastic value for racing fans with Tote+ Win beating SP in six of the eight races on Irish Derby Day and Tote+ Win overround as 107% compared to industry SP overround of 125%.

There were three large overpays with Harry’s Hill (Race 3 – Rockingham Handicap) paying 20.63 on the Tote compared with 14/1 (+38%), Bold Discovery (Race 7 – Celebration Stakes) paying 27.89 compared with 18/1 (+47%) and Safecracker (Race 8 – Ragusa Handicap) paying 11.99 versus 15/2 (41%).

The World Pool Moment of the Day was a truly family affair with the €4,000 prize going to Megan Hassett, groom of Harry’s Hill, who won the Rockingham Handicap in the tightest of finishes. Trained by her father Martin and ridden by her cousin Wayne, Megan will also be entered into the World Pool Moment of the Year where she could win a VIP trip to Hong Kong next year.

Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “It was a really pleasing start to our first ever World Pool race in Germany with the Deutsches Derby and our first ever meeting at the Curragh on Irish Derby Day.

“The racing was fantastic, with a really strong mix of Group races and competitive handicaps, and there were lots of interesting stories throughout the day. We would like to thank all of our partners who really got behind it and we look forward to growing this day even further in the future.”

Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive Officer, The Curragh Racecourse, said: “The Curragh Racecourse was delighted to participate in the Tote World Pool for the first time for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby meeting last Sunday and we were delighted with the response of World Pool patrons.

“Good field sizes and competitive racing were the order of the day and history was made as Auguste Rodin completed the Epsom Derby/Irish Derby double, providing trainer Aidan O’Brien with his 100th European Classic winner and jockey Ryan Moore with his very first success in the Irish Derby.

“World Pool betting proved popular with both Irish and international punters, delivering turnover on the day of €25.8m across eight races and online Win dividends exceeding SP in six races, and matching on the remaining two with Tote Guarantee in place.”

Jason Morris, HRI Director of Racing and Strategic Projects, said: “Horse Racing Ireland and Tote Ireland were extremely pleased with the very strong results produced by the first Tote World Pool at the Curragh Racecourse, both in terms of the winning dividends and the overall turnover levels on and off course.

“We look forward to building on this successful start and growing future international interest levels further through our excellent relationship with the Hong Kong Jockey Club team.”

Gerhard Schoeningh, Chairman of German Racecourse Association (BGG GmbH), said: “The German Derby was the first World Pool event for us and we are delighted to be able to showcase our top staying horses to a worldwide audience. The much-enhanced pool size also boosted German stakes by a gratifying 33% compared to last year.

“World Pool customers can look forward to seeing the proven 2400 metre Derby horses competing in the Grand Prix races in the summer and autumn, next in the Grosser Preis von Berlin on 13 August.”

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PlayOJO hire igor to launch integrated live casino campaign

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Leading UK online gaming brand PlayOJO has teamed up with igor Creations to launch it’s first product advert to promote their exciting live casino and gameshow offering, in a new integrated UK campaign.

‘It’s Alive’ sees a playful undead monster spring to life when he discovers the fun and thrills of playing live casino at PlayOJO, and is then transported to a colourful CGI gaming world to reveal a whole new realm of exciting live casino and gameshow games.

The campaign breaks this week in the UK, across TV & digital, with other markets going live later this summer.

igor was appointed by PlayOJO following a competitive pitch earlier this year.

igor is the content division of isobel, one of the UK’s leading independent creative agencies.

 

Team

PlayOJO

Chief Marketing Officer – Peter Bennett

Brand and Communications Lead – Catharine Hopkinson

Head of Global Product – Andrew Steddy

igor Creations

Creative & production company – igor Creations

Executive Creative Director & Director – Rob Fletcher

Creative team: Tom Dyson & Lance Boreham

Senior Account Director & Producer – Gemma Blake

Editor, Post-production & CGI – Chan Spencer

Sound: Jungle

Music: Delicious Digital

Media 

All Response Media

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LeoVegas new shirt sponsor of Blackpool FC

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LeoVegas Group has signed a new sponsorship agreement with the British football club Blackpool FC, making LeoVegas the Principal Partner and new front-of-shirt sponsor. As LeoVegas Group continues to increase its focus on sports betting and maximise visibility both locally and globally, this sponsorship agreement is the latest of several deals with football clubs across Europe.

LeoVegas Group announces that a new sponsorship agreement has been signed with English tier three league club Blackpool FC. As the new Principal Partner, the LeoVegas logo will prominently feature on the front of all 2023/24 first-team adult shirts. This upcoming season’s kit has been designed to celebrate Blackpool FC’s 100th year of playing in the iconic tangerine colour, which is now synonymous with the club. Additionally, the LeoVegas brand will feature across in-stadia assets such as pitch-side LED screens and static boards at the Bloomfield Road Stadium.

Sam Behar, LeoVegas Director of UK and Sponsorship, said “We are delighted to announce this sponsorship with ‘The Seasiders’ for the upcoming season. Partnering with a club like Blackpool that has such a long-standing history in the game presents a fantastic opportunity for LeoVegas Group to promote the greatest igaming experience across the United Kingdom. The club and the Group share common values and a desire to grow, and we can’t wait for the season to get underway.

Jonty Castle, Blackpool Football Club’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are thrilled to welcome LeoVegas Group on board as a new Principal Partner ahead of the upcoming season. To be associated with LeoVegas – a globally recognised brand – on the front of all first-team and replica adult shirts is an exciting opportunity for the Club, and provides the potential for greater international exposure.

LeoVegas Group continues to enhance brand visibility and intensify its focus on sports betting through its brands LeoVegas, BetUK, and expekt, which was recently launched in Denmark as part of the continuing international expansion. In the past year, the Group has entered into strategic partnerships with top European football clubs, Champions League finalists FC Internazionale Milano and treble winners Manchester City, in order to increase visibility and brand awareness in connection to sports. Partnerships with prominent football clubs ensures that the Group reaches both global and local audiences, supporting the ambition to launch LeoVegas Group as a provider of the greatest igaming experience for both casino and sports betting.

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Bafana Bafana and SAFA announce 10bet as Official Betting Partner

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has officially announced global online sportsbook and games operator, 10bet South Africa, as the Official Betting Partner of the Senior Men’s National Team in a four-year deal.

This partnership marks an exciting milestone for both parties, as they join forces to enhance the experience of fans and communities.

10bet South Africa is thrilled to work together with SAFA, as the national team is an essential part of the country’s lively sports culture and the fan’s passions. Through this partnership, 10bet South Africa aims to be at the centre of fan engagement opportunities and create lasting impact through community initiatives.

“We are delighted to partner with 10bet South Africa. This is the beginning of a relationship between two ambitious and forward-thinking brands. We hope this partnership will help us bring fans the best possible product and experience and continue growing South African football,” said SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao.

“This is an exciting partnership based on pride, passion, and love of the beautiful game. Bafana Bafana, an iconic brand that’s at the heart of millions of South Africans and one that has played a pivotal role in bringing people together, generating excitement, and positively impacting communities is a perfect fit for our growing brand locally,” said Michelle Henriques Colborne, Chief Revenue Officer at 10bet South Africa.

10bet’s outstanding sports betting coverage includes competitive odds on more than 65,000 events a month – including 25,000 in-play events – across over 60 sports, with more than 2,000 bet types and the industry’s most advanced betting features.

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GoldenPark expands its borders and begins to operate in Portugal

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The renowned bookmaker and online casino, based in Spain, Goldenpark has received the green light from the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) to start operating in its neighboring country.

Goldenpark has a strong presence in the Iberian market, and its debut into Portugal marks a new milestone in the operator’s development and execution of part of its global expansion strategy.

GoldenPark.pt offers Portuguese players a wide range of sports betting and casino gaming options, including slot, roulette, and blackjack games, providing them with a first-rate gaming experience.

The Consejero Delegado of the Online Division of the MGA Group, José Antonio Giacomelli, declared: “We are ready to achieve success in the Portuguese market. We are a reference operator in the national market, and it was time to continue growing by exploring new horizons and challenges.”

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NuxGame Strikes Online Casino Deal with Barbara Bang

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NuxGame, the experienced betting and casino software provider, has forged a new agreement with game studio Barbara Bang.

Bolstering its casino game offering, NuxGame clientele will now gain access to Barbara Bang’s innovative portfolio, helping to increase retention rates and audience reach.

Barbara Bang has garnered recognition for its unconventional approach to game creation as well as tailored solutions for specific markets, proving a success with operators worldwide.

As part of the agreement, NuxGame customers will now benefit from the provider’s player favourite titles such as Juicy Fruits, Sunshine Rich and Chieftain Buffalo, which have amassed legions of fans, particularly in the regulated European and LatAm markets.

The latest partnership with Barbara Bang further consolidates NuxGame’s platform, which has seen an expansion in its online casino offering following recent deals with FC FA Chai and Pascal Gaming.

Furthermore, NuxGame will be returning to this year’s iGB Live in Amsterdam, where the team looks forward to speaking with current and potential partners from their booth situated at stand J62.

Dmitry Volkov CRO and Business Development at NuxGame, said: “Our latest agreement ensures that we can continue to exceed our online casino customers’ expectations through diversification and expansion of our library.

“Barbara Bang’s high-quality titles and entertainment tools provide a unique and memorable experience that we are confident will be a hit with our customer’s players.”

Ahikam Raviv, Head of Partnerships at Barbara Bang: “We are very excited about this partnership, with NuxGame being a key partner for our future goals.

“We look forward to enhancing our network with such a strong platform provider and would like to thank Dmitri Volkov CRO and Business Development and the NuxGame team for a fair and respectful negotiation.”

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nanocosmos at Sigma Asia showcasing nanoStream Cloud with expanded reach

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nanocosmos at Sigma Asia: Expanded reach for nanoStream Cloud to deliver high-quality interactive streaming of live games and bets in Asia

nanocosmos, a leading real-time video streaming provider, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary with a head start for the growing live gaming and betting market in Asia. Recognizing the surging demand for high-quality, secure, and accessible live games in Asia, nanocosmos has unveiled a range of new features on its unique platform, nanoStream Cloud. New features are specifically tailored to meet the region’s requirements for gaming platform providers: Local support, new server locations and improved technology for better accessibility in remote regions have been added for increased coverage in Asia. Moreover, nanocosmos has implemented additional security features to safeguard live streams with ease and effectiveness, aiming at the highest possible quality of experience for the end users.

In addition, providers of live games and bets in Asia can benefit from nanoStream Cloud’s recent validations from the professional video broadcast industry: nanoStream Cloud received the “SRT Plugged” Badge for the successful implementation and test of the SRT protocol by more than 15 independent vendors of the video industry. This targets optimized stream quality and stability for global distribution for all areas including bad network situations, and it can be used next to other protocols like WHIP and RTMP.

Addressing the growing demand for stream protection and reliable service, nanocosmos has introduced nanoStream Guardian, an innovative solution that extends stream protection capabilities. In addition to simplified token-based access (JWT) and stream protection via webhooks, clients can now shield streams from unauthorized access through a straightforward principle: monitor activities, assess suspicious behavior, and proactively block identified threats.

nanocosmos offers an end-to-end solution  designed to empower platform providers and elevate their business with high-quality streaming. Leveraging the integrated features dedicated to Quality of Service and Quality of Experience and based on ultra-low latency, providers can enjoy 100% uptime ensured by a robust and reliable Content Delivery Network (CDN), browser-based player, advanced analytics, and round-the-clock service and stream protection.

Chris Strijbosch, SVP business development, says “We are proudly bringing 25 years of expertise to the growing iGaming and betting markets with a client-focussed approach. Our real-time streaming platform covers key requirements such as secure streaming, adaptive bitrate for seamless experience even in remote areas and dedicated local support in Chinese and English. This is an expansion that underlines our commitment to providing cutting-edge interactive live streaming.”

To showcase their unique real-time streaming platform and API, nanoStream Cloud, with its enhanced features, nanocosmos will be present at booth BR15 during Sigma Asia. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how nanocosmos is revolutionizing live video streaming for the Asian market.

 

About nanocosmos

nanocosmos is a leading provider of real-time video streaming solutions, empowering businesses across various industries to deliver high-quality and secure live video experiences to their audiences worldwide. With a 25-year history of innovation, nanocosmos continues to lead the way in interactive live streaming, particularly in the gaming and betting sectors. The company’s flagship product, nanoStream Cloud, offers a comprehensive set of features that cater to the specific requirements of gaming platform providers, ensuring seamless playback on any browser and device, anytime, anywhere.

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SOFTSWISS Takes Centre Stage at SiGMA Asia 2023

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SOFTSWISS, a winner of multiple prestigious iGaming awards, extends its reach and joins a range of brands exhibiting their products at the prestigious SiGMA Asia 2023. The show will take place in Manila, the Philippines, 19–22 July. SOFTSWISS is eagerly preparing to showcase its exceptional lineup of high-performing products at stand BR42.

With a solid commitment to innovation, SOFTSWISS will present its cutting-edge solutions to potential and existing clients in the Asian region. Attendees can explore the whole ecosystem of top-notch solutions that can help to launch an iGaming business from scratch.

SiGMA Asia participants will have a chance to discover more about the extensive features of the Game Aggregator, whose team has recently launched the Tournament Tool to help operators increase player engagement and loyalty. Besides that, the product boasts the ‘fish games’ category of games popular in Asia, as well as a local server infrastructure to accommodate players in the region. At the same time, SOFTSWISS business development managers and regional partners will share their expertise and highlight the benefits and latest updates of the flagship Casino Platform, which is available for clients as a White Label Casino Solution, Turnkey Casino Solution, or Crypto Casino Solution.

Moreover, SOFTSWISS experts will demonstrate the gamification potential of the Sportsbook Platform, introduce the Jackpot Aggregator, a unique solution designed to enhance engagement among online casino players, and showcase the effective affiliate management and tracking capabilities of Affilka.

Max Trafimovich, Chief Commercial Officer at SOFTSWISS, comments: “We are excited to exhibit at SiGMA Asia, where we aim to reinforce our market presence and gain deeper insights into the local industry’s dynamics. The Asian market is renowned for its distinctive offerings and cultural nuances, making this event a valuable opportunity for us to showcase our groundbreaking solutions. We eagerly anticipate meetings with existing and potential clients and partners in this new location, fostering meaningful connections and future collaborations. Join SOFTSWISS at stand BR42!”

 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying ISO 27001-certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.