Supplier to put state-of-the-art sportsbook under the spotlight

2nd February, 2017 – Armenia: Multi-channel sportsbook and casino platform provider Digitain is preparing to whip up a storm at ICE Totally Gaming next week where it will showcase its suite of products and services.

The supplier’s state-of-the-art sportsbook platform will take centre stage on its stand – S1-344. Its bespoke and turnkey solutions boast a powerful API integration that ensures they link up seamlessly with any user management platform.

The Digitain sportsbook is one of the most powerful on the market, offering odds on 65 different sports, taking in 7,500 leagues and more than 3,000 betting markets. Its in-house team of veteran traders also serve up 30,000 live events per month.

02 February 2017 – Singapore:The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the appointment of Loren Mack to Vice President of PR and Communications effective immediately. Previously, Loren served the company as Senior Director of PR and Communications.

Loren Mack, Vice President of PR and Communications, stated: “I am absolutely blessed to be in the position that I am, doing what I love to do in an industry I am extremely passionate about. Nothing beats hard work, and I truly believe that a huge part of this success is due to the amazing, hard-working people around me that not only continue to put in the hours, but also never fail to inspire me to give everything that I have towards the betterment of the organization. Being able to work with the greatest athletes in the world everyday is incredible, and I am thrilled to accept this new role and to share this with the entire team at ONE Championship.”

Mack is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Marist College. He is an active member in the sports community of Las Vegas as well as the Asia Representative to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (NVBHOF). He finds great joy in helping others, and is an avid volunteer for charity including organizations like the Salvation Army and Feeding America.

Mack has been involved in the combat sports industry as a prominent figure for over a decade, joining ONE Championship shortly after the promotion’s inception in 2011. Over the years, he has led the PR Team and has been instrumental in developing the ONE Championship brand all across Asia and in the entire world.

02 February 2017 – Singapore:The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the appointment of Loren Mack to Vice President of PR and Communications effective immediately. Previously, Loren served the company as Senior Director of PR and Communications.

Loren Mack, Vice President of PR and Communications, stated: “I am absolutely blessed to be in the position that I am, doing what I love to do in an industry I am extremely passionate about. Nothing beats hard work, and I truly believe that a huge part of this success is due to the amazing, hard-working people around me that not only continue to put in the hours, but also never fail to inspire me to give everything that I have towards the betterment of the organization. Being able to work with the greatest athletes in the world everyday is incredible, and I am thrilled to accept this new role and to share this with the entire team at ONE Championship.”

Mack is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Marist College. He is an active member in the sports community of Las Vegas as well as the Asia Representative to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (NVBHOF). He finds great joy in helping others, and is an avid volunteer for charity including organizations like the Salvation Army and Feeding America.

Mack has been involved in the combat sports industry as a prominent figure for over a decade, joining ONE Championship shortly after the promotion’s inception in 2011. Over the years, he has led the PR Team and has been instrumental in developing the ONE Championship brand all across Asia and in the entire world.

Retail and online tech provider to showcase brand new online and retail products and services at show

2nd February, 2017 – Technology provider A Bet A is all set for ICE Totally Gaming when it returns to London’s ExCeL next week.

The independent supplier will be showcasing a brand new online and mobile sportsbook platform based on the most up-to-date web technologies.

This platform offers retail operators an internet business they themselves can control, rather than the one-size fits all solution too often offered by many providers.

The AskGamblers Android App has just been launched. Android users can now follow all online casino developments and novelties in the iGaming industry on the move.

Following the immense success of its innovative iPhone App, launched in February 2016, AskGamblers has just released a brand new Android App, already available on Google Play Store.

The Android App features a clean and elegant design, ideal for effortless mobile navigation. Thanks to the app’s impeccable live notification system, players, affiliates and online gambling aficionados can easily stay up-to-date on all recent online casino activities, bonuses and promotions, impartial casino reviews, players’ personal opinions and the latest casino complaints and their progress.

Srđan Kapor, one of the AskGamblers Product Owners, stated: “When we released the iPhone App, we knew it was only the beginning. Since then we’d been diligently working on creating an Android application that would be just as effective and user-friendly. Now Android users can experience their favourite casino website on the go, as well. In the meantime, stay tuned for more – we’re nowhere near done pushing the limits of the iGaming industry!”

• Betgenius will supply one of Europe’s largest gaming companies with a new platform solution

• Betgenius also becomes OPAP’s primary in-play data provider across retail and online

(London, UK: 1 February 2017) Betgenius, the leading supplier of sports betting and marketing technology to regulated bookmakers and lotteries, has entered into a landmark partnership with the Greek betting and lottery operator, OPAP, to provide a cutting-edge multi-channel sportsbook platform.

The deal will see OPAP migrate its digital sports betting operation to the Betgenius Sportsbook Platform, featuring a full back office suite, outsourced trading, CRM and marketing tools, and UX development across all digital channels.

• Betgenius will supply one of Europe’s largest gaming companies with a new platform solution

• Betgenius also becomes OPAP’s primary in-play data provider across retail and online

(London, UK: 1 February 2017) Betgenius, the leading supplier of sports betting and marketing technology to regulated bookmakers and lotteries, has entered into a landmark partnership with the Greek betting and lottery operator, OPAP, to provide a cutting-edge multi-channel sportsbook platform.

The deal will see OPAP migrate its digital sports betting operation to the Betgenius Sportsbook Platform, featuring a full back office suite, outsourced trading, CRM and marketing tools, and UX development across all digital channels.

TCOOP pays out over $22 million; $3.4 million Main Event prize pool largest ever

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – February 1, 2017 – When ‘maxv2’ won the PokerStars Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP) 2017 $215 Main Event for $489,075.72 the player topped not only the list of most money won by a player in this series, but the all time list of biggest TCOOP prize won ever. The record prize pool stood at $3,413,377, the largest ever seen in a TCOOP event. The series attracted more than 215,000 entries in total and paid out more than $23 million across the 66 events which took place online at PokerStars,  an Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand.

BIG WINS ALL ROUND

By popular demand, the final weekend’s schedule also included a low stakes Main Event to accompany the $1,000 buy-in Main Event. The inaugural $27 Hold’em Main Event Turbo, Low-Stakes Edition was contested by 23,662 entrants, which was the largest field of all 66 events. The winner, ‘posetuta’, scooped $52,367.61 – not a bad return for a $27 buy-in.

TCOOP pays out over $22 million; $3.4 million Main Event prize pool largest ever

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – February 1, 2017 – When ‘maxv2’ won the PokerStars Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP) 2017 $215 Main Event for $489,075.72 the player topped not only the list of most money won by a player in this series, but the all time list of biggest TCOOP prize won ever. The record prize pool stood at $3,413,377, the largest ever seen in a TCOOP event. The series attracted more than 215,000 entries in total and paid out more than $23 million across the 66 events which took place online at PokerStars,  an Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand.

BIG WINS ALL ROUND

By popular demand, the final weekend’s schedule also included a low stakes Main Event to accompany the $1,000 buy-in Main Event. The inaugural $27 Hold’em Main Event Turbo, Low-Stakes Edition was contested by 23,662 entrants, which was the largest field of all 66 events. The winner, ‘posetuta’, scooped $52,367.61 – not a bad return for a $27 buy-in.

Team PokerStars SportStar Cristiano Ronaldo and basketball hero Dwyane Wade have ended their three-month #raiseit battle in sensational style by using drones.

Ronaldo and Wade battled it out for the last time in the ‘Aerial Duel’ round of the fun social campaign by PokerStars. Sports fans from across the globe can now see the pair’s final videos, which were posted on Monday and Tuesday, on Ronaldo and Wade’s social media channels.

They have gone head-to-head in a total of seven rounds over the past three months combining impressive sporting tricks while doing everyday tasks.  The videos have now received over 100m views.

The #raiseit campaign embraces the poker mentality of setting the bar high for your opponent, raising the stakes ever higher to push out or challenge your competition, and ultimately aim to be the best. To view all the #raiseit challenges go to www.nowraiseit.com

Team PokerStars SportStar Cristiano Ronaldo and basketball hero Dwyane Wade have ended their three-month #raiseit battle in sensational style by using drones.

Ronaldo and Wade battled it out for the last time in the ‘Aerial Duel’ round of the fun social campaign by PokerStars. Sports fans from across the globe can now see the pair’s final videos, which were posted on Monday and Tuesday, on Ronaldo and Wade’s social media channels.

They have gone head-to-head in a total of seven rounds over the past three months combining impressive sporting tricks while doing everyday tasks.  The videos have now received over 100m views.

The #raiseit campaign embraces the poker mentality of setting the bar high for your opponent, raising the stakes ever higher to push out or challenge your competition, and ultimately aim to be the best. To view all the #raiseit challenges go to www.nowraiseit.com

Jackpot hits twice in 12 hours to award a total of $609,617; bringing total awarded since The Deal launch to $1.2 million

Onchan, Isle of Man – February 1, 2017 – The jackpot for The Deal, PokerStars’ hugely popular mini game, has hit for the first time in almost two weeks. The progressive jackpot had grown to well over $550,000 when ‘zuziek79’ triggered the jackpot to win $287,230.45 at PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand.

A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT

The Polish player was playing The Deal for the very first time when the lucky strike came on his seventh hand at the 7 StarsCoin buy-in level. That triggered the Royal Flush that led to the largest jackpot the game has ever paid out. ‘zuziek79’ was being railed by his brother and confirmed that excitement levels at this point were “crazy”. Another brother missed out on the excitement but ‘zuziek79’ said “he’s getting a nice present as compensation. I’m very happy. It is a life changing amount of money for me. I plan to spend it wisely and of course continue playing at PokerStars”. Additionally 54,190 players were awarded a $5.30 share for playing in the 12 hours leading up to the jackpot hit.

Jackpot hits twice in 12 hours to award a total of $609,617; bringing total awarded since The Deal launch to $1.2 million

Onchan, Isle of Man – February 1, 2017 – The jackpot for The Deal, PokerStars’ hugely popular mini game, has hit for the first time in almost two weeks. The progressive jackpot had grown to well over $550,000 when ‘zuziek79’ triggered the jackpot to win $287,230.45 at PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) brand.

A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT

The Polish player was playing The Deal for the very first time when the lucky strike came on his seventh hand at the 7 StarsCoin buy-in level. That triggered the Royal Flush that led to the largest jackpot the game has ever paid out. ‘zuziek79’ was being railed by his brother and confirmed that excitement levels at this point were “crazy”. Another brother missed out on the excitement but ‘zuziek79’ said “he’s getting a nice present as compensation. I’m very happy. It is a life changing amount of money for me. I plan to spend it wisely and of course continue playing at PokerStars”. Additionally 54,190 players were awarded a $5.30 share for playing in the 12 hours leading up to the jackpot hit.

A BET A and Colossus Bets today announce a deal which will enable A BET A to integrate and distribute Colossus sports pools to its stable of operator partners. The collaboration with Colossus Bets ensures that the expanding Colossus product portfolio will be available to A BET A’s client base for retail, web and mobile.

Chris Latter, CEO of ABETA said: “The Colossus formula of lottery-sized sports jackpots with cash-out throughout will be a strong risk-free addition to what we offer to our operator clients.  Our clients are always looking for innovative content and Colossus pools represents an ideal additional product for their punters to enjoy.”

Bernard Marantelli, CEO of Colossus Bets said: “With a particularly strong retail distribution network A BET A is an excellent partner for Colossus Bets. Not only will our life-changing pool prizes be made available to A BET A’s growing list of online partners, but this deal will also bring our products into the high street so betting shop punters can join our global pools.”

About A BET A

Jersey’s eGaming sector has been boosted ahead of this month’s ICE Totally Gaming exhibition by the recent announcement that the SMP Partners Group has opened an office in the jurisdiction.

The highly-regarded trust and corporate services provider, which is headquartered in the Isle of Man, has been at the forefront of the promotion and development of the Isle of Man’s gaming sector for the last eight years and intends to harness its recognised expertise to build a robust Jersey offering that serves the multi-jurisdictional licensing requirements of the international eGaming sector.

David Hudson, a Director of the Group’s specialist consulting business SMP eGaming, said: ‘We have been very supportive of Jersey’s gaming sector over the last two years and believe it has unique regulatory and fiscal attributes that enable it to play a niche part in a multi-jurisdictional licensing strategy. Now with a physical presence on the Island we are ideally placed to leverage our deep knowledge of the sector, our unrivalled experience of providing professional management services and broad contact base to bring new licensees to Jersey and, in doing so, support the development of a proactive and knowledgeable professional cluster.’

With more than 60 per cent of all license applicants reviewed and approved by the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission over the last eight years, and with many UK licensees within its portfolio, SMP Partners’ credentials as a market leader are firmly established.

Jersey’s eGaming sector has been boosted ahead of this month’s ICE Totally Gaming exhibition by the recent announcement that the SMP Partners Group has opened an office in the jurisdiction.

The highly-regarded trust and corporate services provider, which is headquartered in the Isle of Man, has been at the forefront of the promotion and development of the Isle of Man’s gaming sector for the last eight years and intends to harness its recognised expertise to build a robust Jersey offering that serves the multi-jurisdictional licensing requirements of the international eGaming sector.

David Hudson, a Director of the Group’s specialist consulting business SMP eGaming, said: ‘We have been very supportive of Jersey’s gaming sector over the last two years and believe it has unique regulatory and fiscal attributes that enable it to play a niche part in a multi-jurisdictional licensing strategy. Now with a physical presence on the Island we are ideally placed to leverage our deep knowledge of the sector, our unrivalled experience of providing professional management services and broad contact base to bring new licensees to Jersey and, in doing so, support the development of a proactive and knowledgeable professional cluster.’

With more than 60 per cent of all license applicants reviewed and approved by the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission over the last eight years, and with many UK licensees within its portfolio, SMP Partners’ credentials as a market leader are firmly established.

Jersey’s eGaming sector has been boosted ahead of this month’s ICE Totally Gaming exhibition by the recent announcement that the SMP Partners Group has opened an office in the jurisdiction.

The highly-regarded trust and corporate services provider, which is headquartered in the Isle of Man, has been at the forefront of the promotion and development of the Isle of Man’s gaming sector for the last eight years and intends to harness its recognised expertise to build a robust Jersey offering that serves the multi-jurisdictional licensing requirements of the international eGaming sector.

David Hudson, a Director of the Group’s specialist consulting business SMP eGaming, said: ‘We have been very supportive of Jersey’s gaming sector over the last two years and believe it has unique regulatory and fiscal attributes that enable it to play a niche part in a multi-jurisdictional licensing strategy. Now with a physical presence on the Island we are ideally placed to leverage our deep knowledge of the sector, our unrivalled experience of providing professional management services and broad contact base to bring new licensees to Jersey and, in doing so, support the development of a proactive and knowledgeable professional cluster.’

With more than 60 per cent of all license applicants reviewed and approved by the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission over the last eight years, and with many UK licensees within its portfolio, SMP Partners’ credentials as a market leader are firmly established.

As the international industry prepares to meet in London, Dan Stone, Senior Marketing Manager responsible for implementing the far reaching World Theatre of Gaming campaign, provides his take on some of the experiences visitors should look out for at ICE.

Take on a FIFA World Cup winner! 

Real Madrid icon and World Cup winner, ROBERTO CARLOS, will be at ICE 2017 on planetwin365’s stand S1-250. Challenge him in a ‘keepy uppy’ competition and win a signed shirt. Roberto will be taking on all comers from 11am on Wednesday 8th February.

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