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DAZN Announces Exclusive Global Rights to English Football’s National League
DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, announced the acquisition of broadcast rights to the English Football League’s National League, National League North and National League South, in the UK and on a global and exclusive basis. The deal marks DAZN’s first investment into domestic rights for men’s football rights in England and represents a significant addition to DAZN’s portfolio of English football internationally.
Fans in the UK and around the world will be able to stream an exciting slew of English football from the National League, National League North and National League South on DAZN. With 24 teams in each of the three competitions, subscribers will be able to access a wealth of live games as well as catch up on highlights and watch official full match replays. DAZN will take over production for the broadcasting of games with all 557 National League matches to be streamed on the platform as well as a significant selection of top National League North and National League South matches.
National League will join the likes of NFL Game Pass, PGA Tour Pass and FIBA’s Courtside 1891 as a standalone channel within the DAZN platform. DAZN will offer National League TV as a standalone channel which can be purchased separately, or on top of, a standard DAZN subscription.
With DAZN, National League TV will be available throughout more than 200 markets, across multiple internet-enabled devices, and will benefit from DAZN’s technological expertise and product development. The flexibility and versatility of DAZN’s platform enables live and on-demand content to be streamed at scale, while also providing the capacity to localise in key markets.
A rights holder of EFL competitions in key DAZN markets of Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Italy – this deal with the National League System (NLS) is DAZN’s domestic entrance into English men’s football and underlines the platform’s commitment to growing its offer in the UK.
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said: “DAZN’s technology makes us uniquely placed to create destinations for sports fans, and this multi-year partnership NLS will allow us to create a global home for the National League, helping fans better access the teams they are so passionate about, while creating engagement opportunities to access new audiences. This is the latest in a series of channel deals which leverage DAZN’s scale and industry-leading tech stack to revolutionise the way rights holders increase exposure to domestic and international audiences and develop their sport digitally and commercially.”
Mark Ives, General Manager of National League System, said: “We are incredibly excited about this groundbreaking long-term joint venture with DAZN, one of the biggest players in sports broadcasting and the deal demonstrates the continuing growth and reach of the National League.
“The global exposure that DAZN will bring the league, and our clubs cannot be overstated. DAZN will be using their vast expertise in sports broadcasting and streaming to allow fans in both the UK, and internationally, to access live matches across all connected devices like never before.
“We look forward to working very closely with them to enhance the viewing experience for all fans that can’t be at the stadium, which we believe is to the full benefit of our clubs and supporters.”
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Aviatrix named ‘Game of the Year’ at EGR Operator Awards
Aviatrix, the crash game featuring innovative engagement mechanics, has been named ‘Game of the Year’ at the EGR Operator Awards 2024.
The latest award marks an incredible rise for the title, which has quickly grown to become a fan favourite in markets around the world.
Vladislav Artemyev, CEO of Aviatrix at Aviatrix, said: “We’ve been proud to win several awards since we started out our journey with Aviatrix, and to now be named EGR’s ‘Game of the Year’ is a particularly great honour. But make no mistake, this is just the start of what we have planned for Aviatrix. We’re committed to constantly improving the game for both our existing players and the new ones who join this adventure every day.”
Aviatrix is regularly updated with new features and functionality, including the recent launch of free bet promo codes, which allows operators, affiliates and streamers to seamlessly promote the title without the need for additional integrations.
The game has also significantly expanded into regulated markets over the past few months, gaining licences and certifications in Italy, Greece, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Peru, Georgia and by the MGA, with more markets to be added soon.
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Continent 8 Technologies wins Fujitsu Rising Star of the Year award
Fujitsu has named Continent 8 Technologies as the recipient of its coveted Rising Star of the Year Award at its recent Future Proof Event in London.
The awards ceremony formed part of the company’s flagship event where attendees could learn more about Fujitsu’s data center expertise and how it can be used to help iGaming operators and suppliers position their businesses for future growth and success.
The judging panel crowned Continent 8 as Rising Star of the Year for joining the Fujitsu ecosystem as a service provider and quickly building market-leading services for the global iGaming industry that leverage Fujitsu’s data center technologies.
The award was presented by Graham Bromham, Channel & Midmarket Sales Director at Fujitsu UK to Continent 8 Technologies Regional Sales Director, Aidan-Rees Williams, and Regulatory Account Director, Graham Foster, at the glitzy event held at Pullman London St Pancras.
Fujitsu provides a wide range of solutions to operators and suppliers, from data centres and infrastructure to powerful data tools powered by the latest technologies. This includes its Private GPT, an AI-driven solution that allows organisations to securely chat with their data.
Graham Bromham, Channel & Midmarket Sales Director at Fujitsu UK, said: “We have been delighted to welcome Continent 8 as a Fujitsu partner with the collaboration providing to be incredibly valuable to both companies.
“Collaborations like this present tremendous opportunities and result in shared successes, which we have already enjoyed with Continent 8. But we have only just scratched the surface of what we can achieve together and look forward to strengthening the partnership moving forwards.
“Continent 8 is a really deserving winner of our Rising Star award and we couldn’t be happier to have presented the trophy at our awards ceremony.”
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Fujitsu has been an invaluable strategic partner for Continent 8, collaborating closely with us to deliver secure, high-availability and zero-compromise hosting, connectivity and cloud solutions to operators and suppliers in the global iGaming and online sports betting industry.
“To be named Rising Star of the Year is a testament to what we have been able to achieve through this partnership in a short space of time, and I would like to thank Fujitsu and the Continent 8 team for their efforts in maximising the potential of our collaboration.”
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Duelbits Wins Best Crypto Operator at the 2024 EGR Operator Awards
Duelbits is proud to announce its win as “Best Crypto Operator” at the EGR Operator Awards 2024. This recognition, celebrated on October 24 in London, highlights Duelbits’ dedication to innovation, outstanding player experiences, and high industry standards, securing its position as a leader in crypto gaming.
Since its inception in 2020, Duelbits has expanded from a small team to a powerhouse of over 100 professionals. Over the past year, Duelbits has seen significant revenue growth and a sharp increase in active users, thanks to its localised services and support for more than 12 cryptocurrencies. Our platform is setting industry standards with exclusive games, unique tournaments, and a robust rakeback system offering up to 50% on the house edge.
Duelbits strengthens its global presence and brand impact through high-profile partnerships with icons like Conor McGregor and Luis Suarez. These collaborations have significantly boosted visibility, with recent campaigns drawing millions of views and cementing Duelbits’ reputation as a top destination in crypto gaming entertainment.
Duelbits CEO Marco Pinnisi commented on the award, saying, “This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team and our focus on creating a dynamic, player-centred experience. We’re excited to keep pushing forward and redefining the possibilities in crypto gaming.
Looking ahead, Duelbits is actively driving new projects to maintain its edge in the industry. This. week, Duelbits launched Duelbits TV, a 24-hour streaming channel providing nonstop. entertainment and thrilling prizes to viewers worldwide, reflecting the company’s commitment to enhance user engagement through fresh and immersive experiences.
With the recent release of Duelbits 3.0, featuring a refreshed interface and enhanced. functionality, the company continues to set new standards in usability and innovation. This award marks a key milestone as Duelbits remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences for players globally.
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