NACON and KT Racing, in collaboration with the Isle of Man TT Races, have announced “TT Ride on the Edge 2020,” an online event taking place within the video game TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. The competition will run from June 13–25.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is a racing simulation that recreates the TT Races in a game format. The route and Isle of Man environment have been accurately modelled to make the game experience as authentic as possible.

Gamers from all over the world who play TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 on PlayStation 4 and PC can enter the open competition. They will be competing to win a trip for two to the 2021 Isle of Man TT Races and the opportunity to meet the riders who race on the iconic TT Mountain Course. The runner-up will win an official and limited-edition TT 2020 Arai helmet.

Pariplay Ltd., a gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, has announced a partnership with Portuguese market leading operator, Estoril Sol Digital, from Estoril Sol Group, further expanding its presence in the regulated iGaming space in Europe. Through this agreement, Estoril Sol’s ESC Online brand will reap the benefits of Pariplay’s extensive repertoire of over 100 high-quality games as well as a catalogue of exciting third-party titles.

ESC Online was the first licensed casino operator in Portugal’s regulated online market. Operating on the same principles as their highly recognised land-based casinos in Portugal – Casino Estoril, Casino Lisboa and Casino da Póvoa – and optimised for enjoyment across all devices, ESC Online strives to deliver the same excellent gaming experience across all platforms for online players.

Complementing ESC Online’s impressive gaming portfolio, which is comprised of popular slots, blackjack and roulette games, is Pariplay’s state-of-the-art content of over 100 exciting and engaging online casino games. This includes recent releases like Mystery Fox and popular titles, such as Dragons of the North and Wolf Riches, which are designed using unique themes and rewarding special features.

The partnership is poised to have a huge impact on player engagement in the Portuguese iGaming market and further amplify ESC Online’s market dominance.

Rui Magalhães, CEO at Estoril Sol Digital, said: “We are thrilled to have signed an agreement with a games provider of Pariplay’s calibre. Their broad regulatory footprint, high-quality games and cutting-edge technology are exactly what we are looking for in a partner to help us achieve our goals. We anticipate their superior suite of interactive casino games to tremendously benefit our content offering.”

Adrian Bailey, Managing Director at Pariplay, said: “We are very excited about partnering with the prestigious Estoril Sol Group and marking another great deal in the Portuguese gaming market, where Pariplay continues to establish our presence. Much like us, they have proven to be a trailblazer within the industry, making them and Portuguese players an ideal fit for our innovative technology and game content. Onboarding another great operator aligns with our strategy to expand our regulated footprint and make more strides across all key European markets.”

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IDnow has recently been selected by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to participate in a new working group on electronic signatures and infrastructures (ESI). As a member of the Special Task Force 588, IDnow is part of an exclusive group of specialists who started work in April 2020 to fill existing gaps in identity verification standards. The objective of the Task Force is to develop new standards and guidelines for electronic signatures and related trust services.