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SoftSwiss Sportsbook launches its new project with Betjungle

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SoftSwiss announced the start of its new betting project, which will run on the Sportsbook Platform. The new client is Betjungle Sportsbook, the project of Betjungle Casino. This will be the very first SoftSwiss Sportsbook client launching onto the Indian market and introducing a specialized Sportsbook Premium Cricket package to its audience. Officially launched on the 24th of March, the Betjungle sports betting project is now ready to provide its players access to more than 10,000 live events.

Furthermore, by launching just ahead of the Indian Premier League, which commenced on the 9th of April, the brand new Betjungle Sportsbook solution is already enabling its players with an immersive betting experience by giving an opportunity to place bets on 30 various events with 100 diverse outcomes.

Running on another SoftSwiss solution – Online Casino Platform, Betjungle Casino will allow its users to benefit from a seamless and non-disruptive experience with both casino and sports betting. An extremely smooth switch between Betjungle Sportsbook and Casino websites is guarantying its players a high-end, user-friendly and secure experience.

Alexander Kamenetskyi, Product Owner of SoftSwiss Sportsbook noted: “We’re thrilled to be launching our services for the new Indian market and doing it together with such an innovative casino brand like Betjungle! By broadening our geographical presence we’re also extending our offering – enabling a Premium Cricket option for one of the most engaged cricket fans in the world. The Indian market has proven itself to be highly committed to sports as a whole and sports betting is an integral part of the overall experience. We’re excited to be opening this new chapter for Sportsbook with our partners Betjungle and are hoping for a very fruitful collaboration!”

The Betjungle team commented this new partnership: “Our team would like to thank the SoftSwiss Sportsbook for allowing us to be the first sports betting website providing its service to the Indian region. We are full of joy to be working with a team that is so innovative, attentive to detail, and caring about its clients. We are 100% sure that SoftSwiss Sportsbook will be able to provide even more opportunities for growth for current and future SoftSwiss clients and will drive the company forward”.

SoftSwiss Sportsbook Platform was launched in December 2020 and was gaining momentum ever since then by signing 5 new clients in Q1 of 2021. Sportsbook is also increasingly working on product development by recently announcing the launch of American league in-play live bets functionality with loads more to come within the next months. The solution provides an easily customised mobile-first user experience, which in its turn will increase platform usability. Furthermore, Sportsbook by SoftSwiss takes advantage of odds feeds and managed trading services by the globally recognized leader Betradar.

 

About SoftSwiss:
SoftSwiss is an international tech company supplying widely acclaimed, certified software solutions for managing iGaming operations. The company has a vast product portfolio, which includes an Online Casino Platform, Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, an Affiliate Platform, and a recently launched Sportsbook Platform. SoftSwiss holds a number of gaming licenses, providing a “one-stop-shop” White Label solutions by taking care of all technical, legal, and financial processes on behalf of its customers. In 2013 SoftSwiss was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimized online casino solution. The company has thus been regarded as the leading technical expert when it comes to the use of cryptocurrencies in online gaming.

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Gujarat Titans’ Inaugural “Titans Rising” BGMI Tournament Crowns Champion, Sets Stage for Future Esports Initiatives

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Gujarat Titans is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the first-ever “Titans Rising” BGMI tournament, held from October 6th to 27th, 2024. The tournament showcased the incredible talent and passion within the Indian BGMI community, culminating in a thrilling Grand Finale showdown on October 27th. The first ever Titans Rising champions were MOGO Esports.

In a unique gesture that bridged the gap between traditional sports and Esports, the selected players of the 2024 “Titans Rising” tournament will interact and play alongside Gujarat Titans cricket players in a special mixed-team event during the 2025 season. Marquee Esports athletes and gaming content creators like Tanmay “Sc0utOP” Singh,  Deepak “Sensei” Negi and many others will be seen collaborating with Gujarat Titans for some exciting content projects in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. This initiative will not only provide a unique and rewarding experience for the winning team but also create exciting crossover content for fans of both cricket and Esports.

“Titans Rising” was designed to provide a platform for aspiring BGMI players across India to compete at the highest level. The tournament structure featured a tiered qualification system, starting with open qualifiers that were accessible to all. The overwhelming interest and reach of the tournament was evident with 2,048 teams registered for the open qualifiers. These teams battled it out with winners advancing through the pre-quarters, quarter-finals, and semi-finals. The pre-quarter finals saw the qualified teams pooled with 32 invited professional teams, raising the stakes and intensity of the competition.

Fans across the country had front-row seats to the action, as the entire tournament was broadcast live on the official Gujarat Titans YouTube channel. This broadcast generated impressive viewership metrics: 3.2 million views and 287,000 watched hours. Over 50 Million impressions and 2.1 Million engagements were recorded across GT’s YouTube and social media platforms during the tournament. These numbers underscore the significant reach and engagement of the tournament, solidifying Gujarat Titans’ prominent presence within the Esports community.

A substantial prize pool of â‚č2,200,000 was up for grabs, rewarding the top-performing teams and players for their skill and dedication. Beyond the team prizes, individual awards such as “Most Valuable Titan,” “Man of the Maps,” and “Best IGL” recognized exceptional individual contributions and further fueled the competitive spirit. Apart from these gratifying accolades, the Titans Rising tournament honoured the hustle of young and aspiring e-athletes with awards like “Rising Titans” and “Rising Titans Squad” that aim to empower those who wish to rise in ranks within the world of  Esports.

On the success of the first ever Esport tournament organized by any IPL Team, Col. Arvinder Singh, COO-Gujarat Titans said, “”We’re thrilled by the success of Titans Rising and the enthusiastic response of our fans. As the first IPL franchise to enter the Esports arena, Titans Rising created a unique experience that was enjoyed by a new set of fans while providing another avenue of engagement for our existing fan base. Gujarat Titans shall continue to explore new and contemporary avenues to further enhance engagement with our fans and supporters.”

Gujarat Titans is committed to nurturing the growth of the community and creating opportunities for aspiring players. “Titans Rising” is not just a one-off event but a cornerstone of Gujarat Titans’ long-term Esports strategy.

 

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Key milestone achieved as GiG enters Asia via agreement with Filipino land-based casino group

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Gaming Innovation Group Software Plc (First North: GiG SDB), a leading B2B iGaming technology provider, is pleased to announce that it has secured a long-term agreement with Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”) and its flagship brand Solaire Resorts (“Solaire”), one of the Philippines’ largest and most established land-based casino and leisure groups (the “Agreement”).

Bloomberry owns and operates Solaire Resort Entertainment City, the first premium/luxury hotel and gaming resort in Metro Manila, the Philippines, alongside Solaire Resort North and Solaire Online. This Filipino offering, alongside its investments in South Korea, has enabled Bloomberry to establish itself as a market-leading operator and resort developer in the Asia-Pacific region.

GiG will provide Bloomberry and the Solaire brand with access to a range of the Company’s best-in- class technology solutions, enabling the group to significantly enhance its online gaming offering in the Philippines. As part of the Agreement, Bloomberry and Solaire will be able to utilise GiG’s iGaming platform CoreX, and AI tools LogicX and DataX. The Agreement, GiG’s first in Asia, is a significant endorsement of the Company’s innovative solutions and represents a major step in GiG’s growth strategy as it aims to further its reach in regulated markets around the world.

Alongside access to CoreX, GiG’s scalable iGaming platform, Bloomberry and Solaire will benefit from the Company’s dynamic AI tools, DataX and LogicX. With a growing industry emphasis on AI and automation, the incorporation of the advanced machine learning models into Solaire’s toolkit will result in enhanced decision-making processes and rule-building, helping deliver significant increases in player acquisition and customer retention.

The online gaming market in the Philippines, particularly online gambling, continues to experience steady growth, with revenues projected to reach $865 million by 2029 and expanding at an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% between 2024-2029. According to the country’s regulator, PAGCOR, the online gaming industry is set to hit over 18 million users by 2029.

Richard Carter, Chief Executive Officer at GiG, commented: “This is a landmark moment for GiG as we enter the Asian iGaming market for the first time and
continue to deliver on our strategic objectives, enlarging our total addressable market. Our experience in delivering cutting-edge iGaming solutions in evolving regulatory environments, together with Bloomberry’s established market presence, means GiG is poised to take full advantage of the region’s growing online gaming sector.”

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Skillhub Online Games Federation Launches SOG Grandmasters Series, Targets Discovery of 1 Lakh Gaming Talents Nationwide

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To champion the cause of skill-based mind sports and to bring competitive structure to the online gaming industry in India, the Skillhub Online Games (SOG) Federation has launched the first edition of the SOG Grandmasters Series, a Championship that aims to spotlight the exceptional cognitive talents of players nationwide, featuring a diverse range of traditional skill based mind sports depicting the socio-cultural landscape of India, for centuries.

By celebrating and supporting India’s skilled online gamers, the SOG Federation is committed to fostering a vibrant and competitive environment in the rapidly evolving gaming sector. In tandem with this launch, the SOG Federation has tied up with the International Mind Sports Association marking a significant step toward elevating the status of skill-based mind sports on the global stage. By partnering with the IMSA, the Federation aligns itself with a prestigious network of international organisations dedicated to promoting mental sportsmanship and competitive excellence.

“The SOG Grandmasters series marks a pivotal moment in our mission to elevate skill-based mind sports in India. By providing a premier platform for talented players, we aim to foster a culture of excellence, competitiveness, and integrity in the gaming community. Our strategic partnership with the International Mind Sports Association ensures that we also adhere to global standards, paving the way for sustainable growth and recognition of skill games as legitimate mind sports in India. We are committed to shaping a vibrant ecosystem that empowers players and enriches the gaming landscape in India,” said Mr Shankar Agarwal, President, Skillhub Online Games Federation.

The Federation aims to set the field in skill-based mind sports, unearth exceptional talent, and nurture players who can represent India on global stages across multiple skill-based mind sports. As such, this initiative underlines its commitment to fairness, collaboration, and the steady long-term growth of skilled online gaming in India.

“We see the inaugural SOG Grandmasters series as a pivotal step in harnessing India’s talent in skill-based gaming, building a strong platform for the future. With India’s deep talent in chess, rummy, and beyond, we are excited to see how this initiative will elevate players and position the country as a global leader in this space,” said Geoffrey Borg, CEO, the International Mind

Sports Association, which also has global sports organisations like FIDE (Chess), International Esports Federation (IESF), Bridge, and Federation of Card Games as some of their key members.

For its inaugural event, the SOG Federation will host three skill-based mind sports which require strategic, cognitive, and decision-making aptitudes to excel: the Indian Chess Masters (ICM), Indian Chess Masters for Blind (ICMB) and Indian Rummy Grandmasters (IRG). After online qualifiers, “phygital” zonals–blending physical with digital–will begin, starting with the South Zone on December 18-19 in Bengaluru, followed by other regions.

To conclude the inaugural SOG Grandmasters, two zonal finalists from chess, two from blind chess and six from rummy will compete in the Nationals in early March 2025 in Delhi for their respective titles and a consolidated prize pool of more than INR 2 crore.

With this initiative, SOG Federation is setting a foundation for the long-term development of skill-based mind sports in India. Through its structured tournaments, the Federation will identify, support, and provide training opportunities to the champions, enabling them to represent India internationally. Furthermore, It will enable players to compete for pride and be crowned as the Master (Chess, Blind Chess) and Grandmaster (Rummy) of India.

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