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Pronet Gaming’s Alex Leese named as SiGMA Asia Awards Judge

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1 year ago

June 1, 2023

Wladimir P.

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Pronet Gaming CEO Alex Leese has been confirmed as a judge at the forthcoming SiGMA Asia Awards.

The awards, which take place in Manila on Wednesday 19^th July, recognise the leading players in the iGaming industry in a celebration of achievement and innovation.

Leese has headed up Pronet for four years having previously been William Hill’s Director of International, where he spearheaded its push into Latin America’s emerging markets. This followed previous senior leadership roles at Offside Gaming and what was Sportingbet/GVC, now Entain.

Pronet Gaming turned its attention to emerging markets in Asia in 2022 following unprecedented success in the African and LatAm regions. The company’s growth in the last few years has funded a massive investment in IT and new offices globally, including the Philippines. That has allowed it to perfect its offering for Asian clients, who can now offer localised products to their customers and a genuine point of difference among competitors.

It can now provide a range of operators in the Asian region with sportsbook and casino platform solutions, as well as a variety of retail options, in multiple jurisdictions.

Alex Leese, CEO at Pronet Gaming, said: “I am honoured to have been chosen to judge SiGMA’s Asia Awards and am looking forward to assessing the nominations in some highly competitive categories.

“The Asian betting and gaming markets are as vibrant as ever and it is an exciting time to be involved in events like this, which brings together everyone who matters in the industry.”

Pronet Gaming has introduced a number industry-firsts such as FastBet, which has helped optimise the player experience. This solution enables users to wager multiple single bets across all sports at the touch of a button without creating a betslip.

The provider’s Popular Bets and Popular Events widgets automatically display the wagers and sports that are most popular in any given jurisdiction where an end-user is based, refreshing every five minutes.

Pronet Gaming’s clients are also able to customise the sports betting features that suit their unique needs in regulated markets, creating fine-tuned experiences for audiences that increase revenues as well as engage and retain players.

SiGMA Asia takes place at the SMX, Manila’s largest exhibition centre, between 19-22 July. The PAGCOR-endorsed conference brings together suppliers, operators and affiliates from East and West.

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Altenar makes Georgia debut with Ambassadoribet partnership

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2 mins ago

June 26, 2024

George Miller

Altenar makes Georgia debut with Ambassadoribet partnership

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Leading sportsbook enters key region thanks to strategic deal with major operator

Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has acquired its first customer in Georgia after securing an agreement to provide its industry-leading sportsbook to online operator, Ambassadoribet.

One of the country’s top players in Georgia’s hospitality industry, Ambassadori’s name is synonymous with luxury and entertainment. The Ambassadori Group owns and operates a VIP casino in their hotel in Tbilisi, with two new casinos rising in Batumi and Kachreti.

The group is not only building an impressive portfolio of land-based casinos but branching out into the iGaming landscape with the launch of its online casino, Ambassadoribet.com. The brand will now use Altenar’s omnichannel sportsbook solution both online and at its trio of land-based casinos.

The agreement showcases Altenar’s versatility in working with partners on a global scale, with the partnership representing a significant move for the supplier as it makes its first foray into the region.

Alejandro Cazorla, Sales Manager at Altenar, said: “I am excited to announce the launch of our cutting-edge sportsbook in Georgia, in partnership with Ambassadoribet, a renowned resort and casino group. This collaboration represents a considerable expansion of our footprint and underscores our commitment to providing top-tier sports betting experiences to new markets.

“With Ambassadoribet’s esteemed presence and our state-of-the-art platform, we are poised to offer Georgian sports enthusiasts unparalleled access to a wide range of betting opportunities. We look forward to a successful venture and to bringing the thrill of sports betting to Georgia.”

Giorgi Svanidze, CEO at Ambassadoribet, said: “We are delighted to have integrated Altenar’s sportsbook in time for a busy summer of sport, including the Euros. Altenar’s sportsbook solution offers everything we need to grow our brand and we look forward to a long-term partnership.”

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SuperGaming introduces 4v4 Team Deathmatch in Indus Battle Royale; game surpassed 11 million pre-registrations

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11 mins ago

June 26, 2024

Adrienn Sarkany

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SuperGaming, India’s leading game developer based in Pune, has announced the launch of Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode for its upcoming homegrown game, Indus Battle Royale. This latest gameplay feature follows Indus’ recent feat of surpassing 11 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store for Android.

The TDM mode introduces a 4v4 gameplay experience set in the brand-new map called Saaplok. Unlike the traditional battle royale format, TDM offers an adrenaline-pumping environment where players will respawn after getting eliminated, ensuring continuous action and engagement. The first squad to collectively reach 50 kills will be declared the winner.

Additionally, weapon sway, crosshair centering, and muzzle VFX have all been reworked for a more dynamic and immersive experience. To further enhance player satisfaction, achievements and kill confirmations have been visually revamped, while a brand-new UI widget called “ferrofluids” has been introduced. This innovative widget not only accurately conveys the direction, intensity, and count of weapon fire and self-inflicted damage, but also boasts a stylish design unlike anything seen in the genre.

Sharing his enthusiasm for the latest gameplay mode addition to Indus Battle Royale, Roby John, CEO and Co-Founder of SuperGaming stated, “We are thrilled to introduce the Team Deathmatch mode in Indus Battle Royale. With TDM, players can expect a pulse-pounding experience that combines fast-paced action with strategic gameplay. The support from our community has fueled our development efforts, and we are confident that our players will embrace TDM and the new dimension that it brings to the game.”

Players can expect a complete audio overhaul, featuring dynamic voice lines, impactful interior reverb during combat, and a thrilling new endgame track complete with unique sound effects for victory and defeat. Weapon handling has also received a significant upgrade, with gun responsiveness now visible during sliding maneuvers and while firing.

To intensify combat, TDM will offer four pre-made weapon load-outs for players to choose from. Catering to various playstyles, these load-outs will prevent any single weapon or combination from becoming overpowered, bringing balance and a competitive edge to the gameplay.

The weapon load-outs for Indus Battle Royale TDM will be as follows:

● A27 Locust (Assault Rifle) & Judgement (Handgun)
● Devastator (Light Machine Gun) & R4-FTR (Handgun)
● V – Fury (Submachine Gun) & Kismet CS10 (Shotgun)
● Tempest CFA (Submachine Gun) & Vigil SR-14 (Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle)

The addition of TDM will cater to both casual players seeking fast-paced action and competitive gamers looking for team-based challenges, or even for squads looking for a quick warm up prior to a battle royale match. It will not only diversify gameplay within the Indus universe but also broaden the game’s appeal to a wider gaming community eager for multiplayer modes.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 17-23

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15 mins ago

June 26, 2024

Niji Narayan

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

The International Centre for Responsible Gaming has welcomed Dr. Travis Sztainert as its new director of research and education. Dr. Sztainert, a distinguished researcher and knowledge translation professional, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in responsible gambling research to the ICRG. With a proven track record in effectively bridging the gap between knowledge, policy and practice, he will help further the impactful work of the ICRG.

BetMGM announced that Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have recognised the operator as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in New York. The leading sports betting and iGaming operator landed at No.16 and secured the spot on the prestigious list by surpassing rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best workplaces among companies headquartered in the New York region. About 92% of employees surveyed said that BetMGM is a great place to work, 35% points higher than the average U.S. company.

idPair Inc., an award-winning provider of safer gambling technology, announced the upcoming launch of free self-exclusion assistance in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan and Tennessee this August, as part of the first phase of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme (NVSEP). Where states require a notarised form, a free remote online notary will be provided through the NVSEP platform to remove any cost for individuals.

The Mill Adventure has announced that it has secured a gaming-related supplier license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The Mill Adventure can now provide its full-service player account management (PAM) platform to licensed operators in Ontario. This achievement demonstrates the provider’s proactive approach to capturing opportunities in fast-evolving, regulated markets.

Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the operations of WynnBET’s Michigan iGaming business and the long-term extension of iGaming market access rights with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Caesars will assume operations on the existing platform under the WynnBET brand with no anticipated interruption to the customer experience.

Partnerships

Inspired Entertainment announced that it has entered an agreement with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, an agency of the government of the Canadian province of Alberta that oversees casino gaming (AGLC). Following a successful six-month trial period, AGLC has committed to purchase 150 new Valor terminals. Deployment of the new terminals is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2024.

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, and Kindbridge Behavioural Health, a pioneering mental health service provider dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to problem gaming, announced a groundbreaking collaboration that will provide access to Kindbridge’s top-tier clinical services at no initial cost to PrizePicks players and customer-facing employees. The programme will support problem gaming prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

SCCG Management announced a groundbreaking partnership with AmplePool, a leading B2B online white-label universal loyalty rewards platform. This collaboration aims to transform loyalty rewards for gaming operators and online betting partners, combining the innovative rewards platform of AmplePool with the extensive industry expertise of SCCG Management to deliver unparalleled benefits to gaming operators worldwide.