Supplier concludes deal with sixth PAM customer as part of strategic goal of being the leading technology and content supplier to the Dutch market

Bragg Gaming Group has launched HardRockCasino.nl in the Dutch market, supplying its cutting-edge player account management (PAM) software to the brand.

The agreement marks Bragg’s 6th PAM client in the Netherlands, reinforcing Bragg’s status as the leading technology and content supplier in the Dutch market.

Hard Rock Casino NL will also benefit from Bragg’s full suite of managed services  which include 24/7 customer support, payment processing and technology, fraud prevention services, retention marketing and access to our responsible gambling solutions.

In addition to its supply of PAM technology, the agreement also allows for content aggregation, with Hard Rock Casino NL gaining access to the Bragg HUB which brings together more than 10,000 casino titles, including exclusive games built on the Bragg Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and games from other leading iGaming suppliers.

Bragg will also supply exclusive content from its in-house proprietary games development studios including Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic.

All online casino games delivered via the Company’s Bragg HUB content delivery platform come with the Company’s Fuze™ promotional tools as standard which offer player engagement features on games such as free rounds, tournaments and quests.

Hard Rock Digital operates in the Netherlands as part of a partnership (brand licensing agreement) with iCasino.BV with the latter obtaining a license to operate online gambling from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) in May.

Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg commented: “We’re excited to be able to support hardrockcasino.nl as it launches in the Dutch market under the Hard Rock Casino brand.

Hard Rock Digital is an internationally recognizable brand with a fantastic global presence, and I cannot wait to see how Dutch players will embrace the brand as we launch with hardrockcasino.nl.”

Paul Strikers, Chief Executive Officer at iCasino added: “When entering a highly competitive market like The Netherlands, with its strong emphasis on operator compliance, we wanted to have the best foundation, and Bragg’s suite of content and technology solutions provides that.

Dutch players will benefit from access to the latest titles and the best offers, bringing the best in Hard Rock Casino style to our igaming offering”

Clarion Gaming has outlined an ambitious 5-year growth and development plan ahead of the relocation of its sector-leading ICE and iGB Affiliate shows from London to Barcelona in January 2025.

In an update which was issued six months in advance of  the historic relocation to Barcelona, Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter said: “Our relocation to Barcelona provides us with the ability to scale the exhibition at a pace that suits the industry.

“The January 2025 show will comprise 120,000 sqm of space compared to the 100,000 sqm at ICE 2024. Whilst we could have filled 150,000 sqm in our first year in Barcelona we are very conscious of the need for controlled growth. Our strategy is to expand the physical size of the show in parallel with a proportionate uplift in attendance.

“The targets that we have set and which Barcelona enables us to achieve are to grow the show to 200,000 sqm over the next five-years and the attendance to circa 100,000 which will represent a 45 percent uplift on the record established at the February 2023 edition. These are bold targets which we are focussed on achieving in partnership with the industry and for the betterment of all of our stakeholders.”

He added that the move to Barcelona opened up the opportunity to redraw the floor plan to make it simpler for visitors. He confirmed: “Visitors seeking exhibitors in the casino sector will go to Hall 3, Hall 2 will be the home for online gaming, Hall 5 will accommodate the sports betting and esports community with the iGB Affiliate show housed in the 13,407 sqm capacity Hall 1. This will make the sourcing of sector-specific content even easier which will be of huge benefit to visitors wanting to optimise their attendance at what is their most important business event of the year.”

Stuart Hunter said that Clarion is poised to launch its ICE 2025 travel guide which will talk through the best ways for visitors to attend ICE and secure competitively priced hotel accommodation. He noted: “We have 40,000 hotel nights at the lowest rates possible for the duration of the five-year tenancy which can be accessed via our official accommodation partner network icehotels.bnetwork .com . In terms of travel, flights are well-priced and the venue is a 20-minute metro journey from the airport to Fira de Barcelona Gran Via’s integrated station.

“In a huge show of confidence exhibitors are backing the move with 72% of the 25 biggest exhibitors upsizing their stand presence in 2025. We are being told by the market that exhibitors more so than at any time in the past will be using the global platform provided by ICE/iGB Affiliate to launch new products and innovations to what promises to be the biggest gathering of gambling professionals on record.

Today, Virtus.pro kick things off at Esports World Cup 2024 — the largest event in esports history.

EWC marks the first championship of this scale. Our club is represented by eight rosters that have already secured their spots, with two more currently competing in qualifying matches for the chance to face the world’s best teams. Virtus.pro have made a significant leap towards multi-gaming, catering to every fan with their preferred title.

For the tournament’s start, Virtus.pro has prepared a video, crafted with respect for the fans and their passion for the club. It features numerous references to the two-decade history of Virtus.pro.

https://youtu.be/ktA4Pg4RWB0

With the main character, a polar bear, viewers will journey from the team’s inception to triumphant victories at global competitions, establishing themselves as one of the leaders in the industry. The video is rich with references to key moments in the club’s history and emotional events that have touched fans’ hearts, including the famous arrow at TI9. From the first frame to the last, this video is a love letter to our fans!

Virtus.pro’s new challenges in Riyadh will begin tomorrow. Cheer for the Bears and become a part of the history we are writing together right now!

The following Virtus.pro line-ups will compete at Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh:

Dota 2

Tournament dates: July 4-21, prize pool: $5,000,000

CS2

Tournament dates: July 17-21, prize pool: $1,000,000

Overwatch 2

Tournament dates: July 24-28, prize pool: $1,000,000

Apex Legends

Tournament dates: July 31 – August 4, prize pool: $2,000,000

Street Fighter 6

Tournament dates: August 8-11, prize pool: $1,000,000

StarCraft II

Tournament dates: August 14-18, prize pool: $1,000,000

PUBG

Tournament dates: August 21-25, prize pool: $2,000,000

Rennsport

Tournament dates: August 22-25, prize pool: $500,000

Additionally, two of our teams will soon compete in qualifying matches for EWC: Rainbow Six Siege and Honor of Kings.