• LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club) and Team Vitality are extending their EA FC Esports partnership for the third consecutive season
• The roster will be made up of young French talents Ilian Bouchi (19) and Brice Masson (20), who will be coached by Johann ‘ManiiKa’ Simon, who also renews his contract with Team Vitality
• Together, ambitious goals have already been established for the 2024/25 season, aiming to win the highly coveted and anticipated eLigue 1 McDonald’s at the domestic level, and qualify for the 2025 Esports World Cup at the international level.

French sports club Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC) and leading esports organisation Team Vitality are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership for the third season running. The partnership for the 2024/25 season will be centered around their star EA FC 25 (EA Sports) roster, with both clubs united by their shared values of ambition and success.

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TOWARDS EXCELLENCE

The two clubs are back on the virtual football stage, joining forces again for a third season in eLigue 1. With a strong team lineup and improved training conditions, the goals are higher than ever.

The team will continue using the world-class training facilities, alternating between home sessions and bootcamps at Team Vitality’s V.Performance centre at the Stade de France. They will also have exclusive access to Domaine de Luchin, LOSC’s state-of-the-art training centre, and the opportunity to attend Lille club matches.

For LOSC, whose real-world football team is currently competing for a spot in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, the partnership with Team Vitality ensures continued participation in an official Professional Football League competition this season. The global appeal of EA FC25, one of the most widely consumed cultural products worldwide, provides unparalleled visibility for the club, its players, and its partners.

The goals are clear for both clubs: to secure their first national eLigue 1 McDonald’s title, and to win their first international competition. The players will also be aiming to qualify for the 2025 Esports World Cup, now a flagship event on the global stage.

“Extending our partnership with LOSC for a third season is a true source of pride. It reflects our shared vision and commitment to pushing the boundaries between traditional sports and esports. Together, we’re investing in rising domestic talents like Ilian and Brice, and this new season promises exciting opportunities for our players and clubs, both in France, and internationally. We’re ready to seize these winning opportunities!” explains Nicolas Maurer, Co-Founder and CEO of Team Vitality.

“It’s a pleasure to announce the renewal of the partnership between LOSC and Team Vitality, one of Europe’s leading esports organisations, as we bring our drive for victory to the virtual pitch of EA Sports FC once again. It’s in the DNA of LOSC to never give up and perform to our maximum potential, and I wish our LOSC esports team the very best as they represent the colours and values of Les Dogues!” Olivier Létang, CEO of LOSC

A YOUNG TEAM, DETERMINED TO SEEK VICTORY

The LOSC and Team Vitality roster consists of two prodigal French talents: Ilian Bouchi and Brice Masson. Despite their youth, both bring immense energy and motivation to the team. Under the guidance of coach ManiiKa, the players are ready to dominate the highest level, embodying the spirit and values of both clubs.

Full Roster

• Ilian Bouchi (19 years old) is an explosive young talent who joins Team Vitality for the second consecutive year. Ilian stands out for his unique playstyle and impressive performances in the circuit. At the end of the 2023/24 season, he was awarded Rookie of the Year at the eLigue 1 awards, earmarking him as a rising star.
• Brice Masson (20 years old) joined Team Vitality at the end of last season, after playing for Clermont Foot. Brice brings a strategic and controlled style of play, contrasting Ilian’s approach. On the national stage, Brice already has an eCoupe de France to his name, as well as reaching the eLigue 1 Uber Eats semi-final in 2024.
• Johann “ManiiKa” Simon (30 years old, Coach) returns for the new season! A talented and respected former player on the scene, he has since become an experienced coach with a deep understanding of competitive play. ManiiKa will be eager to guide the players towards success in his second year in the LOSC and Team Vitality colours.

Company recognized for outstanding testing and regulatory compliance

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, today announced that it has been named the winner of the prestigious “Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year” award at the 2024 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards, held last week in London.

The Vixio Global Regulatory Awards celebrate responsible individuals, teams, and businesses within the compliance and gambling industry. They are judged by an independent panel of leading industry experts, which means that being nominated or winning clearly demonstrates excellence and commitment to responsible gambling and regulatory compliance.

BMM was selected for the prestigious award after being shortlisted with four other independent test labs. According to Vixio, this award represents an outstanding international testing laboratory that provides outstanding testing, certification, and professional services to the gambling industry.

BMM Testlabs was honored for its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service in providing trusted compliance product testing solutions to land-based and online technology suppliers, regulators, and operators worldwide.

Martin Storm, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMM Testlabs, said, “We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards and dedicate it to our customers, who place their confidence in us each day. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our team, who focus on consistently delivering exceptional service and support to our clients. We are committed to ensuring that the gaming industry operates with integrity and compliance, and this award reinforces our leadership in providing top tier testing solutions.”

Storm added, “BMM also congratulates the other test labs who were shortlisted for the award – GLI, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates, and Risk Cherry.”

BMM Testlabs has been at the forefront of the gaming industry for over 43 years, offering a wide range of services including product testing, compliance audits, and regulatory consulting and training. As the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, regulations, and market dynamics, BMM Testlabs remains dedicated to helping its clients navigate these challenges with expertise, accuracy, and efficiency.

The “Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year” award recognizes BMM Testlabs’ continued excellence in delivering world-class testing services, ensuring that suppliers meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance. This accolade also underscores the company’s dedication to supporting safe, secure, and fair gaming experiences across the globe.

Fast-growing online slot provider 1spin4win celebrates a milestone of 500+ forged partnerships.

As part of 1spin4win’s 2024 year in review, the young but already prominent company announces that its portfolio of 130+ slot titles is now available to half a thousand reliable casino operators on its ever-expanding client list.

Tanya Pisarchuk, Sales Manager at 1spin4win, commented, “We appreciate the trust put in our well-balanced slots by our incredible partners. 1spin4win’s timeless classics have already earned the respect of such giants as Pin-Up, Blaze, Rox, BitStarz, Lucky Dreams, RocketPlay, and GG.Bet, and we are sure that hitting the 500-client mark is just half the journey to secure an even more impressive 1,000.”

With such an achievement, the studio proves that carefully executed classic slot games remain in demand in the iGaming market. 1spin4win’s portfolio stands out with a variety of titles featuring popular Hold and Win and Bonus Spins mechanics and coin-only slots and, on top of fruit and gem themes, explores storytelling through memorable characters with compelling narratives. Focused on delivering pure gambling experiences, 1spin4win is a provider that constantly keeps evolving and offers seasonal releases: Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Oktoberfest–themed slots.

​​The slot provider’s growth is also attributed to its persistent focus on customer support and continuous improvement by closely working with its partners to understand their needs. 1spin4win delivers advanced packages of 10 languages and multicurrency support, including crypto, while its tailored solutions and promo tools help online casinos enhance player engagement and retention.

The company is determined to expand and solidify its presence in the LatAm market, and this is one of its primary goals for the following year.

Find out more about 1spin4win and its offers on the company website.

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is a fast-growing game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 130 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio consistently releases an average of three new games each month and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.