Oddin.gg is excited to announce its upcoming high-profile presence at ICE Barcelona 2025 as the headline sponsor for both the ICE Esports Arena and ICE Esports Conference. This partnership with Clarion Gaming cements Oddin.gg’s position as the leading force in esports betting, and the collaboration will enhance the world’s most influential gaming technology expo as it makes its debut in Barcelona.

As the number one B2B choice for esports betting, Oddin.gg offers a full-service suite of products including the newly launched BetBuilder, alongside established products such as the esports iFrame, odds feed, risk management services, esports marketing services and more—all designed to engage bettors and maximize profitability for operators. This extensive product offering supports international industry giants like Betano, ESPNbet, Stake, Betsson, Aristocrat, Betway, Yolo Group, and many others on a global scale.

Confirming details of the landmark sponsorship, Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming, commented: “First of all, I’m delighted that we’re able to announce such a prestigious brand as our headline sponsor for what’s shaping up to be a historic edition of ICE.

“In partnership with Oddin.gg, we will be hosting a four-team Counter-Strike tournament with full on-site production. Oddin.gg will supply the odds and help explain both the content and why esports is such a commercially important vertical for operators. The Arena will be even more impressive in our new venue, and I’m confident it will remain the most visited feature on the ICE show floor.”

He continued, “The ICE Esports Conference complements what visitors will experience at the Arena. Going into its third year, we expect an audience exceeding 300, comprising esports professionals, operators, and representatives from throughout the esports betting ecosystem.”

Looking ahead to ICE, Oddin.gg Co-Founder and Managing Director, Marek Suchar, noted: “Esports betting isn’t just part of our business—it’s something we’re truly passionate about. This partnership with Clarion gives us the opportunity to share that passion with the wider iGaming community.

“To its credit, since 2019, Clarion has played a crucial role in promoting esports, and our aim is to use the high-profile platform that it provides to educate all sectors of the industry, and, in the process, cement esports’ position in the mainstream. At ICE, we look forward to connecting with thousands of professionals, offering them a behind-the-scenes look at the esports community and also a ‘sneak peek’ at our approach to esports betting.”

“From BetBuilder to risk management, we’re not just offering another service—we’re providing end-to-end solutions that lead the industry. This sponsorship is far more than a branding exercise; it’s a chance to actively engage with the industry, demonstrate that esports is more than a ‘type of sport’ but an evolving entertainment vertical, and show how Oddin.gg’s suite of solutions is ready to support, commercialize, and drive the exciting future of esports.” added Marek Suchar.

ACR Poker is taking the thrill of Monte Carlo’s Super High Roller Series to another level with the launch of its Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo on Tuesday, October 15th. Now, poker players worldwide can get in on the action without playing a single hand.

Building on the success of ACR Poker’s inaugural Fantasy Poker League: Vegas, where over 700 teams were created, the Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo offers poker players and fans the opportunity to create their dream poker team and compete for huge cash prizes.

“After seeing how much fun players had during our Vegas edition, we knew we had to bring our Fantasy Poker League back,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Whether you’re a poker player, a fantasy sports fan, or just looking to join the action, our Fantasy Poker League is a great way to draft your fantasy squad of poker pros battling it out in Monte Carlo’s Super High Roller Series and take your shot at big rewards.”

Registration for the Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo opens on Tuesday, October 15th, and closes on Wednesday, October 30th at 5pm ET. Players can register up to eight poker pros with a total budget of $250. Points are awarded as the pros compete in Monte Carlo’s Super High Roller Series this November, and the more points a player’s team collects, the better their chances of winning a cash prize.

The Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo offers two leagues to choose from—the $25 Buy-In or the $109 Buy-In—and players can enter one or both leagues. Also, there’s no limit on the number of teams players can create.

As Monte Carlo’s Super High Roller Series unfolds, players can track their team’s progress on the daily leaderboard, giving them a glimpse into how their selected team stacks up against the competition. In addition, players who deposit at least $20 into their ACR Poker account between October 15th and 30th, will receive an automatic entry into the Fantasy Poker League $5,000 Freeroll, which rewards the top 25 teams.

Moneymaker also added that players can easily register and choose their fantasy poker team from the Rewards section of the ACR Poker client.

For more information on the Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo, visit ACRPoker.eu.

The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that marks the beginning of a collaboration grounded in shared industry values and priorities.

The MOU formalizes a commitment among the three associations to address key issues facing the global gaming industry including illegal gambling, responsible gaming, innovation, and security.

“This new partnership is a significant step forward in our collective efforts to advance the legal gaming industry and protect consumers around the globe,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “By sharing our unique resources, we will expand our fight against illegal gambling to new fronts, work together to strengthen responsible gaming, and innovate around business best practices.

“By fostering dialogue and cooperation across borders, the AGA, ECA, and BGC are taking a proactive approach to safeguarding the integrity of the legal gaming industry and ensuring its continued growth and success,” Miller added.

The MOU will create a platform for undertaking joint research projects and bringing each organization’s staff and members together to share expertise.

“The European Casino Association stands united with the AGA and BGC in its commitment to addressing the key issues facing all gaming industry stakeholders”, stated Erwin van Lambaart, Chairman of the European Casino Association. “The ECA fully backs this initiative and supports the ongoing efforts to rigorously combat illegality within our industry, continuously strengthen player protections and security, and ensure the creation of an environment that fosters innovation and growth within the gaming community. On behalf of the ECA, I look forward to participating in the forthcoming law enforcement roundtable and to sharing the benefits of these learnings with our members.”

Betting and Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst, said, “This partnership marks a new chapter in our shared vision to build a world-class, trusted, and sustainable betting and gaming industry. BGC members are rightly proud of their reputation as global leaders, and they know the power of collaboration. Working together with the AGA and ECA, I am confident our shared knowledge and expertise will be vital to bolstering safer gambling standards while tackling the threat of the growing and unsafe unregulated gambling black market in the UK.”

The first initiative under this MOU will be a law enforcement roundtable focused on combating illegal gambling. Scheduled for January 2025, this roundtable will bring together industry leaders, law enforcement officials, and regulators to discuss the impact of illegal gambling on legal operators, consumer safety, and the global financial system. The session will also explore strategies for enhancing cross-jurisdictional communication and developing actionable solutions to address these challenges.