Esports Entertainment Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a deal that will see its VIE.bet brand sponsor esports network Beyond the Summit’s (BTS) Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS;GO) tournament that is due to be held online from Friday 14th to Sunday 30th May 2021.

In terms of the agreement, Esports Entertainment will serve as the official gambling sponsor for the event with the partnership focusing on the North and South American CS:GO audiences and the event set to be broadcast live in English and Portuguese.

VIE.bet will in addition, as its exclusive betting partner, offer live odds and specials throughout the event.
Bux Syed, Director of VIE, commented on the partnership by saying that the Summit, produced by BTS has always been an event that is exciting and entertaining across all esports communities.

He went on to say that whether it is CS:GO, Dota 2 or Smash Bros., the uniqueness of this event catches viewers from all over the world.

Syed also said that his team and he are very excited to partner with BTS for this event.

A total of 19.3 million live event views from 6.4 million unique viewers was generated by Beyond the Summit’s last CS:GO tournament – CS Summit 007, on the Twitch platform.

Esports Entertainment Group is a licensed online gambling company that focuses on the expanding world of professional video gaming and is the only esports company currently listed on NASDAQ.

Esports Entertainment’s proprietary Player-to-Player (P2P) wagering system gives e-sports fans and enthusiasts the opportunity to bet against one another in support of their favorite ePremiere League (ePL) teams.

Playtech, a market leader in the gambling technology industry is thrilled to announce that it entered into a new Content Distribution Agreement recently with Spearhead Studios.

In terms of the agreement signed by the parties, Playtech clients will have the opportunity to gain access to Spearhead Studio’s portfolio via the Playtech Games Marketplace.

Spearhead Studios is part of the EveryMatrix Group and designs high-end quality slot games for local markets to offer tailored content to premier online brands in regulated markets.

To date, Spearhead Studios works with more than 100 operators and a number of Tier- 1 casino aggregators. The game developer currently offers players in excess of 35 titles which are available in a number of jurisdictions across Europe and LATAM, including the recently added UK market.

Mathias Larsson, the Managing Director at Spearhead Studios, commented on the Content Distribution Agreement by saying that Playtech is a household name in iGaming with an extensive network of clients in all major regulated jurisdictions around the globe.

Larsson went on to say that making their content available on Playtech Games Marketplace is a statement of their quality content, and they are very excited to start this partnership.

James Frendo, the Casino Director at Playtech, said that their focus at Playtech is to deliver world class casino software to their partners.

Frendo also said that integrating Spearhead Studios’ content into their burgeoning portfolio is another step in supporting their partners in delivering the best possible casino experience to their players.

Leading aggregator and content provider Pariplay Ltd is pleased to announce that it has entered into a deal with Videoslots.com that will see its games going live on the online casino.

In terms of the deal signed by the parties, the operator will gain access to Pariplay’s selection of more than 100 innovative and entertaining slot games, further enhancing its extensive casino portfolio.

Videoslots has a vast range of online casino content and is now in a position to give their players the opportunity to gain access to titles that include Pariplay’s recent hits Titan’s Riches, Wild Fortunes and Wild Fruit Super Wheel.

Videoslots players will be able to gain access to Pariplay’s games under the provider’s Malta, UK, Denmark and Sweden licenses.

William Ahlberg, the Head of Games at Videoslots, commented on the deal by saying that Pariplay has built a well deserved reputation in the industry for producing high quality slots.

Ahlberg went on to say that their goal is to give their players the wildest possible choice of content and this addition means they can cater for an even greater set of preferences and demographics.

Christine Lewis, the Chief Commercial Officer at Pariplay said that going live with Videoslots represents an important step as they seek to make their games available to the largest possible audience.

Lewis also said that in presenting their portfolio of engaging content, they are confident that this new relationship will bear fruit for both parties.

Pronet Gaming, a leading platform provider, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with BetMakers Technology Group that will see it launching its first-ever horse racing solution.

In terms of the partnership, Pronet Gaming’s sportsbook customers will have the opportunity to benefit from the deal with the Australia-listed company by gaining access to more than 250,000 races per year from over 20 countries around the world, including the US, Australia, the UK and Ireland.

The BetMakers racing solution comprises live streaming of up to 2,500 races each week, with bet types covered including traditional win and place fixed odds and pari-mutuals, as well as popular tote exotics and fixed-odds derivatives.

Operators who use Pronet Gaming’s sportsbook services will also benefit from BetMaker’s high-margin SameRaceMultis, which offer accumulator bets within one race and expanded racing form and dynamic content in support of the racecards with Greyhound and harness racing also covered.

Thomas Molloy, Sportsbook and Trading Director at Pronet Gaming, commented that they look forward to working with the BetMakers team for their entry into the horse racing market by offering an unparalleled global racing product. He added that by partnering with BetMakers, they continue to expose their client base to the best the industry has to offer.

Jake Henson, Chief Operating Officer at BetMakers, said that BetMakers is pleased that they have advanced their integration with Pronet Gaming to the point where they can now launch a world-class racing book across Pronet’s global network of platform clients.

Henson also said that the team and the product are first-class and they look forward to assisting them to grow new revenue streams for their clients.

The Professional Fighters League has entered into a new multi-year partnership that names DraftKings Inc as the ‘Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the PFL’.

The season will commence with fans across the country having the opportunity to wager on PFL fights via DraftKings, pending regulatory approvals.

In terms of the partnership MMA, Daily Fantasy and Sports Betting fans will use PFL’s proprietary SmartCage technology in order to obtain a special viewing and gaming experience.

Peter Murray, Chief Executive Officer of the PFL, commented that they are thrilled to partner with DraftKings as they look to advance the sport by delivering a premium and unique betting and gaming experience to millions of passionate MMA fans in the US.

Murray also said that their SmartCage technology and unique season format are integral components of PFL and will enable them to offer unmatched prop bets and gaming opportunities. He added that MMA’s league is back with their season debut on Friday, 23rd April in primetime on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer of DraftKings, said they are excited to further their relationship with Professional Fighters League as their first official betting and daily fantasy partner.

Kucharz went on to say that MMA is mainstream and the fans are young, loyal, passionate and engaged and PFL delivers an innovative product. He added that they look forward to bringing a premium betting and fantasy experience to this growing audience in what is a monumental partnership for combat sports and the gaming industry.

DraftKings now has exclusive rights to utilize PFL logos and ‘Official Partner” branding for advertising and promotions and its logos will be featured in and around the cage.