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Stats Perform co-founder launches social gaming disruptor PickGuru with £2.6m investment round back by leading angels including Paddy Power.

PickGuru, a brand new social gaming platform, has secured £2.6m in seed funding in their quest to revolutionise the interaction between real-money wagering and live sport. The new platform will allow friends and fans to challenge each other in a wide variety of exciting sports prediction games.
With a concept built and refined by some of the most successful sports entrepreneurs in the UK, PickGuru will allow users to test their knowledge to win big cash pots for small stakes in nationwide leagues or compete with their friends in mini-leagues. Powered by seamless real-time data feeds, PickGuru leaderboards will update dynamically as games progress and reward successful sports gurus with cash prizes.
The funding round will be used to launch and scale PickGuru, set for early 2022.
PickGuru is headed by an experienced founding team including Oliver Slipper (co-founder of Stats Perform/DAZN), Paul Cobley (founder of Matulo Software), Paul Watkins (ex-FP&A director at Stats Perform/DAZN, ex-finance director at Sportquake), Jon Owen and Jon Youell (founders of Pitch International) and Adam Perrin (co-founder of Masomo Games, ex-brand director at Paddy Power).
What began as a competition amongst friends is now set to change the way fans interact with live sports forever. As told by PickGuru’s founders, the platform’s origins started as a manual spreadsheet-based tipping competition which was shared with friends and colleagues during the 2020 Masters tournament. After the game spread across the UK and became a viral sensation, the idea for a new and innovative platform to bring sports fanatics together was born.
PickGuru, is currently looking to fill 10 roles across development, compliance and marketing with a view to recruit a further 20 roles over the next 12 months.
Speaking about the latest fund raise, Oliver Slipper, chairman and co-founder of PickGuru, said: “I certainly didn’t expect things to take off less than a year after sending out a simple game to friends but the massive popularity of it convinced me that I was onto something.
“Following months of hard graft and huge investment, we’re proud to be building the first UK-focused platform that uniquely combines elements of fantasy sports, gaming and live action, and strongly believe users will love the result.”
He continued: “I’m delighted that some of the most successful sports entrepreneurs shared our vision and I thank them for backing our ambitious plans for the business.”
Following a £6m pre-money valuation, PickGuru brought together a list of angel investors including Paddy Power (ex-communications director, Paddy Power), Simon Wear (founder and chairman of Global Cycling Network), Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham (founders of recent unicorn, Marshmallow) and Will Neale (founder of Grabyo).
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Stake unveils new Stake Engine: Build. Launch. Earn. The Engine Is Yours

Stake, the world’s largest online casino, today announced the launch of Stake Engine — a next-generation Remote Gaming Server (RGS) built to give developers the tools, infrastructure, and audience they need to succeed on their terms.
Backed by the technology behind 300 billion bets and a global community of over 20 million players, Stake Engine offers an instant path to revenue with full end-to-end game development tools and the most developer-friendly commercial model in iGaming: 10% GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue), paid monthly.
Whether you’re an indie creator or a full-scale studio, Stake Engine offers everything you need to build, deploy, and grow games on your terms.
Studios are already winning.
Over the past 12 months, games built on Stake Engine have generated $3.31 billion in turnover. In the most recent quarter, three titles ranked among Stake’s top 50 games by total bets: Massive Studio’s Jawsome at #17, Serpentina at #23, and Twist’s Samurai Dogs Unleashed at #25.
Who can build?
Any developer. From math devs and indie studios to full-stack teams, if you can design and deliver engaging games, you’re welcome here.
What can you build?
Anything your imagination allows. Slots, wheel mechanics, card-based logic, original IP, Stake Engine has no templates, no restrictions, and no gatekeeping. If it plays well and meets our standards, you can build it, launch it, and own it.
Why build on Stake Engine?
Stake Engine gives developers everything they need to launch faster, without the barriers that slow down traditional game development.
No need to build your own infrastructure, negotiate publisher deals, or spend months integrating with legacy Remote Gaming Servers (RGS). With Stake Engine, you can go from idea to live game in days.
Stake handles the infrastructure, distribution, and visibility, so you can focus on what matters: building great games. There’s no pitching, no storefront politics, and no delays.
Behind the scenes, Stake Engine powers everything with a full front-end SDK, integrated math engine, balancing toolkit, and real-time analytics dashboard — putting real performance data at your fingertips.
And once your game goes live, you get paid monthly, with 10% GGR royalties and zero lockups.
Proven at Scale
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Over 300 billion bets placed on Stake
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10 billion monthly wagers processed
- Stake is behind 4% of global Bitcoin transactions
Capable of handling 1 million+ bets per secondStake Engine: Key Features
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Stake Engine delivers unmatched scale and performance, supporting over 1 million bets per second and powered by the same infrastructure behind the world’s most popular crypto casino.
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It offers a full end-to-end developer stack, including a front-end framework, integrated math engine, and balancing toolkit — everything needed to build rich, interactive games quickly and at scale.
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Developers have complete creative freedom with no templates or restrictions. Build any game, upload it, and launch directly to Stake’s global audience.
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Instant deployment tools allow developers to upload, test, and go live in minutes, with full versioning and real-time testing capabilities.
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Stake Engine provides transparent analytics, offering real-time insights into game performance across players, markets, and engagement cohorts.
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It features an industry-leading commercial model with 10% GGR perpetual royalties — the most aggressive terms in gaming, paid monthly without delays or hidden fees.
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Stake Engine is built by developers, for developers. Created by the engineers behind some of iGaming’s top studios, it is focused on speed, control, and fixing everything broken about legacy game launch processes.
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Stake also handles all positioning, marketing, and growth — giving developers full visibility and freeing them to focus purely on building great games.
Brais Pena, Chief Strategy Officer at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind Stake, said: “Stake Engine is built for creators, with speed, freedom, and scale baked in.”
“Stake Engine is more than just infrastructure, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of iGaming creators. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned building the world’s most popular online casino and packaged it into a platform that removes barriers, unlocks creativity, and delivers scale from day one.”
“Stake Engine is what happens when the biggest operator in iGaming builds for the builders. It’s not just a platform. It’s our commitment to the next generation of game creators.”
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Step into the spotlight and chase the Big Bucks! With BTG’s Big Bucks Deluxe

Big Time Gaming introducing its brand new Megapots™ – the future of jackpots! Capable of delivering truly colossal wins with every pulse-pounding spin.
Experience the glitz and the glamour from the studio known for redefining slots in their Art Deco era of 6×7 slot called Big Bucks Deluxe – where Megapots™, Megaways™, and Mega Wins Collide!
Drenched in dazzling visuals and driven by 117,649 Megaways™, Big Bucks Deluxe invites players into a world of opulence, where shimmering Coins, soaring multipliers, and colossal jackpots keep the action at a fever pitch.
With its latest groundbreaking innovation, Megapots™ where Mini, Midi and Mega Megapots™ sit above the reels and showcase random prizes that change with every spin but can only be awarded when the Hold and Spin feature triggers. This happens when you land six or more Coins in any position. This transforms each symbol into its own reel with prizes, multipliers—or Megapots™ themselves—up for grabs.
If players collect three matching Megapots™ symbols you unlock your jackpot and if every reel reveals a Coin symbol, the Hold & Spin ends with your total bonus prize doubled for the ultimate reward – a jaw-dropping crescendo to the feature.
In the Free Spins, Coins that don’t trigger Hold and Spin stay locked for one spin, turning every spin into a slow-burn suspense thriller with sky-high reward potential. Every new Coin resets your respins, and if the entire grid fills, your total prize is doubled.
But that’s not all…
Land three or more Brilliant Golden Stags to unleash 12 dazzling Free Spins with two extra spins for every triggering Scatter beyond the three. During Free Spins, every Coin ramps up your win multiplier—limitlessly!
While the Free Spins play out, the excitement soars as the win Multiplier starts at 1x and then climbs higher with every Coin that appears. If the Hold & Spin feature isn’t triggered, each Coin stays locked in place to build anticipation for the next spin.
Of course, there’s the Bonus Buy™ to buy your way into the feature and dive straight into the action by unlocking the Hold & Spin feature for 35x your bet or unleash 12 exhilarating Free Spins for 100x your bet.
With high-volatility and flexible RTP settings up to 96.26%, Big Bucks Deluxe is built to thrill both new players and high rollers alike. Available on all platforms, in 30+ languages, and designed with sleek HTML5 responsiveness, this is a slot that performs as beautifully as it looks.
Nik Robinson, CEO, at Big Time Gaming, said: “Big Bucks Deluxe puts players in the spotlight while showcasing our latest innovative mechanic, Megapots™. We are raising the curtain on a new era of jackpot gameplay — glamorous, electrifying, and undeniably BTG. This is a game that’s all about unlocking colossal wins in style, especially when the Hold & Spin feature triggers.”
“With dazzling visuals and cutting-edge mechanics, Big Bucks Deluxe puts players on the edge of their seats from the first spin to the last, providing an opulent gaming experience that very much lives up to the name of the game.”
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Gamzix gains data-driven marketing advantage with First Look Games partnership

Maltese game provider taps into extensive affiliate network to enhance game promotion and leverage powerful analytics platform that connects studios with 40 million players worldwide
Gamzix, a Maltese game provider, has joined First Look Games to access over 40 million casino players worldwide through a network of 1,000+ vetted iGaming affiliates.
Since launching in 2020, Gamzix has built a reputation for creating slots with detailed graphics, realistic animation, and mathematical models that drive player engagement. This strategic partnership will strengthen promotional reach and provide performance insights for Gamzix’s expanding portfolio.
The partnership equips Gamzix with valuable analytics, including player sentiment analysis, regional performance insights, and accuracy management to ensure consistent game information across affiliate channels. These reporting tools will help Gamzix evaluate game performance against competitors and refine their marketing approach.
“Getting our games in front of more players is important, but doing it with the right tools makes all the difference,” said Kateryna Havrylenko. “With First Look Games, we’re not just boosting visibility – we’re improving how we market, track, and optimize every release.”
Tom Galanis, CEO at First Look Games, said:”Our platform connects studios like Gamzix directly with publishers who reach millions of players. The reporting tools show exactly where games are gaining traction across different markets and provide valuable insights into how they’re being received by the affiliate community.”
The partnership comes at a strategic time for Gamzix as it continues to expand its suite of slots featuring in-game tournaments, achievements, and promotional tools. The platform’s Premium feature will allow Gamzix to build pre-release excitement by giving affiliates early access to upcoming titles, creating anticipation among players before launch.
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