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INSPIRED LAUNCHES VIRTUAL BASEBALL: HOME RUN SHOOT OUT LEGENDS™ FEATURING MLBPAA-LICENSED PLAYERS WITH KAIZEN GAMING
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE) a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its ground-breaking Virtual Baseball product Home Run Shoot Out Legends™, featuring Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) licenced players, with leading online sports betting and gaming brand Betano.
Betano is owned by Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world.
Kaizen Gaming operates under the Betano brand in multiple markets in Europe, South & North America and Africa and under the Stoiximan brand in Greece and Cyprus.
Betano is one of the first brands to launch Home Run Shoot Out Legends™, which features legendary baseball players of the past including Babe Ruth, Cecil Fielder and Mickey Mantle. The product is available across Ontario on Betano’s online and mobile platforms. The launch of Home Run Shoot Out Legends™ is an integral part of Inspired’s strategy to bring its branded portfolio of U.S. centered sports, such as American football and basketball, to the North American player base.
Betano has further extended its partnership with Inspired by launching its award-winning Virtuals in Nigeria and Bulgaria. Major products include V-Play Soccer 3™, V-Play Matchday, V-Play Basketball™, V-Play Horses™, V-Play Greyhounds™, and V-Play Marbles™.
Meanwhile, Stoiximan has introduced a customized edition of V-Play Multi-Stream Matchday™ in Greece. This edition features seven games taking place simultaneously and boasts exclusive sponsorship from the Greek Super League, named as Stoiximan Super League, including all actual league teams, their uniforms and logos. It also features an appealing standings table with the teams’ progress and league position.
“The Kaizen Gaming team sees the incremental revenue value that our Virtuals products can drive. It is a true partnership, enabling us to enhance our products and distribute them to a wide range of regulated markets, including North America,” said Ian Freeman, Chief Commercial Officer of Virtual Sports at Inspired. “As the Betano and Stoiximan brands continue their dynamic growth, we will continue to deliver the highest quality and most diverse range of content, including branded American football and basketball to players across its international portfolio”.
“Collaborating with Inspired has been a resounding success,” said Vangelis Kalloudis, Gaming Senior Product Manager at Kaizen Gaming. “We have launched a unique collection of products across a range of territories and are planning to provide more thrilling and entertaining experiences to the global community of players in the near future.”
To find out more about Inspired’s Virtuals, visit: https://inseinc.com/virtuals/
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).
This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.
Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.
For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.
Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.
The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.
Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.
Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million* on sports and events in December of 2025, according to a newly released report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This represents an approximate three percent decrease year-over-year when compared to December of 2024.
“Today’s report closes out the 2025 calendar year for Arizona sports betting figures, with the year exceeding nine billion dollars in event wagering activity,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Additionally, legal, regulated event wagering allowed the state of Arizona to collect more than $53 million in privilege fees for the calendar year.”
The state collected approximately $6.6 million in privilege fees for the month of December. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona, people have wagered over $31 billion, generating over $165 million in event wagering privilege fees for the state.
For fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from event wagering and $774,167 from fantasy sports.
The Department publishes monthly Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Revenue Reports on its website, reflecting figures from operators licensed by the Department. The full December reports are available at: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
* Disclaimer: These numbers are self-reported by the operators; as such, these numbers are subject to adjustments after audit and review by the Arizona Department of Gaming (“Department”). The Department makes no assurances regarding the accuracy of these numbers.
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PokerStars Casino joins forces with Games Global and Oros Gaming for New The Slotlist Launch ‘Magnificent Power Leprechaun’
PokerStars Casino has expanded its exclusive The Slotlist portfolio with the launch of Magnificent Power Leprechaun, a St Patrick’s Day-themed online slot developed in partnership with Games Global and Oros Gaming.
The new 5×3 video slot delivers a fast-paced Irish-inspired adventure led by a mischievous leprechaun character, combining dynamic gameplay mechanics with engaging bonus features designed to maximize player interaction and win potential.
Key Features of Magnificent Power Leprechaun
The game is powered by three core mechanics:
- Magnificent Power feature
- Cash Collect mechanic, where the leprechaun gathers coins and gold for instant rewards
- Wheel Bonus with retriggerable free spins
The slot’s continuous motion design ensures a high level of engagement, with frequent feature triggers and momentum-driven gameplay. According to Oros Gaming CEO Ryan Cuddy, the title focuses on maintaining a constant sense of action through coin drops, wheel spins and animated bonus sequences.
Expanding The Slotlist Portfolio
Since its launch, PokerStars Casino’s curated The Slotlist collection has attracted over 200,000 players and generated more than 100 million spins, reinforcing its strategy of spotlighting one premium slot release each month.
Magnificent Power Leprechaun joins previous featured titles including 12 Burning Baseballs, Chicken Blast, Olympus Storm, Piggy Heist and Ice Wolf 2, all selected for innovation, visual appeal and immersive mechanics.
St Patrick’s Day Promotion & Rewards
To celebrate the launch, PokerStars Casino is offering a promotional campaign where players earn double reward points for every $50 staked on Magnificent Power Leprechaun and other Slotlist games. Participants are also entered into prize draws featuring:
- Casino cash bonuses
- Satellite tournament tickets
- Two Emerald Passes to the Irish Open
This limited-time promotion enhances player engagement during the seasonal launch period.
Magnificent Power Leprechaun is now available to play on PokerStars Casino across supported markets.
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