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Nottingham’s Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club Goes All In With NOVOVISION Tournament
Owned by entrepreneur and passionate Poker enthusiast Rob Yong, Dusk Till Dawn is a Poker Club run by Poker players for Poker players. Yong originally founded the club out of annoyance that he and his best friend Nick Whiten were refused entry to a local poker tournament because they were one minute late for registration. Disgruntled, his friend suggested to better open their own Poker place – and that’s exactly what Yong did in 2006, with Nick Whiten acting as Managing Director.
Today, the Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club is highly popular with Poker fans throughout the Nottingham region and beyond, with some 45 Poker tables plus video slots and electronic Roulette games. It has established a name as “The Home of UK Poker”, with daily tournaments that draw a huge community of players. The focus is mainly on low-stakes recreational Poker in an ambience that appeals to occasional players, amateurs and pros alike as well as hosting official Poker championships like the World Championship of Amateur Poker (APAT), the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime UK, the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) and the UK Poker Championships (UKPC).
What better place in the UK to use NOVOMATIC’s premium solution for live table tournaments? With top customer service and smooth tournament operations being top priorities, Yong and Whiten decided to place their bets on a solution that covers the DTD’s entire business requirements including live table tournament management: NOVOVISION.
The system was implemented at DTD in a very unique and highly customised set-up with a broad range of functionalities across several modules. NOVOVISION core provides for cashdesk, player management, floor management as well as accounting and reporting. NOVOVISION access creates smooth access processes with QR code, face recognition and fingerprint functionalities. The NOVOVISION wallet serves as a convenient single wallet for players to manage their funds and buy-ins and can also be accessed via the NOVOVISION smart features of the new DTD player app. These do not only include fast and easy credit transfers via an external payment provider, but also tournament details, alerts and standings as well as a general overview of the tournament calendar, news and much more. Also, the floor staff benefits from the smart functionalities comprised in the notifier application that inform them in real-time about a demarcated variety of floor events.
NOVOVISION tournament is a dedicated live table tournament tool. Its functionalities include detailed settings for the game types, chips, levels, buy-ins and a dynamic prize calculation as well as sophisticated tournament table and player management, thus significantly reducing the administrative and organisational effort. The application also enables the DTD team to manage the tournament display content as well as messaging and sound notifications for all screens across the venue.
During the levels, DTD staff can monitor and control all tournament details live and in real-time. Timers indicate the current duration or time left to start specific events while other actions during the ongoing tournament, e.g., reseating, removing, adding players or manually shortening the tournament by skipping individual rounds, just require a few clicks in the system. All tournament events are tracked in real-time and instantly displayed in the “history” tab.
NOVOVISION tournament supports any type of Poker game as well as other live games, and is fully integrated with the NOVOVISION cashdesk for the tournament registration as well as managing the players’ buy-ins and prize wins directly via their individual NOVOVISION wallet.
Fabian Schnötzinger, Market Coordination NBS, said: “The Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club is a truly special place with an atmosphere that represents the love of Poker. With the new NOVOVISION tournament module, the teams on the floor and behind the scenes can work together seamlessly to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for the players. This project stands out not only for its prestige, but also as a true example of teamwork and dedication. The NOVOVISION team worked closely with the Dusk Till Dawn team to implement a new tournament application, inspired by a shared vision. Thanks to all who made this vision a reality.”
Paul Abbott, Sales Manager at NOVOMATIC Gaming UK, said: “When Nick and the Dusk Till Dawn team approached us at ICE enquiring about the NOVOVISION CMS system, it was very clear that they truly embrace innovation. Understanding their operational requirements and introducing the system solutions was a real privilege for us, as we knew that the system would easily meet and exceed expectations, in many areas of their business. That’s not to say that everything was “out of the box”, the guys have worked closely with the NOVOMATIC system design team, together introducing some fantastic new features to the already impressive CMS arsenal. Working with the DTD team continues to be a pleasure and the prospect of introducing the NOVOVISION Casino Management System to many more UK customers is for me, a very exciting prospect.”
Nick Whiten, Managing Director of Dusk Till Dawn, said: “The system passed its baptism of fire with flying colours at our recent Deep Stack and Bounty Hunter tournaments, and staff and players alike found it a very enjoyable experience. Player buy-in and registration is the fastest it has ever been. We definitely weren’t promised too much.”
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Relax Gaming celebrates twenty-four Mega Jackpot winners as Net Gains Dream Drop prize lands
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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has crowned its 24th Dream Drop Mega Jackpot winner after a Finnish player scooped €1,966,051 from a €1 spin.
The mammoth prize was triggered by a Finnish player at the popular casino, Simpelli, managed by leading white label casino provider Casima Gaming on the White Hat Gaming platform.
Launched this September, Net Gains Dream Drop dives under the waves with 4,096 ways to win, Mystery Symbols, Coin Collection and stacked wilds. A Lucky Boost can also trigger during free spins, potentially leading to the 15,000x max win, showcasing why this game is a must-play.
This latest jackpot drop adds to the growing list of Dream Drop millionaires since the product launched, further underlining the sustained popularity of Relax Gaming’s jackpot portfolio across regulated markets worldwide.
Martin Stålros, CEO of Relax Gaming, said: “It is a fantastic moment to celebrate our twenty-fourth Dream Drop Mega Jackpot winner, and we could not be happier for the lucky player in Finland.
“We’re only a short while since Net Gains Dream Drop’s launch and it’s already making headlines! We are proud to see our jackpot product creating even more major moments. Congratulations to the winner and our partners at White Hat Gaming for hosting this special moment.”
Jonathan Liska, Chief Product Officer at Casimba Gaming added: “All of us here at Casimba Gaming were very pleased and excited to see that one of our long-standing players on Simppeli managed to win the Dream Drop Jackpot on the Net Gains Dream Drop.
“The win of just under 2 million euros came from a one-euro spin, which is a great result for the Finnish player who has been one of our loyal members at Simppeli since opening an account with us in September 2019 shortly after the site launched in August. Congratulations to our big winner!”
Since launching the Dream Drop Jackpot mechanic, Relax Gaming has cemented its position as a leader in jackpot innovation, consistently delivering exciting gameplay and unforgettable player experiences across its expanding Dream Drop series.
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Crash and hybrid games grew significantly across a range of emerging and regulated markets in H1, as the genre continues to take market share away from traditional slots in online casinos around the world.
In a new report, Blask looked at the performance of both crash and so-called hybrid games – which combine crash and arcade elements – across four diverse markets: India, South Africa, Brazil and the Netherlands.
It found that:
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In the Netherlands, Blask’s ranking of casino games’ share of interest saw a hybrid title break into the top 10 for the first time ever during H1 2025.
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In India, crash and hybrid games accounted for more than half of total share of interest for the period.
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In Brazil, themed slots continue to dominate, but hybrid games are experiencing rapid growth.
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And in South Africa, a crash game maintains its number one ranking on the share of interest measure.
Discussing the findings, Blask CEO Max Tesla said improved lobby visibility and the games’ natural fit with streaming were behind the strong performance.
“Crash and hybrid titles have moved from niche curiosities to core parts of the casino lobby,” said Tesla. “Operators are recognising that these games don’t just attract new audiences but also keep them engaged for longer. Their fast pace, social features and suitability for streaming align perfectly with how the next generation wants to play.”
You can download the full Blask report, including data and methodology, here: https://blask.com/reports/hybrid-games-report-2025/
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Flutter and Beyond Sport launch global Tech4Good Awards to transform lives through the power of sport and technology
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Flutter Entertainment, in collaboration with Alpha Hub and Beyond Sport, has launched the Flutter Tech4Good Awards 2025 – a global initiative looking to uncover and accelerate bold, technology-driven solutions that harness the power of sport and physical activity to build healthier, more active communities.
Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity, 31% of adults globally are not meeting recommended activity levels. This inactivity contributes to declining physical and mental health across populations.
The Awards will support bold, tech-driven innovations that go beyond addressing physical inactivity — they’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible for healthier, more connected communities. Whether it’s grassroots initiatives or scalable digital platforms, Flutter and Beyond Sport are seeking five standout organizations using technology to inspire movement, improve public health, and advance community wellbeing.
Kerry McNally, Head of Communities & Engagement at Flutter said: “The Flutter Tech4Good Awards reflect our commitment to using technology as a force for good, in line with the ambitions of our Positive Impact Plan. By backing innovative, tech-driven solutions, we aim to inspire healthier, more active communities and address the growing challenges of physical inactivity. Leveraging the Flutter Edge, we’re proud to support organizations that are using technology to deliver meaningful, long-term impact on health and wellbeing.”
The Awards will offer a total of £60,000 in funding, alongside a bespoke support program to maximize long-term impact and growth. The Awards are open to organizations around the world that are leveraging any sport or physical activity to drive health outcomes through technology-based innovation. Eligible applicants may include nonprofits, startups, social enterprises, or other mission-driven entities with a focus on public health and physical activity.
Applications for the Flutter Tech4Good Awards 2025 are open from Monday 6th October 2025 until Friday 31st October 2025, with the winners announced in January 2026. For more information on how to apply, visit https://beyondsport.org/awards/flutter-tech4good-awards-2025/criteria/.
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