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NOVOMATIC celebrates the grand opening of Spielbank Rostock
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The Spielbank Rostock officially opened its doors on October 16 with a glamorous celebration that marked a new chapter for premium entertainment in northern Germany. Following a comprehensive construction phase, the new venue at Petridamm stands as an impressive example of contemporary casino design, technological innovation, and first-class entertainment.
Grand opening with guests from politics, business, and media
During the exclusive pre-opening event, media representatives and invited guests from the areas of politics and business were given an exclusive first tour of the new casino. The management of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of the NOVOMATIC AG Group, was joined by NOVOMATIC Executive Board Member Stefan Krenn, who officially opened the event with a speech highlighting the project’s significance as a model for sustainable investment, regional value creation, and innovative entertainment culture.
An evening full of highlights and entertainment
At 4 p.m., the doors opened to the public for an evening filled with highlights, culinary delights, and premium entertainment. Musical performances by the Rostock band 4FUN and pianist Maximilian Kraft ensured a lively atmosphere and added the perfect finishing touch to a festive night.
“With the new Spielbank Rostock, we have created an experience that goes far beyond traditional gaming. This project perfectly reflects our philosophy of combining technology, design, and entertainment at the highest level – while embracing responsibility and innovation, all with a regional touch. From the very first night, we wanted to offer our guests an open and welcoming atmosphere that invites interaction, conversation, and celebration,” emphasized Thomas Fritz, Managing Director of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG.
A special highlight of the evening was the official opening of the new BOLD event area – a spacious club with a contemporary bar and lounge atmosphere designed to host live entertainment, themed evenings, show programs, and poker tournaments with up to ten tables.
Modern gaming at the highest level
As the only casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to combine classic table games and modern electronic gaming, Spielbank Rostock offers a premium gaming experience. Guests can enjoy four Roulette tables, two Blackjack and two Poker tables, as well as a modern gaming floor of more than 1,300 m² featuring around 130 NOVOMATIC electronic gaming terminals of the latest generation.
The venue also sets new standards in sustainability and technology. In addition to the advanced thermal insulation, the waste warmth generated by the gaming terminals is used to heat the building, while a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system on the roof contributes to its overall energy efficiency.
The innovative NOVOVISION
casino management system was implemented as the new operational business backbone that ensures the highest security standards in the areas of player protection and compliance, including automated checks against the nationwide OASIS exclusion database. All 130 electronic gaming machines and jackpots, the cash handling via TITO, the access system and player management as well as all business processes and the entire AML monitoring are centrally managed via NOVOVISION
.
A strong regional driver for economy and tourism
With a total investment of around EUR 8.9 million and up to 90 new staff, Spielbank Rostock is not only the largest and most modern casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern but also an important tourism and economic catalyst for the region.
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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26
The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.
Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.
Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.
The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.
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ACR Poker OSS XL Returns With $50M GTD
ACR Poker has officially announced the return of its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL, running from March 1 to March 23, 2026, with a massive $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Following the success of its recent Dual Venom tournaments, which paid out more than $11 million, ACR Poker is once again delivering high-value online tournament action designed for players of all skill levels and bankroll sizes.
Three Main Events With $5 Million Guaranteed
The headline events of OSS XL include three major Main Events launching March 15:
- $2,650 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
- $1,050 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
- $215 buy-in – $1 million guaranteed
These marquee tournaments anchor the series, offering players high-stakes competition alongside accessible mid- and low-stakes opportunities.
Phil’s Thrill XXL and Multi-Flight Action
Kicking off the series on March 1 is Phil’s Thrill XXL, featuring a $1.5 million guarantee and a $10,300 buy-in. Players can qualify for as little as $95 through ACR’s Road to the Big One promotion.
The schedule also includes a $630 buy-in Multi-Flight Event with $1.5 million guaranteed, with Day 1 flights beginning March 1 and Day 2 set for March 23.
For bounty hunters, OSS XL offers five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournaments, including:
- Three $500,000 guaranteed events ($109 buy-in)
- A $150,000 guaranteed event ($33 buy-in)
- A $100,000 guaranteed event ($5.50 buy-in)
These tournaments provide dynamic prize opportunities and strong value across all buy-in tiers.
$65,000 Leaderboard Contest
To enhance engagement, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tournament tickets across three buy-in tiers:
- High Stakes: $15,000 top prize
- Mid Stakes: $7,500 top prize
- Low Stakes: $4,000 top prize
According to ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, OSS XL stands out for its inclusive structure, substantial guarantees and daily leaderboard incentives that reward consistent participation.
With $50 million guaranteed and a broad mix of Main Events, Mystery Bounties and multi-flight tournaments, OSS XL reinforces ACR Poker’s position as a major force in the global online poker tournament landscape.
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Alanbase and Gamblers Connect announce new partnership
Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with Alanbase, a cloud-based SaaS “constructor” built to power advanced affiliate programme development.
The collaboration strengthens Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers section, a curated hub designed to connect iGaming professionals with trusted, high-performance industry solutions. By integrating Alanbase into its ecosystem, Gamblers Connect enhances access to cutting-edge affiliate management technology tailored to competitive iGaming markets.
A Customizable SaaS Solution for iGaming Affiliates
Alanbase differentiates itself through its fully customizable SaaS architecture. Unlike traditional affiliate software, Alanbase allows operators to build dashboards, performance indicators and statistical tables using their own formulas. This “constructor” model ensures the platform adapts to each business workflow — not the other way around.
The cloud-based system also delivers high-speed data refresh capabilities, enabling operators to monitor player activity in near real time. This performance advantage provides deeper analytical insight and supports faster decision-making in fast-moving iGaming environments.
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, highlighted that the partnership aligns with the platform’s mission to feature transparent, value-driven B2B providers. By adding Alanbase to its verified partner network, Gamblers Connect reinforces its commitment to showcasing tools that improve affiliate program scalability, operational efficiency and measurable growth.
Expanding the iGaming B2B Ecosystem
The partnership reflects growing demand for flexible affiliate SaaS platforms that prioritize customization, automation and performance tracking. As competition intensifies across global iGaming markets, data-driven affiliate management solutions are becoming a critical component of operator success.
With Alanbase now featured within Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers hub, industry professionals gain streamlined access to enterprise-grade affiliate infrastructure designed for scalability and precision.
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