Crash Games
Bet on Games launches horror-themed crash title Zombie Rush
Bet on Games, the instant and crash games vertical within the Betcore ecosystem, has launched a new horror-themed crash game called Zombie Rush. The title is now available for global integration via Betcore’s single API, alongside content from TVBET and ElCasino.
Zombie Rush wraps the crash mechanic in a graveyard “survival run” theme. Players decide when to cash out as the multiplier rises, with the round ending when the “crash” triggers.
Bet on Games said the game runs on an “Optimized Math Model” with 97.5% RTP and a “dynamically accelerating multiplier curve.” The release also highlights “Visceral Horror Aesthetics,” linking the crash moment to a “grisly, memorable animation.”
On the feature set, Zombie Rush includes Autoplay and Auto Cash-out. It also adds “Strategic Dual-Betting,” which allows play across two parallel rounds simultaneously.
Betcore is directing partnership and integration inquiries to [email protected]. A gameplay video is available here.
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Incentive Games has partnered with Hollywoodbets to roll out a multi-experience gaming suite in South Africa. Two Incentive Studios real-money titles, Mega Flight and Velocity, went live on Hollywoodbets’ platform on 7 April.
The launch marks Incentive Games’ entry into the South African market. The company said additional content is planned, including free-to-play games to follow as part of the next phase of the collaboration.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re delighted to partner with Hollywoodbets, the leading operator in South Africa, as we officially enter this exciting and fast-growing market. Launching Mega Flight and Velocity is just the beginning and we look forward to rolling out more of our real-money games and free-to-play portfolio to their players as part of our long-term plans in the region.”
Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said, “We’re excited to welcome Incentive Games to Hollywoodbets as part of our ongoing commitment to bringing fresh, engaging and innovative content to our players. The launch of Mega Flight and Velocity introduces a new layer of interactive entertainment to our platform, and this partnership reflects our focus on working with leading global suppliers to enhance our gaming offering. We look forward to growing this collaboration and delivering even more compelling experiences to our customers.”
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Expanse Studios, a B2B iGaming content provider and subsidiary of Meridian Holdings Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with Stake to deploy its proprietary gaming content across Stake’s global gaming platforms.
The collaboration marks another step in Expanse Studios’ global expansion strategy and strengthens its presence in the rapidly growing online gaming ecosystem.
Through the agreement, Expanse Studios will distribute its portfolio of titles via Hub88’s aggregation infrastructure, enabling Stake to integrate the studio’s games seamlessly across its international platforms. The partnership is designed to extend Expanse’s global reach while offering Stake players access to a range of engaging and high-performing games.
Strategic Partnership to Expand Market Reach
The collaboration between Expanse Studios and Stake reflects the increasing importance of partnerships in the global iGaming industry. Content developers are increasingly relying on aggregator platforms to expand their distribution networks, reach new audiences, and scale their offerings efficiently.
According to Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios, Stake represents one of the most influential brands in the global gaming sector. By integrating through Hub88’s technology, Expanse Studios can deliver its content directly to Stake’s extensive international player base.
This partnership allows the studio to strengthen its B2B distribution strategy while gaining access to one of the most widely recognized gaming platforms in the industry.
Deployment Through Hub88 Aggregation
The technical integration is made possible through Hub88, a well-known aggregation platform that connects game developers with online casino operators. Aggregators play a crucial role in modern iGaming infrastructure by simplifying content distribution and enabling developers to deploy games across multiple operators simultaneously.
By leveraging Hub88’s infrastructure, Expanse Studios can efficiently roll out its games to Stake’s ecosystem without requiring complex individual integrations. This approach accelerates deployment timelines and supports scalable distribution across multiple markets.
Such partnerships demonstrate how aggregation technology continues to shape the future of the online casino industry, making it easier for studios to deliver content globally.
Featured Titles in the Stake Integration
As part of the partnership, Stake will gain access to several of Expanse Studios’ most popular titles. These games highlight the studio’s diverse portfolio and demonstrate its ability to cater to different player preferences.
Super Helib
One of the flagship games included in the integration is Super Heli, a crash-style game that has become one of the studio’s standout titles. The game offers a 97% return-to-player (RTP) rate and combines fast-paced gameplay with a dynamic multiplier system, creating a highly engaging experience for players.
Crash games have become increasingly popular in the iGaming sector due to their simplicity, fast rounds, and high excitement levels.
Wild Icy Fruits
Another featured title is Wild Icy Fruits, a high-speed slot game that delivers a classic slot experience with modern mechanics. The game emphasizes quick gameplay cycles and vibrant visuals, appealing to players who enjoy traditional fruit-themed slots with a contemporary twist.
VASO Psycho
The integration also includes VASO Psycho, a celebrity-branded slot that introduces high volatility and a massive 10,000x multiplier potential. This title showcases Expanse Studios’ ability to incorporate branded entertainment into its gaming portfolio while maintaining strong gameplay mechanics.
Together, these titles provide Stake’s players with a varied selection of experiences, ranging from fast-paced crash games to high-volatility slot gameplay.
Addressing Diverse Gaming Markets
The partnership between Expanse Studios and Stake highlights the company’s strategy of addressing multiple segments within the online gaming industry.
Expanse Studios has increasingly focused on combining social casino mechanics with traditional iGaming distribution models. This approach allows the company to appeal to a wide range of players while adapting to different regulatory and market environments.
By deploying its games through Stake’s global platform, Expanse Studios gains access to both traditional online casino audiences and newer gaming communities that favor fast, skill-influenced formats such as crash games.
A Growing Portfolio and Global Network
Expanse Studios has steadily expanded its presence in the global iGaming sector. The studio currently maintains partnerships with more than 1,300 B2B operators worldwide and offers a portfolio of over 70 proprietary gaming titles.
This growing network reflects the company’s focus on scalable growth through strategic collaborations, aggregator partnerships, and content innovation.
As the iGaming industry continues to evolve, developers like Expanse Studios are prioritizing flexible distribution models that allow them to enter new markets efficiently while maintaining consistent game quality.
The Future of iGaming Distribution
The partnership with Stake illustrates a broader trend within the iGaming industry. As competition intensifies, content developers are increasingly leveraging aggregation platforms and strategic alliances to accelerate global expansion.
By integrating with large-scale operators and leveraging advanced distribution infrastructure, studios can reach wider audiences while maintaining streamlined technical operations.
For Expanse Studios, the collaboration with Stake represents another milestone in its ongoing effort to strengthen its international footprint and deliver engaging gaming content to players worldwide.
As the company continues to expand its portfolio and operator network, partnerships like this are likely to play a crucial role in shaping its future growth.
A similar article about iGaming partnerships and content distribution can be found on Gambling Insider, a leading authority in the iGaming industry: https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news
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As player acquisition costs soar, the “bridge” between sports and casino has never been more critical. Giorgi Tsutskiridze, CCO at SPRIBE, explores why crash mechanics resonate with the sports bettor’s unique psychology, and how it’s turning downtime into a primary revenue driver.
Sports betting is inherently bursty, with the largest volume of activity and wagers coming while the sporting action takes place.
This is certainly the case since the rise of in-play betting and cashout. But this means operators are leaving millions of dollars of GGR on the table during half time, injury stops and the gaps between fixtures, especially during the off season.
Some have looked to expand their offering beyond core sports betting to help recover some of this lost GGR through virtuals, table games and even sports-themed slots.
In most cases, these games just don’t hit the mark with sports bettors. Standard slots, for example, are too noisy and complex for your average punter, as they prefer quick, skill-adjacent and transparent outcomes.
But this is where crash games such as Aviator come in. They are the perfect middle ground with a format that feels like a bet put plays more like an instant win.
Tapping into the psychology of hybrid players:
The transition from a sportsbook to a traditional casino lobby can often feel like a culture shock for the bettor.
Where sports betting is rooted in analysis and timing, traditional slots can feel like a passive exercise in luck. Aviator solves this friction by speaking the sports bettor’s native psychological language.
Here’s how…
The multiplier mindset: quantifiable risk v reward
For a sports bettor, value is everything. They’re conditioned to look at odds and weigh the probability of an outcome against the potential return. Aviator’s central mechanic, an increasing curve with a visible multiplier, mimics this “price action”.
Unlike a slot machine where the math is hidden behind spinning reels, Aviator displays the risk/reward in real-time. The player isn’t just gambling, they’re monitoring a market that’s moving in their favour, much like watching the odds shift in a live tennis match.
The cash out continuity
The most significant psychological bridge is the cash out functionality. In modern sports betting, the ability to settle a bet early to lock in profit or mitigate loss is a standard expectation.
Aviator takes this specific sports betting mechanic and makes it the core gameplay loop. The tension of deciding whether to hold for a higher Multiplier or exit to secure the win is identical to the adrenaline spike of an in-play football wager.
This familiarity reduces the cognitive load required to try a new game, leading to higher conversion rates from the sportsbook tab.
Passive luck v active agency (the skill component)
With traditional slots, the player hits a button to spin and then just waits to see if they win or not. Sports bettors, however, generally view themselves as participants whose knowledge or “gut” influences the outcome.
Crash games like Aviator grant the player agency. Even though the underlying math is RNG-based, the player feels in total control of the exit point. This sense of active participation satisfies the bettor’s desire for skill-based entertainment.
They aren’t just waiting for a win to be handed to them, they’re actively claiming it through a timely decision.
Fitting into the 15 minute window:
Half time is where GGR goes to die but because crash games have such short loops – with Aviator, a game round is typically between 8 seconds and 12 seconds – and are designed for the scroll and swipe behaviour of mobile users, they fill that time perfectly.
For example, Aviator now generates more than 400,000 bets per minute on average and we often see spikes during the half time of major sporting events.
Social proof as a retention lever:
Betting is highly social, but casino is often solitary, and this is a key reason why so few sports bettors engage with slots and table games.
Sports betting thrives against a social background, with punters talking about their bets at the pub, in the bookies, on social media, etc.
Aviator provides this social engagement via the chat function, as well as things like real-time leaderboards and the Rain Promo feature, where they can share bonuses with other players in the chat.
This actually keeps players engaged with the game and active in the chat, even when the match they are watching resumes after half time.
Strategic integration and a high ROI:
In 2026, seamlessness is the only KPI that matters.
Aviator’s lightweight UI, which is key for the success it has generated in emerging markets where limited infrastructure and high data costs to consumers cause challenges for “heavier games”, ensure there’s no loading bar friction as the player moves from the sportsbook into the Aviator lobby.
And when it comes to ROI, Aviator is in a league of its own – when given a full and proper launch, operators can see an immediate GGR uplift of 10%.
Crash games aren’t just another format for players to engage with – they are a strategic bridge that allows bettors to cross into the casino lobby through gameplay that genuinely taps into their psyche and delivers the experiences they enjoy.
And this is why operators that fail to integrate crash games like Aviator into their sports betting journey are leaving double-digit revenue growth on the table.
Author: Giorgi Tsutskiridze, CCO at SPRIBE
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