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FUN Token Is Moving 250,000 Users to Polygon With Layer-2 Token

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4 years ago

August 5, 2021

George Miller

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Who doesn’t like success stories?

In 2021, one of the biggest success stories in crypto has been that of FUN Token, an ERC-20 token with an incredible vision – bringing decentralized online gambling to the mainstream.

Not long ago, this vision was in danger as rising Ethereum gas fees made on-chain transactions untenable for FUN Token. Along came FreeBitco.in with a unique use case and acquired the token in February.

FUN Token hasn’t looked back since…

FUN Token’s Journey in 2021

FreeBitco.in, the seventh-largest online casino in the world, harnessed FUN Token for its Premium Membership program, moving its use case completely off-chain. Through this project, FUN Token gained exposure to over 46 million users.

Subsequently, FreeBitco.in acquired the token and built a new team around the token, helmed by the vastly experienced Adriaan Brink, formerly of the BETR Foundation. A comprehensive roadmap was laid out.

In a matter of months, FUN Token gained over 170,000 new users, tripling its user base and doing it all off-chain. Noticing its rising popularity, Binance organized a couple of successful trading competitions and added FUN to its Locked Savings program.

And now, FUN Token is taking a massive step towards realizing its ambition with its biggest project yet…

FUN Token Is Moving to the Polygon Network

While an off-chain use case is a clever workaround, achieving true decentralization in online gambling is only possible through on-chain activity.

One of the biggest issues facing online gaming is related to operator escrow. When a user places a bet, their funds are moved into escrow until the outcomes are determined. Simultaneously, operators have to ensure sufficient funds are available to settle these bets. By moving operations to a blockchain, these logistical drawbacks are eradicated.

FUN Token sought to solve these issues using the Ethereum blockchain, however, there was a problem.

“FUN suffered tremendously with the rising price and latency of Ethereum transactions, so our first major tech release will be to deal with this issue,” said Adriaan, CEO of FUN Token. “In the next 2 months, we will release a new Layer-2 token on the Polygon network to leverage its high performance and low transaction fees.”

This token will be pegged 1:1 with FUN Token and over 250,000 users will be brought on to the Polygon network. New tokens will be issued in exchange for escrowing FUN Tokens, effectively taking a massive amount of FUN out of circulation and acting as a strategic burn tactic.

In the coming weeks, a full-fledged, truly decentralized casino for the L2 Token will be launched, taking FUN Token closer to its vision of making online gambling transparent, fast, and secure for everyone.

Moving in the Right Direction

The online gambling industry is fraught with unfair practices, long cashout times, and security risks. FUN Token has dedicated itself to bringing decentralization to the industry through carefully planned developments, and a token ecosystem based on a Layer-2 blockchain is definitely a step in the right direction.

FUN Token also plans to utilize 50% of its gaming profits to burn tokens strategically, showing its commitment to making its goal a reality. There’s a long way to go, however, the start couldn’t have been stronger than this.

Danske Spil

S Gaming lands in Denmark with Danske Spil

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26 minutes ago

February 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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S Gaming, the sustainable provider of high entertainment slot games for casual players, has entered the Danish market for the first time via a breakthrough partnership with tier one operator, Danske Spil.

Under the deal, one of S Gaming’s most popular slots – Triple 777 Jackpot has now launched to players at Danske Spil Casino, which is powered by Entain.

Denmark promises to be a successful market for S Gaming, whose slots have been developed with a fun-first ethos, with a focus on striking design and where the bonus features are always visible on screen to really ramp up the anticipation of each spin.

Danske Spil players that favour more traditional slot machines can take on Triple 777 Jackpot, a modern twist on the classic 777 theme with plenty of neon action.

The Triple 777 feature is always on screen to build anticipation, but is locked until a spin lands three Bonus 777 symbols. This unlocks the feature with on spin awarded, giving players a shot at the 500x Jackpot prize.

Free Spins are also up for grabs with seven Free Games awarded when three Scatters land in the base game.

Charles Mott, CEO and Founder at S Gaming, said: “Making our move into Denmark with a tier one operator of the calibre of Danske Spil, and on an exclusive basis, is a strong signal as to how popular our games have become.

“Danske Spil is one of the top online casino brands in the country, having been the first to enter the regulated Danish market, and has since become a firm player favourite.

“Through S Gaming titles such as Triple 777 Jackpot, Danske Spil can excite and entertain its players like never before.

“S Gaming is all about fun and sustainability, and helping operators put players on the edge of their seats but in a way that’s responsible and sustainable.

“This is a big deal for S Gaming, but one that brings just as much value to Danske Spil, Entain and the players of Denmark.”

Simon Hoffmann Riis, Senior Partnerships & Insights Manager at Danske Spil added: “From day one, we have prioritised offering our players high-quality content from a wide range of providers, and this partnership with S Gaming is a clear reflection of that ambition.

“S Gaming stands out through its focus on sustainable entertainment, creating games that resonate strongly with casual players while still delivering engaging experiences for more seasoned audiences.

“The launch of Triple 777 Jackpot has delivered a very strong start, and we are excited about the potential ahead as we continue to develop the partnership and bring even more engaging experiences to our players together.”

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Australia

Finalists Announced for Inaugural Regulating the Game Global Awards Following Strong Global Engagement

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26 minutes ago

February 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Regulating the Game has today announced the finalists for the inaugural RTG Global Awards, following an exceptional level of interest, nominations and engagement in the first year of the program.

The Global Awards were established to recognise regulatory and sector leadership, stewardship, and excellence across gambling policy and regulation, safer gambling, compliance, technology, and community outcomes – acknowledging the role these disciplines play in underpinning integrity, public confidence, and sustainable sector development. The breadth and quality of submissions received in the inaugural year has confirmed a strong appetite for recognition that is rigorous, independent, and grounded in demonstrable, real-world impact.

Among the finalists confirmed this year are a number of individuals and organisations recognised for leadership and impact within their respective categories, including Dr Eugenia Chidhakwa (Lotteries and Gaming Board, Zimbabwe), Rob Annable (Picklebet) and Duncan Garvie (BetBlocker) for community impact; Dominic Monti (Wests Illawarra), Nathan Hinde (PointsBet) and Sue Pemberton (Parramatta Leagues Club) for compliance excellence; Michael Simone (Bankstown District Sports Club) and Vicki Le (Cabravale Club Resort) as emerging leaders; Chris Dimou (Parramatta Leagues Club), Gaming Laboratories International and Danny Munk (Wests Illawarra) for leadership voice; and CherryHub and KONAMI Australia recognised in the RegTech category as well as Crown PlaySafe, Parq Casino and The Star Entertainment Group for safer gambling champion.

Finalists have now been confirmed across all six categories. The full list of finalists will be available on the Regulating the Game Global Awards website.

Finalists were shortlisted across six award categories following independent assessment by a judging panel comprising senior leaders with deep expertise spanning regulation, law, integrity, governance and responsible gambling:

Don Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Leagues Clubs Australia
Jamie Nettleton, Former President, International Masters of Gaming Law and Partner, Addisons
Khalid Ali, Chief Executive Officer, International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)
Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President – Accreditation, Advisory and Insights, Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)

The composition of the panel reflects the cross-sector perspective required to assess excellence in a complex and increasingly scrutinised regulatory environment, bringing together domestic and international insight across public policy, legal frameworks, integrity assurance and harm prevention.

RTG Founder and Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, Paul Newson, said the inaugural Global Awards reflected a growing appetite for recognition grounded in substance and sector contribution:

“The response to the first year of the Global Awards shows there is a clear place for recognition that goes beyond profile or promotion. These Awards are about surfacing leadership and stewardship – the people, organisations and solutions that are lifting standards, shaping practice and contributing to better sector and community outcomes.”

“The independence and calibre of the judging panel has been central to that credibility.”

The RTG Global Awards Gala Dinner will be held as a flagship networking event within the Regulating the Game program. Tickets are available separately, enabling colleagues, finalist teams, and sector stakeholders who may not be attending the full conference to join the Awards evening. Further information on conference registration and Global Awards Gala Dinner tickets is available via the Regulating the Game website.

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Juan Lozano Commercial Manager at Spadegaming

Spadegaming joins QTech Games to enhance its premium suite

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26 minutes ago

February 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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QTech Games, the top game aggregator for all emerging markets, has signed a new partnership with Spadegaming, allowing its platform clients to gain access to an additional diverse catalogue.

As a prominent entity in the igaming sector, Spadegaming is known for providing a diverse range of content – led by its collection of fish-shooter games. These games showcase a fresh array of high-stakes surprises and fluctuations across the volatility spectrum, now included in a progressive portfolio offered to QTech Games and its clients.

Spadegaming’s high-quality content collection, showcasing engaging digital games, now aligns perfectly with other innovative studios like Evolution and TaDa Gaming, offering QTech partners and their players an unmatched selection of culturally diverse slots.

The deal naturally expands Spadegaming’s global presence, focusing on emerging markets from Africa to Latin America, and generating new revenue sources. In recent years, QTech has emerged as the quickest-growing aggregator in expanding markets, providing the most comprehensive gaming portfolio tailored to each area, featuring native mobile applications, robust reporting and marketing tools, along with round-the-clock support in local languages.

Juan Lozano, Commercial Manager at Spadegaming, said: “Holding the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) license for nearly ten years, and being one of the first Asiatic companies to do so, means our products and services are well established in the gaming industry. Entering into this agreement with QTech Games tracks our core strategy to fully leverage our reach, as we look forward to seeing how new audiences embrace our content.”

Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, added: “It’s another ringing endorsement for our platform to have integrated more premium content from Spadegaming. They’re a dynamic supplier that offers some exciting localised games, above all in the fish-shooting category which has long reigned supreme in Eastern markets. With their signature features and high-octane gameplay, we’re now confident of taking this portfolio into new markets, continuing to raise the bar and shape a fresh experience for global players. We can’t wait to see how these games perform across a range of untapped markets which, in many cases, break new ground for Spadegaming.”

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