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TEAM VITALITY ANNOUNCES ENTRANCE INTO VALORANT
The esports organisation sets its sights on the VALORANT competitive scene with a roster of promising talent with the goal of developing one of the best teams in the world
Leading global esports organisation Team Vitality is pleased to announce its expansion into VALORANT as it commits to fielding the best players across the biggest and most exciting esports titles. The roster includes rising stars Lukas “Feqew” Petrauskas, Ben Redjeb “Bramz” Bayram, Ouali “M4china” Manset, Vakaris “Vakk” Bebravicius, Jokūbas “ceNder” Labutis. Andrey “Fragon” Katz, former coach of FunPlus Phoenix and captain of Team Isreal in Overwatch is coaching the team, bringing his wealth of competitive in-game experience.
The announcement concludes Team Vitality’s VALORANT talent search which started back in July 2020 when they hosted the Vitality European Open signalling the organisation’s aim to be a competitive force in the burgeoning VALORANT scene. Team Vitality’s roster will compete in Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour with high ambitions to qualify for the World Championship at the end of 2021 and stand out on a global level.
“Entering VALORANT has been a top priority for us at Team Vitality since the esports scene started to develop. Having already showcased we have the ability to cement a legacy in an FPS title, we are really excited to get started. The potential of this roster is sky high and we look forward to going head-to-head with the best and proving why Team Vitality is a hive for growth and success.” said Fabien “Neo” Devide, President & Co-Founder, Team Vitality
Team Vitality officially now fields nine teams across eight esports titles as it fosters a culture of competitive excellence. In 2020 the organisation celebrated nine titles won and a total of 8 MVP awards across its competing games.
Team Vitality fans can watch the official debut of the new VALORANT squad in action when they debut at the 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour starting this week.
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GGBET UA is the official sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv’s winter training camp
FC Dynamo Kyiv are continuing their winter training in Turkey, in preparation for the second half of the season in 2025. Their partner for the training period this year is GGBET UA.
The club’s CEO, Dmytro Brif, thanked GGBET UA for its support and underscored the importance of the training camp for the team’s future success:
“We are hugely grateful to GGBET UA for its partnership during this important period. Today, our efforts are focused on improving our game, working on our mistakes, and getting ready for upcoming matches. In the spring, we’re set on achieving the very best results we can in all tournaments.”
GGBET UA CEO Sergii Mishchenko stated that partnering up with Dynamo involves not just working together on the winter training camp, but also continuing with larger-scale joint projects geared towards the team’s fans:
“Within the partnership, we’re actively working with the club and are planning to create exciting content featuring the players and coaches. All of this helps to reduce the distance between the professional footballers and the regular fans, which is what we’re striving to do.”
Dynamo’s next winter training camp match will take place on 6 February at 17:00 in the Turkish city of Belek. The club will be facing off against KF Shkëndija, a team from North Macedonia. A live stream will be available on Dynamo’s YouTube channel.
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GeoComply
GeoComply Data Reveals Strong Growth Heading into Super Bowl Sunday
Are you ready for the biggest Super Bowl yet? We are—and the data* backs it up. Legal sports betting continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, and this year’s NFL season has been no exception.
During the 2024/25 NFL season, active sports betting accounts surged 20.2% compared to last season. The expansion of regulated betting markets is bringing more fans into the legal ecosystem.
Looking Ahead: The Biggest Super Bowl Yet?
This year’s NFL season sets the stage for record-breaking Super Bowl engagement.
The numbers don’t lie—sports fans are betting on the future of regulated sports betting.
Stay tuned! After the Big Game on Sunday, we’ll be sharing exclusive insights into Super Bowl betting trends and engagement.
*Active accounts is based on GeoComply’s aggregated user data for its US sportsbook customers in regulated states during the NFL regular season. The data does not include Florida.
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Compliance Updates
EGT Digital partners with NOTO – 360 Fraud and Compliance to elevate fraud and compliance management
EGT Digital is excited to announce its collaboration with NOTO – 360 Fraud and Compliance, a leading FRAML (Fraud and AML) solution provider. Thanks to the integration of the enterprise grade FRAML platform NOTO, now the iGaming company’s customers have access to powerful tools, allowing them to effectively manage financial crime risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Through this platform the gaming operators are able to combat fraud, prevent promotional abuse, and simplify compliance processes. Its intuitive interface and pre-integrated capabilities make it the ideal solution for reducing complexity in fraud risk management within the iGaming sector.
“We are very happy with our partnership with EGT Digital, a leader in the iGaming and entertainment space,” said Ivan Stefanov, CEO of NOTO – 360 Fraud and Compliance. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to providing unparalleled protection against fraud and ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory requirements. By combining EGT Digital’s innovative iGaming platform with our advanced fraud detection and AML solution—featuring real-time analytics, machine learning-driven insights, and multi-layered security—our customers can enjoy a secure, streamlined experience. Together, we’re empowering businesses to combat fraud, reduce costs, and deliver trust at scale.”
Rumen Apostolov, Fraud Manager at EGT Digital, also expressed his positive expectations regarding the cooperation: “I’m proud to have spearheaded this partnership with NOTO. In an industry where fraud prevention and compliance are critical, integrating their cutting-edge FRAML solution into our platform ensures that our clients can confidently navigate these challenges. Partnering with NOTO is a significant step forward in our mission to provide robust all-in-one solution for gaming operators.”
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