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ESL Gaming and Maincast extend media rights agreement for four years

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December 23, 2021

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ESL Gaming, the world’s leading esports company, has today announced that it will extend its exclusive collaboration with Maincast for a further four years. With the current agreement running until 2023, the addition of multiple years ensures fans in Russia and the rest of the CIS region can keep enjoying ESL Gaming’s full premium product portfolio in their local language until Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice 2027.

As part of the extension, Maincast keeps the exclusive rights to broadcast ESL Gaming’s tournaments on its Twitch channels in Russian and other CIS languages. Moreover, the agreement covers the complete product portfolio consisting of ESL Pro Tour Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), ESL Pro Tour StarCraft® II, and ESL Mobile, as well as ESL Gaming’s competitions for Dota 2.

ESL Gaming and Maincast joined forces in 2020, and their partnership has already seen ESL Gaming’s audience in the CIS region grow vastly, and the total amount of views doubled since then. Hitting a peak of 382,000 concurrent viewers during IEM Katowice 2020, Maincast delivered some of the best numbers for CS:GO globally. Additionally, ESL One Los Angeles 2020 became the most-watched online tournament in Dota 2 on Maincast’s Twitch channels with over 13 million views. These are but a couple of the success stories that show how Maincast excels in Russian-language broadcasts.

“Maincast is one of our biggest media partners and expertly localizes our competitions to fans all over the CIS region,” said Frank Uddo, Senior Vice President Global Media at ESL Gaming. “They are great to work with and we are particularly excited to see, through this seven-year partnership, how committed they are to significantly invest in esports long-term. It is a testament to how integral esports has become within the region and we look forward to building even more success in the future with them.”

“In 2020 Maincast signed a multi-year partnership agreement with ESL Gaming to broadcast their tournaments in Eastern Europe. In this period we’ve created an industry-defining product, finished numerous projects in close collaboration and provided on-site coverage of dozens of events,” said Andrii Grygoriev, CEO and co-founder of Maincast. “We are excited to announce that our partnership with ESL Gaming is extended up till Q2 2027. We’ve already begun working on long-term projects and looking for new ways of refining and improving our product. We will do our best to give our viewers even more high-quality broadcasts and on-site content, which you’ll always be able to find on our channels.”

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Gaming Corps rolls out full games catalogue with BetWright in the UK

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53 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Sweden-based developer expands its UK operator network via Onyx Gaming Limited’s BetWright, adding slots and instant-win titles to the brand.

Gaming Corps has expanded its UK operator network after going live with BetWright, the UK-licensed sportsbook and casino brand operated by Onyx Gaming Limited.

Under the agreement, BetWright players can access Gaming Corps’ full catalogue across Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash and Table formats. The rollout includes Midas Glory – Coin Collect and Instant Blitz, a new scratchcard-style title.

Graham Greensmith, CCO at Gaming Corps, said: “BetWright is a brand with a clear sense of how it wants to position itself in the market. There is a modern feel to the proposition, but also a real focus on quality, service and building a player experience that feels well considered. That makes it a strong fit for Gaming Corps and the type of operator relationships we are continuing to grow. We are pleased to see our content now live with them and look forward to building the partnership further – they are a terrific group of people willing to invest focus in Gaming Corps”

Dan Jukes, CBO at BetWright added: “Variety matters to our players, and Gaming Corps delivers exactly that. Their content brings something a bit different to the BetWright casino, distinctive styles and formats that stand out in a crowded market. We think they’re the Wright addition to our portfolio and we’re looking forward to seeing our players enjoy what they bring.”

BetWright launched in 2024 and operates sports betting and casino in the UK market, with the company citing a focus on safer gambling.

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Stakelogic launches full slot portfolio with Stake Denmark via Relax Gaming

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April 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal expands Stake Denmark’s casino catalogue following the operator’s five-year Danish licence approval earlier this year.

Stakelogic has launched its full slot portfolio with Stake Denmark through Relax Gaming, taking the studio live in Denmark’s regulated iGaming market.

The agreement makes Stakelogic’s slot line-up available to Stake Denmark players, including Penguin Payday, Candy Links Bonanza 1 & 2 and Book of Adventure Super Stake Edition.

Stake launched in 2017 and officially entered Denmark earlier this year after securing a five-year online casino and sports betting licence.

Alessandro Sorci, Sales Manager at Stakelogic, said: “There is a real sense of intent behind Stake’s arrival in Denmark, which makes this an exciting partnership for us. Launching our full slot portfolio with the brand means players can experience the range we have built at Stakelogic, from more recognisable series to releases with a very different visual identity and tone.”

Peter Eugen Clausen, Managing Director for Stake Denmark added: “Entering Denmark was an important step for Stake, and as we continue to establish the brand locally, it is important that the casino experience has real depth from the beginning. Stakelogic gives us that through a portfolio that feels distinctive and well suited to building momentum in the market.”

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BGaming sets 29 May 2026 date for second charity gala in Malta

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April 22, 2026

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Event backs DAR Bjorn’s new Respite Centre after €200,000 raised in 2025, with proceeds earmarked for equipment and four resident rooms.

BGaming will stage the second edition of its Charity Gala on 29 May 2026 at The Phoenicia Hotel in Malta, with proceeds directed to DAR Bjorn, the country’s neurological home.

The iGaming supplier said the event follows its inaugural gala, which raised €200,000 in 2025 and helped fund construction of DAR Bjorn’s new Respite Centre. For 2026, BGaming said funds raised will be used to equip the new centre with ventilators, motorized beds, air mattresses, hoist lifters and oxygen concentrators, and to fund four resident rooms for new admissions. The company added that “every euro raised will be allocated directly to DAR Bjorn,” and that BGaming will cover event production costs separately.

DAR Bjorn was founded by Bjorn Formosa, who previously worked in iGaming before being diagnosed with ALS at 28, according to BGaming. The charity currently provides care to around 60 residents across two centres and supports nearly 800 people in the community.

The invitation-only event will be held at the Bastion Pool area of The Phoenicia Hotel. BGaming said it is partnering with Next.io as official media partner, with Joseph Chetcuti set to host. The programme includes live music by Versatile, an art performance and auction by L7Matrix and Gonçalo MAR, and a charity raffle.

Marina Ostrovtsova, Chief Executive Officer at BGaming, said: “Last year’s Gala showed us what is possible when our industry comes together around a shared purpose. Raising €200,000 in a single evening was a remarkable achievement and provided real, tangible support to the people at DAR Bjorn who need it most.

“Returning for a second year with an even greater ambition is something we are incredibly proud of. The funds we raise this year will go toward equipment that directly improves residents’ quality of life. These donations are the difference between comfort and hardship for people living with serious neurological conditions, and we hope both the iGaming community and the wider Maltese community will once again stand with us.”

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