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Infront to Become ITF Official Data Partner

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Infront, the international sports media and marketing agency, has been selected as the successful bidder for the ITF’s global data and betting streaming rights for the period 2025-2029, following an extensive RFP process that began in early 2023 and saw a number of bidders submit detailed proposals.

The deal, beginning in 2025, encompasses a number of ITF produced events marking a significant step in the development of Infront’s data business.

The new five-year agreement will help to deliver an enhanced fan experience through rich data and metrics, create new commercial opportunities and develop compelling data stories around ITF events.

Innovations will include a new umpire scoring solution, with Infront supplying more than 650 handheld devices to be transported around the world as per the requirements of the ITF competition calendar.

The partnership will produce a significant financial uplift for the ITF, allowing for increased funding for global tennis development and continued investment in the competitive pathway, which has seen record prize money for women in two consecutive years across the ITF World Tennis Tour.

The parties will now work together to agree and finalise contractual terms in preparation for the new rights cycle.

Kelly Fairweather, CEO of ITF, said: “Bringing matches alive through live scoring and streaming is at the heart of the fan, participant, media and market engagement in our competitions, as well as being pivotal to growing our game and essential to integrity. We’re delighted to appoint Infront as our Official Data Partner from 2025-2029.

“Tennis fans are at the centre of what we do at the ITF and the new partnership with Infront will enable us to provide a better end-to-end experience for all fans. We will also see innovation out on the court and a significant financial uplift from these rights that we will use to support the player pathway and the development of tennis globally.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all bidders who took part in this competitive tender process. I would also like to thank our current partner, Sportradar, for everything they have delivered for us over more than a decade and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the remaining period of our partnership to the end of 2024.”

Chris Catling, Senior Director of Infront, said: “This partnership is monumental for Infront. We’ve been diligently working on expanding our operations in this area of our business, specifically what we can offer our range of customers when it comes to data.

“The Infront technology arm, The Lab, will be key to driving technology innovation. This agreement with the ITF, an Olympic federation, is a testament to our efforts and we look forward to implementing our innovative solutions with the ITF and collaborating with them to elevate the growth of tennis.”

The new contract with Infront is another commercial outcome of “ITF2024”, the ITF’s long-term plan for sustainable growth. Since its introduction, the strategy has helped drive a significant upturn in the ITF’s financial performance and enabled record levels of funding for the global game. The ITF’s reinvestment in tennis has grown by 95.4% or $41.5 million since 2015 to $85.0 million last year.

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Dynabit Gaming and SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator Join Forces to Bring Fresh Slots to Operators

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Dynabit Gaming is thrilled to reveal a new collaboration with SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, a top supplier of aggregation services for the iGaming sector.
This partnership expands our collection of quick, lightweight, and player-endorsed slot games — which include a straightforward, user-friendly interface and compatibility with all key fiat, social, and crypto currencies — to a broader range of operator partners, providing captivating content that fuels growth.

Nikita Keino, Head of Partnerships at SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator: “Our partnership with Dynabit Gaming perfectly showcases how the Game Aggregator’s technical performance and integration efficiency continue to be key factors for our partners. Dynabit’s lightweight, player-tested slots with flexible RTP and multi-currency support integrate seamlessly, allowing operators to deliver fast, engaging experiences without complexity.”

Vika Prudnyk, Chief Commercial Officer at Dynabit Gaming: “SOFTSWISS has built a strong reputation for reliability, scalability, and global reach, making it an ideal partner for Dynabit Gaming. Their aggregator enables our high-performing slots to reach both real money and social operators in key markets faster.”

This collaboration enables operator partners to provide quick, thrilling slot games with smooth integration, complete compliance, and a consistently dependable player experience.

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AppsFlyer State of Gaming Report: AI Is Flooding Mobile Gaming Marketing Channels and Raising the Cost of Standing Out

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State of Gaming for Marketers 2026 reveals how AI-driven scale, global UA spend, and China-based publishers are reshaping mobile gaming competition

AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, today released the State of Gaming for Marketers 2026, an in-depth analysis of how AI, creative scale, and rising paid pressure reshaped mobile gaming marketing in 2025. Drawing on AppsFlyer data, the report examines how studios adapted as marketing activity expanded faster than player attention.

In 2025, AI-enabled production coincided with a sharp increase in advertising across iOS and Android. Creative output scaled rapidly across all spending tiers, with top gaming advertisers producing between 2,400 and 2,600 creative variations per quarter, up 25–30% YoY. That expansion increased pressure on paid acquisition channels. Paid install share rose 10% YoY across iOS and Android, while ad impressions increased 20%, indicating a significant rise in the number of ads competing for the same pool of players. To manage rising marketing volume and fragmentation, AI-enabled tools became a common part of daily workflows with 46% of AI assistant queries focused on reporting and performance breakdowns, reflecting the need for faster visibility as data volumes grew.

“AI has dramatically increased the speed and volume at which games and marketing assets reach the market,” says Adam Smart, Director of Product, Gaming at AppsFlyer. “The result is not a shortage of creativity, but a surplus of it. As paid activity and creative supply expand faster than player attention, marketing success depends on how effectively teams can measure, interpret, and act on an increasing volume of fragmented signals.”

Additional key insights from the State of Gaming for Marketers 2026

  •     Global gaming app UA spend reached $25B in 2025. Midcore UA spend increased 28% YoY on iOS, while Android spend remained largely flat.
    ●     China-headquartered publishers increased their share of global gaming UA spend. Their share grew by 26% YoY in the UK, and 22% globally, with gains strongest on Android.
    ●     iOS paid installs reached record highs. Share in the UK rose across Casino (+13%), Hypercasual (+10%), and Midcore (+30%).
    ●     iOS advertisers expanded media mix to find incremental scale. iOS gaming advertisers increased the number of media sources they used by up to 15% YoY, reflecting growing fragmentation and the need to diversify beyond core channels.
    ●     AI is still used primarily to manage marketing scale, not strategy.  With 46% of AI assistant queries focused on reporting and performance breakdowns, teams are using AI to keep pace with rising data volumes rather than replace decision-making, but some genres are already employing more complex tasks and asks.

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AppsFlyer’s State of Gaming for Marketers 2026 is based on anonymized, aggregated data from 9.6 thousand gaming apps worldwide, analyzing 24.8 billion total installs, including 14.1 billion paid installs, alongside ad spend, creative production, monetization, AI-assisted workflows, and media source usage across iOS and Android during 2025.

The full report is available at: appsflyer.com/resources/reports/gaming-marketers/

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Slot Game Portfolio Valuation and What High-Performing Content Means for Operator Valuations

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Slot portfolios have moved from background assets to headline valuation drivers.
Content quality, consistency and player response now shape how gaming businesses are priced.

The way operator value is assessed has become more nuanced. Revenue still matters, but it no longer tells the full story. Attention has shifted toward what generates that revenue and how reliably it can continue to do so. Slot game portfolios now sit at the centre of that conversation.

If the content keeps players engaged without heavy intervention, confidence grows. That confidence influences how lenders, buyers and partners view long-term stability and growth potential.

Slot Portfolios Are No Longer Secondary Assets

Slot games generate a large share of casino revenue across most regulated markets. That reality has forced valuation models to evolve. Slot content is no longer treated as a supporting feature. It is viewed as a core operational asset.

When reviewing an operator, analysts now ask direct questions about slot performance. How concentrated is revenue around a small group of titles? How quickly do new releases gain traction? How stable is engagement across the year? These answers help determine whether earnings are sustainable.

In the first third of many valuation discussions, online slots appear alongside metrics like player retention and average revenue per user. That placement reflects how closely content performance is tied to perceived business strength.

What Separates High-Performing Slot Content From the Rest

A large library alone does not impress experienced evaluators. Performance matters more than volume. High-performing portfolios convert interest into repeat play and steady revenue over time.

Several traits tend to stand out:

  • A mix of volatility levels that supports both casual and higher-value players
  • Titles that remain relevant months after launch
  • Smooth mobile performance that avoids friction
  • Consistent technical reliability

When these elements are present, revenue patterns become easier to forecast. Predictability reduces perceived risk, directly influencing valuation outcomes.

This is where online slots play a defining role. They offer frequent engagement and repeat sessions that are easier to measure than one-off betting activity.

Content Diversity as a Risk Management Tool

From a valuation perspective, concentration risk is a red flag. Portfolios that rely too heavily on a narrow theme or a small group of titles can suffer sudden drops in performance.

Diverse slot libraries spread that risk. Different themes, mechanics and pacing styles attract different player types. If interest fades in one area, activity often shifts rather than disappears.

This diversification stabilizes revenue without the need for constant promotional pressure. That stability matters during due diligence. It signals that earnings are supported by structure rather than short-term incentives.

For many investors, a well-balanced online slots portfolio suggests disciplined content planning rather than reactive decision-making.

Player Retention Tells a Clearer Valuation Story

Retention has become one of the clearest signals of portfolio health. High-performing slot content keeps players returning because the experience feels rewarding and familiar.

When session frequency remains steady and average playtime holds, operating efficiency improves. Marketing spend stretches further. Margins become easier to protect.

Retention driven by slot play also strengthens cross-activity behaviour. Players who trust the slot experience are more likely to explore other offerings. This reinforces platform stickiness, which valuation models increasingly reward.

Repeated engagement with online slots often signals long-term value rather than temporary spikes in activity.

Why Buyers Look Closely at Slot Performance Data

During acquisition talks, slot data is rarely skimmed. Buyers want clarity. They want to know which titles carry weight and how performance changes over time.

Clear documentation makes a difference. Strong portfolios come with transparent performance histories, consistent contribution margins and evidence of player loyalty.

This clarity reduces integration risk. Content that already resonates with players tends to maintain momentum even when ownership changes. That continuity supports stronger pricing discussions.

In markets where online slots dominate revenue mix, content quality can outweigh short-term earnings swings when final valuations are set.

Long-Term Market Confidence and Content Quality

Positive sentiment around online casino gaming and sports betting continues to support content-led valuation models. Slot games, in particular, scale efficiently across regions and devices.

When platforms expand, slot libraries often deliver immediate engagement without complex onboarding. That ability reinforces confidence in future earnings.

Mentions of online slots in valuation commentary are no longer incidental. They reflect a broader shift in how value is understood. Content strength now acts as proof of operational maturity.

Why Slot Content Now Shapes Valuation Outcomes

The logic of valuations has evolved. Financial performance remains important, but the quality of content goes a long way toward explaining why companies with similar performance earn such different valuations, especially when revenue performance looks similar on paper.

Effective slot portfolios are stable, flexible and trusted by their players. These attributes carry as much weight as balance sheets because they indicate how well an operation can adapt to different market and patron demands.

The implications for operators with expansion and exit plans could not be clearer. High-quality slot content is not something that sits behind the scenes. It is perhaps the most obvious determinant of value and the key to building and maintaining investor confidence and sustainable performance.

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