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eFIBA Season 2: Everything you need to know ahead of eFIBA’s First-Ever Live World Finals!

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Copenhagen, November 10th, 2023 – The first ever in-person eFIBA Finals will take place this November 25-26 at DreamHack Winter in Jönköping, Sweden. The top eight nations will compete for the title of eFIBA World Champions, as well as the lion’s share of the €50,000 prize pool, with competing nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, and Oceania.

Here is all you need to know about the eFIBA S2 World Finals

Commencing November 25, the top eight nations will go head-to-head on stage at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter. This will mark the first time in history that national teams from around the globe compete for the ultimate international title in competitive NBA 2K24. The winner will receive the ultimate bragging rights as the first-ever eFIBA World Champion, the largest portion of the €50,000 prize pool, and a live trophy ceremony on stage at DreamHack Winter.

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Competition schedule and format

After six intense weeks of online qualifiers, eight nations secured their spot in the eFIBA Season 2 World Finals. Nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, and Oceania will be at DreamHack Winter to have a chance at being crowned the eFIBA World Champions. All games in the World Finals will be played in the best-of-three format.

Day One – November 25th

  • Eight nations will be divided into two groups of four.
  • Nations will play against each other once to decide the final group standings.
  • The Group Stages will begin at 12:15pm CET.
  • The top two nations from each group will progress to the semi-finals.

Day Two – November 26th

  • The winners of each group will face off against the runners-up of the other group in best-of-three semi-finals.
  • The semi-finals will begin at 10:45am CET.
  • The third and fourth-placed nations from each group will face off in a series of classification games, which will begin at 12:00pm CET.
  • The losers of the semi-finals will compete against one another in the Bronze playoff at 3:00pm CET.
  • The semi-final winners will progress to the Final, where the eventual winner will be crowned World Champions, which begins at 3:30pm CET.

Nations Attending and Regional Champions

  • Lebanon – eFIBA Season 2 Middle East Champions
  • Morocco – eFIBA Season 2 Africa Champions
  • New Zealand – eFIBA Season 2 Oceania Champions
  • Philippines – eFIBA Season 2 Asia Champions
  • Türkiye – eFIBA Season 2 Europe Champions
  • France – eFIBA Season 2 Europe Champions
  • USA – eFIBA Season 2 North America Champions
  • Brazil – eFIBA Season 2 South America Champions

Broadcast Talent:

Seasoned Desk Host Vince Change will be leading the broadcast, with Chris Sampson, the Expert, offering in-depth game knowwedge. Zunaid Suleman and Nate Patrick will be the Sideline Reporters across all matches.

Prize Money

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TOTAL €50,000
1st €20,000
2nd €10,000
3rd €6,000
4th €4,000
Skillboosters €5,000
MVP €2,500
Defensive Player of the Year €2,500

A grand total of €50,000 is up for grabs in the prize pool. €40,000 is designated as prize money for the top four nations, with another €10,000 to be awarded to individual players. €5,000 will be awarded based on skill-boosters acquired by nations in the semi-finals and final. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the Defensive Player of the Year will take home another €2,500 each from their magnificent performances.

Where to Watch

Fans tuning in online and watching the games from around the world can look forward to an exciting broadcast filled with extra content. The live broadcast will be available on the eFIBA TwitchYouTube and TikTok channels, on FIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels as well as via national streamers from around the world.

Those looking to experience the action live can look to purchase a DreamHack Winter festival ticket, as these also grant access to the eFIBA stage. More information, including available ticket types and prices, is available here.

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GR8 Tech Unveils Quick-Start Guide for ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame Integration

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GR8 Tech has released a 5-step guide for its ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame, giving a clearer look at what it takes to integrate one of the market’s most customizable and secure iFrame sportsbooks.

ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame delivers what matters most: content for different target geos and player preferences, customization tools that adapt to any brand, and full CRM control for targeted engagement. These capabilities translate directly into higher revenue and sustained growth within a safe environment rich with risk and anti-fraud features. And it all starts with fast, frictionless integration.

“Our onboarding approach is the foundation of a lasting relationship. We’ve built this guide to showcase that we don’t just provide a tool; we empower operators to get the most out of it,” said Kateryna Pozdnysheva, Chief Client Officer at GR8 Tech.

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The guide walks through all major phases of ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame’s integration:

  • Planning and requirement gathering, including technical scope, branding needs, and licensing details
  • Contracting and onboarding, with a dedicated project team, Slack channel setup, and live training sessions
  • Customization options, covering UI branding, gamification tools, CRM, bonus orchestration, risk tools, and more
  • Integration and go-live, detailing APIs, authentication, staging, and testing procedures
  • Post-launch support, including 24/7 access to support, risk & anti-fraud teams, and change request workflows

GR8 Tech’s Client Success team is central in the integration process, supporting clients from initial planning through post-launch growth. With tailored training, always-on support, and real-time risk management, the team ensures every partner can confidently scale and evolve their sportsbook offering.

Clients want to differ from other sportsbooks and have more control,” added Pozdnysheva. “So, client success means anticipating needs, not just answering questions. We combine tools with a personalized, proactive mindset, which continues after go-live.

Whether operators are new to sports betting or expanding existing platforms, the ULTIM8 onboarding guide looks at the proven steps to launch fast, stay agile, and unlock long-term value in partnership with GR8 Tech.

Explore the guide on ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame integration and learn how to follow the seven-day go-live path.

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Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

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The Gaming in Spain Conference, which will take place June 26 at Auditorio ECIJA in Madrid, has announced its initial agenda.

A select number of confirmed conference sessions are listed below. A more comprehensive agenda is available here: https://www.gaminginspain.com/agenda2025

 

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Gaming in Spain Conference – Preliminary agenda

(Please note that all session titles are provisional.)

Algorithms, advertising & deposit limits: Outlines and obligations
Mikel Arana, Director General, DGOJ

Regulatory update
Xavi Muñoz, Partner, ECIJA Law Firm

The Spanish iGaming market in numbers: Increasing black-market popularity?
Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital

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Regulatory burdens and licensed market sustainability
Jorge Hinojosa, Director General, Jdigital; Ester Martin-Ortega, Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability, Flutter Entertainment; Camille Gonzálvez, Gaming Lawyer, ECIJA

The Brazilian market: A regulatory update
Matheus Puppe, Partner, ECIJA Brazil

The state of play in promising LatAm markets (panel)
Eduardo Benavides, Managing Partner, ECIJA Peru; Matheus Puppe, Partner, ECIJA Brazil; Polibio Velenzuela, Partner, ECIJA Dominican Republic

For additional sessions, click here: https://www.gaminginspain.com/agenda2025

Willem van Oort, Founder of Gaming in Spain, commented: “This year, we have decided to look a bit beyond Spain’s borders – at the opportunities offered by Latin America’s booming and increasingly regulated markets. I am, of course, very proud to welcome several local experts to our event who can tell us more about these opportunities. Even so, Spain remains the focal point of our event. The Spanish government’s efforts to turn gambling primarily into a public health issue ensures that there will be plenty to discuss this year.”

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Breakout sessions, workshops, networking & more

In addition to our main program, the Gaming in Spain Conference also features several highly practical breakout sessions, as well as three certificate-granting workshops on internal audits and the EU’s AI Act, GDPR website checks, and establishing a learning culture in your organization.

The workshops will take place on June 25 – the day prior to the main event – and are free to attend for paying GiS Conference attendees.

Furthermore, the Gaming in Spain Conference offers plenty of networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunch, and networking drinks.

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Finally, all Gaming in Spain Conference attendees are cordially invited to attend the Jdigital Awards ceremony on June 26. The Jdigital Awards honor outstanding contributions to the improvement of Spain’s regulated online gambling sector.

Further details will be made available after registering for the Conference.

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BETBY PARTNERS WITH ELANTIL FURTHER EXPANDING REACH OF ITS SPORTSBOOK SOLUTION

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BETBY, an industry-leading sports betting supplier, has announced a new long-term partnership with Elantil, an emerging and innovative B2B iGaming platform that acts as a marketplace for casino and sportsbook content providers. This collaboration aligns with BETBY’s strategy to broaden its global distribution network, making its sportsbook solution more accessible to a wider range of operators.

As part of the agreement, BETBY’s award-winning sportsbook solution — including its proprietary esports feed Betby.Games, advanced trading, and risk management services — will be integrated into Elantil’s platform. Operators on Elantil’s marketplace will be able to seamlessly integrate BETBY’s offering, while also benefiting from its AI-powered sportsbook tools developed by BETBY’s AI Labs, enabling a highly flexible, personalised, and data-driven betting experience.

Known for its modular, customisable, and scalable infrastructure, Elantil will now enhance its marketplace portfolio with over 400,000 events, 8,000+ markets, 125+ sports, and 50+ esports titles powered by BETBY, providing operators with a robust, turnkey sports betting solution.

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BETBY’s sportsbook content is now live and available to all operators on Elantil’s platform via a streamlined one-click integration. Each operator can contract directly with BETBY to manage commercial terms and gain direct access to its technology, increasing efficiency.

Stefanos Karakidis, Head of Business Development at BETBY, commented: “We are thrilled to join forces with Elantil, a forward-thinking platform that opens new doors for us to reach a broader set of operators. This collaboration ensures that more brands can tap into our powerful sportsbook solution and deliver a best-in-class betting experience to their audiences.”

John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, added: “Having BETBY join our marketplace significantly strengthens our sports betting offer. Their depth of content, technological reliability, and focus on innovation perfectly match our vision to build a flexible and high-quality ecosystem for iGaming operators. This collaboration not only enhances our platform’s capabilities but also exemplifies our commitment to integrating top-tier solutions that empower operators to deliver exceptional experiences to their users. By aligning with partners who share our dedication to innovation and excellence, we continue to redefine what’s possible in the iGaming industry.”

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