GoldenRace and Spinmatic, both part of Softquo Holding, have entered into a global distribution partnership with Lynon, an all-in-one iGaming platform, to integrate their full portfolios of Virtual Sports and Slots into the Lynon ecosystem.

The strategic agreement significantly expands Softquo’s global reach, making GoldenRace’s industry-leading Virtual Sports and Spinmatic’s innovative slot games available to a broader international audience. Under the terms of the deal, Lynon will gain access to the entire game libraries of both providers, enabling operators and players worldwide to benefit from high-performance, market-ready betting and gaming solutions.

Strengthening Lynon’s iGaming ecosystem

By adding GoldenRace and Spinmatic content, Lynon enhances its offering with some of the most advanced Virtual Sports and Slots products currently available. The integration further positions Lynon as a comprehensive iGaming platform capable of delivering diverse, engaging content to regulated markets across multiple regions.

The partnership also reinforces the market leadership of GoldenRace and Spinmatic, whose combined expertise spans data-driven Virtual Sports, immersive slot mechanics, and scalable global distribution.

“Teaming up with Softquo allows us to deliver a double-edged competitive advantage to our partners,” said Sona Grigoryan, Partnership Manager at Lynon. “By combining GoldenRace’s Virtual Sports expertise with Spinmatic’s creative slot excellence, we are significantly enhancing the value of the Lynon ecosystem on a global scale.”

Expanding Softquo’s international footprint

Softquo CEO and Founder Martin Wachter highlighted the agreement as a reflection of growing global demand for the group’s products and technology.

“Our teams are working incredibly hard to ensure we keep growing worldwide and bringing our top-tier products to players in every corner of the globe,” Wachter said. “This agreement with Lynon shows that leading industry platforms recognise the value of our portfolio. We are delivering the best tools to help our partners engage players and drive sustainable growth, and we are pleased to see our international footprint continue to expand.”

Global demand for Virtual Sports and Slots

The partnership underscores the increasing worldwide appetite for Virtual Sports and premium slot content, as operators look to diversify offerings and improve player engagement. By aligning with Lynon, GoldenRace and Spinmatic further strengthen Softquo’s position as a global supplier of innovative, high-quality iGaming content.

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AFCON 2025 ran from 21 December to 18 January, packing 52 matches across 19 matchdays. Given that schedule and the heavy interest in favourites such as Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt, many expected a measurable boost in online gambling activity. However, Blask data shows the tournament produced only occasional deviations from normal patterns — even in the nations with teams that reached the final stages.

Key findings from Blask data

• No broad uplift: Overall iGaming demand did not climb consistently across markets during AFCON.
• Weekly rhythm dominated: The Blask Index largely followed pre-existing weekly patterns; matchday timings rarely overrode those cycles.
• Host-country anomaly: Morocco — with more viewer-friendly kick-offs (five of seven on Sundays or Friday evenings) — recorded the largest single day-to-day Blask Index move (26 December, Morocco vs Mali at 21:00 local).
• Vertical competition mattered: Live-match excitement often drew attention away from casino play rather than increasing it. Hourly Blask Index figures frequently fell or stayed flat during national-team matches.
• Market-share stability: Dominant brands (usually 1–4 operators) retained their daily shares; AFCON did not reshuffle leaders in most markets.

Why AFCON didn’t create a sustained iGaming spike

1. Calendar beats event noise. Daily and weekly user habits — workweek rhythms, prime-time viewing slots and local schedules — remained the strongest determinants of iGaming demand.
2. Attention is finite. While live betting benefits from matchday attention, casino verticals compete for the same user time. In practice, watching matches often reduced casino activity.
3. Operator strategy limits volatility. In markets controlled by a few large operators, firms manage audience attention by shifting promotions across verticals rather than expanding overall demand. That keeps market shares relatively steady.

Notable exception: Nigeria’s operator flip-flop

Nigeria bucked the broader trend: two brands controlling 70%+ of audience attention exchanged top positions frequently. Bet9ja was the 2025 leader overall, but SportyBet overtook it on most AFCON days, including all Nigeria team matchdays — showing how high-profile tournaments can temporarily reorder leaderboards where competition is extremely concentrated.

What this means for operators and marketers

• Promotions should be tactical, not assuming scale. Expect matchday windows to deliver spikes in live-bet engagement but not necessarily a net rise across iGaming.
• Vertical-specific offers perform better. Tailor live-betting promos during matches and protect casino revenues with off-peak incentives.
• Local kick-off times matter. Host nations or markets with viewer-friendly schedules can see stronger short-term lifts — use that to time campaigns.

Conclusion

AFCON 2025 drew continent-wide interest, but Blask’s daily and hourly data indicate no broad, sustained iGaming uplift. Instead, the tournament rearranged attention — boosting live-bet engagement at times while leaving overall demand on its usual calendar-driven trajectory. For operators, the insight is clear: the calendar is king, and major sporting events tend to redistribute, not expand, iGaming activity.

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has officially released Sunstone Riches, a high-volatility video slot that transports players deep into the Mesoamerican jungle. Inspired by Aztec mythology and the hunt for legendary gold, the game focuses on a streamlined, “sun-powered” bonus mechanic designed to deliver a clear sense of progression.

Core Gameplay and Visuals

Sunstone Riches is set against a lush, animated jungle backdrop where stone-carved temples and mystical icons set the stage. The game features a classic grid populated by vibrant jungle fruits, golden artifacts, and ancient mystical symbols.

• Wild Symbols: Substitute for all regular paying symbols to help form winning combinations in the base game.

• Vivid Aesthetic: Maintains Evoplay’s signature high-definition visual quality, optimized for seamless play across mobile and desktop devices.

The Bonus Game: Sunstone Accumulation

The heart of the experience is the Bonus Game, a “Hold and Win” style mechanic that focuses on symbol collection and value building.

• How to Trigger: Players must land Bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3, combined with a Sun-Bonus symbol on reel 2.

• The Mechanic: The round begins with 3 spins. The spin counter resets every time a new symbol lands on the reels.

• Fixed Sun-Bonus: During the feature, Sun-Bonus symbols remain fixed. As regular Bonus symbols land, their values are instantly added to the Sun-Bonus symbols, creating a “snowball effect” of accumulated riches until the respins run out.

Random Modifiers and Direct Access

To keep the base game engaging, Evoplay has included the Sun Gifts feature. This random modifier can trigger on any spin, placing the necessary Bonus or Sun-Bonus symbols onto the reels to guarantee entry into the bonus round.

For players who prefer to skip the jungle trek and head straight to the treasure, a Bonus Buy option is available, allowing instant access to the Bonus Game for a fixed multiple of the player’s stake.

“With Sunstone Riches, we aimed to design a game that feels straightforward and satisfying from the very first spin,” said Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay. “The mechanic provides players with a genuine sense of progress… showcasing our commitment to creating engaging gameplay without unnecessary complication.”

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