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Portuguese start-up FootAR is enhancing the Euro 2024 experience with AR tracking and smart data
With the summer of football heating up, FootAR is showing how live sports can be enhanced with augmented reality. It has created a real-time companion that gamifies the sports experience and emulates player movements with 3D foosball-like figures, adding smart stats and prizes for fans.
FootAR has already made its mark in Portugal, where two notable media organisations have integrated it into their coverage. GMG (Jornal de Notícias) and SportsMultimedia (VSports) use FootAR to bring a 3D experience to Euro 2024 fans.
FootAR is one of 22 companies in the Portuguese games development and creative industries cluster eGamesLab. This ambitious R&D project led out of Madeira aims to attract and develop new talent and technology focused on the growing national video game industry.
FootAR’s platform went live earlier this year. The initial rollout covered Portuguese league games, partnering with some of the biggest Portuguese clubs like SC Braga and CD Nacional before expanding to cover all the matches at Euro 2024. It offers real-time statistics, in-depth analysis, and seamless integration for news outlets covering live games on their websites.
Fans can relive every goal, track every pass, and stay connected to the game with real-time updates and AR-enhanced visuals. The technology allows fans to rewatch the most significant moments in a live game and view them from multiple angles, together with an accompanying audio commentary.
“We understand the insatiable appetite for football data and the desire to go beyond the final score,” says David Olim, Co-Founder of FootAR. “FootAR empowers fans to delve deeper into the action, following their favourite players, teams, and leagues, and is the perfect way for enthusiasts to analyse the beautiful game – but that’s just the start. As a father of two young children, my goal is to shape how younger generations immerse themselves in these communal experiences. Looking to the future, our interests go way beyond sports. We are starting with football, but within five years, we will have personalised experiences for clubs, artists, and brands to build their own interactive events.
Key Features:
Augmented Reality – relive the match’s key moments from multiple angles through 3D AR visuals, and get closer to the action with real-time data overlays to follow the game how you want to.
Custom Data Suite – access in-depth statistics for players and teams such as expected goals, pass accuracy and tackles lost. In-game notifications can be customised, ensuring key moments in the game are never missed..
Audio Commentary – FoorAR can sync with local radio broadcasts, creating a combination of live commentary and live data which really brings events to life.
With FootAR, new avenues for monetizing audience engagement and sponsors are available to media companies and clubs looking for a solution to drive greater fan engagement, as well as opening up new revenue streams through in-game activations.
Fans can transform their football experience today by downloading FootAR for free on Android and iOS and using the Web/Desktop app. Apple VisionPro and Meta Quest versions of the experience are also being developed and will be released in Q3 2024.
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Asia
EGT lines up Asian-themed jackpots and ETGs for G2E Asia 2026
Supplier to show Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, plus Supreme Wang Union multigame, at booth 1701 on May 12-14.
EGT will return to G2E Asia 2026 from May 12 to 14, where it plans to present slot and ETG products positioned for the Asian gaming market. The company said it will exhibit at booth 1701.
The main new focus for the show is a set of Asian-themed, multi-level progressive jackpots: Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang. EGT said the three systems already have “multiple installations in different markets”.
EGT will also debut Supreme Wang Union, an Asian-themed multigame combining roulette, card games and video slots. The supplier said it can be paired with its S 32 T and GS 32 T terminals and is compatible with other jackpots in EGT’s portfolio.
On the ETG side, EGT said it will show the G RSA roulette center and the G R8 SQ roulette. The stand will also include Bell Link, Bell Link Boost, and Gods & Kings Link jackpots with their latest multigames, alongside slot cabinets from the General and Supreme Series.
Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp., said: “We are ready to offer local operators solutions that will not only impress them, but will make their business even more successful. Players, in turn, will enjoy gaming content that is tailored to their tastes and preferences. So don’t miss out on visiting our booth 1701 from May 12 to 14 and learn more!”
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Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps and Lebull Join Forces to Grow Operations in Portugal and Europe
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm from Sweden, has revealed a strategic alliance with emerging Portuguese operator Lebull, signifying an important achievement in Gaming Corps’ ongoing growth in regulated European markets.
The deal will have Lebull incorporate Gaming Corps’ entire range of top-quality casino offerings, featuring its renowned Crash, Table, and Slot games. Highlights feature popular titles like 3 Pigs of Olympus, Whole Lotta, Midas Glory Coin Collect, Blackjack Bonus Wheel 1000, 3 Pigs of Olympus, and the newly launched Instant Blitz.
As Portugal’s iGaming industry grows swiftly, the partnership aims to improve the market positioning and player engagement for both companies.
Graham Greensmith, CCO at Gaming Corps, said: “Portugal is a high-potential market where we see growing demand for next-generation content. Partnering with an ambitious operator like Lebull allows us to deliver our portfolio to a new audience that values quality and innovation.”
“We’re excited to work alongside Lebull and support their mission to bring dynamic and responsible gaming experiences to Portuguese players. This partnership reflects our commitment to regulated growth and localised content.”
Tiago Pereira, Country Manager at Lebull, added: “Gaming Corps offers a compelling and diverse content portfolio that immediately captured our attention at Lebull. Their games are visually impressive and thoughtfully designed to meet the expectations of today’s players, aligning seamlessly with our strategic direction to offer the best casino experience in Portugal.
We are proud to feature Gaming Corps titles within our offering. This partnership further reinforces Lebull’s position as a forward-looking operator, committed to delivering distinctive and engaging entertainment experiences.”
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BGaming
BGaming content goes live across Entain brands
BGaming has signed a distribution deal with Entain that will see the supplier’s casino games go live across Entain brands in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
Under the agreement, Entain players in those markets will get access to BGaming’s full portfolio, including titles grouped under its #Casual, #Entertainment, and #Classic categories. The companies said additional markets are expected to follow.
Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, said, “This deal marks a significant moment for BGaming as we look to establish our position in several major markets globally. Entain is one of the biggest and most respected names in the business, and by having our products widely available across its platforms, we can ensure our games get the attention they deserve.”
Obdulio Bacarese, Global Gaming Director at Entain, said, “We have secured our position as one of the biggest operators in iGaming by ensuring we always have the best possible games and content available for our players. BGaming is an exciting and innovative studio that will help us strengthen our offering across several key markets, and we look forward to seeing how our players react to their games.”
Entain operates in regulated markets and runs more than 25 brands, including bwin, Party Casino, Sportingbet, and Sports Interaction.
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