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DAZN Announces Exclusive Global Rights to English Football’s National League

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, announced the acquisition of broadcast rights to the English Football League’s National League, National League North and National League South, in the UK and on a global and exclusive basis. The deal marks DAZN’s first investment into domestic rights for men’s football rights in England and represents a significant addition to DAZN’s portfolio of English football internationally.
Fans in the UK and around the world will be able to stream an exciting slew of English football from the National League, National League North and National League South on DAZN. With 24 teams in each of the three competitions, subscribers will be able to access a wealth of live games as well as catch up on highlights and watch official full match replays. DAZN will take over production for the broadcasting of games with all 557 National League matches to be streamed on the platform as well as a significant selection of top National League North and National League South matches.
National League will join the likes of NFL Game Pass, PGA Tour Pass and FIBA’s Courtside 1891 as a standalone channel within the DAZN platform. DAZN will offer National League TV as a standalone channel which can be purchased separately, or on top of, a standard DAZN subscription.
With DAZN, National League TV will be available throughout more than 200 markets, across multiple internet-enabled devices, and will benefit from DAZN’s technological expertise and product development. The flexibility and versatility of DAZN’s platform enables live and on-demand content to be streamed at scale, while also providing the capacity to localise in key markets.
A rights holder of EFL competitions in key DAZN markets of Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Italy – this deal with the National League System (NLS) is DAZN’s domestic entrance into English men’s football and underlines the platform’s commitment to growing its offer in the UK.
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said: “DAZN’s technology makes us uniquely placed to create destinations for sports fans, and this multi-year partnership NLS will allow us to create a global home for the National League, helping fans better access the teams they are so passionate about, while creating engagement opportunities to access new audiences. This is the latest in a series of channel deals which leverage DAZN’s scale and industry-leading tech stack to revolutionise the way rights holders increase exposure to domestic and international audiences and develop their sport digitally and commercially.”
Mark Ives, General Manager of National League System, said: “We are incredibly excited about this groundbreaking long-term joint venture with DAZN, one of the biggest players in sports broadcasting and the deal demonstrates the continuing growth and reach of the National League.
“The global exposure that DAZN will bring the league, and our clubs cannot be overstated. DAZN will be using their vast expertise in sports broadcasting and streaming to allow fans in both the UK, and internationally, to access live matches across all connected devices like never before.
“We look forward to working very closely with them to enhance the viewing experience for all fans that can’t be at the stadium, which we believe is to the full benefit of our clubs and supporters.”
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Casino Guru Awards 2025: Public voting continues for the Voice of the People category

Casino Guru is excited to highlight the ongoing public voting for the highly anticipated Voice of the People award at the Casino Guru Awards 2025. This special category offers iGaming enthusiasts and players worldwide a unique opportunity to support their favorite operator or brand, making their voices count in the prestigious awards event.
The Voice of the People is one of the categories decided by the public, alongside the Players’ Choice award, which recognizes the best game provider. Featuring all shortlisted candidates across various categories, these awards place the power in the hands of the public, without any interference by the official judging panel. Public voting began on March 7, 2025, following the completion of the shortlisting process and the announcement of all finalists.
A celebration of excellence in iGaming
The Casino Guru Awards 2025, now in its third edition, is set to be the most remarkable yet. For the first time, the event will feature an exclusive live ceremony, bringing together the industry’s top operators, developers, and professionals to celebrate excellence in transparency, social responsibility, innovation, and fairness.
Taking place on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, the awards ceremony will gather distinguished industry figures, sponsors, media partners, and representatives from the world’s leading iGaming companies for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
A night backed by industry leaders
Casino Guru Awards 2025 has garnered the support of major industry sponsors, including PayOp, Medier, BGaming, Evoplay, PIN-UP Global, Wicked Games and Winfinity. These organizations are committed to upholding the highest standards of fairness and responsible gaming, aligning with the values celebrated at the awards.
How to Vote
Casino Guru invites all players and industry enthusiasts to participate in voting for their favorite operator. The voting process is straightforward:
Visit the official Casino Guru Awards website.
Navigate to the Voice of the People category.
Select your preferred brand from the list of shortlisted candidates.
Submit your vote and make your voice count!
The winner will be officially announced during the exclusive live gala on June 6, 2025.
Recognizing Industry Excellence
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 will continue its tradition of honoring outstanding contributions across multiple categories, including the newly introduced Players’ Choice and iGaming Changemaker of the Year awards. The event will highlight organizations and individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fairness, responsible gambling, and ethical business practices.
Casino Guru encourages all gaming enthusiasts to take part in the Voice of the People voting and help recognize the industry’s best leaders.
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SOFTSWISS Named Online Casino Innovator in CEE 2025

SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider, won the Online Casino Innovator in CEE title at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025 with its forward-thinking Game Aggregator. The award celebrated companies that drive innovation, excellence, and leadership in the iGaming and tech landscape across Central and Eastern Europe.
SOFTSWISS continues to lead online casino innovation in the CEE region with its Game Aggregator – one of the largest and most advanced game hubs in the iGaming industry. The solution offers over 27,800 exclusive games from 280+ leading providers, supporting more than 1,250 brands. Operators can integrate it via a one-time API as a standalone product for any third-party platform or as part of the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform.
The Game Aggregator offers a vast portfolio of RNG and live games for desktop and mobile, including slots, table games, crash, and casual games – many optimised for crypto gameplay. The content is fully localised to suit operators’ target markets, supporting multiple languages, currencies, and regional preferences.
The Game Aggregator is certified to operate across key markets in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, with licenses or compliance in countries like Greece, Romania, Spain, Brazil, Nigeria, and South Africa. The platform provides powerful innovations that help operators grow their business effectively:
- Tournament Tool: A versatile tool that enables operators to launch custom competitions in five simple steps. With mechanics like total bets, highest multiplier, and total wins, this solution saw an 80% growth in adoption by operators in 2024.
- Crash Games in Tournaments: A new integration that elevates engagement.
- Non-Monetary Prizes: Enhances reward variety with trips, gadgets, and more.
- GGR Report Builder: Aggregates performance data across all games and providers.
- Jackpots for Crash and Live Games: Implemented via the Jackpot Aggregator integration, leading to over 50% growth in average total player value.
Alena Bekus, Deputy Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, comments on the win:
“This award is a meaningful recognition of our team’s continuous efforts to build not just a product, but a powerful ecosystem that supports our partners’ growth. We constantly listen to our clients, innovate based on their needs, and work to deliver a flexible, scalable, and forward-thinking solution that meets the evolving demands of the iGaming market.”
By focusing on operator success, player engagement, and industry adaptability, SOFTSWISS continues to deliver forward-thinking solutions that set new benchmarks. Winning this award reaffirms the company’s role as a true innovator in iGaming.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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ZettaOnline Wins “Best Payment Service Provider in CEE” at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025

ZettaOnline is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Payment Service Provider in Central and Eastern Europe at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025, held on March 26 in Prague during the opening day of the Prague Gaming & Tech Summit, organized by Hipther.
The award marks a significant milestone for the company, which received its first official recognition in the gaming industry. Competing alongside leading fintech and gaming providers across the region, ZettaOnline advanced from nomination to finalist, before being named winner in one of the event’s most competitive categories.
“This award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of our team’s hard work, vision, and relentless drive to provide outstanding fintech solutions tailored to the gaming industry,” said Milena Tsankarska, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at ZettaOnline, who accepted the award on behalf of the company. “We’re especially proud that this is our first award in the gaming sector—it inspires us to aim even higher.”
In addition to the awards ceremony, ZettaOnline participated in the Prague Gaming & Tech Summit, engaging in strategic discussions with industry leaders and forging new partnerships
“Events like these are essential for innovation and growth,” Tsankarska added. “We’d like to thank the Hipther team for the outstanding organization and continued support throughout the journey.”
ZettaOnline remains committed to delivering top-tier, secure, and scalable payment solutions to its partners and clients, and this recognition only strengthens the company’s resolve to lead in the fintech and gaming technology space.
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