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StarGames Becomes Premium Partner of Borussia Dortmund

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August 6, 2024

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StarGames has become a premium partner for 2024 Champions League finalist Borussia Dortmund, giving the operator unprecedented visibility for the brand during all BVB Bundesliga home matches on premium 360° LED advertising boards and other prominent advertising spaces at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, one of the most popular football stadiums in the world with an average attendance of over 80,000.

The partnership will also feature the StarGames logo prominently displayed on stadium TV and across numerous digital surfaces, ensuring visibility to millions of fans of the eight-time German champions. As the sole presenter of the popular “Game Facts”, StarGames.de benefits from an enormously wide-reaching branding placement on several of Borussia’s social media channels.

Starting in August for the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, StarGames plans to roll out various promotional activities, including engaging content formats and exclusive ticket giveaways for the StarGames community.

László Pados, Brand Manager at StarGames, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are honoured to team up with Borussia Dortmund, a renowned club in top-tier football with a global fanbase. BVB embodies the pure love of the game, tradition, team spirit and fair play – cornerstones that resonate deeply with our philosophy at StarGames. It also makes us and the entire Greentube Group very proud to be the first German online gaming platform focusing on secure online entertainment to announce such an extensive partnership with one of Germany’s top clubs. We are looking forward to working together.”

Carsten Cramer, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund, said: “We are delighted to welcome StarGames as a new premium partner at BVB starting next season. StarGames is a strong, innovative representative of its industry and is valued by its customers for its reliable service.”

Gerald Hattenberger, Director of Marketing Operations at RMG, Greentube, remarked on the synergy: “Borussia Dortmund’s success is based on a clear, straightforward vision, unconditional commitment and the strong involvement of its fans. This creates an energy that makes great things possible, as the recent performances in the Champions League have impressively demonstrated. We are inspired and excited to be part of the BVB family and realise joint projects out of conviction.”

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Pascal Gaming signs Ronaldinho for football-themed crash and slot titles

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May 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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First release is Avinho R10, followed by June launch Fortune Ronaldinho as the studio lines up more titles ahead of the World Cup season.

Pascal Gaming has partnered with Brazilian football player Ronaldinho to launch a dedicated portfolio of games inspired by the athlete, the company said on 26 May, 2026.

The planned pipeline includes crash games, slots and additional titles set to roll out through the year. Pascal Gaming said the initiative is aimed at both Brazil and international markets, and will be supported by tournaments, promotional activity and special events tied to the Ronaldinho-branded portfolio.

The first game confirmed is Avinho R10, described as a crash-style title featuring Ronaldinho “above Brazil” in an aviation-themed experience. A second game, Fortune Ronaldinho, is scheduled for release in June and is positioned as a slot-inspired title.

“Ronaldinho is one of the most recognisable and loved football personalities in the world, so for us this collaboration is much more than a game launch. It is a global entertainment project that combines football culture, emotionally engaging gameplay and strong promotional activities ahead of the World Cup,” said Armen Mnaskanian, Head of Sales at SoftConstruct Gaming Content.

Pascal Gaming said it has been expanding its crash game portfolio during 2026 and investing in localised, character-driven content across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The company added that more Ronaldinho-themed titles and marketing campaigns will be revealed in the coming months.

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Duelbits signs Justin Gaethje for branded content ahead of UFC Freedom 250

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May 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The JUSTIN2026 campaign was shot in Denver and rolls out over four weeks ahead of the 14 June event at the White House.

Duelbits has launched a branded content campaign with UFC interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje, timed to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Saturday 14th June.

The campaign, branded JUSTIN2026, was shot on location in Denver, Colorado by UK-based creative agency YRDS. Duelbits said the content is designed as a “premium, cinematic series” and will roll out in phases over the next four weeks, peaking on event day.

According to the company, the campaign was planned before UFC Freedom was officially confirmed. Duelbits framed the early commitment as part of a strategy to move faster than traditional sportsbooks around major cultural moments.

“We didn’t want to create another sportsbook promo,” said Jasper Hoekert, Chief Marketing Officer at Duelbits. “We wanted to create something that combat sports fans want to watch, content built around Justin’s authenticity and intensity, not just his fight record. We were planning this before the White House event was even officially confirmed. When you believe in the magnitude of a moment, you don’t wait for permission to act on it.”

“Duelbits came to me with a vision, not just a brief,” said Gaethje. “They wanted to create something that reflected the reality of what I do and who I am, with no smoke and mirrors. When a brand shows up with that kind of conviction and creative ambition, you back it. This campaign is going to be something people remember.”

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PokerStars Open Namur returns May 27 with €1m guaranteed Main Event

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May 26, 2026

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Belgium stop at Circus Casino Resort Namur runs May 27–June 7 and adds PokerStars Live League points toward a €157,500 credit pool.

PokerStars will bring PokerStars Open Namur back to Circus Casino Resort Namur from May 27 to June 7, with the festival returning one day after the operator’s May 26 announcement.

The stop follows a 2025 edition PokerStars said was record-breaking for Belgium, including 1,571 entries in the Main Event and what it called the largest live tournament prize pool in Belgian poker history.

This year’s schedule is headlined by the €1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event, which carries a €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. Other listed highlights include the €400 PokerStars Open Cup (May 27-31), €3,300 Super High Roller (June 1-2), €2,200 High Roller (June 5-6), and €800 Mystery Bounty (June 6-7).

“Last year’s turnout reinforced Namur’s place as one of the most exciting live poker stops in Europe,” said Cedric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars. “What makes the event special isn’t just the size of the fields, it’s the atmosphere around the entire festival.”

PokerStars also positioned Namur as a scoring stop in the PokerStars Live League, which awards points across High, Medium and Low leaderboard tiers. PokerStars said players are competing for a share of €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE event credit, with the top 30 players in each tier qualifying for a €100,000 freeroll at the first European Poker Tour festival of 2027.

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