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FanDuel Co-Founders Launch Crypto Casino and Sportsbook Company, BetHog, and Secure $6M Seed Round

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BetHog, a new cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook, has announced its public launch with $6 million in seed funding led by 6MV with participation from Will Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Karatage, Advancit Capital and several angel investors including Chris Grove, Partner Emeritus at Eilers & Krejcik LLC and Josh Hannah, co-founder of Flutter Entertainment.

Founded by serial tech entrepreneurs and co-founders of sportsbook FanDuel, Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, BetHog is underpinned by decades of experience and trust. The platform has emerged from private alpha with a variety of casino games, including exclusive BetHog Originals and fan favourites from popular studios such as Pragmatic and Evolution. Borrowing from the team’s vast experience of building consumer entertainment products, the BetHog Originals include innovative variants of crash and mines, and a completely new approach to player versus player games. These games include a first-of-its-kind feature that allows consumers to play alongside their favourite streamers.

“The crypto casino market has seen dramatic growth over the past few years driven by innovations like provably fair games, robust VIP programs and streaming. With BetHog, my goal is to innovate even further by bringing unique and highly visual games to market. I want to offer users unique play-along and skill-based titles, combined with a robust VIP offering, but most of all, this is about maximizing fun for our users,” said Nigel Eccles, Co-founder & CEO of BetHog.

The BetHog casino is built on Solana with SOL being the supporting token for their PvP titles. In addition, BetHog also accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT on their other titles. BetHog is now available globally with a number of jurisdictional restrictions (including US and UK).

With this first round of funding, BetHog will prioritise investment in product development while scaling the business via strategic partnerships.

“We are thrilled to be backing Nigel and the entire team at BetHog on this investment. We think they are perfectly positioned to unlock this massive opportunity to build the most innovative online casino and betting platform of this era of crypto. We believe this will bring in a diverse audience of crypto and non-crypto gamers to enjoy this differentiated and fun gambling experience,” said Serge Kassardjian, General Partner at 6MV.

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PG Soft signs on as sponsor for SiGMA Asia 2026 in Manila

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PG Soft has been named as a sponsor of SiGMA Asia 2026, set to take place at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.

According to the company, the sponsorship package includes branding in the venue lobby and a 60-second branded video broadcast inside the exhibition hall across 14 hanging HD screens during the two-day expo.

PG Soft said the commercial partnership is part of its focus on engaging with Asian markets and supporting SiGMA’s networking aims for the global iGaming community.

A PG Soft spokesperson said: “SiGMA Asia is a must-attend event on the iGaming calendar, and Manila is one of the most exciting markets in the region. We’re very pleased to be supporting this summit and look forward to presenting our brand to the influential audience that SiGMA Asia continues to attract.”

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PropellerAds rolls out Interactive Ads format aimed at higher-intent clicks

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PropellerAds has launched Interactive Ads, a new ad format the company says is designed to improve click quality and increase conversion rates by adding a brief interaction before users reach an advertiser’s landing page.

Interactive Ads require users to complete a lightweight action—such as swiping, selecting, taking a mini quiz, or clicking a confirmation—before continuing. PropellerAds positions this “engagement step” as a filter for high-intent users, with the aim of reducing accidental clicks and low-interest traffic that can dilute campaign performance.

The company said the format is designed to be activated within existing campaign workflows and does not require additional creative assets or technical development. PropellerAds also said its platform automatically selects the interaction type based on advertiser goals and user characteristics.

PropellerAds suggested the format can be used alongside other ad approaches in a broader funnel—for example, using Social Commerce to generate initial traffic and Interactive Ads to qualify users before conversion.

Separately, PropellerAds said it was featured in G2’s Summer Report, which the software marketplace compiles using verified customer reviews, market presence, and user feedback.

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Weekend Reels | Week 21: Slot Drops & Trends

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by Eastern European Gaming

Booming Games has released its latest slot “Diamond Forge: Link & Loot”. Boasting a 5×3 grid with 10 fixed paylines, the game offers players a maximum win potential of 10,000x. Set on a classic, diamond background, two explosive bonus features provide the ultimate experience for those seeking entertaining gameplay.

GAMOMAT has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Multi Machine, a classic fruit game crafted to connect with German players. Multi Machine is a 4-reel, 81 Ways to win fruit title that places the Wild at the centre, focusing on clean, stripped-back reel action.

DEGEN Studios has released Tomb of Wishes, a 5×5 cluster pays slot built around cascading wins, Random Wilds and a three-stage bonus sequence themed around a genie. In the base game, winning clusters remove symbols from the grid and feed a central counter. As more symbols are cleared, Random Wilds can land to help complete clusters and extend cascades.

PopOK Gaming has launched a new slot game, Fortune Tarta, with the title released on May 15, 2026. The supplier said the Asian-themed game is available for integration and is built around a 3×3 layout with five paylines.

Greentube continues to build on one of its most popular game franchises with the launch of Cash Connection Charming Lady’s Boom Coins, the latest charming addition to the Cash Connection series. Bringing together two fan-favourites, the 5×3 title combines the widely enjoyed Cash Connection mechanics with the unmistakable elegance of Charming Lady’s Boom.

Evoplay has launched Juicy Fruit Coins Hold and Win, its latest slot release built around a classic fruit-machine theme and a modern Hold and Win mechanic. The five-reel title uses traditional fruit symbols and wilds, with Scatter symbols triggering Free Spins.

Evoplay launches Juicy Fruit Coins Hold and Win slot

Relax Gaming has released Purrrminator Dream Drop, the latest title in its Dream Drop jackpot series. The supplier said the Dream Drop series has now produced 30 MEGA Jackpot millionaires, with four payouts triggered this year in a record time frame.

Relax Gaming adds Purrrminator Dream Drop to its jackpot series

BetGames has launched Chili Cash, a new high-volatility slot that debuts the supplier’s Hold & Win Plus feature. The game includes 243 ways to win, four jackpots and a stated maximum payout of 10,000x. Chili Cash is built on a 5×3 reel layout. BetGames said Hold & Win Plus allows players to lock in cash and jackpot prizes.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its fan-favourite canine slot franchise with the release of “The Big Dog House”. The main highlight of this new slot is the introduction of colossal wilds that help players target a massive 15,000x win potential.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a prominent B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announced the launch of three new titles—The Great Eggscape™, Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™, and Gold Fever Mine All Mine™—across the UK and Malta iGaming markets.

Inspired Expands Portfolio with Three New iGaming Slots: THE GREAT EGGSCAPE™, APHRODITE LEGENDS OF OLYMPUS™, GOLD FEVER MINE ALL MINE™

 

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